Frequently Asked Questions

Continuing vocational training courses are open to participants aged 18 and over.

No. However, participants must meet the target audience criteria for the training course and have a good command of the language of instruction.

Depending on the conditions specified in each course description, the training courses are open to adults, companies, public institutions, Luxembourg residents and cross-border workers.

Some training courses require specific skills, a certain level of language proficiency or specific documents. These prerequisites are indicated in the relevant course description.

Each training course has a detailed description covering its objectives, content, target audience, duration, language, dates and prerequisites.
CNFPC can also assist you in choosing the right training cours

Yes. The “Search for a training course” page allows you to filter courses by field, category, language, location, target audience, schedule and type of training (face-to-face, e-learning or blended learning).

• Continuing vocational training
• Qualifying or certification training
• Inter-company training courses (catalogue)
• In-company and tailor-made training

Inter-company training courses bring together participants from different organisations.
In-company training courses are organised for a single organisation and can be adapted to its specific needs.

Yes. CNFPC offers tailor-made training courses and modules adapted to the specific needs of companies.

Registration can be completed through the online course description or directly with the organising CNFPC team.

Yes. Deadlines vary depending on the training course and are indicated in the course description. Early registration is recommended.

You can contact CNFPC to express your interest and be informed when a future session is scheduled.

At the various CNFPC sites. The exact location is indicated in the course description.

Yes. Some training courses are offered as e-learning or blended learning.

In general, training courses take place from September to July. However, some may also be scheduled during school holidays.

The language of instruction is indicated in the course description. Participants must have a good command of this language.

Specific accommodations may be considered upon request. Participants are advised to contact CNFPC before registering.

Payment is made by bank transfer. The relevant details are provided on the invoice.

Yes. An invoice can be issued upon request, particularly for companies, municipalities and public institutions.

As a general rule, CNFPC does not offer payment by instalments.

Yes. Some training courses are funded through public programmes or developed in collaboration with ADEM.

Subject to certain conditions, jobseekers registered with ADEM may be eligible for financial support for vocational training.

Individual training leave is a special type of paid leave that allows employees to attend training, subject to legal conditions.

Yes. A certificate of attendance is issued, provided that the required attendance conditions have been met.

Some training courses lead to a qualification or certification. The relevant arrangements are specified in the course description.

This depends on the training course. Information about exams is provided in the relevant course description.

Any request must be communicated to CNFPC and confirmed in writing.

The registration fees remain due if the cancellation takes place less than 72 hours before the start of the training course.
Absences justified by a medical certificate are eligible for a full refund.t à un remboursement intégral.

Once a training course has started, the full fee remains due, unless specific provisions apply.

Training courses are delivered by teaching staff from the Ministry of Education and, depending on the needs, by external experts.

The contact details of the person responsible for the training course are provided in each course description.

The training is aimed at employees, technicians, team leaders and self-employed professionals looking to develop their skills in the fields of welding, industrial maintenance, operating safety machinery, automation or lean management.

You will learn to master modern industrial processes, to optimise production processes, to use automated machinery and to improve operating performance using lean methods.

Yes. Depending on the module, you will receive a certificate of attendance or a certificate recognised under ISO certifications or by the Ministry of Education and Youth.

Some training courses require basic experience in the industrial sector or familiarity with mechanical tools. These requirements are specified in the respective course file.

Industry & Process training courses are offered at the CNFPC sites in Esch-sur-Alzette, Strassen, Belval and Ettelbruck, in workshops equipped with cutting-edge industrial equipment.

