An investment in support of a career committed to the ecological transition
This page helps you estimate the cost of the TECTO programme and identify possible funding solutions depending on your status (work-study, employee, self-employed, job seeker).
Programme fees
The total cost of the TECTO – Ecological and Climate Transition for Territories and Organisations programme is set at:
- €12,500 excl. VAT for companies;
- €10,000 excl. VAT for public and semi-public institutions and local authorities.
What the fee includes
- Access to the entire programme (academic training, workshops, assignments).
- Individual support (mentoring, academic follow-up, professional thesis).
- Field assignments and group projects.
- Access to Mines Saint-Étienne resources and facilities.
Qualification awarded
- For individuals who can provide evidence of a CTI-accredited engineering degree:
Specialised engineering degree accredited by the CTI (RNCP 40958). - For holders of a Master’s degree (M2) or an equivalent Bac+5 qualification:
Institutional diploma.
Funding options (depending on your status)
The programme is open as a work-study programme to apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts, employees, self-employed individuals, job seekers, and career changers.
Each status provides access to specific support and funding.
🔹 Apprenticeship or professionalisation contract
The cost of the programme is covered by the host company, with a contribution from its OPCO (Skills Operator).
The learner receives a salary throughout the duration of the contract.
Benefits
- No tuition fees payable by the student, except for the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC).
- Monthly remuneration according to the current statutory scale.
- Valuable professional experience and easier entry into employment.
🔹 Continuing education (employees, self-employed, career change)
Several schemes can fund the programme, in full or in part:
- the company’s Skills Development Plan,
- Transition Pro, Transition Co,
- OPCO funding,
- France Travail (individual support for job seekers).
💬 Candidates can be supported by the Mines Saint-Étienne continuing education department to identify the solution best suited to their situation.
Individualised support
Once their application has been approved, learners benefit from:
- a personalised interview with the administrative team to review funding options,
- assistance with preparing applications (OPCO, apprenticeship, etc.),
- administrative and financial follow-up throughout the programme.
Objective
To enable each candidate to join the programme under the best possible financial and professional conditions.
Work-study training: a model of excellence
The TECTO programme’s teaching model is based on the synergy between academic training and immersion in a company.
This model promotes:
- immediate employability,
- retention by the host company,
- and rapid progression to positions of responsibility.
Concrete examples of funding
| Candidate status | Funding scheme | Fees payable by the candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship learner | OPCO of the host company | €0 + CVEC |
| Professionalisation contract | OPCO of the host company | €0 |
| Employee in post | Skills Development Plan | Varies depending on the company |
| Job seeker | France Travail | Varies depending on the situation |
| Professional changing careers | Transition Pro / Transition Co | Partial or full |
In summary
- 🎓 Qualification depending on initial profile:
• CTI-accredited specialised engineering degree (engineer)
• Institutional diploma (Master’s degree (M2) or equivalent Bac+5 qualification) - 💼 100% professional work-study programme
- 💶 Programme fees: €12,500 excl. VAT for companies; €10,000 excl. VAT for public institutions.
- 🧭 Personalised support for funding
Find out more
At a Glance
🎓 Degree depending on profile
• CTI-accredited specialized engineering degree
• Institutional diploma (Master of Science in Engineering 2 or equivalent 5-year post-secondary degree)
📅 Work-study program (18 weeks out of 52 in school-based training)
• October to May: 2 weeks in school-based training / 2 weeks in a host organization (company, local authority, association)
• June to September: 100% in a host organization
🕓 Duration
1 year (from October to September)
📍 Location
École des Mines de Saint-Étienne
158, cours Fauriel
42023 Saint-Étienne
📘 Teaching methods
Learning by doing (workshops, collective project, professional thesis, corporate mission)
Contacts
Academic Directors
TECTO brochure
An Accredited and Recognized Program
The TECTO program – Ecological and Climate Transition of Territories and Organizations is a specialized engineering program, accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI).
The program is registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP 40958).
It awards a specialized engineering degree, recognized by the State and industry, equivalent to Bac + 6.