Faculté des Métiers

What Faculté des Métiers does

Faculté des Métiers is a vocational and higher education institution operated by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Ille-et-Vilaine, a public Chamber of Commerce in Brittany, France. Founded circa 1990, it delivers more than 40 training programs across 12 professional fields — including commerce, IT and cybersecurity, hospitality and tourism, real estate, industrial maintenance, accounting, watchmaking, health/paramedical, floristry, and graphic design — from CAP through Bac+5 (Mastère) on five campuses in Bruz/Rennes, Saint-Malo, Fougères, Lorient, and Vannes. The portfolio includes the only WOSTEP-certified P03 Horloger program in France, plus state-recognized Mastères in cybersecurity (ERIS) and software architecture (EADL) co-certified with 3IL, and a Bachelor in industrial maintenance with UIMM.

The institution's core technology stack is pedagogical rather than productized: virtual reality rooms, tactile screens, coworking spaces, immersive technical platforms (application restaurants at Bruz and Saint-Malo operating on Euresto reservations, a pedagogical store, and a watchmaking technical platform with brand-partner equipment), and the NET-YPAREO platform for pre-registration, course management, and learner follow-up. Quality and compliance infrastructure rests on Qualiopi certification (valid through December 2026) and GDPR-compliant data handling under CCI Ille-et-Vilaine.

The business model is primarily B2C/B2B hybrid. Apprenticeship contracts (alternance) — the dominant delivery format — are financed by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) of the employing company at no cost to the apprentice. Continuing education is funded via CPF, professional transition, or company training budgets. Select programs (e.g., WOSTEP P03 at €15,000) charge tuition. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise outreach, campus open days, Nuits de l'Orientation, the Parcoursup platform, and referral programs, leveraging the CCI enterprise network to recruit both learners and apprenticeship hosts across Brittany.

Name

Faculté des Métiers

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie territoriale Ille-et-Vilaine

Website

https://fac-metiers.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Faculté des Métiers is a publicly-owned CCI vocational training institution in Brittany, France, delivering 40+ apprenticeship and professional programs across 12 fields — from CAP to Bac+5 — on five campuses, serving students, career changers, and Brittany businesses seeking apprentices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional education
• Alternating training
• Technical certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding (OPCO): Training costs for apprenticeship contracts are covered by OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) of the partner company. This is the primary funding mechanism for the institution's educational activities.
2. Professional Training Contracts: Continuing education and professional training programs funded through various mechanisms including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) and company training budgets.
3. Initial Training: Some programs are offered in initial training format with potential tuition fees for specific programs not covered by apprenticeships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Faculté des Métiers delivers work-integrated vocational and higher education programs (CAP to Bac+5) through apprenticeship contracts (alternance) and initial training across 5 campuses in Brittany. Programs cover 12 professional fields including commerce, IT/cybersecurity, hospitality, real estate, industrial maintenance, accounting, watchmaking, health, floristry, and design, supported by immersive technical platforms such as application restaurants, a pedagogical store, a watchmaking workshop, and a virtual reality room. Training is funded primarily through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) apprenticeship financing and CPF/company training budgets.

