What Studi does

Studi is a French 100% online education platform founded in 1999 and headquartered in Montpellier, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the European higher-education group Galileo Global Education. The company delivers state-recognized diplomas, professional certifications, and MBA-equivalent programs (Bac to Bac+5, RNCP-registered) across 18+ professional domains including finance, accounting, HR, IT, marketing, design, data/AI, and emerging verticals such as sport, tourism, and personal services. Its proprietary learning platform combines on-demand video content, live virtual sessions (Studi Lives via Livestorm), AI-assisted adaptive pathways, a 360-degree skills-assessment tool (Compétences 360), and career coaching (Coaching Carrière), supporting an active learner base of more than 59,000 individuals.

The technical stack centers on a self-service web platform (studi.com) with a free 7-day discovery parcours, a complementary apprenticeship portal (pro.studi.fr), and dedicated sub-brands for corporate and employment use cases (Studi For Business, Studi pour l'emploi, CFA Studi). Distribution relies on a hybrid model: direct-to-consumer digital marketing and SEO funnels into the platform; channel partnerships with accredited academic institutions (Comptalia, Digital Campus, ESG RH, ESG Ecoles de commerce) co-deliver programs under partner brands; and listings on France's national CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) directory and OPCO apprenticeship funding ecosystem drive the bulk of inbound demand for the consumer and apprenticeship streams.

Studi monetizes primarily through publicly funded training pathways: individual learner tuition reimbursed via CPF credits and regional/Skills Development funding, employer-funded apprenticeship contracts administered through OPCO and Studi's own CFA Studi center, and quote-based corporate contracts under Studi For Business. The Qualiopi certification is mandatory to access French public funding and acts as a regulatory gate. Reported outcome metrics include 96% graduate professional progression and 9-in-10 confidence improvements (Audirep survey, January 2025, n=2,309), and a network of approximately 1,000 trainers and pedagogical advisors supports content delivery across the catalog of more than 400 programs.

Name

Studi

Legal name

Studi

Website

https://studi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Studi is a French 100% online education platform founded in 1999 that delivers state-recognized diplomas, certifications, and MBA-equivalent programs (RNCP-registered, Bac to Bac+5) across 18+ professional domains, serving 59,000+ individual learners, apprentices, and corporate clients through CPF and OPCO-funded training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Vocational and Professional Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA), Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Online professional training
• E-learning platform
• Vocational certification programs
• Diploma and certification courses
• Corporate upskilling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Soissons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual learner tuition (CPF-funded): Studi earns revenue from individual students who finance their training through France's Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) scheme, Skills Development accounts, regional funding, or self-payment. Programs range from CAP/Bac to MBA (Bac+5), with varying program durations and fee structures.
2. Apprenticeship contracts: Studi acts as a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) and generates revenue through apprenticeship contracts where employer companies fund learner training. Revenue is paid by OPCO (joint vocational training bodies) on behalf of hiring companies.
3. Studi For Business (corporate upskilling): B2B segment where Studi sells training programs and apprenticeship recruitment services to companies seeking to upskill or hire apprentices, marketed under Studi For Business and Studi pour l'emploi brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Studi operates a 100% online learning platform delivering state-recognized RNCP diplomas, professional certifications, and MBAs across 18+ professional domains (finance, HR, IT, marketing, design, law, etc.) for individual learners and corporate clients in France. The offering combines self-paced video content with live virtual classes (Studi Lives), AI-integrated adaptive learning, career coaching, and apprenticeship pathways (CFA Studi), funded primarily through France's CPF and OPCO government financing schemes.

Product overview

Studi is a comprehensive online education platform offering 400+ professional training programs delivered through a unified e-learning platform with integrated tools. The core offering includes diploma programs (Bac to Bac+5), professional certifications (RNCP titles), and short professional certificates across 18+ domains including Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Web Development, Data/AI, Cybersecurity, Design, and Management. The platform integrates supplementary services including Studi Lives (live webinars), Coaching Carrière (career coaching), Compétences 360 (skills assessment), and Soft Skills development. Corporate clients access Studi For Business, while the CFA Studi provides apprenticeship pathways combining online learning with work experience. The platform incorporates AI-powered adaptive learning and personalized recommendations, with a dedicated Pack IA for AI skill development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studi For Business: Corporate training and professional development services for organizations
• Studi pour l'emploi
• CFA Studi

