Business Track VAE

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process allows you to have the skills you’ve developed through your experience recognized in order to earn all or part of the CEFAM “Manager of International Organizations” credential, which is state-certified at Level 7. This process is intended for individuals who wish to have their professional experience or activities related to the targeted certification recognized, regardless of their age, educational background, or status.

An approach open to a variety of candidates

The initiative specifically covers:

  • Employees who wish to have the skills they have acquired through their professional work recognized.
  • Self-employed individuals who have gained experience related to the degree in question.
  • Job seekers, whether or not they are receiving unemployment benefits.
  • People who have engaged in social or volunteer activities, provided that these activities enabled them to acquire relevant skills.
  • Applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds: the page does not specify any general requirements regarding prior degrees.
  • Individuals with at least one year of work experience related to the subject matter of the certification in question, in accordance with the criteria listed on the CEFAM webpage.

     

Situations that do not meet the specified criterion: Experience unrelated to the content of the targeted credential does not satisfy the requirement that there be a connection between the activity performed and the certification sought. Any other potential grounds for ineligibility should be confirmed with the VAE coordinator.

From the review of your experience to the jury’s decision

01. The Project

CEFAM reviews your resume and schedules an interview to determine whether your application is a good fit. If it is, you will be briefed on the professional and administrative aspects of the VAE process.

02. Admissibility

You prepare Booklet 1. The VAE coordinator reviews your application and issues a favorable or unfavorable decision regarding your candidacy.

03. Skills

An orientation meeting is held between the applicant and the VAE coordinator. It serves to identify the skills you have acquired through your work experience and to determine which ones will need to be supplemented through training.

04. Registration

After completing the administrative registration, you will put together your application packet, known as "Booklet 2," as well as your supporting documents.

05. Preparation

You can prepare your application on your own, be assisted by someone recommended by CEFAM, or choose your own advisor, provided the school approves them.

06. Jury

The panel reviews your application and then invites you for an interview and a presentation. The total duration of your session with the panel is one hour.

07. Results

The jury deliberates and may decide to grant the title in full, grant it partially by area of expertise, or not grant it at all. In the event of partial validation, recommendations are provided to help you continue the process.

Applicant Checklist

Your resume, for the initial feasibility review.

Volume 1, for the admissibility review.

Booklet 2, detailing your work experience and the skills you have acquired.

Your portfolio of evidence, intended to support the skills you have demonstrated.

The materials you'll need for your interview and your defense before the committee.

The application should allow the selection committee to review your work experience and the skills you have gained from it. CEFAM requires a detailed application, supported by evidence, followed by an interview and a presentation.

Support: Preparing Candidates for Their Choice

When compiling Book 2 and the evidence file, you can choose to work independently or seek guidance.

CEFAM offers three options: prepare your application on your own, work with someone recommended by the school, or choose an outside professional who must be approved by CEFAM.

The Selection Committee: Presentation, Interview, and Decision

After reviewing your application, the validation committee will meet with you for an interview and a presentation lasting a total of one hour.

Your chaperone may attend the presentation but does not participate in the deliberations.

The jury may render one of the following three decisions:

  • Final awarding of the title.
  • Partial awarding of the degree by area of expertise.
  • Title Not Awarded.

 

In the event of partial approval, guidelines are provided to enable the candidate to continue toward earning the degree.

FAQ

Is there a fee to enter the contest?

The exam fee is 70€.

A candidate may take the exam once a year, and admission is valid for one year.

Yes. CEFAM offers an online admissions process. Contact the Admissions Team to find out the specific requirements that apply to your situation and place of residence.

Tuition varies depending on the academic year, the program you choose, and, if applicable, the partner university. Check the tuition rates for your year of enrollment and request an estimate for your entire study plan before committing.

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