1-Day Reduced Training for Experienced Bar & Restaurant Operators
€ 400
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You may register for the Expert permis d’exploitation if:
You have managed or operated a licensed bar or restaurant in France for at least 10 years
You can formally attest your professional experience
You need to obtain or transfer a licence to operate an establishment
If you cannot justify 10 years of experience, you must attend the 20-hour initial permis d'exploitation course instead.
By the end of the training, you will:
Understand the legal framework governing alcohol sales in France
Master your civil and criminal responsibilities as an operator
Know the public health obligations related to alcohol, tobacco and prevention
Ensure compliance with administrative and local regulations
Legal framework of alcohol sales in France
Structure of French administrative law
Licensing system and beverage categories
Operating a licensed establishment
Administrative procedures
Mandatory declarations
Transfer or creation of a licence
Operator responsibilities
Public order obligations
Prevention of alcohol abuse
Protection of minors
Health & safety obligations
Fire safety rules (ERP)
Anti-discrimination obligations
Local prefectural regulations
Social and employment obligations
Hiring procedures
Working time regulations
Mandatory workplace information
Registration is possible until 2 pm the day before the session (subject to availability).
After enrolment:
You receive confirmation and invoice
You receive your training agreement
You complete required pre-course questionnaires
You receive your Zoom access link the day before the training
*You join a virtual class via Zoom videoconferencing software.
*Course materials are made available to you and shared throughout the session.
*You will carry out concrete case studies for an in-depth understanding of the concepts.
*You also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through role-playing exercises.
Live interactive virtual classroom
Real case studies
Practical examples from the hospitality sector
Final knowledge assessment
To obtain your permis d’exploitation:
Full attendance is required
Identity verification is mandatory
Minimum score of 80% at the final assessment
If needed, the quiz can be retaken.
Your official certificate is issued electronically the day after the session and remains valid for 10 years.
A technical and educational assistant is available at any time:
-technical assistance: you can contact our team at 05.31.60.92.46 or by email at service.client@licence-4.com,
-educational assistance by email to pedagogie@licence-4.com
In case you are grappling with a disability, please get in touch with Stéphane GELY, our dedicated liaison, at (+33)6.66.72.26.60.
This expert course is designed for professionals who can justify at least 10 years of experience managing a licensed bar, restaurant or hospitality establishment in France.
If you are opening a new establishment, transferring a licence (licence 3, licence 4, petite licence restaurant, grande licence restaurant) or taking over a business, this reduced 7-hour course allows you to obtain your permis d’exploitation without completing the full 20-hour initial training.
The course is officially approved by the French authorities and delivered entirely in English via live videoconference.
Your certificate is valid for 10 years throughout France (mainland and overseas territories).
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The Expert course is for professionals with at least 10 years of experience who need to obtain a new permis d’exploitation.
The Renewal course is for operators whose 10-year certificate is about to expire.
Both last 7 hours, but they require different documents to proove your experience.
You must be able to formally attest your experience managing a licensed establishment in France.
Supporting documentation may be requested (company registration, employment records, etc.).
Yes.
Our training centre is approved by the Ministry of the Interior. The certificate delivered at the end of the course is legally valid throughout France.
Please note that the training being offered is not eligible for financing through the CPF, and this also applies to all other organizations.
However, various financing means exist depending on your professional profile. For instance, if you are a job seeker, France Travail might be a viable option, or alternatively, certain OPCOs might provide tailored solutions based on your status.
If you cannot justify 10 years of experience, you must register for the 20-hour initial permis d’exploitation course.
Yes.
The Expert permis d’exploitation is delivered live via Zoom in a virtual classroom. Attendance and active participation are required.
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