Certifications
The CQP, supervised by MINEFOP.
- Professional certification supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP)
Definition
The Professional Qualification Certificate (CQP) is a national professional certification confirming that a candidate possesses the technical, practical and professional skills required to practise a specific occupation.
The CQP is obtained upon completion of an official examination supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training (MINEFOP). This certification guarantees that the skills acquired by the learner meet professional requirements and the needs of the employment market.
The CQP therefore constitutes official recognition of the professional skills acquired within an approved training institution.
Objectives of the CQP
The Professional Qualification Certificate aims to:
- Certify learners’ professional skills
- Train a qualified and operational workforce
- Promote the professional integration of young people
- Meeting businesses' needs for qualified personnel
- Promote self-employment and entrepreneurship
- Promote technical and vocational occupations
Target audience
The CQP is intended for:
- For jobseekers
- Workers wishing to acquire a qualification
- People undergoing career retraining
- Artisans and workers in the informal sector
Training entry requirements
Access to training courses leading to the CQP depends on the chosen specialism.
Requirements may include:
- A minimum level of education
- Review of the application file
- Approved training centres prepare candidates for the CQP examination
Course duration
CQP preparation courses generally last between:
- 9 months
- 12 months
- This duration varies according to the specialism, the volume of skills to be acquired and the centre’s educational organisation
Training organisation
The training is primarily based on the acquisition of professional skills.
It includes:
Theoretical instruction
The courses provide the fundamental knowledge required for the occupation.
Practical work
Learners complete technical exercises and workshop-based work.
Professional simulations
Activities reproduce the realities of the professional environment.
Work placements in companies
Work placements provide immersion in a professional environment and the application of acquired skills.
The CQP examination supervised by MINEFOP
One of the main features of the CQP is its official examination, supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training.
MINEFOP is responsible in particular for:
- The organisation of examination sessions
- The validation of examination centres
- The appointment of examination panels
- The supervision of examinations
- Monitoring the regularity of examinations
- The publication of results
- The issuing of certificates
- This ministerial supervision guarantees the credibility and national value of the certificate
Nature of the examinations
The CQP examination generally includes:
Professional Synthesis Assessments (EPS)
They are used to assess the candidate’s professional knowledge.
Professional Situation Assessment (EMSP)
The candidate is placed in conditions close to professional reality in order to assess their ability to perform the tasks of the occupation.
Technical presentation or interview
Some specialisms may include an interview with the panel.
The examination panel
Assessments are carried out by panels made up of:
- Representatives of MINEFOP
- Qualified trainers
- Professionals from the relevant sector
- Technical experts in their respective specialities
- This structure ensures an objective assessment that complies with professional requirements
Issuance of the certificate
- Following the assessments and validation of the results, successful candidates receive the Professional Qualification Certificate
- The certificate officially certifies that its holder has the professional skills required to practise the occupation
Value of the CQP
The Professional Qualification Certificate:
- Is recognised by the State of Cameroon
- Is supervised by MINEFOP
- Certifies the holder's professional skills
- Facilitates entry into the labour market
- Enhance the candidate's professional profile
Benefits of the CQP for learners
The CQP enables:
- To obtain a state-recognised certification
- To have their professional skills validated
- To improve employability
- To find employment more quickly
- To create their own business
- To continue their professional development
Benefits for businesses
Companies benefit from employees who are:
- Qualified and operational
- Trained in accordance with professional requirements
- Assessed by a recognised system
- Able to integrate quickly into the workplace
Professional career opportunities
CQP holders can work as:
- Professional Agents
- Qualified employees
- Technical operators
- Craftspeople
- Self-employed workers
- Service providers
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