A Learnation Group × Sociovision (Ifop Group) study

French people and training: what they do, what they expect, and what holds them back.

A study conducted among 2,500 people.
PrepMyFuture is a Learnation Group brand.

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Key figures
91 %
feel comfortable with the idea of lifelong learning
80 %
Assets were formed over the past 3 years
38 %
They cite lack of time as the main barrier to training.

“The desire to learn is everywhere, at every age and in every region. The challenge now is to bring together the practical conditions that transform it into a driver of engagement and genuine skills development.”

Julie Vignaux
President of PrepMyFuture and Learnation Group
Julie Vignaux

4 insights to discover in the study

A comprehensive overview of French people’s attitudes toward training in 2026.

  1. 1 Learning has become continuous: informal, digital, and multifaceted.
  2. 2 Structured training: a widespread practice, with access varying by region and employer.
  3. 3 What French people really expect from training.
  4. 4 The training experience: a key driver of engagement.

The essentials at a glance

All the key findings from the study brought together in an infographic.

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Methodology: online quantitative survey of 2,500 respondents (2,000 working people, 500 students), conducted from April 9 to 28, 2026. Learnation Group × Sociovision (Ifop Group).