Expert training for independent consultants joining our network
Passing the "Accompanying a beneficiary of a skills assessment" certification course
Objectives
Upon completion of the training, you will be eligible to take the two exams for the “Assisting a Client with a Skills Assessment” certification, listed in the France Compétences Specific Directory (RS) under number 6340.
- Task 1: Conduct an informational interview regarding a skills assessment, demonstrating a thorough understanding of all its components (listening to and restating the client’s needs, presenting the methodology and funding options).
- The candidate is expected to be proficient in all aspects of this interview and to be able to adapt to all situations, including the most specific ones.
- Exam No. 2: Writingand defense of a thesis based on the support provided to a participant in a skills assessment program, prepared according to the provided outline and including:
- An analysis of the beneficiary's initial request,
- A detailed analysis of the skills assessment process (interviews, exercises, etc.).
Target audience & prerequisites
Duration & Organization
Training :
The course lasts 21 hours, spread over 4 mornings and 1 full day, all conducted entirely online.
Certification :
The certification course is a 1-hour online session.
The course
The "Réussir sa certification - Accompagner un(e) bénéficiaire d'un bilan de compétences" training course is structured in three main parts.
The information interview
- Theoretical training
- Reminder of the different sequences of the information interview,
- Reminder of the different financing methods,
- Presentation of the expectations of the certification test.
- Practical training
- Practical exercises with group evaluation,
- Practical role-playing exercises with questions posed by the instructor,
- Real-life simulation of the exercise in front of a jury.
Teaching aids used :
- The sales method,
- Audio presentation of the information interview,
- Financing guide,
- Billing file transmission form.
Writing the memoir
- Theoretical training
- Presentation of the brief's objectives,
- Presentation of the different parts of the brief,
- Presentation of the substantive and formal rules to be respected,
- Presentation of submission deadlines,
- Presentation of dissertation evaluation criteria.
- Practical training
- Individual preparation of a detailed plan for the dissertation,
- Group presentation of detailed plan, comments and suggestions for improvement,
- Work in pairs to proofread and correct the dissertation.
Teaching aids used :
- The certification guide,
- The framework of the brief.
Preparing for the defense
- Theoretical training
- Presentation of the objectives of the defense,
- Presentation of the procedure for the defense,
- Presentation of the evaluation criteria for the oral presentation.
- Practical training
- Practical exercises with group evaluation,
- Practical role-playing exercises with questions posed by the instructor,
- Real-life simulation of the exercise in front of a jury.
With regard to the administrative file, the participant will present three examples of such files to the other group members.
Target skills
The "Réussir sa certification - Accompagner un(e) bénéficiaire d'un bilan de compétences" course aims to acquire and validate the following three skills:
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Be able to conduct a comprehensive informational interview tailored to all financing situations. Know how to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Have the ability to reflect on your performance in order to improve.
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Understand all funding options and administrative procedures related to skills assessments. Be able to explain the rationale behind your decisions and provide the best possible guidance to beneficiaries by offering alternatives tailored to their specific circumstances.
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Be able to analyze one’s coaching practice and adapt it to the needs of the coachee. Write a high-quality skills assessment summary. Help the client develop a realistic and coherent plan.
This training aims to help participants acquire the skills to self-analyze their own practice in order to improve the quality of their support services.
Teaching resources, methods and supervision techniques
The teaching methods used in the training program are based on a number of different elements:
- During the informational interview on skills assessment, training participants are asked to conduct mock interviews in front of the other participants. The other participants and the trainer provide feedback on the participant’s performance using an evaluation rubric, and then offer suggestions for improvement.
- With regard to administrative tasks, training participants compile a complete administrative file that enables them to conduct and certify the successful completion of the skills assessment.
- As part of the course, participants work in groups and individually to develop a detailed outline for the thesis they will subsequently write.
- As for the final presentation, trainees participate in a day of role-playing exercises that simulate a panel of judges to prepare them for real-life conditions.
Course Requirements
METHODS FOR ORGANIZING DISTANCE LEARNING (SYNCHRONOUS)
- Training will be carried out via synchronous distance learning using the ZOOM tool,
- Links to ZOOM will be provided by the training center.
EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
Educational support and technical assistance for distance learning are provided by the training department throughout the trainee’s program.
The training department is available to answer questions regarding the training process, the use of digital tools, access to educational resources, and any difficulties encountered during the training.
Requests can be submitted by email, and we will process them as soon as possible, or by phone in case of an emergency requiring immediate attention.
The full contact information for the training department is provided to the trainee upon signing the training contract and is also included in the welcome booklet provided at the start of the program.
Means for monitoring action implementation and results
During the training, you :
- Please fill out an attendance sheet and a satisfaction survey to help us evaluate the quality of the training (the trainer’s teaching skills, the quality of the training materials, etc.).
People with disabilities
Training is open to all, and all types of disability will be taken into account, within the limits of the skills, human and material resources available for the training provided. If ORIENTACTION does not have the material, technical and human resources to meet the needs of a disabled participant, the latter will be referred either to the ORIENTACTION group's disability advisor, or to a partner organization in the ORIENTACTION network.
Access procedures and deadlines
All training requests are accompanied by a quote specifying the total cost (including tax) of the training, as well as the dates on which it will take place. The quote is sent electronically via email. Once the quote has been accepted and the training contract or agreement has been signed, the training may begin after a minimum waiting period of 14 calendar days. For information on the terms and conditions for postponing or canceling the training, please refer to the Terms and Conditions available by clicking here: https://www.orientaction-groupe.com/cgv/
Certification
This training course is an optional, non-mandatory module that complements the course “Supporting a Client Through a Skills Assessment,” which is listed in the France Compétences Specific Directory (RS6340). Completing this course provides access to all the tools and methodological resources used by ORIENTACTION in the context of skills assessment support. These tools may be used freely for commercial purposes provided you belong to the ORIENTACTION group (subcontract, brand licensing and commercial partnership agreement, or standard fixed-term contract).
The certification “Supporting a Participant Through a Skills Assessment” was listed in the France Compétences Specific Directory (RS) under number 6340 on July 19, 2023, by the certifying body ORIENTACTION.
Price and financing of your service
- 1,000 euros incl. VAT for 21 hours of training, i.e. 47.62 euros / hour.