Welcome on the National Website of the Validation of Learning Through Experience (VAE: Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience)

Welcome on the National Website of the Validation of Learning Through Experience (VAE: Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience)
What is the VAE?
VAE is the French acronym for the Validation of Learning from Experience (Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience). The VAE process enables one to get all or a part of a certification (diploma, certificate with a professional end or professional qualification certificate) based on his/her professional experience, i.e. a certification of the skills he/she acquired through experience. Are considered as experience any activity which is salaried or non-salaried (shopkeeper, shopkeeper’s collaborator, self-employed activity, farmer, craftsman…) or voluntary (within a union or an association). This experience, related to the intended certification, is validated by a panel. All certifications registered on the National Repertory of Vocational Certifications (in French RNCP: Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) are available through VAE.
Who can undertake a VAE process?
Any individual, disregarding his/her age, nationality, status and education level who can attest of at least three years of salaried, non-salaried or voluntary experience. Indispensable information and contacts can be found on this website.
The VAE process is usually in line with a vocational plan. The website on counselling and training may help you elaborate your plan. More...