Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine does

Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a public higher-education and vocational-training institution that operates as the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional branch of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam), a French public establishment founded in 1794 and placed under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. The regional entity, formalized as an Association déclarée around 2021, is headquartered in Bègles near Bordeaux and serves working adults, alternance students aged 16-30, enterprise clients, and experienced professionals seeking credential recognition across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory.

The institution delivers training through four core modalities — Formations Hors Temps de Travail (evening, daytime, distance, and hybrid), Formations en Alternance (apprenticeship and professionalization contracts from Bac+2 to Bac+5), Validation des Acquis (VAE/VES/VAPP), and Microcertifications — and aggregates six specialized schools: EICnam (engineering), ENASS (insurance), ENJMIN (video games and interactive digital media), INTEC (accounting and economics), ICH (construction and real estate), and ICSV (sales and marketing). Technology is centered on the Espace Numérique de Formation (ENF), a Moodle-based digital learning portal providing 24/7 access to course materials, assignment submission, and instructor interaction. The catalog comprises 657+ teaching units, 119 training pathways, and 80+ RNCP-recognized diplomas, titles, and certificates, taught by 600+ professional instructors and producing 600+ graduates per year with an 88% alternance success rate for academic year 2024-2025.

Revenue is generated through professional training fees (eligible for CPF personal training accounts), OPCO-funded apprenticeship and professionalization contracts, employer-financed intra-company training, and VAE/VES/VAPP validation services. Pricing is denominated in euros including all taxes (the institution is VAT-exempt as a public education entity), with installment payment facilitated through Cofidis and funding flows drawn from CPF, OPCO, employers, and public bodies. Go-to-market combines self-serve CPF enrollment via the website, a direct enterprise field-sales team for customized corporate training, and community-led alternance recruiting via jobdating events and partner-company outreach. The entity operates without traditional venture or PE ownership, governed instead under the public Cnam umbrella.

Name

Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Legal name

AG Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Website

https://cnam-nouvelle-aquitaine.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional branch of the French public Cnam network, delivering vocational higher-education programs across six specialized schools via alternance, evening classes, distance learning, and micro-certifications for working adults, apprentices, and regional enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

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), Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Professional training
• Vocational education
• Continuing education
• Work-study programs
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bègles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Fees: Core revenue from professional training programs. Prices are not subject to VAT as the organization operates as a public education institution. Training costs are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding, OPCO (professional training operators) coverage, and individual payment including installment options through Cofidis.
2. Apprenticeship Contracts: Training delivered under apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization contracts (contrat de professionnalisation) funded through OPCO and alternating training contributions.
3. VAE Validation Services: Revenue from Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE), VES (Validation des Etudes Supérieures), and VAPP (Validation des Acquis Personnels et Professionnels) services for converting professional experience into formal qualifications.
4. Corporate Training Solutions: Customized intra-company training programs designed and delivered for business clients, including diagnostic, consulting, and implementation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a public higher education institution that delivers professional training programs through multiple modalities including hors temps de travail (evening/daytime/distance/hybrid classes), alternance (apprenticeship and professionalization contracts from Bac+2 to Bac+5), microcertifications, validation des acquis (VAE/VES/VAPP), and customized corporate training solutions. The institution offers 657+ teaching units across 119 training pathways and 80+ recognized diplomas, titles and certificates spanning domains such as IT, accounting, insurance, real estate, engineering, marketing, HR, and construction.

