Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu

What Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu does

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu (ITS Pierre Bourdieu) is a non-profit association and social work training institute headquartered in Pau, France, operating within the French higher vocational education framework. The institution delivers 13 diploma and certification programs spanning Level 3 (CAP/BEP) through Level 7 (Master's equivalent), covering the full career arc in social intervention, specialized education, and management — from Accompagnant Éducatif et Social (DE AES) and Moniteur Éducateur (DE ME) at entry level, through Assistant de Service Social (DE ASS), Éducateur Spécialisé (DE ES), and Éducateur Jeunes Enfants (DE EJE) at the Bac+3 tier, to CAFERUIS, DEIS (delivered in partnership with Sciences Po Bordeaux), and DIREIS (delivered with Institut Meslay) for management and executive roles. The institute trains over 1,000 people annually and maintains a network of more than 900 partner establishments providing internship placements across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

ITS Pierre Bourdieu operates through multiple structured subsidiaries and pathways: the CREDATS research center produces the Médiazine digital magazine and thematic podcasts; the CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis, established January 2021) coordinates apprenticeship contracts; the OASISS Handicap program provides specialized access for candidates with disabilities; and the Lycée privé sous contrat operates as a contracted private secondary school. The technology stack centers on a Selection-Inscription online portal, an extranet platform for students and partners, FOAD (Formation Ouverte à Distance) distance-learning capabilities, and multimedia production infrastructure for the Médiazine and podcast assets.

The business model blends tuition and registration fees, OPCO-funded apprenticeship and professionalization contracts, taxe d'apprentissage contributions from employers, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine grants, European Social Fund (FSE) project financing, VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment fees financed through CPF and other mechanisms, and quote-based continuing education and consulting contracts with social and medico-social establishments. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online enrollment, enterprise sales for B2B training, national marketplace presence on France VAE, and event-driven recruitment through public advocacy, research publications, and multimedia content. The organization holds Qualiopi certification covering training, VAE, and apprenticeship categories, and has over 40 years of institutional history in social work education.

Name

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu

Legal name

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu

Website

https://its-pau.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu is a Pau-based non-profit training institute delivering 13 social work diploma programs from Level 3 to Level 7, serving 1,000+ trainees annually across individual students, professionals, and 900+ employer partners in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine social and medico-social sector.

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Product category

Social Work Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Social work training
• Professional certifications
• Apprenticeship programs
• Continuing professional education
• VAE validation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pau

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Annual registration and tuition fees charged to students. BTS ESF costs 690€ annually (2026). Professional certifications like DIREIS cost 14,600€ for a complete program.
2. Apprenticeship Contract Funding (OPCO): Funding received from OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) for apprenticeship contracts. Costs are fully covered for structures adhering to an OPCO.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Alternative learning tax contributions from employers supporting the institution's pedagogical development and modernization projects.
4. VAE Accompaniment Fees: Fees for Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) accompaniment services, which can be financed through CPF, employer, OPCO, Region, or France Travail.
5. Continuing Education Contracts: Customized training, consulting, practice analysis, and evaluation services provided to social, health, and social-medical establishments. Pricing is quote-based for organizations.
6. Selection Examination Fees: Application fees for selection examinations, such as 160€ for DIREIS selection and 150€ for DEIS selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu is a French association and Qualiopi-certified training institute that delivers diploma and professional certification programs in social work, social intervention, and medico-social professions, from Level 3 (CAP/BEP) to Level 7 (Master) qualifications, through initial training, apprenticeship, professionalization contracts, and VAE pathways. It serves individuals entering or advancing in social work careers, and provides continuing education, consulting, and practice analysis services to social, health, and medico-social establishments. It operates the CREDATS research center, a CFA apprenticeship center (since 2021), and supports 1,000+ trainees annually with 900+ partner internship organizations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Product overview

Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu is a comprehensive social work training institution offering a unified portfolio of 13 diploma programs ranging from Level 3 (CAP/BEP) to Level 7 (Master), organized into two main pillars: (1) formations préparant à l'intervention sociale et éducative (social and educational intervention training) including BTS ESF, DE AES, DE ASS, DE CESF, DE EJE, DE ES, DE ME, DE TISF, and CQP Surveillant de Nuit; and (2) formations préparant à l'encadrement et l'expertise (management and expertise training) including CAFERUIS, DEIS, and DIREIS. The institution also provides supplementary services including VAE accompaniment, CFA apprenticeship programs, professionalization contracts, the OASISS Handicap pathway, CREDATS research center with Médiazine multimedia platform, short thematic training modules, a job board, and CV database (parcours-compétences).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREDATS: Centre de Réflexion sur le Devenir Adulte et le Travail Social - A research center exploring themes related to youth development and social work practices.
• OASISS Handicap
• Médiazine

