Who can benefit
Anyone — employee, jobseeker or non-active — with at least 1 year of experience on activities related to the target certification. No diploma requirement.
Funding scheme
Fund with VAE
Get formal recognition of skills acquired on the job
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Overview
About VAE
VAE allows anyone with at least one year of experience (continuous or not) related to a target certification to obtain all or part of it without going back through traditional training. It's a guided process (12 to 24 hours) ending in a portfolio and a jury.
The process was streamlined in 2023 (VAE Decree): a single national portal (france-vae.fr), one file, reinforced support. For self-taught tech profiles, VAE can be a smart shortcut to an RNCP certification. Learni helps candidates write the portfolio and prepare the jury.
At a glance
Key points
- Experience recognition
- RNCP
- No training required
- Self-taught
How to use
Mobilize VAE on a Learni program
How to file the application
1) Submit the application on france-vae.fr. 2) Eligibility (4 to 6 weeks) — experience check. 3) Portfolio writing support (12 to 24 h). 4) Jury session that validates fully, partially, or denies.
Indicative amounts and rules
VAE support fundable via the skills development plan, OPCO or the Regional Council for jobseekers. Average rate: €1,500 to €3,000 ex-VAT.
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Eligible training
Programs you can fund with VAE
A selection of Learni programs eligible to this scheme. All are Qualiopi-certified.
Training Leonardo AI - Advanced Prompts and Workflows Expertise
View program Automatisation & workflows · 5 journées · présentiel
Training Advanced Team Management - Boost Performance and Cohesion
View program Management · 5 journées · présentiel
360Learning Training - Optimizing Certified Pathways in the Enterprise
View program Formation de formateur & e-learning · 2 journées · présentiel
API Security Testing with the OWASP API Security Top 10
View program Sécurité applicative · 2 journées · présentiel
APNs Training - Expert Scaling iOS Push Notifications
View program Développement mobile · 2 journées · présentiel
ASP.NET Expert Training - Develop Scalable and Secure Apps
View program .NET & C# · 4 journées · présentiel
AWS CLI Training - Automating Advanced Cloud Tasks
View program Développement web · 2 journées · présentiel
Active Directory Hardening Training - Strengthening AD Security
View program Windows Server & Active Directory · 2 journées · présentiel
Other schemes
Explore other funding options
FNE-Formation
Discover Public subsidy to train employees on short-time work or in transition
Plan de développement des compétences
Discover The employer's internal lever to train employees based on business needs
Formation certifiante
Discover A program leading to a State- or branch-recognized certification
Alternance
Discover Train an apprentice combining classroom learning and on-the-job experience
Pro-A
Discover The scheme to reskill or promote an employee already on staff
CSP
Discover The funded redeployment track for employees dismissed on economic grounds
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about VAE
Who can use VAE?
Anyone — employee, jobseeker or non-active — with at least 1 year of experience on activities related to the target certification. No diploma requirement.
How do I activate VAE funding for a Learni training?
1) Submit the application on france-vae.fr. 2) Eligibility (4 to 6 weeks) — experience check. 3) Portfolio writing support (12 to 24 h). 4) Jury session that validates fully, partially, or denies.
What does VAE cover?
VAE support fundable via the skills development plan, OPCO or the Regional Council for jobseekers. Average rate: €1,500 to €3,000 ex-VAT.
Is Learni eligible for VAE?
Yes. Learni is industry-certified (ID 11 77 08678 77), which makes our training catalogue eligible for VAE funding as well as the FNE-Formation scheme, France Travail and direct company funding.
How long does it take to set up funding?
Once the quote is signed, the funding request is submitted within 24 hours. Validation timelines depend on the funder, generally between 2 and 4 weeks.