Continuing Education

Prof. Philippe Thalmann EPFL
This program was established in 1999 under the name “Postgraduate Program in Real Estate Expertise.” Over successive editions, it has evolved into the current continuing education program in real estate expertise, culminating in a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS).

MAS Real Estate Expertise  ↗︎

Prof.Milica Topalović ETHZ, Prof. Paola Viganò EPFL
The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Urban and Territorial Design, jointly offered by ETH Zurich and EPFL, provides innovative training in urban and territorial design, addressing social and environmental challenges both within the city-territory context and across broader landscapes. The MAS functions as both a laboratory and a forum, where agendas, design strategies, and governance models are developed for real-world territories. Swiss and international case studies are explored through intensive ethnographic research and on-site workshops. These studies foster dialogue with local communities, stakeholders, NGOs, and governance bodies.

MAS Urban and Territorial Design  ↗︎

The UNIFR-IDC legal course (Fribourg and Lausanne) trains experts in the fundamentals of the legal framework relevant to their work. It enables participants to understand the legal context of a mandate, responsibilities, procedures, and the expectations of legal professionals. Topics covered include civil procedure, judicial and private expertise, arbitration, mediation, expert liability, and specialized types of expertise (debt enforcement, expropriation, etc.). The program consists of 150 hours of coursework, individual study, and a final thesis, totaling 15 ECTS credits. Upon completion, participants are awarded a Certificate from the University of Fribourg.

CAS Legal Aspects of Real Estate Expertise  ↗︎

The CAS in Technical Expertise in Real Estate at the School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg (HEIA-FR), awarding a Certificate of Advanced Studies HES-SO (15 ECTS credits), is one of three modules within the Master of Advanced Studies in Real Estate Expertise, organized by EPFL. This program equips participants to analyze and assess building pathologies, identify their causes, and propose remediation strategies. Essential for avoiding unpleasant surprises during property assessments, the CAS can also be taken independently as a continuing education program.

CAS Technical Expertise in Real Estate  ↗︎

Patricia Byron EPFL, Coordinator of the Economic CAS and the MAS
EPFL’s economics course offers in-depth training in real estate expertise. It equips participants with financial calculation tools, valuation methods (comparative, income value, DCF, etc.), and the ability to analyze real estate markets. Designed for professionals advising clients on property investments, the program includes 150 hours of coursework, individual study, and a final thesis, totaling 20 ECTS credits. A certificate is awarded to participants who meet the program requirements.

CAS Economic Expertise in Real Estate  ↗︎

The CAS in Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), developed under the initiative of EPFL’s Energy Center in collaboration with EPFL experts and external specialists, and supported by the Canton of Vaud and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (OFEN), trains architects, engineers, and building specialists to integrate photovoltaics into the design or renovation of buildings. The program, primarily in French, covers the technological, energy-related, aesthetic, and regulatory challenges of BIPV. Combining theory, practice, and an individual project, the CAS consists of 300 hours of training (12 ECTS). It enables participants to design energy-producing buildings that are aligned with the challenges of the energy transition. Some modules may be taken separately. The program is delivered by EPFL.

CAS Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)  ↗︎