“Let’s ensure that the marketing of training does not exceed acceptable limits”

Lhe offer of higher education training is increasingly difficult to understand for high school students, students, families, and more generally for all citizens. It mixes national diplomas and professional certifications, which leads to real confusion.

Parliamentary information report no. 2458 (of April 10) analyzes the challenges posed by private, for-profit higher education. It addresses issues related to quality, regulation and economic and social impact. It highlights serious concerns regarding the quality of training, the lack of transparency and the risks linked to excessive profit-seeking.

The complexity generated by the multiplication of actors is particularly harmful for individuals from less advantaged backgrounds, who may find themselves in a situation of vulnerability to the commercial practices of certain lucrative private establishments. It is not a question of creating an opposition between the private and public sectors, freedom of choice in terms of training being an essential principle.

An essential assessment

This involves ensuring that the “commercialization” of training does not exceed acceptable limits and, above all, guaranteeing the quality of higher education. It is essential to preserve the value of the diplomas issued by our institutions, recognized and accredited by the State.

The complexity of the debate is to make citizens understand that the evaluation of an establishment and a diploma is fundamental. Let’s return for a moment to two essential elements: the diploma and the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) title. Since 1^is January 2019, management of the RNCP is delegated to the France Compétences organization, which reports to the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Integration.

To put it simply, a diploma certifies a level achieved by a student and it guarantees a level of knowledge and skills. It is accredited and recognized by the State, and evaluated by independent agencies. Each accredited diploma is referenced in the RNCP, essential recognition for a particular professional field. Thus, a diploma necessarily implies recognition by the RNCP. However, the opposite is not always true: it is possible to register certifications in the RNCP without them being integrated into an accredited diploma.

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