Training is an investment, but rarely one you have to carry alone. Between personal training accounts, public aid and employer funding, several schemes can cover all or part of the cost. Here's the 2026 landscape.
Personal training accounts
From the moment you enter working life, you build up training rights. You can use them to fund a certified course, often with little or no cost to you.
- Log in to your account to check your balance.
- Make sure the course you want is eligible.
- Plan ahead: some procedures take time.
Work-study: training that pays
This is the royal road: on an apprenticeship or professionalisation contract, your training is funded by the company and its skills operator, and you get paid. Find out how in our article on apprentice pay.
Regional and targeted aid
Regions, employment agencies and some professional branches offer targeted aid: for jobseekers, young people, career changers. Don't hesitate to combine schemes.
Before paying for a course out of your own pocket, systematically explore training accounts, regional aid and employer funding.
Tips to spend less
- Favour recognised certified courses.
- Use free resources to test a field before investing.
- Take advantage of the perks and good deals reserved for students (see our guide to student aid).
In short
There's almost always a way to fund your project. On SuperAlternant, you'll find courses and apprenticeship offers that let you learn… while getting paid.
