TRAINING

CESMAT has offered several advanced development programs of one academic year since 1975. These programs bring together ten to twelve engineers or geologists who have already had professional experience. For non-French speakers, a language-training phase of three months may precede the programs. The following specializations are currently being offered:

- Ore Prospecting and Mineral Processing - Nancy School of Geology - CESEV

- Treatment of Industrial Evolutions and Changes - CESTEMIN

- Geostatistical Analysis of Ore Deposits - Paris School of Mines - CFSG

- Open Cut Mining Operations - Paris School of Mines - CESECO

- Economic Analysis of Mining Projects - Paris School of Mines - CESPROMIN

- Mine Safety and Environments - Alès School of Mines - CESSEM

- Mines Public Administration - Paris School of Mines - CESAM

Teaching is done both by Institute professors and by public and private sector industry experts. These instructors rely heavily on technical visits and on practical case studies. One specific example is the student research project mentored by specialists in the field, which is oriented directly to circumstances in the student's country. During this time, the Secretary General conducts personal interviews with each student to gauge satisfaction levels and to gather input that may be useful in developing program content in the future.

The participation of students in each program is attested to by means of an official certificate. In some cases, this may be accompanied by a diploma from the host school.

Tuition for the courses, which runs (around 15 000 €/year) may be covered by CESMAT for students affiliated with public or private mining organizations from foreign, mineral producing countries. Scholarships are also available from French organizations, sources in the student's country of origin, or international organizations such as the EU, UNESCO, UNPD and others.

Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be simultaneously turned in to the Cultural Sections of French Embassies and to appropriate program directors. An application is only definitively accepted after a meeting with a CESMAT representative, generally in the future student's country of origin.

In addition to these more lengthy programs, CESMAT is also involved in local training programs aimed at reaching a wider audience, which have shorter modules ranging from one week to one month. These are conducted as a part of World Bank and EU efforts.