Product overview

Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a public higher education institution dedicated to professional training, offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs through multiple delivery formats. The organization operates through five specialized schools: EICnam (Engineering), Cnam INTEC (Accounting/Management), Cnam ICH (Real Estate), Cnam ENASS (Insurance), Cnam ENJMIN (Video Games/Digital Media), and Cnam ICSV (Sales/Marketing). The core offerings include Formations Hors Temps de Travail (out-of-work training), Formations en Alternance (work-study programs from Bac+2 to Bac+5), Validation des Acquis (prior learning recognition through VAE/VES/VAPP), and Microcertifications. The institution provides training through in-person, distance, and hybrid modalities using the ENF (Espace Numérique de Formation) platform. With over 657 teaching units and 119 programs, the institution serves both individual professionals and corporate clients with customized enterprise solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formations Hors Temps de Travail Professional training programs offered outside of working hours, including evening classes, daytime sessions, distance learning, and hybrid modalities for adult learners and working professionals seeking career advancement.
• Formations en Alternance Work-study programs combining professional experience with academic training from Bac+2 to Bac+5 levels, offered through apprenticeship or professionalization contracts to young people aged 16-30.
• Validation des Acquis (VAE/VES/VAPP) Recognition of prior learning programs including VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), VES (Validation des Études Supérieures), and VAPP (Validation des Acquis Personnels et Professionnels) enabling experienced professionals to convert work experience into official credentials.
• Microcertifications Short, focused professional certification programs designed for rapid skill acquisition and career advancement across specialized competency areas.
• EICnam - École d'Ingénieurs Engineering school offering work-study programs for students seeking to become engineers, part of the Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine network.
• Cnam INTEC - Institut National des Techniques Économiques et Comptables National institute for economic and accounting techniques, offering specialized programs in accounting and business management through work-study format.
• Cnam ICH - Institut de la Construction et de l'Habitat Institute of construction and housing, specialized school for real estate and construction industry professionals.
• Cnam ENASS - École Nationale d'Assurances National school of insurance offering specialized programs for insurance industry professionals through work-study arrangements.
• Cnam ENJMIN - École Nationale du Jeu et des Médias Interactifs Numériques National school of video games and interactive digital media, offering specialized programs in gaming industry and interactive digital content creation.
• Cnam ICSV - École de la Vente et du Marketing School of sales and marketing offering programs in commerce and marketing disciplines through work-study format.
• Formation à la Carte Customized training programs allowing professionals to specialize in specific competency areas with various financing options available.
• Formation sur Mesure pour Entreprises Customized training solutions for businesses including needs diagnosis, financial engineering, pedagogical consulting, and tailored training plans in-person or distance format for corporate clients.
• Mobilité Internationale Erasmus+

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% success rate in alternance programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021European mobility program providing international internship opportunities for students. Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine obtained Erasmus+ charter in 2021 with mobility grants available for 2021-2027. Includes 3 online preparation modules for international mobility and participation in Erasmus Days events.
• OSTIN DIGITALminorOthersWeb hosting provider for the cnam-nouvelle-aquitaine.fr website, located at 20 rue du Bocage, 33200 Bordeaux. Provides technical infrastructure for the organization's digital presence.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam): National parent organization providing the same professional training, VAE, and alternance offerings at the national level. Directly comparable as the overarching brand and content provider whose curriculum, diplomas, and pedagogical framework Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine delivers at regional level.
• AFPA (Association pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's largest public vocational training provider offering similar work-study, adult reskilling, and professional certification programs. Directly competes with Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine for the same working-adult and apprenticeship candidate pool across multiple regions.
• GRETA (GRoupement d'ETAblissements publics locaux d'enseignement): Network of public continuing education groups affiliated with the French Ministry of Education, delivering similar adult vocational training, CPF-eligible certifications, and apprenticeship programs. Operates in the same public funding ecosystem with comparable regional branch structures.
• Cnam Île-de-France: Another regional Cnam branch serving the Île-de-France region with the same diploma catalog, alternance programs, and specialized schools. Direct functional peer operating the same business model in a different regional catchment.
• CESI (Campus d'Enseignement Supérieur et d'Ingénierie): Private French higher education institution specializing in engineering and work-study (alternance) programs from Bac+2 to Bac+5. Directly competes with EICnam for engineering alternance candidates and corporate training accounts.
• CCI Formation (Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie): Regional chambers of commerce provide professional training, alternance, and corporate upskilling programs with strong employer networks. Directly competes in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and shares similar customer segments (working adults, SMEs, apprentices).

Emerging players

• INSEEC U. (Groupe INSEEC): Large private French higher education group offering bachelor-to-MBA programs across business, engineering, and digital disciplines, with strong alternance positioning. Competes for the same corporate training accounts and apprenticeship candidates but with greater commercial flexibility and national reach.
• PIGIER (Groupe PIGIER): Private French network of schools specializing in business, sales/marketing, accounting, and digital programs delivered primarily through alternance. Overlaps with ICSV, INTEC, and corporate training offerings of Cnam Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• IGS-RH (Groupe IGS): Private French higher education group offering professional degrees in HR, management, and digital, with significant alternance offerings. Competes with Cnam's management/RSE and RH training programs, particularly for corporate training contracts.
• ESGF (ESG Schools): Private French higher education network offering bachelor-to-MSc programs in business, marketing, and digital disciplines through alternance. Comparable target audience and delivery model, with stronger digital marketing and national employer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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