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French RNCP qualifications, delivered in Brussels

RNCP qualifications awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM), delivered at Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) in Brussels, in English.

What is the RNCP?

A French national register of professional qualifications

The RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) is the French National Register of Professional Certifications. It is maintained by France Compétences, the French national body for vocational training and certification. A qualification registered in the RNCP is assigned a level on the French and European frameworks (EQF) and a registration number.

BCBT delivers three RNCP qualifications in Brussels under the Brussels College–Estiam partnership; Estiam is part of the Paris Education network. The qualifications are awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM); BCBT teaches the programmes in English on its Brussels campus.

Awarded by

Paris Education (ESTIAM), the awarding organisation for the RNCP certification.

Registered in

The RNCP, maintained by France Compétences, with a registration number and an EQF level for each qualification.

Delivered by

BCBT in Brussels, under the Brussels College–Estiam partnership.

Programmes

Three RNCP qualifications

Two bachelor-level qualifications (EQF Level 6) and one master-level progression qualification (EQF Level 7).

QualificationRNCPEQF levelECTSDurationLanguageTuitionIntakes
International Business Developer3784961803 yearsEnglish€11,000 / yearSept & Feb
Data and Applications Designer-Developer3787361803 yearsEnglish€11,000 / yearSept & Feb
Business Management4025771202 yearsEnglishOn requestSept & Feb
Good to know: RNCP qualifications are French national qualifications awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM). How a French RNCP qualification is recognised in another country, or by a particular university or employer, is decided by that institution or employer; ask us before you apply if you need this clarified.
How it works

From application to qualification

01
Apply to BCBT

Choose a programme and apply through the BCBT admissions process: application form, documents, and an admissions interview for shortlisted applicants. English proficiency is required.

02
Study in Brussels

Attend the programme on the BCBT campus in Brussels, in English, with intakes in September and February.

03
Qualification awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM)

The RNCP qualification is awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM) and registered with France Compétences under its RNCP number.

Progression

Where the RNCP qualifications fit

Level 6 to Level 7

Graduates of a Level 6 qualification can consider the Business Management qualification (RNCP 40257, EQF Level 7), which is delivered as a two-year progression programme.

Other BCBT qualifications

BCBT also offers Ofqual-regulated NCC Education qualifications at Levels 3 to 6 (see Qualifications and NCC Education), and Belgian VKS Level 6 programmes that are in preparation (see VKS Level 6).

FAQ

Questions about RNCP qualifications

RNCP stands for Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles, the French National Register of Professional Certifications. It is maintained by France Compétences. Each registered qualification has an RNCP number and a level on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Paris Education (ESTIAM) awards the RNCP qualifications. BCBT delivers the programmes in Brussels under the Brussels College–Estiam partnership.

International Business Developer (RNCP 37849, EQF Level 6), Data and Applications Designer-Developer (RNCP 37873, EQF Level 6) and Business Management (RNCP 40257, EQF Level 7).

English. Applicants need to demonstrate English proficiency; see the admission criteria on each programme page, or our English preparation page.

The two bachelor-level qualifications have a tuition fee of €11,000 per year. Tuition for Business Management (EQF Level 7) is available on request from admissions. Intakes are in February and September: the February 2027 intake starts on 22 February 2027 (application deadline 12 February 2027) and the September 2027 intake on 27 September 2027 (application deadline 17 September 2027). See the academic calendar for semester dates.

NCC Education qualifications are Ofqual-regulated UK qualifications (RQF Levels 3 to 6). RNCP qualifications are registered in the French national register and awarded by Paris Education (ESTIAM). Both are available at BCBT; see Qualifications.

The RNCP level is expressed on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), which helps other countries compare qualifications. Recognition by a specific university or employer is decided by that institution or employer. Contact us if you have a particular destination in mind.

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