Products and services

• Studi E-learning Platform Comprehensive 100% online learning platform providing professional training courses, state-recognized RNCP certifications, and diploma programs from CAP/Bac to Bac+5 across 18+ professional domains including Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, Design, Law, Sport, and Services à la personne. Available to individual learners and corporate clients in France.
• Studi For Business Dedicated corporate training channel offering workforce upskilling programs, employee professional development, and apprenticeship recruitment services for French companies. Marketed under Studi For Business and Studi pour l'emploi brands with quote-based annual contracts.
• CFA Studi (Apprenticeship Training Center) Apprenticeship training center enabling students to combine Studi's online diploma programs with professional work experience through alternating training programs, with funding sourced from OPCO contributions paid by hiring employers and French state apprenticeship subsidies (aide unique à l'apprentissage).
• Pack IA (AI Learning Package) Curated AI learning package covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, prompt engineering, generative AI, and AI developer training for professionals seeking AI skills and the Formation Chief AI Officer program.
• Certificats Professionnels Short professional certification programs providing targeted, focused skill development in specific professional areas, complementing Studi's longer diploma offerings.
• Formation Data & IA Specialized data science and AI training programs including Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Big Data, and AI Developer courses at various certification levels for learners seeking data and AI careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates reported professional progression (Audirep survey, January 2025, n=2,309, training completed January 2021–June 2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galileo Global Education (GGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudi is part of the Galileo Global Education network, a major European higher education group. This parent-company relationship provides Studi with institutional credibility, cross-school collaboration opportunities, shared resources, and access to a broader portfolio of educational institutions across Europe.
• ComptaliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComptalia is an accounting and finance-focused training institution partnered with Studi. Under the partnership, Comptalia co-delivers Studi accounting programs (e.g., Graduate Gestionnaire comptable et fiscal) under its own brand, expanding Studi's reach in the finance/comptabilité domain.
• Digital CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital Campus is a digital/IT-focused institution partnered with Studi, co-delivering Studi programs in areas such as IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems networking (e.g., Graduate Technicien systèmes, réseaux & Cybersécurité).
• ESG RHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESG RH is a human resources-focused school partnered with Studi, co-delivering Studi HR and payroll programs (e.g., Graduate Gestionnaire de paie et administration du personnel) under its institutional brand.
• ESG Ecoles de commerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESG Ecoles de commerce is a business school in the ESG group partnered with Studi, co-delivering Studi commercial and business programs (e.g., Graduate Chargé d'affaires) under its brand.
• AcademeeminorOthersListed in the footer as a related entity/solution under the Studi umbrella or affiliated network. Specific partnership details are not described in the source.
• ElephormminorOthersListed in the footer as a related entity/solution under the Studi/Galileo network. Elephorm is a video-based e-learning platform for professional skills. Specific collaboration details are not described in the source.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-based online education platform offering state-recognized diploma programs and bootcamps in tech, data, and digital fields, with similar B2C/B2B distribution and CPF integration. It is Studi's closest direct competitor in French online higher education.
• SkillandYou (formerly Educatel / CNFDI): SkillandYou is a French distance-learning group offering state-recognized diplomas and professional certifications, integrated into the CPF ecosystem. It competes head-to-head with Studi across multiple professional domains in the French online retraining market.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver courses, certificates, and degree programs. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping credentialed content and employer relationships that increasingly compete with Studi for French learners and corporate contracts.
• edX (2U): edX is a global online education platform founded by Harvard and MIT, offering university-level courses, MicroMasters, and degree programs. It represents a broader incumbent with comparable credentialed offerings increasingly reaching French learners and corporate buyers.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is Microsoft's professional development platform offering video courses across business, tech, and creative fields. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Studi for corporate L&D budgets and individual career-development spend.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a global corporate learning platform offering content, assessments, and learning paths for enterprise workforce development. It competes with Studi For Business for French and European enterprise training contracts and apprenticeship-style programs.

Emerging players

• Udemy: Udemy is a global online course marketplace with a large catalog of professional and personal development courses. It competes with Studi in non-credentialed professional upskilling, particularly among self-directed learners, though its credentials lack French state recognition.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a technology skills training platform focused on IT, cloud, and cybersecurity upskilling for individual developers and enterprise teams. It is an emerging player with partial overlap in Studi's IT, cybersecurity, and data domains.
• DataCamp: DataCamp is an online learning platform specialized in data science, AI, and analytics skills, serving both individuals and enterprises. It is an emerging player that competes with Studi's data/IA training programs for French learners and corporate buyers.

Regional players

• Cegos: Cegos is a major French corporate training and professional development provider with both in-person and digital offerings across management, leadership, and soft skills. It is a regional incumbent that competes with Studi For Business in the French enterprise training market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecolestudi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studi-digital-education
• Facebookfacebook.com/EcoleStudi

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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