Since 2023, VAE can either aim for the acquisition of a complete certification or target the acquisition of one or more skill blocks.

A personalized pathway integrating professional experience

Unlike traditional academic programs, VAE focuses on:

• • Recognition of skills acquired through professional experience

• • A competency-based assessment rather than course attendance
  • Certification of proven competencies instead of academic curricula
  • A fully individualized pathway, reflecting each candidate’s unique professional background
  • A typical duration of 12 to 18 months

Key Figures for 2025
Success rate, calculated based on the number of candidates appearing before the final certification jury (excluding dropouts): 100%.
Satisfaction rate: 5/5 (2025 survey).
Recommendation rate: 5/5 (2025 survey).

Success Rates by Certifications

2025

• Manager du Numérique et du Système d’Information : 100% complete validation

2023

• Manager du Numérique et du Système d’Information: 100% complete validation

2022

•  Manager International : 100% complete validation
• Manager du Système d’Information et du Numérique: 100% complete validation

Who can apply ?

VAE is open to all individuals, regardless of age, nationality, status, or educational background.  They must have professional experience directly related to the targeted certification.

• Accessible to candidates with disabilities
• No minimum length of experience required since 2023

The VAE Process at Grenoble Ecole de Management

In line with French regulations, all VAE applications are submitted via the France VAE national portal, which also enables access to funding options such as the CPF, employer contributions, and additional public funding.

Key steps:

1. Application & eligibility assessment via France VAE
2. Personalized support (optional but strongly recommended) provided by a certified Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours (AAP)
3. Preparation and submission of the validation dossier
4. Oral defense before the VAE jury, composed of academic and industry professionals
5. Jury decision: complete validation, partial validation, or non-validation

In the case of partial validation, validated competency blocks are permanently acquired, and a tailored action plan is proposed to achieve full certification.

Fees

• Jury fee: €3,000 (incl. VAT)
• Support fees: determined by the AAP

Professional certifications

All Grenoble Ecole de Management diplomas and level 6 and 7 qualifications listed in the National Register of Professional Certifications (RNCP in French) are accessible by VAE.

All certifications accessible by VAE

If you cannot find the desired certification on France VAE, our training advisor Armelle Bonenfant will help identify the most suitable solution.