The Professional Security Contract (CSP) finances training for employees laid off for economic reasons, but there is no single list that centralizes all eligible offers. Finding the right training requires cross-referencing multiple sources, verifying specific eligibility criteria, and validating the project with a France Travail advisor.
Check the eligibility of a training course on France compétences before any search
Before browsing any catalog, the first step is to understand what makes a training course fundable under the CSP. The scheme does not cover just any program. The training must lead to a certification listed in the RNCP or the Specific Directory (RS), managed by France compétences.
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The France compétences search engine allows you to check, item by item, whether a certification is active and registered. A training course whose certification has expired or was never registered will not be validated by France Travail, even if the organization presents it as eligible.
This check prevents wasting several weeks on a file destined for refusal. It also serves as a useful filter to identify a catalog of eligible CSP training courses that is reliable, as any serious catalog refers to certifications verifiable on France compétences.
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Three sources to cross-reference to create your own CSP catalog
No official portal offers a comprehensive catalog reserved for the CSP. The search relies on cross-referencing three complementary sources.
- France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): the CSP reference advisor has access to prescriptive training offers in the region. They validate the consistency between the professional project and the targeted training, and then initiate the funding request.
- MonCompteFormation: the platform lists certifying training courses that can be mobilized via the CPF. A CSP beneficiary can combine their CPF balance with CSP funding to cover any remaining costs or access a longer program.
- Regional Transitions Pro associations: they support long retraining projects and can co-finance certain training courses when the standard CSP budget is insufficient, especially for qualifying programs lasting several months.
Cross-referencing these three sources allows for the identification of training courses absent from a single catalog. A program visible on MonCompteFormation but unknown to the France Travail advisor remains fundable, provided that the certification is active in the RNCP or RS.
Concrete criteria for evaluating a CSP training suitable for retraining
An eligible training course is not necessarily a relevant one. CSP funding lasts a maximum of twelve months. This timeframe requires selecting a program whose duration, pace, and outcomes align with the reality of the local job market.
Prioritizing in-demand jobs identified in your region increases the likelihood of a quick return to employment, which remains the primary objective of the scheme. Lists of in-demand jobs are published by France Travail and updated regularly.
Three criteria deserve particular attention:
- The employment rate of the organization for the targeted training. Some organizations publish this data on their website, while others provide it upon request. An organization that refuses to provide this figure sends a weak signal.
- The pedagogical modality (in-person, remote, alternating). A distance training course offers flexibility, but it requires discipline that the post-layoff context does not always facilitate.
- The Qualiopi certification of the organization. Without Qualiopi, no public funding can be triggered, regardless of the perceived quality of the program.
The role of the France Travail advisor in validation
The CSP advisor does not simply stamp a file. They evaluate the coherence of the project, check calendar feasibility, and may direct towards a prior skills assessment if the project remains unclear. Seeking their opinion before committing to an organization helps avoid a refusal of coverage at the end of the administrative process.
Extension of the CSP until the end of 2026 and parental leave
Two amendments to the CSP agreement, signed by social partners, have extended the scheme until December 31, 2026. This extension secures access to training funding for all economic layoffs notified during this period.
Since July 1, 2026, an additional parental leave can extend the duration of the CSP. Specifically, if a beneficiary takes this leave during their course, the duration of the scheme is extended to compensate for the interruption. This measure, stemming from a decision by the Bureau of Unédic communicated to France Travail, prevents a family event from shortening the available training window.
Common mistakes in searching for a CSP training course
The first mistake is choosing a training course before defining a professional project. The CSP funds a coherent retraining path, not an à la carte catalog. Without a validated project, the France Travail advisor will refuse the prescription.
The second mistake concerns the timeline. Starting the search for training as soon as you join the CSP allows time to compare organizations, verify certifications, and build a solid file. Waiting until the sixth or seventh month drastically reduces options.
The third concerns non-certifying training presented as eligible by some organizations. A personal development workshop or a few-day internship without RNCP or RS certification will not be covered, even if the organization has Qualiopi.
The ideal catalog does not exist as a single document. It is built training by training, verifying each certification on France compétences and validating each choice with the reference advisor. This method takes time, but it is the only one that guarantees effective funding and a retraining aligned with the job market.