alternance training

Education or training combining periods in an education institution or training centre and in the workplace.

Comment
  • The alternance scheme can take place on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. Depending on the country and applicable status, participants may be contractually linked to the employer and receive remuneration;
  • the German dual system (duales System) is an example of alternance training.
Source

Cedefop.

Related term(s)
apprenticeship
in-company training
learning by doing
learning by using
work placement / traineeship
work-based learning