Product overview

Faculté des Métiers is a vocational and higher education institution operated by CCI Ille-et-Vilaine, offering a portfolio of over 40 training programs across 12 professional fields (Commerce-Vente-Marketing, Informatique-Cybersécurité, Hôtellerie-Restauration-Tourisme-Spa, Immobilier, Assistanat-Ressources Humaines, Maintenance industrielle, Comptabilité-Gestion, Horlogerie, Santé-Paramédical, Fleuristerie, Design-Graphisme). Programs range from CAP (level 3) through Mastère (Bac+5) and are delivered primarily via alternating apprenticeship (alternance) on five campuses in Brittany (Rennes-Bruz, Saint-Malo, Fougères-Javené, Lorient, Vannes). The portfolio includes WOSTEP-certified horology, IT/security Mastères (ERIS, EADL), commercial and real estate programs, e-commerce, spa management, audiometry, and graphic design. Supporting services include a pedagogical restaurant (Restaurant d'Application), the NET-YPAREO student portal, downloadable program brochures, and quality indicators published on the InserJeunes platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WOSTEP P03 – Horloger 1-year full-time watchmaking certification focusing on high-end traditional horology, escapement adjustment, balance-spring assembly, advanced micromechanics, and creation of a W01 School Watch. Awarded by the Swiss WOSTEP foundation; the only such program in France. Tuition: €15,000.
• Vendeur Conseil Omnicanal (VCO) 1-year alternating certification (level 3) training learners in omnichannel sales: multichannel prospecting actions, client reception, in-store merchandising, and closing sales across physical and digital channels. RNCP 36865.
• TP – Manager d'Établissement Marchand 1-year professional title (Bac+3 equivalent) focused on operational management of commercial teams, commercial performance analysis, and retail management within a store or department. RNCP 41853.
• Bachelor Technicien Spécialisé en Maintenance Avancée 1-year Bachelor program (level 5) training industrial maintenance technicians in equipment surveillance, maintenance method implementation, and maintenance communication, with specializations in wind or photovoltaic energy. 70% at UIMM Vitré, 30% at Fougères campus. RNCP 40923.
• Bachelor Responsable de Développement Commercial (RDC) Bachelor-level program (Bac+3) training commercial development managers in omnichannel action plans, prospecting strategy, commercial negotiation, and sales team management. RNCP 40568.
• Manager en Ingénierie d'Affaires et Performance Commerciale 2-year Mastère (Bac+5, level 7) training business engineering managers to design, pilot, and deploy commercial strategies, coordinate complex client solutions, and manage sales teams. RNCP 41688, awarded by SUP de V.
• Expert Réseaux Infrastructures et Sécurité (ERIS) 2-year Mastère (Bac+5) training network infrastructure and cybersecurity experts in governance, design, security operations, and IT project management. Uses OpenNebula cloud computing and virtualization platform. RNCP 39781.
• Expert en Architecture et Développement Logiciel 2-year Mastère (Bac+5) training software architecture and development experts in software design, cloud computing, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, blockchain, and AI-driven data pipelines. RNCP 39765.
• Manager Immobilier Mastère (Bac+5) training real estate managers in asset optimization, portfolio management, property promotion, and real estate business unit management, with options in property asset management or land development. RNCP 41812.
• Licence Pro – Métiers de l'immobilier : transaction et commercialisation de biens immobiliers 1-year professional degree (Bac+3) co-delivered with IUT Saint-Brieuc training real estate negotiators in digital prospecting, CRM tools, and property transaction management. RNCP 39824.
• Licence Pro – Métiers de l'immobilier : gestion et administration de biens 1-year professional degree (Bac+3) training property and facility managers in rental management, co-ownership administration, and real estate portfolio management. RNCP 39825.
• Licence Pro – E-commerce et Marketing Numérique 1-year professional degree (Bac+3) training e-commerce professionals in online sales platform management, digital marketing, SEO, and e-commerce logistics. RNCP 40509, co-delivered with IUT Saint-Malo.
• Licence Pro – Optique Professionnelle 1-year professional degree (Bac+3) for opticians seeking to perform full eye exams and specialized examinations for specific patient groups. RNCP 40622, validated by Université de La Rochelle.
• Intervenant Spa et Bien-être Vocational program training spa and wellness practitioners in massage techniques, spa program design, client experience management, and wellness business deployment. RNCP 39231.
• Directeur de Création en Design Graphique Mastère (Bac+5) training creative directors in graphic design strategy, visual identity, digital and print campaigns, UX/UI design, and eco-responsible design. RNCP 40843, awarded by Campus Fonderie de l'Image.
• Bachelor Designer en Communication Graphique Éco-responsable 3-year Bachelor training eco-responsible graphic designers in print and digital communication, visual identity, social media, packaging, and sustainable design practices. RNCP 39221.
• Diplôme d'État d'Audioprothésiste 3-year State Diploma (Bac+5) training hearing aid specialists in hearing assessment, hearing device fitting, prosthetic follow-up, and hearing protection. One of 11 schools in France offering this program, coordinated with Université de Rennes. RNCP 36110.
• Restaurant d'Application (L'Alternative, Le 1999, Savoirs & Saveurs) Pedagogical training restaurants operating at the Bruz and Saint-Malo campuses where learners in culinary and hospitality programs gain real-world service, cooking, and management experience. Open to the public for lunch reservations via Euresto.
• NET-YPAREO Student Portal Internal learning management and student administration platform used for pre-registration, course management, and learner follow-up. Accessible at ypareo.fac-metiers.fr.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates find employment within 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Ille-et-VilainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Ille-et-Vilaine is the parent organization providing institutional support, governance, and enterprise network access. Located at 2 Avenue de la Préfecture, Rennes. Director of publication: Jean-Philippe Crocq, President.
• CCI MorbihancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Morbihan partners with the institution for programs at Lorient and Vannes campuses, providing quality indicators and regional coverage.
• WOSTEP (Watchmaking Service Training and Education Programme)coreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss foundation directly linked to watchmaking manufacturers. The institution offers the only WOSTEP P03 Horloger program in France. Provides certification aligned with industry standards.
• UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Bachelor Technicien Spécialisé en Maintenance Avancée. 70% of training takes place at UIMM Vitré facilities for factory-of-the-future practical work.
• 3IL (Association pour la Gestion de 3IL)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification partner for Mastère Expert Réseaux Infrastructures et Sécurité and Mastère Expert en Architecture et Développement Logiciel programs.
• IUT Saint-Brieuc (Université de Rennes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Licence Pro Immobilier programs. 4 weeks of the 14-week center training takes place at IUT Saint-Brieuc. Co-designed curriculum with industry organizations.
• Université de La RochellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Licence Pro Optique Professionnelle. Validates the program certification.
• ValorysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpa and wellness company offering apprenticeship positions for Intervenant Spa et Bien-être students.
• SantayareaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpa and wellness company partner providing practical training opportunities for Intervenant Spa et Bien-être students.
• Université de RennescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner validating Licence Pro Immobilier and Licence Pro E-commerce programs. Also partner for Diplôme d'État d'Audioprothésiste via UFR des Sciences Médicales.
• Université du Québec à ChicoutimiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner offering the possibility of a study year for Mastère ERIS and EADL programs.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling international internships (4-6 months) for students across all programs, with support for company and housing search.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's national adult vocational training body, operating a network of training centers across the country. Directly comparable as an alternance-focused vocational training institution serving working-age learners across multiple professional fields, though at significantly larger national scale than Faculté des Métiers.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public higher education institution offering vocational diplomas and continuing education across France. Comparable on alternance program delivery and professional credentialing (CAP to Bac+5), though operating at significantly larger national scale with stronger degree-granting authority.