Products and services

• BTS en Economie Sociale Familiale (BTS ESF) Level 5 (Bac+2) diploma preparing students in family social economics, covering daily life expertise in areas such as health, nutrition, budget, consumption, and environmental sustainability. Leads to roles as household advisor, housing management officer, or energy counselor. Annual tuition at 690€ for 2026.
• Diplôme d'État d'Accompagnant Educatif et Social (DE AES) Level 3 diploma providing daily social intervention to compensate for disability consequences, supporting persons with age-related, illness, lifestyle, or social vulnerability factors to become actors of their life project.
• Diplôme d'État d'Assistant de Service Social (DE ASS) Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma qualifying social workers to support individuals, families, and social groups in accessing rights and improving living conditions through needs assessment and adapted action planning.
• Diplôme d'État de Conseiller en Economie Sociale Familiale (DE CESF) Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma training social workers to provide expertise in daily life domains, delivering educational, preventive, and advisory support to individuals, families, and groups in areas such as budgeting, consumption, and housing.
• Diplôme d'État d'Educateur Jeunes Enfants (DE EJE) Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma preparing early childhood educators as specialists in early childhood and family support, combining education, prevention, and coordination functions in social, health, and medico-social sectors.
• Diplôme d'État d'Educateur Spécialisé (DE ES) Level 6 (Bac+3) diploma qualifying specialized educators to help vulnerable children, adults, and families develop socialization, autonomy, and integration capacities through personalized socio-educational projects.
• Diplôme d'État de Moniteur Educateur (DE ME) Level 4 (Bac) diploma qualifying educational monitors to contribute to socio-educational accompaniment of children, adolescents, and adults in vulnerability and/or disability situations, supporting daily life organization and educational activities.
• Diplôme d'État de Technicien de l'Intervention Sociale et Familiale (DE TISF) Level 4 (Bac) diploma qualifying technicians to provide social and family intervention support, particularly in parenting support, child protection, and home-based support for families facing temporary or permanent difficulties.
• CAFERUIS Certificat d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Encadrement et de Responsable d'Unité d'Intervention Sociale - Level 6 (Bac+3) certificate qualifying unit managers and team leaders in social intervention services, focusing on team management, action piloting, administrative budgeting, and partnership development.
• Diplôme d'État d'Ingénierie Sociale (DEIS) Level 7 (Master) diploma training social engineering cadres capable of strategic territorial approaches, supporting social decision-makers, managing transverse projects, and developing adaptive responses to organizational contexts. Delivered in partnership with Sciences Po Bordeaux for a double certification with Executive Master-Gouvernance Publique et Action Sociale. Total program cost: 15,900€ (2025, VAT exempt).
• Titre de Directeur d'organisation ou d'entreprise d'innovation sociale (DIREIS) Level 7 (Master) degree qualifying social enterprise directors with strategic vision to manage social and medico-social establishments, federate team dynamics, and guarantee quality service to vulnerable populations. Delivered with Institut Meslay as certifying body. Complete program cost: 14,600€; selection fee 160€.
• Titre professionnel de Moniteur d'Atelier en milieu de travail protégé (TP MA) Level 4 qualification for workshop supervisors managing disabled workers in sheltered employment, focusing on disability support, production organization, and worker competency development.
• Titre de Maître.sse de maison en secteur social et médico-social Level 3 qualification for house managers in social and medico-social facilities, ensuring hygiene, safety, quality of living environment, and social link through hosting and facility management.
• CQP de Surveillant de nuit en secteur social, médico-social et sanitaire Professional qualification for night supervisors in social, medico-social, and health sectors, ensuring active nighttime surveillance, resident wellbeing, facility security, and day-night liaison functions.
• OASISS Handicap Specialized support program for persons with disabilities aiming to enter social work and healthcare professions, offering positioning, skills assessment, vocational exploration, and pre-qualification through 210 hours of training and 210 hours of professional internship. OETH provides up to 10,000€ financial support per participant.
• Formation Maître d'Apprentissage - Tuteur Professional development program for mentors and workplace trainers, teaching skills to welcome apprentices, facilitate integration, accompany skill development, and participate in knowledge transfer and learning assessment. Inter-company rate at 510€ per person; 21 hours + 7 hours online; 100% success rate in 2025.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis et de l'Expérience Experience validation service enabling professionals to obtain social work diplomas by demonstrating competencies acquired through professional, volunteer, or caregiver experience, with structured accompaniment and certification preparation across 14 diploma pathways. Accessible via the France VAE national platform; financed through CPF, employer, OPCO, Région, or France Travail.
• CFA - Centre de Formation d'Apprentis Apprenticeship training center (created January 2021) providing alternating work-study programs in social work professions, with dedicated support for apprenticeship contracts and employer partnerships. Recruits 18-29 year-olds (with exceptions for disabled workers). Accompanied 93 apprentices in 2024.
