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Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering
Training initiative enhancing IT and engineering workforce skills
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Formations de courte durée (COUD) program focuses on IT and engineering, offering training adapted to business needs and supporting work-study initiatives, with eligible projects funded up to 100% of admissible expenses. It aims to enhance workforce skills through tailored professional, technical, or university programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training through the dissemination or adaptation of existing professional, technical, or university programs in IT.
- Training through the dissemination or adaptation of technical programs in eligible engineering professions.
- Work-study training projects for employees during working hours.
- Training to support women's integration into engineering and IT jobs.
Documents Needed
- Grant application form
- Project budget file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private for-profit companies
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Training participant salaries and instructor fees.
- Mentor, support, and integration staff salaries.
- Consulting fees, training materials, and promotional costs.
- Travel, meal, accommodation, and equipment rental costs.
- Administration costs up to 10% and 50% of stage supervisor training costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training started before project acceptance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed within 20 working days.
- Incomplete applications are not reviewed.
- The promoter is contacted if information is missing.
Additional information
- The program includes specific measures to enhance participation of women in engineering and information technology professions, such as mentorship opportunities and increased promotional activities targeting female participants.
- There are additional financial considerations for female participants, including an increased salary reimbursement of $5,000.
- Eligible training projects must incorporate work placements, allowing employees to participate during work hours through a work-study model.
- All training content and tools must be available in French unless provided by an English-language educational institution.
- Promoters must inform regional labor market partners before submitting their projects for financial aid consideration.
- Indirect expenses for trainers and trainees, such as travel and meal costs, are permissible based on specific directives.
- Communication with an eligible collective promoter in the relevant sector or region is necessary to participate in the program.
- Collaborative efforts are encouraged between approved promoters and recognized educational institutions to tailor training programs to company and employee needs.
- The processing time for grant applications is approximately 20 working days, provided all necessary documents are submitted.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed, and the applicant will be notified of missing documents.
- Reimbursement of excess funds is possible through specified payment methods, including wire transfer and checks.
- The maximum duration for any training project is 36 months, during which all stages including adaptation and implementation must be completed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering?
The Formations de courte durée (COUD) program focuses on IT and engineering, offering training adapted to business needs and supporting work-study initiatives, with eligible projects funded up to 100% of admissible expenses. It aims to enhance workforce skills through tailored professional, technical, or university programs.
How much funding can be received?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering program?
To be eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering program, you must:
Eligible collective promoter
Project in engineering or IT
Includes work placements
What expenses are eligible under Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering?
Training through the dissemination or adaptation of existing professional, technical, or university programs in IT.
Training through the dissemination or adaptation of technical programs in eligible engineering professions.
Work-study training projects for employees during working hours.
Training to support women's integration into engineering and IT jobs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering available?
The Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Information technology and engineering is a Grant and Funding