Direct peers

• CCI Campus: The CCI France network's training arm, formerly CCI Formation, operates regional vocational training institutions under the same Chamber of Commerce umbrella as Faculté des Métiers. Direct peer: same governance model (CCI-owned), same alternance pedagogy, same Qualiopi-certified funding access, same enterprise network placement channel.
• GRETA: Public network of secondary-education-based continuing vocational training providers operating across France. Comparable as a multi-campus public vocational training institution offering CAP-to-Bac+3 programs in similar professional fields with alternance and Qualiopi-equivalent funding eligibility.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Historic French apprenticeship organization specializing in traditional trades and crafts. Comparable on alternance pedagogy, CAP-to-Bac+5 credentialing, and the emphasis on combining academic and on-the-job training, though focused on traditional trades versus Faculté des Métiers' broader commercial/technical portfolio.
• Pigier: CCI-affiliated private business school network offering Bac-to-Bac+5 programs in commerce, management, and related fields, primarily through alternance. Comparable on CCI heritage, alternance model, and overlap on commerce/sales/management programs where Faculté des Métiers competes directly.
• MBway: Network of private alternance business schools offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, management, and entrepreneurship. Comparable on alternance pedagogy, Bac+3 to Bac+5 credentialing, and overlap on Responsable de Développement Commercial and Manager programs where they directly compete.

Regional players

• AFTRAL: France's leading transport and logistics training provider, operating national alternance programs funded via OPCO. Comparable as a Qualiopi-certified alternance-focused vocational training institution serving working learners with enterprise placement, though focused specifically on transport/logistics rather than Faculté des Métiers' broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: Digital-first alternance school focused on tech, digital, and commercial programs delivered in hybrid formats. Comparable on alternance model and overlap on IT/cybersecurity Mastère programs, though with a more digital-native delivery approach versus Faculté des Métiers' campus-based model.

Others

• UIMM (L'industrie recrute): French metallurgy industry federation and training operator. Already a core partner of Faculté des Métiers for the Maintenance Avancée program. Comparable as an alternance training provider in industrial maintenance and adjacent technical trades, with similar OPCO-funded economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facdesmetiers

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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