The VAE at ECE
Validation of Acquired Experience – VAE.
What is VAE?
Recognized by the Labor Code, this system allows for the recognition of one’s experiences through the validation of a professional certification listed in the RNCP.
The law n°2022-1598 of December 21, 2022, concerning emergency measures related to the functioning of the labor market aimed at full employment has broadened access to VAE by simplifying the steps of the process, particularly through the creation of a unique digital platform: France VAE
Who is VAE for?
Anyone, regardless of age, nationality, status, and level of education, can apply for validation of acquired experience (VAE).
The experience must be directly related to a targeted certification to justify the acquisition of the skills and knowledge required for obtaining this certification through the VAE process.
The validation of acquired experience is aimed at:
- All individuals, employees in the private sector (in fixed-term or permanent contracts, temporary workers, etc.), job seekers, volunteers, or high-level athletes (Article L.221-2 of the Sports Code), and close caregivers
- Any person engaged in activities related to union responsibilities or in the context of a local elective function
Who funds the VAE?
The VAE system is considered a training action within the framework of professional training. As such, the costs related to the VAE can be covered by your CPF, by your employer (through the intermediary of the OPCO), or by public funders (Pôle Emploi, regional council, etc.).
How does a VAE proceed?
Application submission on France VAE
The candidate, among other things, selects the certification and chooses whether or not to be supported by a pathway architect.
Contact initiation
During the appointment, the accompanying architect conducts a feasibility diagnosis and then builds a personalized path with the candidate.
Search for funding
The candidate is looking for funding opportunities
Submission of the file
After receiving the complete feasibility file, the certifier has two months to issue a notice of eligibility or ineligibility
Drafting the validation booklet
In case of a positive eligibility notice, the candidate drafts their validation file
Interview with the jury
Professionals verify the correspondence of the candidate’s skills with the certification
After the jury’s deliberation, several scenarios:
• Validation of all required skills for obtaining the certification
• Partial validation of the certification, meaning the attainment of certain skill blocks that make up the certification: issuance of a certificate of acquired components. The jury proposes means and/or procedures to achieve all missing components of the certification.
• Non-validation,
The decision is transmitted by the certifier.
Our certifications are available on the unique digital platform France VAE site. (link to the site: https://vae.gouv.fr/)
List of our RNCP titles available via the VAE
Costs related to the VAE:
•Fees related to the admissibility file: to be announced
•Fees related to the VAE jury: to be announced
How to contact us?
Your contact for any questions regarding our certifications within the VAE framework
