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Apprenticeship, but better

Let it be known, apprenticeship hasn't evolved in years. So, we've decided to change everything. We've harnessed technology to create a new kind of apprenticeship: online, more efficient, and personalized, to help you take a leap forward toward the career of your dreams.

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A drastically different model

Forget everything you think you know about apprenticeships. Choose the one that works.

Where you want, when you want

Thanks to our 100% online model, the choice is yours. You can complete your apprenticeship training program from anywhere and start anytime.

Find an employer easily.

Landing the ideal apprenticeship has never been easier. Benefit from innovative and exclusive services, and let AI scan thousands of opportunities across the country for you.

Learn through practice

Bet on a unique pedagogy based on concrete projects. Develop the skills you need, when you need, thanks to cutting-edge technology.

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  • Simplify your job search and applications with our AI tools
  • Stand out with our exclusive tools and services
  • Access thousands of job opportunities everywhere, all the time
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How does it work?

Your training program is personalized, you can start when you want. Here are your next steps:

  1. Complete your application

    Take the time to complete your file, start it now and finish whenever you want.

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  2. Receive a reply within 2 working days

    Our Orientation service verifies your profile's eligibility based on the program. We will then contact you to assist in your search for employers.

  3. Find an employer with OpenClassrooms' help

    • Simplify your job search and applications with our AI tools
    • Stand out with our exclusive tools and services
    • Access thousands of job opportunities everywhere, all the time

    Already found your employer?
    It’s very simple, just specify it in your training program application. We will contact you to validate your file, then liaise with your employer for the contract finalization.

  4. Explore the working world and train with a dedicated mentor

    Thanks to your apprenticeship, start your new career right away. Work 3 to 4 days a week in your organisation, learn the profession on the job and earn a salary. At the same time, study with OpenClassrooms each week from home. With the support of your mentor and their expertise in the field, acquire in-demand skills via concrete professional projects.

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  5. Earn your degree and find a job

    Get a head start in your new career. You can earn a degree in authorized states, a nationally recognized certificate from the U.S, or even both. Department of Labor, both based on your professional projects and business experience. At the end of your apprenticeship, our teams will help you transition into long-term employment and prepare you for job interviews if needed.

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Your schedule and support

In your organization

On-the-job training

  • Work on company assignments
  • 4 days a week (days of your choice) with attendance reduced to 3 days 1 to 2 times a month

Workplace advisor

Internal contact
  • Onboards you into their team
  • Provides support and guidance

On OpenClassrooms

Off-the-job training

  • 100% online
  • Project-based learning
  • 1 day a week + 1 extra day 1 to 2 times a month

OpenClassrooms mentor

Industry expert
  • Hosts one-to-one sessions
  • Helps you acquire in-demand skills

Why choose apprenticeship with OpenClassrooms?

100% online

Distance learning with no daily commute, so you can study wherever you want.

Monthly salary and no fees

Your employer covers your training and pays you a monthly salary, based on your specific situation. Our coaches can help you negotiate your salary.

A mentor to support you

Mentoring sessions with an expert in the field as well as support from our teams throughout your apprenticeship.

Certified training programs

Training programs highly valued by employers leading to state-recognized professional certifications.

Our students share their experiences

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"I thought the apprenticeship program was great, so I quit my fixed-term contract. I found my business and I started right away."

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OpenClassrooms in figures

+200 000

learners per month

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diploma programs

+1 900

employers

Still have questions?

First, you’ll have to apply to our program. Once your application is accepted, you’ll need to find your host employer with help from your OpenClassrooms career placement coach at no extra cost. If you’ve already found your host employer, mention it on your application and our team will take care of the rest.

Simply mention in your application that you already have a host employer. Our Admission team will contact you as soon as possible to validate your application and eligibility. Then we’ll contact your host company to discuss contracts.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must have the right to work in France. There are no age limits for apprenticeships, everyone from 16 to 99 is eligible, depending on specific criteria. Find all the eligibility conditions (in French) here
Our apprenticeship contracts are open to as many people as possible. Contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility.

There are two main French apprenticeship contracts: “contrat d’apprentissage” and “contrat de professionnalisation”.
You can find specific details about them (in French) here.
Contact us if you’d like to discuss your eligibility.

Your host company will cover all your training program fees and pay you a salary for your work. For students based in France, more information on funding can be found on France compétences's website.

We check that your profile is eligible for your chosen apprenticeship program and reply within 2 working days.

Coaching and apprenticeships are two separate programs. The coaching sessions help you find a host employer, but you can still start an apprenticeship by looking for a host employer yourself.
Here are two links (both in French) to help you find a host employer:
- Our article “Les meilleures plateformes pour trouver une alternance”
- Our podcast “Trouver une alternance en temps de crise”

Your apprenticeship program will take between 12 and 36 months.

Yes, your work-study schedule varies according to your apprenticeship contract, from a minimum of 3 days to a maximum of 4 days per week in a company. You can organize these days with your host employer according to their needs.

If you have the right to work in France, the eligibility conditions are related to the training program you're applying for. You can see all our paths here.

You’ll be paid an apprenticeship salary from the first day of your contract.
  • For a “contrat d’alternance”, you’ll be paid a salary according to your age. The minimum salary corresponds to a percentage of the SMIC or SMC (minimum conventional wage for the job held) for those over 21 years of age. Your salary will go up with every new year of your contract.
  • For a “contrat de professionnalisation”, the salary depends on your age and your initial level of training.
Discover the salary that corresponds to your profile (in French) here.

OpenClassrooms is a private online training educational institution recognized by l'Académie de Paris. It issues its own diplomas as well as those of prestigious academic institutions. At the end of your training program and once your skills have been validated by the diploma’s jury, you'll receive a diploma registered with the "Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles" (RNCP). The level of your diploma depends on the training program you've decided to follow, ranging from level 6 (bac +3) to 7 (bac +5) on the European Qualifications Framework.

Yes, there are apprenticeship contracts available for everyone starting from 16 years old, with no age limit, subject to certain eligibility and admission criteria.

Your training will take place entirely online from the comfort of your own home, alternating with work in your host company. You’ll benefit from a one-to-one mentoring session each week.

Yes, apprentices are eligible for the same teleworking rights as employees. It’ll depend on your host employer’s teleworking policy.

To be able to start as an apprentice, you’ll need to find a host employer. This usually takes between 1 and 3 months. To help you find one as quickly as possible, OpenClassrooms provides a career placement coach to help you secure a contract with the best tools, arguments, and resources to optimize your profile.

The study schedule is established on a basis of 7 hours of work per day. Your progress will depend on the time invested as well as your skills and work pace.

Anyone with the right to work in France is eligible for an apprenticeship. If you’re a European citizen, newly arrived or not, you can apply for an apprenticeship. You only need to provide proof of identity, not proof of your right to work. If you’re not a European citizen, you can apply for an apprenticeship, but you’ll need to prove you’ve trained for one year in France and provide a “Student” residence permit.

Our team will help you follow your study schedule. If you don’t manage to stick to the schedule and finish your training program on time, your diploma won’t be validated. To obtain your diploma, you’ll have to pay for the rest of your training program yourself.

Yes, once you’ve found your host employer, you’ll have to apply for the apprenticeship program then cancel your self-paid training program once we’ve validated your application.
You’ll keep all progress you had already made on your projects.
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