Professional development

The University of Bordeaux, in synergy with economic stakeholders, supports job seekers, employees and entrepreneurs in developing the skills necessary for their professional and personal objectives.

Photo : Professional Development courses let you gain skills all through your life © University of Bordeaux
Professional Development courses let you gain skills all through your life © University of Bordeaux

Opt for University Quality

A "Campus of Excellence"

High-level research fuels our training programmes: an added value that distinguishes us from private training organisations.

Close cooperation with businesses

A committed quality approach and FCU/Bureau Veritas-certified services for the constant improvement of our training programmes.

Strong partnerships 

With the local stakeholders for employment and training (APEC, AROFE, professional branches, CIBC, OPCO, Pôle emploi, regional plans, etc.) for effective social action.

Services tailored to your training needs

Continuing education teams provide support throughout your project.

  • 10,000

    people in continuing education

    every year

  • 150

    knowledge accreditations

    every year

  • 450+

    short-term programme & university diplomas

  • 3,000+

    companies (SMEs, VSEs, mid & large-sized enterprises, etc.)


Acquire new skills

The University of Bordeaux offers a wide range of subjects and options to the needs of people who wish to improve their professional skills, acquire new ones, change career paths, prepare a diploma or just increase their general knowledge.

Programmes open to all

  • Private sector employees
  • Civil servants
  • Temporary workers
  • Jobseekers
  • Business owners
  • Micro-entrepreneurs
  • Self-employed professionals
  • Independent professionals

Our fields of expertise

The University of Bordeaux offers a full range of programmes, from health to vine and wine science, including law, sociology or sports-related professions.

  • Law, Political Science, Economics & Management
  • Science and Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Vine & Wine Science 
  • Education, training and teaching methods
  • Human and Social Sciences