Titre (degree)

In France, a Titre, officially a Titre à Finalité Professionnelle (in English: "Vocational Certificate", "Professional Diploma", or "Certified Title"), or by abuse of language, a Titre RNCP (in English: "RNCP qualification"), is a state-recognized professional certification in the French education system, issued by a ministry or certifying institution, generally a private colleges (Écoles) or universities (or in some cases public university), after approval and registration in the National Professional Qualifications Register, or "RNCP" by the Vocational Certification Commission of France Compétences, the national regulatory authority for vocational training.

As such, it is the main certification procedure for private higher education programs in France and determines the quality and value of the program on the job market.

It can become an accredited diploma (a Diplôme Visé) following an evaluation procedure by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, which judges the academic quality of the training. Through an additional evaluation procedure, an accredited diploma can also award a Bachelor's (Licence) or master's degree.