Certification training

• Prerequisites: A Baccalauréat (any specialization) or an equivalent Level 4 certification.

• A general knowledge test on art, painting, and the conservation–restoration of cultural heritage is required before any enrollment can be approved.

• A color vision test is also administered during the candidate selection process.

• Implementation and execution of conservation–restoration work on paintings and polychrome artworks

• Communication and professional relations with the owners or representatives of a cultural property, as well as within a network of professional partners.

• The profession of conservator–restorer is highly versatile. In the course of their work, an expert in the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage may be required to carry out the following tasks:

  • Receiving a request for the conservation–restoration of an artwork (painting or other polychrome object) and communicating with the client or commissioner

  • Condition assessment and diagnosis of the painting or polychrome artwork

  • Studies and research

  • Development of an intervention plan and treatment protocol for the conservation–restoration of a painting or polychrome artwork

  • Implementation of the conservation–restoration treatment plan

  • Writing the conservation–restoration report for a painting or polychrome object

  • Administrative management and commercial procedures

  • Ongoing scholarly monitoring and continuous professional development

• Certificate for Conservator–Restorer of Paintings and Polychrome Artworks: 3-year training program

• Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) through a personalized pathway: variable training duration.

• From mid-September to early July (holidays follow the Paris Academy calendar)

Year 1 – €12,867
Year 2 – €11,270
Year 3 – €10,176

Total 3-year program (including registration fees): €34,313*

Flat fee for Validation of Prior Learning (V.A.E.) – administrative costs and pedagogical support: €3,500

External funding application file (CIF, MCP, AFDAS, etc.): preparation of the application for funding support = €500 (incl. VAT). This amount includes all administrative documents (training agreement, quotation, detailed program, attendance sheets, pedagogical report, mailing fees, payment schedule, attendance certificates, invoices in triplicate, etc.).

Assessment methods: Candidates who follow the full preparatory program take part in various types of examinations, whose complexity and scope evolve as they progress through the curriculum.

These examinations are individual, and the formats vary: personal assignments, written tests, professional written work, practical assessments, and more.

The final examination consists of submitting a written thesis on the conservation–restoration of an artwork carried out by the candidate, followed by an oral defense before a jury composed exclusively of professionals in the field.

Internships are mandatory and must be completed outside of class hours and throughout the entire training program (490 hours). They constitute a module that must be validated as part of the certification process. Internships may be undertaken in France or abroad.

This immersion in a professional environment enables future Conservator–Restorers to enter the field progressively and to develop their professional network.

Please note that the training program for conservator–restorers can be funded in several ways depending on your situation:

1. If you are an employer: through your OPCO.

2. If you are an employee: through Transition Pro.

3. If you are self-employed: through FIF/PL.

4. If you are an artisan: through FAFCEA.

5. If you are a business owner: through AGEFICE.

6. If you are a freelance professional: you may be eligible for financial assistance to fund your training if you have paid the CFP (Contribution to Professional Training). This assistance is managed by a training insurance fund (FAF), which varies depending on the nature of your activity—i.e., according to your NAF or APE code.

   www.fifpl.fr

7. If you are a job seeker: consult France Travail and your Regional Council to learn about your entitlements.

If you wish to have your skills recognized through VAE: the Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) allows you to have your skills assessed and recognized, in full or in part, toward our certification.

https://vae.gouv.fr

For complete information on the different ways to fund your training, download the following document

ATP-Formation can implement specific measures and adaptations to accommodate and train learners with disabilities.
A disability coordinator has been appointed within the teaching team and is committed to raising awareness among learners and instructors about this issue and its implications.

For individuals with disabilities, please contact us.

Consult the information sheet “Welcoming People with Disabilities” prepared by the Ministry’s Accessibility Delegation.