Pro-A Scheme

As of January 1, 2019, the Pro-A scheme replaces and modifies the period of professionalization. Its aim is to promote the retention and development of certain employees through training programs that alternate theoretical and practical instruction.

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Pro-A Scheme

Pro-A Scheme I Personal Training Account (CPF in French) I Pro Transition Project (PTP) I Skills Development Plan I Professionalization Contract – Wordk Study


 

Who can benefit?

  • Employees must meet two criteria: 
  • Be on a permanent contract (CDI), part-time or full-time, or on a single permanent integration contract (CUI-CDI) 
  • Have a level of education lower than or equal to a bachelor’s degree 

 

Employee benefits

  • Attain a diploma 
  • Validate a level of qualification lower than a bachelor’s degree 
  • Develop your skills and employability 
  • On-the-job training during working hours while retaining pay and social security coverage 
  • Internal mobility or retraining 

 

Which training courses?

For the Pro-A program, training must last at least 150 hours and lead to: 

  • A diploma, professional title, or certification registered with the National Directory of Professional Qualifications (RNCP in French) 
  • A Certificate of Professional Qualification (CQP or CQPI Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle in French) recognized in the classifications of a National Collective Bargaining Agreement (Convention Collective Nationale in French) 
  • Training courses to validate acquired experience (minimum duration of 150 hrs not required art. D6324-1 of the amended Labor Code) 
  • The knowledge and skills base (minimum duration of 150 hrs not required art. D6324-1 of the amended Labor Code) 

 

Duration

  • It lasts between 6 and 12 months and can extend up to 36 months for 16-25 year olds without secondary school diplomas or technological or vocational training. 
  • A minimum of 150 hours of training, representing between 15% and 25% of the total period. 

More information is available on the Ministry of Labor and Public Service website (in French).