Certified Sauna Master (SSB Diploma)
Advanced professional and operational competence with diploma qualification. The first international edition in English is planned for 2027.
For the first time, the Swiss Sauna Association will offer its established diploma program to an international audience. Join the interest list to receive early information about dates, locations, and registration.
Program Overview
7 on-site training days and 3 online days
Competency Level 3
Blended learning
Written and practical assessments
Sauna Technicians with practical experience
Planned for 2027
What this program stands for
The Certified Sauna Master program qualifies professionals to assume extended technical, safety-related, and organisational responsibilities in a professional sauna environment. It is the official diploma level within the 5-level competency framework of the Swiss Sauna Association.
- Professional delivery of complex sauna and infusion formats
- Structured quality assurance in day-to-day operations
- Safe, responsible, and guest-oriented execution
- Documented diploma qualification within the SSB education system
Module Structure
1. Sauna Fundamentals
- History and forms of sauna bathing
- Climate factors: temperature, humidity, air circulation
- Structure and function of a sauna facility
2. Sauna Technology
- Types of sauna heaters and heating systems
- Control systems and safety mechanisms
- Materials used in sauna environments
3. Towel Techniques
- Fundamentals of manual towel techniques
- Body posture and movement patterns
- Control of heat distribution and air circulation
- Practical exercises
4. Basic Medical Knowledge
- Physiological effects of heat
- Physical stress responses of the body
- Contraindications
- Fundamentals of emergency prevention
5. Legal Foundations
- Responsibility in sauna operations
- Safety and duty-of-care obligations
- Foundations of liability
6. Marketing in Sauna Operations
- Positioning of sauna infusion offerings
- Target-group-oriented service design
- Fundamentals of communication
7. Use of Essential Oils
- Properties and quality differences
- Dosage and application
- Safety aspects
- Distinction from herbal and smoke applications
Why join the interest list now
- Receive early updates on program dates and locations
- Be informed before public registration opens
- Help shape the first international edition through real demand
Join the interest list
Registration is not yet open. You can already register your interest here and we will inform you as soon as the first international edition is available.