• Contrat de professionnalisation Professionalization contract program combining theoretical training at ITS with practical work experience, aimed at youth employment integration for ages 18-25 (with exceptions for job seekers 26+). 13 training programs accessible through this pathway.
• Formations continues et thématiques (entreprise services) Customized continuing education, consulting, practice analysis, evaluation, and project development services for social, health, and medico-social establishments, public services, and associations. Short thematic modules cover tutoring, systemic approach, management, communication, conflict resolution, inclusion, and risk prevention. Quote-based pricing for organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ people trained annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Meslay - Centre de formation et de promotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS Pierre Bourdieu partners with Institut Meslay for the DIREIS (Directeur d'organisation ou d'entreprise d'innovation sociale) program. Institut Meslay serves as the certifying body for this Level 7 qualification, with ITS providing the training delivery and student support services.
• Sciences Po BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS partners with Sciences Po Bordeaux for the DEIS (Diplôme d'État d'Ingénierie Sociale) program, which offers a double certification combining the DEIS with the Executive Master-Gouvernance Publique et Action Sociale. Sciences Po contributes pedagogical methodology including rapid analysis and synthesis techniques.
• OETH (Obligation d'Emploi des Travailleurs Handicapés) NetworkcoreOthersOETH provides financial support to establishments (5000€ per training year, 10000€ for OASISS Handicap program participants) for hiring workers with disabilities in apprenticeship or professionalization contracts.
• CRFH (Centre Ressource Formation Handicap)minorOthersCRFH provides ACCEA methodology for supporting disabled individuals at risk of mismatch between their abilities/constraints and training requirements, using a cooperative approach with training centers and specialized partners.
• 900+ Partner EstablishmentscoreOthersOver 900 social and social-medical organizations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine serve as internship sites for students in alternating training programs, providing practical workplace experience and potential future employment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASKORIA: ASKORIA (formerly ARIFTS) is a French social work training institute based in Brittany offering comparable Diplôme d'État programs (DE ES, DE EJE, DE ASS, CAFERUIS, DEIS) across apprenticeship, initial training, and continuing education pathways — directly parallel to ITS Pierre Bourdieu's offering.
• ARFIS (Association Régionale de Formation à l'Intervention Sociale): ARFIS is a Rhône-Alpes-based social work training institute offering a comparable range of state diplomas (DE ES, DE EJE, DE ASS, CAFERUIS) and apprenticeship pathways, with similar Qu alité/Qualiopi positioning and revenue model mix (tuition, OPCO, enterprise contracts).
• IRTS Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Direct regional competitor also based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Bordeaux), offering the same state diploma catalog with apprenticeship pathways, VAE accompaniment, and Qualiopi certification — competing for the same student pool and employer contracts in ITS Pierre Bourdieu's home region.
• Institut Social de Lille (HETS): Haute École de Travail Social based in Lille, offering comparable DE-level diplomas in social work and education (DE ES, DE EJE, DE ASS) via initial training, apprenticeship, and continuing education. Functions as a regional model parallel to ITS Pierre Bourdieu's Pau-based structure.
• École de Travail Social (ETS) – Paris Île-de-France: ETSUP is a major Île-de-France social work school offering DE ASS, DE ES, DE EJE, CAFERUIS, and DEIS programs with similar vocational/apprenticeship models. Comparable by diploma mix and professional pathways, though operating at materially larger scale in the Paris market.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge Compétence: The training arm of the French Red Cross, operating a national network of social work and healthcare training institutes. Comparable in diploma portfolio (DE AES, DE ASS, DE ES) but with significantly broader geographic reach and brand recognition than the regionally focused ITS Pierre Bourdieu.
• AFPA (Agence Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): AFPA is France's national vocational training incumbent with broad program coverage including social and medico-social pathways. While not specialized exclusively in social work like ITS, it competes for the same apprenticeship funding pools and professionalization contracts (CPF, OPCO).

Emerging players

• INSEEC Grande École – MSc in Social Innovation & Healthcare Management: INSEEC and similar private schools offer executive-level programs (Master's/Mastère) in social entrepreneurship and healthcare management that partially overlap with ITS's DEIS and DIREIS offerings, though delivered through a private for-profit model with different funding logic.

Others

• Sciences Po Bordeaux: Strategic academic partner of ITS Pierre Bourdieu for the DEIS double-degree program. Functions as both collaborator and adjacent competitor in executive social-sector education, representing the type of institution ITS could partner with — or compete against — for executive training market share.
• Uniformation: OPCO responsible for financing alternance and professional training in the social economy sector, including funding ITS's apprenticeship contracts. Functions as a key ecosystem counterpart: while not a competitor, Uniformation's funding decisions materially shape ITS's revenue model and competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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