CPF 2027: personal contribution raised to €350 — what’s changing and how to prepare

The 2027 draft budget plans to raise the CPF personal contribution from €150 to €350, along with a new mandatory pre-enrolment questionnaire. The good news: employer co-funding of at least €150 exempts you from it entirely.

What the 2027 draft budget means for the CPF

Since 2023, holders of a Personal Training Account (CPF) have had to pay a €150 personal contribution whenever they enrol on a training course. The 2027 draft finance bill plans to more than double this amount, raising it to €350. Two new measures would accompany this increase:

• A pre-enrolment questionnaire, designed to check the relevance of the training project before any financial commitment.
• A full exemption from the personal contribution as soon as your employer co-funds the training with at least €150.

Why this reform is a game-changer for employees

With a €350 personal contribution, many training projects risk being postponed or abandoned, particularly for people with a limited CPF balance. Although the pre-enrolment questionnaire aims to tackle low-value training, it adds an extra administrative step that may discourage individual applications.

On the other hand, the way out is clear: involving your employer in the funding not only wipes out the personal contribution, but also strengthens the legitimacy of your career project in the eyes of the company.

The key: plan ahead and get your employer on board

In this new context, taking action before the end of 2026 is a winning strategy on two counts:

• You still benefit from the current conditions (€150 personal contribution) if you enrol before the reform comes into force.
• You have time to put together a co-funding request to your employer, which would exempt you from the personal contribution even after 2027.

To convince your HR manager or line manager, rely on concrete arguments: skills you can put to use straight away in your role, return on investment for the team, alignment with the company’s objectives.

ECSplicite language training: a recognised investment

At ECSplicite, a corporate language training provider since 1991 and Qualiopi-certified, we support employees and their employers in setting up training projects that can be funded through the CPF, with or without co-funding.

Our courses in English, Spanish, German, business French and many other languages are delivered by experienced, bilingual trainers, in a supportive environment — because at ECSplicite, we dare to speak, without fear of judgement.

• Courses 100% eligible for CPF funding
• Bespoke programmes, tailored to your sector and your level
• Support with employer co-funding procedures
• Flexible formats: face-to-face, remote, blended learning

Have a training project in mind? Let’s talk now

Don’t let the CPF reform hold back your career development. Contact ECSplicite before the end of the year to review your project together, optimise your funding and start your training in the best possible conditions.

A 30-minute conversation can change everything. Our team supports you from A to Z, from choosing the programme to getting your funding application approved.