Validation of prior learning

Validation of prior learning enables anyone engaged in working life to obtain professional certification by validating experience acquired in the course of a professional and/or extra-professional activity.

At the Université de Guyane, there are two procedures available to you, depending on your situation:

1) Validation of professional and personal experience (VAPP)

References : decree no. 85-906 of 23 March 1985 | decree no. 2013-756 of 19 August 2013

This validation allows applicants to enrol in a course even though they do not have the diploma required for direct access. It is an authorisation to enrol by dispensing with the required qualification in the context of continuing or resuming studies. The authorisation may be accompanied by certain waivers of teaching units.

La VAPP allows you to :

• Meeting the needs and expectations of individuals, businesses and society more effectively
• Promoting closer links between university education and professional qualifications
• Offer those who entered working life early a new opportunity to access higher education courses, diplomas or qualifications
• Optimising training time by making the most of the knowledge and skills acquired

2) Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE)

References Decree no. 2017-1135 of 4 July 2017 | Decree no. 2023-1275 of 27 December 2023

Validation of acquired experience enables candidates to obtain all or part of a diploma, provided they can show proof of at least one year's activity in an employed, self-employed or voluntary capacity, directly related to the diploma in question.

All the national diplomas awarded by the University of Guyana, as well as the university diplomas listed in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), are accessible by VAE.

For the VAPP

To apply, all you have to do is compile an application form and send it to the Registrar's Office via the ecandidate during the application period.

For VAE

Accessible to everyone, whatever your age, status or level of training. If you have at least one year's experience (continuous or otherwise) related to the diploma in question, you can apply for VAE.

This scheme is aimed at :

• Employees (permanent, fixed-term, temporary)
• Public and contract employees
• Self-employed workers, craftsmen, shopkeepers
• Jobseekers
• Volunteers, associations or citizens
• Persons who have held mandates or responsibilities

Pre-registration

Go to  ecandidate  during the application periods to submit your application easily. If you have any questions, please contact the VAE unit.

Acceptability of your VAE application

Your application will be sent to the relevant training department for an admissibility check. Processing fee: €50 regardless of the response (response within 2 months).

Preparing for your VAE

Have you been declared eligible?

Welcome to the VAE scheme! The registration deadline is 180 €.

Tailor-made support for success

Enjoy a collective support à 1 000,00 € to structure your career path, enhance your skills and prepare your application with the help of experts.

Last stage:

Registration for the diploma in question Fees vary between €178.00 and €254.00, depending on the diploma chosen.

A clear, controlled timetable

The process begins as soon as the support contract is signed and ends when the full application is submitted, or at the latest on the day of the invitation to appear before the selection board.

Invest in your future and make the most of your expertise! VAE is your experience transformed into official recognition.

Diploma registration

Fill in your registration form and pay the fees according to the diploma you are aiming for:

• GOAL : 178,00 €
• Licence : 178,00 €
• Master : 254,00 €

Validation panel

In front of the jury, your track record speaks for itself. The jury assesses your skills acquired through experience. It checks that they match the requirements of the diploma in question.

You will receive written notification. The jury may rule on :

• Full validation the diploma is yours!
• Partial validation : additional information to be provided.
• Refusal to validate A new strategy to consider.

In the event of partial validation, the skills to be reinforced are specified. The decision is then sent to the President of the University, who will officially notify you.

Looking for personalised support to help you succeed with your VAE?

We offer you a tailor-made itinerary, designed to guide you step by step:

• Individual interviews to target your needs and enhance your experience
• Group methodology workshops to structure your approach effectively
• Remote monitoring to keep you supported, wherever you are
• Practical help in building your validation file
• Full preparation for your interview with the jury. Up to 13 hours of support to maximise your chances
• A dedicated mentor to guide you throughout your journey

With us, your experience becomes your diploma. So get started!

VAE Unit
University Vocational Training Department
Work-linked training and continuing education
T 0594 29 99 66
@ vae.iufc@univ-guyane.fr