VAE at EFAP

What is VAE?

Recognition of Prior Learning, or Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) enables a professional certification to be obtained through the recognition of professional, personal and/or voluntary experience, which corresponds to the skills targeted by this certification. Certification obtained through VAE has the same value as that obtained through initial or continuing training.

Who can benefit?

VAE is open to anyone, whatever their age, status or level of training. All experience related to the certification in question is taken into account, including volunteer work. A genuine career management tool, VAE enables you to:

• Enhance your skills
• Form a coherent career path
• Boost your career
• Anticipate/accelerate job changes
• Change career direction

What qualifications are available through VAE at EFAP?

• RNCP title "Marketing and digital transformation manager" (equivalent to a Master's) awarded by EFAP - professional certification registered with the RNCP by decision of France Compétences on 26/01/2022 (RNCP36119), for a period of five years.
• RNCP title "Communications Manager" (equivalent to a Master's) awarded by EFAP - professional certification registered with the RNCP by decision of France Compétences on May 31, 2023 (RNCP37658), for a period of three years.

The new VAE procedure via "France VAE"

The VAE process takes place in several stages, accessible via "France VAE", the national platform dedicated to the VAE system.

1. Choice of professional certification : Select the EFAP professional certification that corresponds to you, by entering its title and RNCP number in the search bar:
   • "Marketing and Digital Transformation Manager", RNCP 36119.
   • "Communications Manager", RNCP 37658.
2. Registration on the "France VAE" platform: You can choose to carry out your VAE with an "Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours" (Process Architect Guide) or on your own. The "Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours" is strictly independent of EFAP, with whom you will sign up for a support service.
3. Completing the feasibility file: Complete the feasibility file online, from your France VAE account. It will then be examined by EFAP, via the "France VAE" platform.
4. Putting together a validation file: If your application is approved, you will need to put together a validation file. This involves drawing up a balance sheet, and establishing the link between the skills you have acquired through your experience and the requirements of the professional certification you are aiming for.
5. Defense before the VAE jury: Present your validation file before the VAE jury, set up by EFAP. After deliberation, the jury's decision will be communicated to you within 15 days.
   There are three possible decisions:
   • Total validation: the jury validates the experience and skills acquired, and approves the award of the relevant professional certification.
   • Partial validation: the jury awards the candidate part of the vocational certification in question, but requires additional training or experience in a particular field.
   • No validation is granted.

Cost of your VAE

RNCP title, "Marketing and Digital Transformation Manager", Level 7.)

• VAE jury fees: €2,000.

RNCP title "Communication Manager" Level 7)

• VAE jury fees: €2,000.

Please note: Whether you carry out your VAE with an Architecte Accompagnateur de Parcours (AAP) or on your own, VAE jury fees must be taken into account as part of your process. The terms and conditions will be explained and accessible as soon as you have made your choice of professional certification, as well as possible support, on the "France VAE" platform.

EFAP only displays information about VAE jury fees. You can obtain information directly from "France VAE"/your AAP about any other costs associated with the VAE process (e.g. support provided by an AAP, training costs, etc.).

Do you have any questions?

For further information about EFAP's VAE qualifications, please contact us. Our team is at your disposal: vae@efap.com

For more information on the "France VAE" platform or on the services offered by the Accompagnateur Architecte de Parcours, please contact "France VAE" directly.

Performance indicators

RNCP title, "Marketing and Digital Transformation Manager", Level 7.)

Last available performance indicators: 2023

• Pass rate for VAE tests: 100%
• Rate of certification obtained through VAE: 100%
• Overall integration rate at 6 months: 100%
• Rate of integration into the profession targeted by the certification at 6 months: 100%

RNCP title "Communication Manager" Level 7)

Last available performance indicators: 2024

• Pass rate for VAE tests: 100%
• Rate of certification obtained through VAE: 50%
• Overall integration rate at 6 months: 100%
• Rate of integration into the profession targeted by the certification at 6 months: 100%