The Office de la formation professionnelle et de la promotion du travail (OFPPT) is Morocco’s largest public vocational-training operator. Created in 1974 and headquartered in Casablanca, it runs a nationwide network of more than 350 training institutes and is central to Morocco’s skills and employment policy.
Remit
OFPPT is a public establishment with legal personality and financial autonomy, governed by a tripartite board (state, employers, workers). Its remit covers:
- Initial vocational training — four qualification levels (specialisation, qualification, technician, higher technician);
- Continuous training for workers already employed, often co-financed through the CSF (Contrats spéciaux de formation);
- Work-promotion support through graduate-insertion schemes;
- Building and updating occupational reference frames with professional federations.
Sectors covered
OFPPT’s training catalogue reflects Morocco’s growth sectors:
- Digital services and offshoring;
- Automotive and aerospace;
- Construction and civil works;
- Tourism, hospitality and catering;
- Textiles and leather;
- Agriculture, agri-food and fishing;
- Health and paramedical trades;
- Administrative services, finance and commerce;
- Traditional crafts.
Qualifications are state-recognised and accepted either for further study or for direct entry into the labour market.
Financing
The main funding source is the Taxe de formation professionnelle (TFP), a vocational-training levy on private-sector payroll collected via CNSS. State subsidies and own revenues complete the budget.
Services for learners
OFPPT offers:
- an online registration portal;
- scholarships and accommodation for eligible learners;
- graduate-insertion support through partnerships with employers;
- access to continuous training throughout a career.
Coordination with other bodies
OFPPT works closely with:
- ANAPEC for placement of graduates;
- CNSS for the TFP levy;
- professional federations that help define job families and reference skills.
References
- Official site: ofppt.ma
- French Wikipedia article: Office de la formation professionnelle et de la promotion du travail