Conversion or promotion by alternation (Pro-A) for an employee (private sector)

Verified 17 May 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Are you an employee of the private sector and are you planning to change your profession or profession? Do you want to benefit from a social or professional promotion? A conversion or promotion by alternation (ex-period of professionalization), known as Pro-A, may be a solution. We present you with the information you need to know.

Employment contract

You are affected by Pro-A if you are in one of these scenarios :

Qualification

You must have a level of qualification certified by a certification registered in the RNCP below the grade of the license (Tray+3).

Conversion or promotion by alternation (ex-period of professionalization), known as Pro-A, allows you to:

  • To change profession or profession
  • Or to benefit from a social or professional advancement.

To do this, Pro-A must result in obtaining a professional certification.

Yes, this journey alternate theoretical teaching and professional activity.

The training courses that can be taken as part of the Pro-A are as follows:

You can View the list of professional certifications eligible for Pro-A by branch:

Know the professional certifications eligible for Pro-A by branch

Pro-A can result in foundation of professional knowledge and skills (Key certificate) related to basic knowledge.

Employee

If you wish to benefit from a Pro-A, you ask your employer preferably by registered letter with notice of receipt (LRAR).

In the event of a positive response from your employer, an amendment to the employment contract must be signed by you and your employer.

Employer

Your employer can take the initiative in the framework of the skills development plan company.

The Pro-A is conducted according to the rules and duration applicable to the professionalisation contract.

Thus, the duration of the certifying actions is between 6 and 12 months.

This period may be extended up to 36 months for certain groups (e.g. for unqualified young people aged 16 to 25 years, who have not completed a second cycle of secondary education).

One branch agreement may provide that for certain beneficiaries the duration shall be 24 months.

FYI  

The EEV and Clea are not affected by these durations.

This training can take place during or outside working time.

If the training takes place outside working hours, you must give your written consent.

Please note

The fact that Pro-A takes place during and/or outside working hours is specified in the amendment to the contract of employment. This amendment implies your agreement and that of your employer.

Your employment contract is subject to a agreeable signed by you and the employer specifying in particular:

  • Information related to the guardian
  • The job targeted by Pro-A.

This amendment can take the form of cerfa n°16155:

Conversion or promotion by alternation - Pro-A (amendment to the contract)

Please note

This amendment to the employment contract cannot contain deduction-from-training clause.

Your employer addresses within 5 calendar days who follow the file of Pro-A an application for funding to its Opco.

Your remuneration is not the same depending on whether you are doing this training during or outside working hours.

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During working time

The training carried out gives rise to the holding by your employer of your remuneration.

Outside working time

The training is not paid.

Accident at work During the training, you receive social security benefits (health insurance,

Yes, you have the help of a guardian chosen by the employer from among the company's skilled employees.

The guardian must:

  • Volunteering
  • Proof of at least 2 years' professional experience in a qualification related to the objective of professionalization.

The duties of the tutor are as follows:

  • Welcome you, help you, inform you and guide you
  • Organize your employee activity and contribute to the acquisition of professional know-how
  • Make sure your schedule is respected
  • Participate in the evaluation of the follow-up of your training.

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