VAE Les 2 Rives

What VAE Les 2 Rives does

VAE Les 2 Rives (legal entity LES 2 RIVES S.A.S.) is a French professional services firm specialising in VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment, bilans de compétences, and AFEST training. Founded in 2005 and affiliated with the Adecco Group since 2020, the company serves individual candidates (employees, job seekers, self-employed) seeking to convert professional and volunteer experience into state-registered diplomas, and enterprise HR/L&D departments seeking to retain, certify, and upskill employees. The company reports 15,000+ candidates accompanied since founding, a 93% jury success rate, and 100% satisfaction on its bilans de compétences offering. Operations are headquartered in Courbevoie (with a registered office in Paris 12ème) and the legal entity is a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with €159,162.50 share capital.

The company's product portfolio comprises individual VAE accompaniment packages (16h at €2,400 and 24h at €3,600), modular à la carte sessions (2h at €300 and 6h at €900), post-recevabilité support (10h at €1,500), enterprise VAE programmes (custom from €3,600), standard (€2,200) and premium (€2,600) bilans de compétences, and AFEST training (10h–21h at custom or €230/participant pricing). Delivery is conducted 100% at distance through a national network of 150+ freelance consultants, supported by a proprietary VAE Online platform for candidate tracking, resource access, and consultant communication. The go-to-market is a hybrid model: direct B2C via website, SEO, LinkedIn, YouTube, and CPF/government portals; direct B2B through a dedicated enterprise sales team; and a multi-channel partner ecosystem comprising independent commercial agents, OPCOs, regional councils (8 regions), and eight certification body partners including CESI, CNED, Université d'Artois, MBS, and Galileo Global Education. Financing is systematically proposed across CPF, OPCO, France Travail, regional council co-funding, FAF, and employer plans, with the July 2025 CPF decree enabling full public funding of the entire VAE journey. Leadership rests with David Rivoire as Owner & President.

Name

VAE Les 2 Rives

Legal name

LES 2 RIVES S.A.S.

Website

https://les2rives.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VAE Les 2 Rives is a French VAE coaching provider (founded 2005, Adecco Group affiliate since 2020) that accompanies individuals and enterprises through the Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience process, serving 15,000+ candidates via a 150-consultant nationwide network at 93% jury success.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services (VAE Coaching)

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• VAE accompaniment services
• Skills assessment programmes
• Competency validation coaching
• Professional certification support
• AFEST workplace training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VAE Accompaniment Services: Core revenue stream from personalised VAE accompaniment programmes for individuals and enterprise employees. Offerings range from modular 2h/6h/10h sessions to comprehensive 16h and 24h programmes, priced at €300–€3,600 per candidate. Post-recevabilité (post-eligibility) accompaniment is a separate product line. Enterprise VAE contracts are priced at €3,600 on a bespoke duration basis.
2. Bilan de Compétences: Skills assessment programmes for individuals and corporate clients. Standard (18h, €2,200) and Premium (€2,600) tiers are offered, with financing possible via CPF, employer development plans, or co-funding. 100% distance format.
3. AFEST Training: Training services for companies to design and deploy AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) programmes. Offerings include tutor AFEST training (14h, €230 per participant in group), AFEST design (14h, custom pricing), AFEST execution (10h, custom pricing), and combined design+execution programmes (21h, custom pricing).
4. Certification Jury Fees (Pass-through): Fees charged by certification bodies (jury fees and certificateur fees) are collected and passed through to partner certification organisations. These vary by diploma and can range from €0 to over €4,000 in addition to the accompaniment cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

VAE Les 2 Rives delivers personalized VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment services that guide French professionals through the process of obtaining a state-registered diploma based on their work and volunteer experience. The company's offerings span individual VAE accompaniment packages (16h, 24h, à la carte 2h/6h, and post-recevabilité 10h modules), Bilan de compétences skills assessments (Standard 18h and Premium tiers with MBTI), AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) training courses, and bespoke enterprise VAE programmes. All services are delivered 100% at distance (or hybrid) by a national network of 150+ freelance consultants.

