Training Structure
Institute for Preparation for General Administration (IPAG)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
Written Preparation for the Civil Service Exam: Local Government Administrative Officer
Objectives
The goal is simple:to help you succeed on the written exams for the external competitive exams for attaché positions.
- Local Government Administrative Officer Exam: You will master the summary essay and the essay exam on a general topic related to the role and functions of local governments. The goal? To be prepared to analyze documents, organize your ideas, and present a well-reasoned argument.
Our modules are designed to give you the best possible chance of success: be prepared to make the most of your time and meet the examiners' expectations precisely.
Expertise and Skills
Our team is made up of academics and experienced local government officials, several of whom are current or former members of competitive exam panels. You will therefore be trained by experts who are thoroughly familiar with the expectations of the panels and the specific requirements of the exams.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
The program focuses on preparation for the written exams:
- You will write10summaryreportsand10 essays
- Current events seminars will provide you with unique insights into recent issues facing local governments
Duration:
- The program runs from May through October, with modules scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays (summer break during the university’s closure)
Special Features
Preparation for the written exams of the EXTERNAL competitive exam for local government attaché is offered exclusively online so that everyone can participate:
- Download platform for exam questions
- Video Feedback Sessions (Live and/or Recorded)
- Sample Answer Key for Summary Notes
Admission
Admission Requirements
Regional civil service exams are held annually, alternating between the attaché exam (Category A) one year and the rédacteur exam (Category B) the next. To accommodate this schedule, IPAG offers a preparation course each year tailored to the exam being administered.
The application package will be available for download on the IPAG website, under the "Apply to IPAG" tab, starting in early February.
Registration Procedures
Once your application has been reviewed, if you receive a positive decision, you can move on to the next step:registration.
Visit our website, click on the "Apply to IPAG" tab, then "Registration After Applying to IPAG"
Target Audience
- You are a student
- You are returning to school (as a public servant, employee, someone undergoing career transition, job seeker, etc.).
Tuition Fees
- Student: 400 euros (plus the CVEC fee and university tuition)
- Returning to school (public servant, employee, person undergoing career transition, or job seeker): 480 euros (730 euros if the training is funded by an organization)
- Eligible for the CPF
Capacity
50 people
Mandatory Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree
- Have the knowledge appropriate to the specialty chosen for the exam (the preparation program offers only practice exams)
Expected Results
Once you have passed the exam and been appointed to a permanent position, you will hold positions of responsibility within local governments.As a local government attaché, you will be able to:
- Contribute to the creation, development, and implementation of public policies in a variety of areas: administrative, financial, economic, social, health, cultural, urban planning, etc.
- Perform managerial duties by overseeing offices or departments.
- Hold senior administrative positions and contribute to strategic projects for the community.