What Insup Formation does

Insup Formation is a private French continuing-education organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Bordeaux, operating a network of more than 25 training academies across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (departments 16, 17, 19, 24, 33, 40, 47, 64) and the Vendée department (85). It delivers state-recognized vocational qualifications — Titres Professionnels issued by the Ministry of Labour, CléA Socle / Numérique / Management certifications through Certif'Pro, ICDL and TOSA digital-skills certifications, and SST workplace first-aid accreditation via INRS/CARSAT — alongside skills assessments (Bilans de compétences), VAE validation of prior experience, employment coaching, languages (EN/ES plus FLE), office-software training, and Erasmus+ mobility programs. The portfolio spans roughly 28 distinct programs organized around five verticals: commerce/sales, secretarial/accounting, services à la personne (in partnership with IPERIA), propreté-hygiène, and loisirs-tourisme, plus specialized reintegration pathways for PLIE beneficiaries and PPSMJ populations.

The operating model is hybrid B2C/B2B, delivered through a combination of physical academies, FOAD tutored distance learning, and an e-learning LMS, with revenue funded primarily through public mechanisms: OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), CPF via the national Mon Compte Formation platform, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Région Pays de la Loire Habilitations de Service Public, and direct France Travail referrals. The organization trained 15,691 stagiaires in 2025 with a 91% exam pass rate and 92% satisfaction rate, and holds Qualiopi certification (Certificat 03552), which is a regulatory prerequisite for accessing French public training funds. The headcount range of 251–500 and the absence of any disclosed parent company, venture financing, or M&A history characterize Insup as an independent, regionally anchored vocational operator rather than a venture-backed scale-up.

Name

Insup Formation

Legal name

INSUP Formation

Website

https://www.insup.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Insup Formation is a French private continuing-education provider founded in 1978 and headquartered in Bordeaux, operating 25+ training academies across Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Vendée. It delivers state-recognized Titres Professionnels, CléA certifications, and vocational programs to job seekers, employees, and regional enterprises, funded via OPCO, CPF, and regional councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Admissions, Placement Testing & Progression Management for Pathways (EDAIAJAL)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing education programs
• Vocational certification courses
• Workforce skills development
• Distance learning training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional training services: INSUP generates revenue through professional training services funded via multiple mechanisms: OPCO (professional joint organizations) financing, CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation / personal training account), regional council funding (Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Pays de la Loire), and direct payment by companies or individuals. Training is exempt from VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Insup Formation is a private continuing-education provider delivering certified vocational training programs for both individuals and companies across Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Vendée in France. Its core catalog spans skills assessments (Bilan de compétences), experience validation (VAE), employment coaching, language and digital literacy training, French as a Foreign Language (FLE), foundational certifications (CléA Socle, CléA Numérique), workplace safety (SST), and state-recognized Titres Professionnels across commerce, management, secretarial, accounting, personal services, cleaning, and tourism-animation fields. Programs are funded through CPF, OPCO, Pôle Emploi/France Travail, and regional council financing and are delivered in person at multiple sites and via distance learning (FOAD).

Product overview

Insup Formation operates as a unified training platform offering comprehensive professional education services across Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Vendée regions in France. The organization provides a diverse portfolio of approximately 28 certified training programs organized into thematic categories including skills assessments (Bilan de compétences), professional titles in commerce, secretarial/accounting, personal services, and leisure-tourism sectors. The platform delivers both classroom and distance learning modalities through its e-learning system, and serves individuals, job seekers, employees, and enterprises. Key offerings include certification preparation programs (Titres Professionnels, CléA, ICDL/TOSA, SST), language training, and specialized reintegration services for disadvantaged populations. The product portfolio functions as a single integrated training ecosystem rather than separate modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSUP Vendée: Regional delegation of INSUP operating in Vendée department, present since 2009.
• INSUP Landes

