As digital transformation and environmental changes disrupt the job market, professional training has become a top priority. The results of the latest PIAAC report, published in December 2024 by the OECD, reveal a stagnation, even a decline, in adult skills in France. Literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving in digital environments are particularly affected, especially among senior workers. In this context, educational leaders and trainers must adapt their strategies to address the challenges of re-skilling and the development of future competencies.
More Personalized Training, but Still Faced with Obstacles
Personalizing training paths is often presented as the ideal solution to meet the specific needs of learners. However, a study by France Compétences from September 2023 highlights numerous obstacles that hinder this personalization: rigid frameworks, funding still too based on the hour-per-trainee model, and a lack of investment in pedagogical engineering. To overcome these challenges, training organizations must evolve into "architects of learning paths," combining diverse educational resources with appropriate digital tools.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Training
AI is increasingly present in the training sector, with tools like educational chatbots and personalized learning modules. The European AI Act, which will come into effect in February 2025, imposes strict rules regarding the use of these technologies. Training organizations must ensure compliance with regulations while integrating these innovations to optimize learning.
The European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI Act) will gradually come into force starting February 2, 2025. Here are the main rules and provisions of this legislative framework:
Risk-Based Approach
The regulation classifies AI systems into four categories based on their level of risk:
Unacceptable risk: Strictly prohibited systems (e.g., social scoring, exploiting individuals' vulnerability)
High risk: Systems subject to stringent requirements (e.g., in education, employment, and justice)
Limited risk: Systems that must inform users of their artificial nature
Minimal risk: No specific obligations
Prohibitions and Restrictions
Prohibition of social scoring by public authorities
Prohibition of real-time biometric identification in public spaces, except in specific cases
Prohibition of manipulative practices and exploitation of people's vulnerability
Requirements for High-Risk Systems
Rigorous testing before market release
Continuous monitoring during use
Mandatory human oversight
CE marking and registration in an EU database
Transparency
AI interactive systems (e.g., chatbots) must signal their artificial nature
Clear indication that content is AI-generated for generative tools
Support for Innovation
Implementation of "regulatory sandboxes" to test innovations
Specific measures to support SMEs
Gradual Implementation
February 2, 2025: Prohibition of systems with unacceptable risk
August 2, 2025: Rules apply to general-use AI models and the designation of competent authorities
This regulation aims to ensure safety, ethics, and respect for fundamental rights in AI use while encouraging innovation within the European Union.
Work-Study Programs and On-the-Job Training, Reinforced Solutions
Work-study training programs continue to be supported by government subsidies, although amounts have been adjusted in 2025. The AKTO Observatory of Professions and Certifications highlights that work-study programs remain a key lever to meet the growing recruitment needs of businesses. The Perspektiv'Alternance 2025 campaign focuses on the quality of training and the alignment between the skills taught and the needs of the job market.
Preparing for the Challenges of Tomorrow
In the face of these transformations, it is crucial for training professionals to rethink their practices. Integrating new technologies, personalizing learning paths, and adapting to market changes are key levers to strengthen the effectiveness of training programs.
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Written by Sébastien GENTY
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