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