Choose the course closest to the tasks of your internship: that's what makes your agreement consistent in the company's eyes. If you're torn between two subjects, start from the job you're aiming for after the internship, not from the company's sector.
A communications internship at a bank: Marketing or Finance? An HR assistant role at a luxury house: Human Resources or Fashion and Luxury? This kind of hesitation is common. Here's a simple way to decide, followed by an overview of the 9 courses offered by EDU Business Institute.
Why should the course match the internship?
Because the law requires it. Under the French Education Code (article L124-1), the tasks given to an intern must be in line with the educational project of their course. A management control internship with an audiovisual course is a mismatch the company may notice, and it weakens the agreement.
On the other hand, a course that fits your tasks reassures your supervisor: they immediately understand why you're there. For a refresher on the exact role of the agreement, read What is an internship agreement?.
How to choose in 3 questions
1. What will your day-to-day tasks be?
Reread the offer or your exchanges with the company. If you'll mostly be managing social media and campaigns, that's marketing, even at a property developer.
2. What job are you aiming for afterwards?
An internship is a springboard. If you're torn between two subjects, pick the one that matches the role you want to land next.
3. Which sector are you working in?
This is the last criterion, useful as a tie-breaker. A communications officer internship at a luxury brand could fit Marketing and Communication or Fashion and Luxury: the sector can tip the balance.
A typical case: Mehdi has found an internship as a recruitment assistant at an IT consulting firm. His tasks: screening applications, organising interviews, writing job ads. He first thinks of the IT and AI course, because the company is in tech. But his tasks are clearly HR. He chooses Human Resources.
What are the 9 courses available?
Each one is 200 hours online, to follow at your own pace, open to all profiles. Here are the internships they fit best.
- Marketing and Communication: marketing plans, consumer behaviour. For internships as a marketing assistant, research officer, community manager, product manager.
- Human Resources: HR legal framework, recruitment, pay, leadership. For internships in recruitment, personnel administration, team management.
- Banking and Finance Management: financial markets, financial products, introduction to derivatives. For internships in back office, client research, portfolio management.
- IT and Artificial Intelligence: design, programming, optimisation. For internships as a developer, analyst programmer, IT project manager.
- Fashion and Luxury: garment design and illustration, luxury marketing. For internships in design studios, press relations, styling.
- Real Estate Strategy and Architecture: property development, urban planning, architecture. For internships in real estate project management, urban planning, development.
- International Law: for internships in NGOs, law firms or legal departments.
- Journalism: for internships in newsrooms and media jobs.
- Audiovisual: screenwriting, fiction production. For internships in production, development, publishing.
Good to know: the internship agreement is written in French, ready to be signed by your host company.
What if my internship covers several areas?
It's common, especially in small organisations where you do a bit of everything. In that case, identify the task that will take up most of your time and choose the matching course. Then write the tasks in the agreement so that this one comes first.
A typical case: Léna joins a fashion start-up for an all-round internship: social media, photo shoots, a bit of prospecting. She hesitates between Marketing and Communication and Fashion and Luxury. Since she's aiming for a communications role in luxury, she chooses Fashion and Luxury, and the agreement describes communications tasks in the luxury sector.
How to present your course to the company
Once you've made your choice, take a minute to explain it to your future supervisor. One sentence is enough: "I'm taking a 200-hour online course in human resources, and the agreement will be issued by the organisation that provides it."
If the company has questions, you can send them the course programme and details of your contact person. The clearer you are upfront, the faster the signature. Our tips for searching and interviewing are gathered in our guide How to find an internship.
Also try to write the tasks in the agreement using the language of your course: "taking part in recruiting sales profiles" says more than "helping the HR department". The fit is then obvious to everyone who signs.
Can you change course after enrolling?
No: your choice of subject is final. So take a few minutes to check it fits your tasks before confirming. If in doubt, contact our team before enrolling, and we'll help you decide.
How do you then get your agreement?
Once enrolled, you receive your login details within 24 hours and can start the course. As soon as you have your internship details (company, SIRET number, supervisor, dates, tasks, stipend), the agreement is prepared within 24 to 48 business hours.
Enrolment costs €299, payable in 3 instalments with Klarna, and covers up to 6 months of internship in total, possibly across several successive agreements. If the company turns the agreement down, our refund policy provides a €250 refund (the €49 application fee is kept), on request within one month with the written refusal. Don't have a company yet? Our guide How to find an internship will help, and the full process is on the internship agreement page.
FAQ: choosing your course
Do you need a particular level or degree to enrol?
No. The courses are open to all profiles, whether you've just finished a master's degree or are changing direction completely.
How long does it take to complete the 200 hours?
You progress at your own pace, online. You don't need to have finished the course to get the agreement and start your internship.
Is the course useful beyond the internship?
Yes: it gives you a structured grounding in your chosen field, which helps you prepare for interviews and do well in your first assignments.
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