In a constantly changing professional world, training has become an essential lever to boost your career. The choice of suitable training is essential for retraining, skill development or specialisation. But how to find it with an abundant offer? From analyzing your needs to looking for funding, follow this guide to select the ideal training.
Conduct a skills assessment to define your professional goals
Before choosing a course, it is essential to take stock of your career. A skills assessment will allow you to identify your strengths, improvement axes and professional aspirations.
Why do you have to take a stock of skills?
This step helps you better understand your skills and define a realistic professional project. It helps to avoid choosing inappropriate training and to target an area in which you can really thrive.
The steps of a successful assessment
A competency assessment usually takes place in three phases:
- The preliminary phase : analysis of your needs and expectations,
- Investigation : exploration of your skills, tests and interviews,
- Conclusion - definition of an action plan and choice of appropriate training.
At the company's request, the balance sheet can be included in a larger project called skills development plan, implemented in 2019 for ensuring that employees' capacities are maintained to carry out their various missions. Whether this is done through a personal process or by your employer, it is recommended that you be accompanied by a specialized body or career coach. These experts will guide you in identifying your assets and directing you towards the most relevant training.
Identify recognized training in your sector
Once your professional goals are defined, it is essential to choose a qualifying training and recognized by employers.
Certifications and diplomas to be preferred
Opt for training giving official certifications such as RNCP (National Directory of Professional Certifications), State recognition guarantees, university or professional degrees, such as BTS, licensing or specialized masters, or sectoral certifications (TOEIC, PMP, Google Certifications) according to your field of activity.
Online or face-to-face training?
Depending on your pace of life and preferences, you can opt for face-to-face training, ideal for occupations requiring practice in the field and direct or distance exchanges. The latter is perfect for active professionals wishing learning at their own pace. You can also take an alternance training which is an excellent compromise to learn while acquiring experience.
Training bodies to consider
Focus of reputable institutes and consult the views of former learners. Find out more about partnerships with companies, which can help you integrate into your profession.
Find the appropriate financing aid
Training is an investment, but there are several ways to reduce the cost. Exploring funding mechanisms can allow you to attend training without affecting your budget.
The CPF: Training Personnel Account
The CPF is a system that allows every employee to have access to‘accumulate training rights. You can view your balance on the official website and use it to finance certified training.
Specific aids according to your status
If you are:
- Employee : your company's skills development plan may cover all or part of your training,
- Job seeker : Pôle Emploi offers specific aid to finance training to facilitate the return to employment,
- Independent : organisations such as FIFPL or AGEFICE finance training for non-employees.
Depending on your professional situation, these different organizations can help you.
Regional and sectoral financing
Find out more about regional aid, grants or specific schemes for certain sectors (grants for professions in tension, support by professional branches).
Choosing adapted training is a key step in boosting your career. By conducting a skills assessment, identifying recognized training and exploring funding solutions, you maximize your chances of success. Take the time to compare options and embark on a training course that truly matches your ambitions.