Product overview

VAE Les 2 Rives operates as a comprehensive professional development platform offering VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment services, skills assessments (bilan de compétences), and AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) training. The core offering centers on VAE accompaniment with multiple service tiers: the 16h and 24h individual VAE accompaniment packages form the primary pathway, supplemented by modular add-on services (2h and 6h à la carte sessions) for targeted support needs, and specialized post-eligibility (10h post-recevabilité) accompaniment. For enterprise clients, the company offers customized VAE programs. Skills assessment services include Standard (18h, 2200€) and Premium tiers with MBTI certification. AFEST training offerings range from 10h to 21h durations, covering tutor training, AFEST design, and complete conception-and-delivery programs. All services are delivered remotely or in hybrid formats with national coverage through a network of 150+ consultants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) - Accompagnement individuel 100% Core VAE accompaniment service providing personalised support from the diagnostic phase through jury preparation, available in 100% distance format with a dedicated advisor. Targets individual French professionals seeking state-registered diploma recognition for their work or volunteer experience.
• Accompagnement VAE 100% individuel – 16h 16-hour individual VAE accompaniment covering diagnostic phase, eligibility file preparation, and jury oral examination preparation over 8-12 months, delivered 100% at distance. Priced at €2,400 TTC. Accepted financing includes CPF, employer, co-funding, or self-funding.
• Accompagnement VAE 100% individuel – 24h 24-hour intensive individual VAE accompaniment with extended dossier writing phase and jury preparation, delivered 100% at distance. Priced at €3,600 TTC, covers all VAE stages. Jury fees not included. CPF, employer, co-funding, or self-funding accepted.
• VAE à la carte – Accompagnement individuel 6h Targeted 6-hour individual accompaniment module for specific VAE needs including career path analysis, competency formalisation, VAE booklet methodology, oral preparation, and personalised advice. Priced at €900 TTC. Enterprise or self-funding only (no CPF).
• VAE à la carte – Accompagnement individuel 2h Brief 2-hour individual coaching session to unblock a specific VAE step or address targeted analysis, competency formalisation, VAE booklet methodology, or oral preparation. Priced at €300 TTC. Enterprise or self-funding only (no CPF).
• VAE post-recevabilité – Accompagnement individuel 10h 10-hour individual accompaniment for candidates who have already received a valid VAE eligibility notice (post-recevabilité). Covers the remainder of the VAE journey from current position to diploma validation. Priced at €1,500 TTC. CPF, employer, co-funding, or self-funding accepted.
• VAE Entreprise – Accompagnement VAE sur mesure Customised VAE accompaniment service for companies to support employee skill recognition and certification. Includes individual VAE, collective VAE, reversed VAE/AFEST, and reinforced VAE pathways. Starting price €3,600 TTC with duration and format tailored to enterprise needs. Enterprise funding or OPCO mobilisable.
• Bilan de compétences Standard 18-hour skills assessment programme delivered 100% at distance over 2-6 months. Includes deep-dive interviews, exclusive resources, and reinforced follow-up. Priced at €2,200 TTC. Financed via CPF, employer plan, or co-funding. Designed for individuals and corporate clients seeking career clarification, reconversion, or promotion preparation.
• Bilan de compétences Premium Premium skills assessment programme including MBTI certified personality test, in-depth interviews, exclusive resources, and more intensive follow-up. Priced at €2,600 TTC. Financing same as Standard (CPF, employer plan, or co-funding). For individuals and corporate clients seeking enhanced career diagnostics.
• Formation Tuteur AFEST 14-hour collective tutor training for AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail), teaching how to identify learning situations, support learners, and evaluate competencies in work settings. Maximum 10 participants. Priced at €230 TTC per participant. Delivered in-person and/or at distance. CPF not applicable; enterprise or individual financing only.
• Concevoir une AFEST – Structurer et déployer un parcours efficace 14-hour training for AFEST referents, managers, and training managers covering AFEST fundamentals, work activity analysis, competency framework definition, learning situation design, AFEST pedagogical pathway design, and evaluation. Custom pricing. E-learning, synchronous, and mixed formats available.
• Réaliser une AFEST – Accompagnement & formation sur mesure 10-hour training for AFEST facilitators covering AFEST fundamentals, work learning situation animation, reflexive phase animation, and competency evaluation. Custom pricing. Distance, in-person, or mixed format.
• Concevoir et réaliser une AFEST – Accompagnement & formation sur mesure 21-hour comprehensive training covering the complete AFEST lifecycle from work analysis to competency assessment. Custom pricing. E-learning, synchronous, and mixed formats available. For referents, trainers, tutors, managers, and training managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% jury success rate for VAE candidates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Adecco GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, Les 2 Rives has been affiliated with The Adecco Group (Bellerivestrasse 30, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland — the world's largest HR services company). The affiliation provides brand credibility, access to Adecco's client base and HR ecosystem, shared technology resources, and operational support. Les 2 Rives operates as an Adecco Group brand alongside Adecco's other HR service lines. The parent company also handles data protection compliance and some shared technology infrastructure (OVH hosting, Sage accounting, Beeside IT services).
• Leroy MerlincoreOthersLeroy Merlin is a reference enterprise client for Les 2 Rives's corporate VAE accompaniment services. Elodie Anglio of Leroy Merlin publicly endorsed the partnership: 'Our collaboration with Les 2 Rives is based on proximity and quality accompaniment, ensuring personalised follow-up throughout the VAE journey.'
• EtamcoreOthersEtam is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services for its employees.
• MonoprixcoreOthersMonoprix is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services for its employees.
• WeldomcoreOthersWeldom is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services for its employees.
• Banque Populaire Grand-OuestcoreOthersBanque Populaire Grand-Ouest is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services.
• Groupama Centre-AtlantiquecoreOthersGroupama Centre-Atlantique is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services.
• Groupe ACPPAcoreOthersGroupe ACPPA is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services.
• Banque Populaire du SudcoreOthersBanque Populaire du Sud is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services.
• SocoteccoreOthersSocotec is listed as a corporate client using Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment services.
• MMI DecocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMI Deco is listed as a certification partner, co-developing certifiable pathways with Les 2 Rives and routing candidates to accompaniment services.
• Adecco TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdecco Training is listed as a certification partner, co-developing certifiable pathways with Les 2 Rives.
• CESIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESI (Campus d'Enseignement Supérieur et de Formation) is a certification partner, co-developing certifiable pathways with Les 2 Rives.
• CNEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNED (Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance) is a certification partner, enabling distance-accessible VAE pathways with Les 2 Rives.
• Université d'ArtoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité d'Artois is a certification partner offering university-level diploma pathways via Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment.
• MBS (Montpellier Business School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBS (Montpellier Business School) is a certification partner offering business and management diploma pathways via Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment.
• Institut MagellancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitut Magellan is a certification partner offering professional certification pathways via Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment.
• Galileo Global EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalileo Global Education is a certification partner offering higher education diploma pathways via Les 2 Rives's VAE accompaniment.
• Centre-Val de Loire Regional CouncilcoreOthersCentre-Val de Loire Regional Council is a public co-funder of VAE for job seekers and residents in the region. It is listed alongside other regional councils that co-finance VAE under the national France VAE programme.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreOthersOPCOs (Sectoral Skills Operators) fund VAE and training for employees of companies within their respective industry sectors. They are key financing partners enabling Les 2 Rives's enterprise clients — especially SMEs with fewer than 50 employees — to access subsidised VAE accompaniment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• AKTO: French OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) funding VAE and training for employees in its member sectors. Functions as a financing channel and indirect peer, shaping which providers (including Les 2 Rives) win enterprise volume.

