It was created in 1794, during the French Revolution, on the location of a medieval monastery, the royal abbey of Saint-Martin des Champs. Nowadays, thanks to its integrated network, the Cnam spreads higher adult education and life-long training, in France and abroad.

 

The Cnam network allows everyone to learn wherever and whenever they like, combining work with training. The mission of regional centers is to meet the training expectations of their environment. They collaborate with local players: businesses, professional organisations, regional authorities, universities, employment agencies, information and guidance centres, etc. With the development of life-long learning in Europe and throughout the world, the Cnam has established itself as a benchmark institution.
It is located throughout mainland France and french overseas territories...
and worlwide in 40 countries

1 in 10 students studies abroad.