Obtain a management certificate by sitting the Central Jury exam

Anyone who does not have basic management knowledge can sit the Central Jury exam. Please note, the company manager is not the sole person who can bring these skills to your business. A third party linked to the business can also do this.

For a self-employed person (natural person), this person can be:

• A spouse;
• A legal cohabitant;
• A partner who has been cohabiting with the individual for at least 6 months;
• A self-employed assistant, parent or relative up to the third degree;
• An employee with a permanent employment contract.

For a business (legal entity), this person can be:

• The management body (e.g.: a manager of a limited liability company or a managing director of a public limited company);
• A company director (e.g.: an active partner in a limited liability company or a director of a public limited company);
• An employee with a permanent employment contract.

If in doubt, contact a Business Counter. They'll be able to tell you if you have the required skills for your activity.

If you pass, you will receive a diploma attesting to your basic management skills. You can then complete your administrative procedures with your business counter to start up your business. 

Register for an exam

Registration for the management exam is no longer possible as of 26 August 2025.

From 1 October 2025, aspiring entrepreneurs in Wallonia will no longer be required to demonstrate basic management skills in order to become self-employed.

Find out more 

Preparing for the exam

The Central Jury is not responsible for preparing candidates for the exams.

To find what content the exam covers and to consult the syllabus, go to the Management Exam page.

Sitting the exam

Exams take place exclusively in person on our premises, at the following address:

SPW Economy, Employment and Research

Boulevard Cauchy 43

B-5000 NAMUR

The basic management exam is a 30-question computerised test.

Receiving your results

To pass the exam, you must score at least 50%. You will receive your results immediately after the test. If you pass, you'll receive your certificate directly from us. 

Sending out invitations

Invitations to the exams are sent out in chronological order of requests, at least 15 days before the exam.

Notification of results

You will receive your results immediately after the test.

Retaking a failed exam

Candidates who fail the professional skills exam must wait at least three months before taking a new exam for the same activity.

To pass the exam, you must score at least 50%.