What is KeyA (Professional Knowledge and Skills Base)?

Verified 26 July 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The Professional Knowledge and Skills (KeyA) Pillar can prove that you have mastered basic knowledge and thus strengthen your presence in the labor market. It is made up of all the knowledge and skills that it is useful to master in order to promote his professional integration. This foundation is also used for social, civic and cultural life. This evidence may therefore facilitate your ability to be employed or your access to training.

FYI  

The KeyA certificate is unique and identical for all professional sectors, it does not have a level or grade.

It's about prove that you are proficient in basic knowledge.

This demonstration results in the issue of a certificate.

He's talking mainly to employees and jobseekers without a diploma.

The knowledge and skills base covers 7 areas:

  • Know how to communicate in French
  • Know how to use basic rules of calculation and mathematical reasoning
  • Know how to use the usual techniques of information and digital communication
  • Be able to work within defined rules of team work
  • Working independently and achieving an individual goal
  • Have the ability to learn throughout life
  • Know how to master basic gestures and postures, and respect hygiene, safety and environmental rules, elementary.

These trainings:

  • Can be offered independently of each other
  • Make it possible to obtain recognition of these achievements.

FYI  

An additional module is added to the use of the usual techniques of information and digital communication.

It aims to acquire knowledge and skills on the fundamental uses of digital technology in a working environment.

It allows:

  • Acquisition and exploitation of information
  • Taking into account the principles of digital security
  • And collaborative project management.

2 additional modules can be added to the professional knowledge and skills base:

  • One to combat illiteracy
  • The other is to promote access to qualifications.

If you take the initiative to get KeyA, an online service allows you to find a consultant:

Find an advisor from an evaluator organization (KeyA)

This advisor explains what CléA can bring you.

It opens your KeyA folder if you wish and accompanies you.

Your professional knowledge and skills will be assessed.

The KeyA certificate can be obtained from:

  • Directly if you are proficient in all areas. Indeed, if the assessment shows that you have mastered all the necessary bases, your file is immediately sent to a jury
  • Or after training if certain elements are to be acquired. An evaluation is then made of these elements to be acquired.

A panel of professionals reviews your file: if it meets the requirements, you get your KeyA certificate.

FYI  

The KeyA certificate takes the form of a digital certificate. A paper version can be given to you if you request it.

You can ask for free the assistance of a professional development advisor (CEP) for the steps related to obtaining this Cléa certificate.

The organization with which you can meet a FFS depends on:

  • Your situation (employee, jobseeker...)
  • And where you live.

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