• The open category groups drone operations constituting a low risk, requiring neither prior authorisation nor a specific declaration of operation to the civil aviation authority, on condition that the restrictions set out in the European regulations are respected.
• It applies mainly to visual line of sight (VLOS) flights, up to a maximum height of 120 metres, and under conditions where the pilot can maintain direct control of the drone at all times.
• The open category is divided into three sub-categories (A1, A2, A3), which define the conditions for use depending on the weight of the drone, the technical characteristics (CE class), and proximity to people.
• To operate in the open category, the pilot must hold the necessary certifications (A1/A3 and possibly A2), register as a UAS operator if required, and ensure that the drone and its flying environment respect the legal conditions in force.
• To obtain A1/A3 or A2 certificates and to register yourself as a UAS operator, please consult the Direction de l’aviation civile (Directorate of Civil Aviation) website.

•  To obtain an A1/A3 remote drone pilot certificate, you need to take an online training course and pass an online test, organised by the Directorate of Civil Aviation. Please use the link to register.
• After having obtained your A1/A3 certificate, you can take practical training for remote drone pilots at the CNFPC.
•  This training enables you to develop the practical skills to pilot a drone confidently and while respecting the regulations.
• Please refer to our training catalogue to register for one of the practical training sessions for remote drone pilots in the open category.

• To obtain an A2 remote drone pilot certificate, you need to take an online training course and pass a test, organised by the Directorate of Civil Aviation, in person. Please use the link to register.
• After having obtained your A2 certificate, you can take practical training for remote drone pilots at the CNFPC.
•  This training enables you to develop the practical skills to pilot a drone confidently and while respecting the regulations. It also enables you to comply with the European regulations, which require a drone pilot to have both theoretical and practical skills to operate an A2 category drone.
• Please refer to our training catalogue to register for one of the practical training sessions for remote drone pilots in the open category.

• The specific category concerns drone operations presenting a higher degree of risk than those in the open category, such as when flights are conducted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), in proximity to third persons, or in complex environments (densely-populated urban areas, critical infrastructures, etc.).
• To operate in the specific category, it is mandatory to undertake a specific operations risk assessment (SORA) or use a European standard scenario (STS) where it exists.
• The operator should then submit a declaration (in the case of an STS, e.g. STS-01 or STS-02) or request an operational authorisation from the Directorate of Civil Aviation for missions not covered by a standard scenario.The specific category therefore generally requires:
  • a specific operations risk assessment (SORA),
  • mitigation and safety measures,
  • additional theoretical and practical skills,
  • an operations manual defined by the operator.
• This category is used by businesses, public bodies, the emergency services, industrial operators and professional service providers who undertake missions which are complex, repeated, or in regulated settings.

• To become a specific category drone pilot, you can obtain the remote drone pilot certificate for standard scenarios (STS) by passing an in-person exam organised by the Directorate of Civil Aviation. Please use the link to register.
• The CNFPC is currently developing a training course to prepare for the STS exam. This will be available from 2026.
• The CNFPC will also offer practical training for remote drone pilots in the open category

The training courses relate to sylviculture, eco-management, the circular economy and sustainable development.

At professionals working with nature and the environment, and at anyone looking to be involved in the environmental transition.

Yes. Most of our training courses include a practical element, in the natural environment.

To promote sustainable management of forests and resources, whilst developing real-world environmental skills.

Yes, a certificate of training or a recognised certificate is issued on completion of the course.

Social & Healthcare training courses develop the skills needed to support, care for and assist various groups. They cover communication, managing sensitive situations, supporting vulnerable persons, hygiene and safety.

These courses enable you to enhance your professional expertise, to improve the quality of support and to develop human and ethical practices vital in the social and healthcare professions.

The length varies depending on the module, and combines theory and real-world practice.

Yes. The CNFPC offers tailor-made training adapted to the needs of associations, care homes, educational establishments or public institutions.

Yes. Depending on the programme, a certificate of attendance or a recognised certificate of training is provided by the CNFPC / Ministry of Education and Youth

The training is given mainly at the CNPFC sites in Esch-sur-Alzette and Ettelbruck, and also in other partner locations depending on requirements.

Some training courses are offered in French, Luxembourgish, German or English, depending on the facilitators and the target audience.