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Sworn declaration of professional skills: in what cases, and how does it work?

Unlike a work experience declaration, which confirms a job and its duration, a skills declaration describes the specific abilities acquired — useful when a prior learning recognition program or an employer requires a detailed picture of skills rather than a simple employment history.

This declaration is especially useful when skills were acquired informally — learning on the job, a trade passed down within a family — with no diploma or formal attestation to show for it.

In what situations is it requested?

  • a prior learning and skills recognition process;
  • an immigration application where practical skills matter as much as diplomas;
  • obtaining a professional equivalency;
  • a job application where the employer requires formal confirmation of the skills declared.

Who can sign this declaration?

Generally the person themselves, sometimes accompanied by a corroborating declaration from an employer, a client, or a coworker who has directly observed these skills in a work setting.

What should the declaration contain?

  • the declarant's identity;
  • a precise list of the skills declared, with concrete examples of how they were put into practice;
  • the context and length of time over which these skills were acquired;
  • a statement of truthfulness.

Can it be sworn online?

Yes, when the document and situation are eligible for remote oath commissioning, by videoconference.

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Assermentation Express

Assermentation Express is not a skills recognition body. This service does not determine whether your skills will be recognized — it is limited to receiving the oath or solemn affirmation on a document already prepared.

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