Whether it is to access a new position within your company or in the process of professional retraining, following a training course is always an excellent initiative. Indeed, professional training allows you to learn and better understand the basics of your (future) job, but also to acquire new skills while consolidating your acquired knowledge. But here it is, with nearly 60,000 training organizations in France, how do you find your way around? Here are the points to find the ideal training organization.
Choosing a training organization: the criteria to take into account
Choosing a training organization is not to be taken lightly. And for good reason: the success of your approach depends entirely on the quality of the establishment you choose. Thus, before committing to any center for your training, you must take into account a certain number of points allowing you to judge its seriousness and professionalism.
Labels and certifications
Although the profession of trainer is not sufficiently regulated in France, a training organization must have certifications and accreditations, such as the ISQ label or the OPQF qualification (professional office for the qualification of training organizations) which guarantee the quality of the courses, the adequacy of skills and the technical and human resources. But also, these two labels and certifications prove compliance with codes of ethics as well as national or international standards. Some centers may also have international standards such as EQUIS, AACSB, or Amba. In addition, you should know that a legally declared training organization must be registered with the DIRECCTE.
Notoriety
It is also important to find out about the reputation of each training organization you have shortlisted. To do this, you can search social networks, read reviews from former participants, or even visit the site directly to check out the premises and get an idea of their infrastructure.
The competence of the trainers
The competence and teaching qualities of the trainers are essential to achieving your objectives. Therefore, you absolutely must find out about the recruitment and training policy of the trainers. To do this, take the time to check the profile of the trainers via professional networks such as Viadeo or Linkedin, ask for references, check certifications, their background, their expertise as well as any other element that can testify to the quality of the educational teams of the establishment.
Different training organizations
In France, there are two types of training organizations. Public organizations represent 20% of professional training in France, the best known of which are the Cnam, Afpa, Greta and the continuing education departments of universities. Private organizations alone represent nearly 70% of the professional training market.
Final tips for choosing the training center that meets your expectations
You now know the different criteria that you absolutely must take into account to choose a reliable and efficient professional organization. However, before you finally decide on an establishment, here are some tips:
- Find training that matches your sector of activity;
- Compare the cost of each training organization;
- Find out about the different follow-ups offered by the center;
- Check that the duration and pace of the training correspond to your personal and professional constraints.
