Vocational training in Québec | Québec métiers d'avenir

Québec is a world leader in vocational training. These short courses (1 to 2 years) are focused on learning skills directly related to the job market. The quality of education in Quebec is internationally recognized.

Successful completion of the vocational training program leads to a diploma of vocational studies (DEP). For some DEPs, students can upgrade their skills by completing an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS) for a period varying between three months to a year. These official diplomas are issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.

Features of vocational training

142

training programs
throughout Québec

1 to 2
years

Short-term

80%
technical

Practice-based, applied to the trade

Offered in French or in English
Competency-based teaching approach with a focus on the needs of employers
State-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge equipment
Wide range of programs in all fields offered throughout Québec
Ongoing admission, as well as regular admission in the fall (August–September) and winter (January)
Individualized instruction adapted to students’ learning pace

Advantages of vocational training

+ 80%

Success rate
for vocational diplomas

Recognized
worldwide

for its innovative programs
and teaching methods

+ 70% - 90%

Job placement rate after your studies

No tuition fees for French nationals

Opportunity to work during and after your studies in Canada

ATTENTION - If you apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, you must also meet the new requirements applicable to your situation to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Please note that only certain training programs qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). To view the list of eligible fields of study, please visit : List of eligible fields

Access to good working conditions and high-paying jobs
A professional, personal and cultural experience that’s second to none

Recognition of credentials outside of Québec:

Red Seal Program in Canada

- allows trades to be recognized as equivalent across Canadian provinces

France

- Arrangement de reconnaissance mutuelle des qualifications professionnelles [mutual recognition arrangement for professional qualifications] (in French only) to recognize the equivalence of certain occupations between France and Québec
- Statement of comparability for foreign qualifications by the French ENIC-NARIC Centre (in French only)