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup: Global HR services peer and Adecco's primary competitor. Operates similar HR services including training, reskilling, and certification pathways — directly comparable at the parent-level category even if not specialized in VAE.
• Orsys: Established French corporate training provider. Overlaps with Les 2 Rives on enterprise training (AFEST, soft skills) but operates at much larger scale across IT and business topics.
• Cegos: Largest French corporate training and development incumbent. Competes broadly with Les 2 Rives' AFEST and enterprise training offerings as part of a much wider L&D portfolio rather than VAE specialization.

Emerging players

• APEC: French employment agency for executives, with growing investment in career assessment and skills development. Adjacent comparator for the Bilan de Compétences segment and career transition services.
• CNAM (Cnam Île-de-France / réseau alternance): Public institution offering VAE pathways alongside degree programs. Provides comparable certification outcomes via state channels and competes for the same French VAE candidate pool as Les 2 Rives.

Others

• Adecco Group: Parent company and broader HR services platform. Functions as both owner and a strategic adjacent — provides infrastructure and credibility to Les 2 Rives while itself offering overlapping workforce solutions to similar enterprise buyers.

Direct peers

• CIBC (Centres Interinstitutionnels de Bilan de Compétences): National network delivering bilans de compétences in France. Closest direct competitor for Les 2 Rives' Bilan de Compétences service line, serving similar individual and enterprise customers with comparable methodologies.
• Tremplin VAE: Direct French VAE accompagnement competitor. Tremplin VAE even hosts Les 2 Rives' publicly displayed Qualiopi certificate, suggesting an established parallel competitor in the same category with overlapping service lines and customer segments.
• ID6 (Skills Assessment / VAE): French provider of VAE and skills assessment services. Comparable offering (VAE accompagnement, bilans) to Les 2 Rives, with similar Qualiopi positioning and B2B/B2C go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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