Occupational and complementary training comprises non-regulated studies carried out by persons aged 16 and over and whose main activity is not that of the student, with an aim to increasing their knowledge on determined subjects, to prepare for entry into the labour market or to improve their labour situation.

These studies include:

• - INEM courses. Workshop school or other courses for the unemployed.

• - Training courses sponsored by companies and aimed at the employed.

• - Other types of courses such as those associated with IT, preparation for state exams, languages in private language schools, cultural or recreational courses, etc.