Professional training and continuing education – Information

INALCO offers a comprehensive range of continuing professional development programmes, structured around two complementary areas.

Inalco’s vocational and continuing education programmes: languages, civilisations and global issues

  • Language and cultural courses: evening and Saturday classes, intensive courses, preparation for Japanese language certification, bespoke courses, delivered in person or online, to develop your skills in Asian languages and deepen your understanding of the associated cultures. 
  • JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) certification: two sessions (December and July) organised in partnership with the Japan Foundation.
  • Executive Education: thematic short courses for executives, managers and decision-makers, wishing to acquire or deepen their skills on subjects such as contemporary geopolitics, intercultural intelligence and communication, language didactics and international economic, sociological and diplomatic dynamics.

These programmes are designed to meet the specific needs of professionals and organisations, with customisable pathways for bespoke training and contributions from academic experts and practitioners.

Whether you are an individual seeking a career change or an organisation looking to strengthen your teams’ skills, Inalco supports you with tailored, innovative training programmes rooted in the realities of the contemporary world.

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Offres de la formation continue Inalco © Formation continue Inalco‎

Video Testimonials

Our lecturers and trainees share their experiences of the Oriental languages courses offered by Inalco’s Continuing Education programme. Check them out on Inalco’s YouTube channel!

Continuing professional development catalogues

Catalogue de la Formation Continue - 2025-2026.pdf (2.72 MB, .pdf)

InalcoExEd-Catalogue 25-26.pdf (4.23 MB, .pdf)

Catalogue de formations Executive Education de l'Inalco © Inalco Executive Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Foire aux Questions de la Direction de la Formation Continue - INALCO - juin 2025.pdf (186.84 KB, .pdf)

Contacts

Language Courses                

View e-mail, +33 (0)1 81 70 10 52 or 11 44 or 11 47

VAE and Return to Education 

Anne GEHANT View e-mail, +33 (0)1 81 70 11 45 

Executive Education 

Mathilde CARPENTIER, View e-mail, +33 (0)6 50 76 94 23