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Regulation12 minJanuary 28, 2026

How to obtain Qualiopi certification in 2026

Complete guide: the 7 criteria of the French National Quality Framework, certification steps, and how OpenFormations helps you.

How to obtain Qualiopi certification in 2026

Table of contents

What is Qualiopi?The 7 criteria of the National Quality Framework (RNQ)Certification stepsEstimated costsHow OpenFormations helps you

What is Qualiopi?

Qualiopi is the mandatory French national quality certification for training organizations wishing to access public or pooled funding (OPCO, France Travail, Regions, etc.).

The 7 criteria of the National Quality Framework (RNQ)

CriterionTitleWhat OpenFormations provides
1Public informationPresentation page + Terms of Service
2Objective identificationPre-training assessments
3Audience adaptationCustomizable learning paths
4Adequacy of resourcesAttendance tracking + certificates
5Staff qualification— (to be provided by you)
6Integration into the environmentPost-training assessments
7Feedback collectionSatisfaction surveys

Certification steps

  1. Choose a certifying body accredited by COFRAC
  2. Conduct a self-assessment based on the 7 criteria
  3. Prepare evidence for each indicator
  4. Pass the initial audit (on-site or remote)
  5. Receive the certification (valid for 3 years)
  6. Surveillance audit at 18 months

Estimated costs

ItemEstimated amount
Initial audit€1,500 - €3,000
Surveillance audit€800 - €1,500
Support (optional)€2,000 - €5,000

How OpenFormations helps you

OpenFormations automates evidence generation for 6 of the 7 criteria. Only criterion 5 (staff qualification) requires your own supporting documents.

Need support for your certification? Contact us at contact@openformations.com.

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