Training possibilities in France
The latest reform to vocational training was voted on March 5th 2014 and came into effect on January 1st 2015.
It emphasises the employer's social responsibility (obligation to provide training), which replaces the fiscal obligation (obligation to spend) which was in force until then.
Today, it is the staff who are the focus of the system and the aim is to gain qualifications and maintain the employability of staff. Within this system, the majority of funds allocated to training and managed by the OPCAs (Approved Joint Collecting Organisations) will be devoted to training resulting in certificates or diplomas that are subject to the eligibility criteria defined by the reform.
Any training that does not fall into this category must be financed directly by the company's own funding.
A brief summary :
CPF – Personal Training Plan
The greatest innovation is the appearance of the Personal Training Plan (CPF) that follows on from the DIF, which was in effect from 2004 to 2014.
Training Plan
The training Plan is established directly by the employer. The employer decides what training is necessary for their employees and what is suitable for their functions and their professional advancement, or to guarantee the company’s competitivity.
The "CPF de transition"
The CPF de transition is implemented by the employee, who must obtain permission from their employer for their absence during the training period (maximum one year) and this is covered by the OPACIF.
