In France, the Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles (RNCP) (in English: National Professional Qualifications Register) has been created by article L. 335-6 of the Code de l'éducation (Education Code).
The répertoire national des certifications professionnelles has for purpose to make available to individuals and businesses constantly update information on educational degrees and certificates on the lists established by the commissions paritaires nationales de l'emploi des branches professionnelles (national commissions). It helps to facilitate access to employment, human resources management and mobility.