Arkesys

What Arkesys does

Arkesys, operating as Groupe Arkesys, is a French professional training organization founded in 1985 (approximately 40 years of operation) that delivers continuing-education programs to employees, job seekers, enterprises, and students across Metropolitan France. The group operates through two principal legal entities — Arkesys.Net SAS, headquartered in Saint-Étienne, and the wholly-owned subsidiary Avanteam Formation SAS, based in La Ciotat — and runs physical training centers in Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Ollioules/Toulon, and La Ciotat, alongside full distance-learning capability. Its curriculum spans office skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), IT and networks (Windows Server, Linux, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps), AI and data analytics (TensorFlow, ChatGPT, Power BI, Tableau), digital and multimedia (graphic design, web, SEO/SEA, video), management and soft skills, project management (MS Project, PMP/Prince2/Scrum), and professional competencies, delivered via in-person, virtual classroom, hybrid, and asynchronous e-learning formats.

The operational backbone is the Dendreo SaaS platform, which handles catalog management, CRM, scheduling, financial tracking, document management, e-signature, and video conferencing (Dendreo Live), and integrates natively with four major LMS systems (Dokeos, Moodle, Thinkific, 360Learning) to support blended learning. Arkesys holds Qualiopi certification for 'Actions de formation' — the mandatory French quality certification required to access public and mutualized training funds — and is GDPR-compliant with a declared DPO.

Commercially, Arkesys runs a sales-led B2B and B2C go-to-market, distributing both scheduled public INTER-Entreprises sessions (e.g., 21h MS Project at €1,650 net) and customized INTRA in-company programs (e.g., 28h management program at €6,200 net). Revenue is diversified across five funding streams: course fees, CPF personal training accounts, OPCO and employer training budgets, FNE-Formation government funding, and alternance/apprenticeship programs, with core channel partnerships including France Travail (national employment agency) and the OPCO Skills Development Operators. The company claims 150,000+ cumulative trainees and 10,000+ annual learners across its catalog-driven delivery model.

Name

Arkesys

Legal name

Arkesys.Net SAS

Website

https://groupe-arkesys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Arkesys is a French Qualiopi-certified professional training organization, founded in 1985, delivering in-person, virtual, hybrid, and e-learning courses in IT, AI/data, digital, management, and office skills to employees, job seekers, enterprises, and students across France via four training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing education
• Corporate training
• IT skills training
• Vocational certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: One-time fees for training courses delivered in-person, virtual classroom, blended, or e-learning formats. Pricing varies between INTER (public sessions) and INTRA (in-company) formats.
2. CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation): Revenue from French Personal Training Account financing for certified courses eligible under the Répertoire Spécifique
3. OPCO & Employer Financing: Training financed through Skills Development Operators (OPCO) and company training budgets (Plan de développement des compétences)
4. FNE-Formation: Government-funded training for companies facing economic changes
5. Alternance/Apprenticeship: Work-study programs combining employment and training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkesys delivers professional continuing-education training programs across IT, digital, office software, AI/data, project management, and management/soft-skills domains. Courses are offered in four delivery formats (in-person, distance learning, hybrid, e-learning) under both INTER (public sessions) and INTRA (in-company customized) models, with financing available through CPF, OPCO, and FNE-Formation programs.

Product overview

Groupe Arkesys operates as a professional training organization comprising two divisions: Arkesys.Net and Avanteam Formation. The company delivers training through multiple formats (in-person, distance learning, hybrid, and e-learning) and offers various training types (operational, diploma, CPF-certified, and customized). Training administration is powered by the Dendreo SaaS platform, which integrates with LMS platforms including Dokeos, Thinkific, Moodle, and 360Learning. The training catalog spans IT and networks, AI and data analytics, digital and multimedia, office skills, management and soft skills, project management, and professional competencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intra-Entreprise Customized Training Bespoke training programs delivered on-site or remotely to company employees, tailored to the organization's specific workforce development objectives. Example: MS Project 21h course at 2,700€ net; Management 'Prendre ses fonctions de manager' 28h at 6,200€ net.
• INTER-Entreprise Standard Training Scheduled public training sessions in which individual learners or company employees enroll to attend standardized courses. Example: MS Project 21h at 1,650€ net per individual.
• CPF-Certified Training Courses Certification courses (e.g., TOSA DIGCOMP) registered under Répertoire Spécifique that allow individuals and employees to use their personal training account (CPF) financing. Example: TOSA DIGCOMP certification at 2,550€ individual / 2,200€ in-company.
• IT and Networks Training Programs Professional training covering Windows Server, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, frameworks), databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and Virtualization/DevOps (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
• Office Software (Bureautique) Training Training programs covering Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Teams, Zimbra, and Thunderbird. Example: Excel complex functions 3h30min at 225€ individual / 490€ in-company.
• AI and Data Analytics Training Training covering Introduction to AI, Machine Learning with TensorFlow, ChatGPT, advanced Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Digital and Multimedia Training Training covering Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva), Web and Webmarketing (SEO, SEA, Social Media, WordPress), and Video/Animation (After Effects, Premiere Pro, 3D Animation).
• Management and Soft Skills Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of professional training experience
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DendreocoreTechnology or IntegrationDendreo provides the training administration platform powering Arkesys's online catalog, CRM, financial management, document handling, video conferencing (Dendreo Live), and LMS integrations with platforms like Dokeos, Thinkific, Moodle, and 360Learning. The platform is RGPD compliant and supports full SaaS operation.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment agency providing training financing and job seeker support programs. Partners for POEI, POEC, and other employment-related training initiatives. Referrals for job seekers seeking professional training.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkills Development Operators that finance and administer professional training for companies and employees across various industries. Key funding channel for corporate training programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skill and You: Skill and You is a French distance-learning group covering IT, digital, business, and professional skills with multiple brands. Overlaps with Arkesys's distance-learning and e-learning catalog and CPF-financed offerings.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): CNAM provides continuing education across IT, management, and professional disciplines throughout France. Differs in scale and public-institution positioning but overlaps meaningfully with Arkesys's professional upskilling and CPF-eligible catalog.
• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is an international IT and professional training incumbent operating in France. Overlaps with Arkesys's IT infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity catalog but at much larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• AFNOR Compétences: AFORP/AFNOR Compétences delivers professional training in IT, quality, and management across France, with similar Qualiopi-certified catalog and OPCO/CPF financing alignment.
• Demos: Demos is one of France's largest corporate training providers covering IT, digital, management, and soft skills. Overlapping catalog (bureautique, IT, project management, leadership) and similar multi-format delivery make it a close direct peer.
• ENI École Informatique: ENI is a French IT specialist training provider offering IT, development, and digital courses via in-person and e-learning. Directly overlaps with Arkesys's IT/Networks and Digital/Multimedia categories.
• CESI: CESI operates apprenticeship and continuing education programs in IT, digital, and engineering with Qualiopi certification and OPCO partnerships. Comparable positioning in alternance and CPF-eligible certification training.
• Orsys: Orsys is a leading French professional training organization offering IT, digital, management, and project management courses in the same formats (in-person, virtual, e-learning). Directly comparable catalog breadth, Qualiopi certification, and B2B/B2C positioning.
• M2i Formation: M2i is a French IT and digital training specialist operating nationally with Qualiopi certification and CPF/OPCO funding channels. Directly competes in the IT, development, and digital training segments where Arkesys is also active.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-based online education platform offering IT, tech, and digital training via e-learning and apprenticeship. Competes for the same CPF/OPCO-funded learner demand as Arkesys but with a primarily digital, scalable model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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