What is an rncp qualification or certification?
An rncp qualification is a diploma that is registered with the RNCP or the national professional certification register. The RNCP is a register that lists the various training courses and qualifications certified by the CNCP. This is the national commission for professional certification.
Each training course at schools and training centres is listed. The list also includes descriptions of the skills acquired during training. The directory lists the various possible outlets after obtaining the qualification. This qualification can be obtained following initial training or work-linked training.
What is the value of training registered with the rncp?
A certified RNCP qualification is a guarantee of quality for its holder. It serves as proof of the skills and extensive knowledge acquired through training. With so many training institutes to choose from, a certified qualification is a way of standing out from the crowd.
For students, certification is a guarantee of the performance of the teaching teams. It also ensures better integration into the world of work. It is an easy way to find a suitable position in the world of work. For companies, the rncp qualification is an essential recruitment criterion.
What are the rncp levels?
The list of courses registered in the RNCP is divided into several levels. There are 6 levels in the register:
- level 8: this is the doctoral degree;
- level 7: this is the rncp level 1 qualification for bac +5 and above;
- level 6: this is the rncp level 2 qualification. This qualification is for bac +3 and +4 students;
- level 5: this Bac +2 diploma is level 3 of the rncp;
- level 4: this level is equivalent to the baccalauréat ;
- level 3: this is the level before the baccalauréat, i.e. BEP or CAP.
Level rncp 7
Level 7 is an RNCP qualification for professional masters and engineering. This is the case for the State diplomas in architecture or DEEA or the DNSEP Diplôme national supérieur d’expression plastique.
This also applies to diplomas from most business and engineering schools. Level RNCP 7 is a diploma that allows you to move into a position of high responsibility with a very attractive salary. It is awarded after 5 to 6 years’ study, depending on the school.
Level rncp 6
This title takes into account various diplomas, such as :
- BUT or Bachelor of Technology diploma;
- general licence or professional licence ;
- DESJEPS: Diplôme d’État supérieur de la jeunesse, de l’éducation et du sport (Higher State Diploma in Youth, Education and Sport);
- DCG: accounting and management diploma.
This is a list of examples of level 6 RNCP qualifications. The majority of bachelor’s degrees in communication schools are listed at level 6. This qualification is obtained after 3 years of post-bac training.
Level rncp 5
Level 5 in the RNCP groups together the various bac+2 diplomas. We are talking about the BTS diploma and its hundreds of specialities. The DEUST or diplôme d’études universitaires scientifiques et techniques and the BM brevet de maîtrise are level 5. The BM is a diploma awarded by the Chambers of Trades and Crafts. It also includes the CPGE or classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles. After 2 years’ study, you will be awarded the RNCP level 5 qualification.
Level rncp 4
The RNCP level 4 qualification mainly covers general, vocational and technological baccalaureates. There is also the CAPD, which is a legal qualification. Level 4 is also equivalent to the baccalauréat for people who have failed the exam. Other qualifications include the DAEU or diplôme d’accès aux études universitaires. This level also includes the BP or brevet professionnel. This takes 2 years to prepare after a qualification or CAP.
Level rncp 3
The equivalent of the CAP or certificat d’aptitude professionnelle, level 3 is an RNCP qualification obtained after a short training course. It can be obtained by young students after the third year of secondary school. To do so, they must complete a 2-year course at a training centre. Level 3 also includes the BEP or the brevet d’études professionnelles. This qualification enables you to take your first steps in the professional world.
Are Sup de Pub courses rncp-certified?
The Sup de Pub school of communication awards a level 7 state certification. It is obtained after 24 months in SP5 or the 5th year programme. You can choose between the following courses:
- communications and digital strategy manager ;
- artistic and creative director ;
- communication and marketing manager.
Sup de pub’s RNCP certification guarantees you high-quality training. This top school is based in Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon. Once you have obtained your qualification, you can begin your career in the sector of your choice.