Products and services

• Préparation Opérationnelle à l'Emploi Collective (POEC) Collective pre-employment training program preparing multiple candidates for identified job openings within a company or sector, typically financed by OPCO.
• Action de Formation Préalable au Recrutement (AFPR) Pre-recruitment training action designed to bridge competency gaps between a job seeker's profile and a specific position, typically financed by Pôle Emploi / France Travail.
• Bilan de compétences Skills assessment service for individual learners evaluating professional competencies and defining a career or training plan, eligible for CPF funding.
• Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) Service supporting individual learners in validating prior work experience into a state-recognized certification or Titre Professionnel.
• Coaching vers l'emploi One-to-one employment coaching for individual job seekers, covering job-search strategy, interview preparation, and integration support.
• Formation en langues (anglais, espagnol) Continuing-education language training in English and Spanish for individual learners and corporate clients.
• Formation Bureautique Office-software (Bureautique) training for individual learners and corporate clients.
• Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) French as a Foreign Language training for non-native speakers, supporting integration and employability.
• Certification CléA Socle Foundational skills certification (CléA Socle) recognized throughout France, attesting to base competencies in literacy, numeracy, and digital use.
• Certification CléA Numérique Foundational digital certification (CléA Numérique) recognized throughout France, attesting to baseline digital competencies.
• Certification SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail) Workplace first-aid certification issued by INRS via CARSAT; nationally recognized and valid for 24 months.
• Certification Assistant de Vie (IPERIA) Personal-services assistant certification issued by IPERIA, qualifying learners for in-home services roles.
• Titre Professionnel Agent de Propreté et d'Hygiène State-recognized Titre Professionnel at RNCP level 3 covering cleaning and hygiene roles, eligible for CPF reimbursement.
• Prépa Clés Avenir Regional scheme of the Région Pays de la Loire supporting unemployed individuals aged 18+ in professional integration through training and placement.
• Formation Passerelle Free return-to-work pathway for eligible individuals, including employees on CDI, job seekers, RSA beneficiaries (from day 1 of unemployment), and CUI/CDD recipients.
• Titre Professionnel Conseiller en Insertion Professionnelle (CIP) French national Titre Professionnel at niveau 5 (Bac+2) registered in the RNCP, qualifying learners for roles in employment agencies.
• Dispositif SESAME National scheme for young people aged 16-25 supporting access to training and employment.
• Titre Professionnel Secrétaire Assistant Médico-Administratif State-recognized Titre Professionnel at niveau 4 (Bac level) covering medical-office secretarial and administrative work.
• Titre Professionnel Animateur Loisir Tourisme Titre Professionnel qualifying learners for leisure and tourism animateur roles.
• Titres Professionnels (Commerce, Vente, Management, Secrétariat, Comptabilité, Services à la personne) Range of state-recognized Titres Professionnels covering commerce, vente, management, secrétariat, comptabilité, and services à la personne, with reimbursement through CPF, OPCO, and Pôle Emploi.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% exam pass rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPERIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IPERIA for training programs in the home care sector (services à la personne), including certifications for Assistant de Vie aux Familles and Assistant de Vie Dépendance. IPERIA is the professional organization responsible for qualifications in the home services sector.
• Urof (Union Régionale des Organismes de Formation)minorOthersMember of the regional federation of training organizations, providing professional network representation and industry coordination
• UrofaminorOthersMember of professional organization for training providers
• SynofdesminorOthersMember of Synofdes professional network
• Udes (Union des Employers de l'Economie Sociale)minorOthersMember of Udes professional network representing employers in the social economy sector
• Certif'ProcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partner for CléA and CléA Numérique certifications. Certif'Pro is the certifying body for these professional credentials delivered by INSUP.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional joint organizations that finance and manage training for companies and employees across various sectors
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational employment service that refers job seekers to INSUP training programs and provides financing for training
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional council providing funding for training programs through Habilitation de Service Public (HSP) agreements, covering costs for eligible job seekers
• Région Pays de la LoireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional council financing Prépa Clés Avenir program for job seekers in Vendée region
• INRS/CARSATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational occupational health and safety institute providing SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail) certification framework and accreditation for INSUP to deliver first aid training

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GRETA: National continuing education network under the French Ministry of Education offering vocational training, professional titles, and certifications to adults. Direct peer in Titres Professionnels delivery and Qualiopi-funded training with regional GRETA centers competing head-to-head with INSUP's territory.
• IFOCOP: French professional training organization delivering qualification programs in management, commerce, and administrative fields with a comparable mix of physical centers and distance learning. Overlaps with INSUP in secretarial, accounting, and management training programs funded via CPF.
• AFTRAL: Specialized vocational training organization focused on transport, logistics, and supply-chain professions, delivering Titres Professionnels and certifications. Comparable business model in CPF/OPCO-funded vocational training with similar regulatory and certifying-body framework.
• M2i Formation: French professional training organization with national footprint delivering certifications and continuing education across IT, management, and soft skills. Comparable Qualiopi-certified model with both physical centers and digital delivery targeting individuals and enterprises via CPF.
• Doranco: French digital and IT vocational training organization delivering Titres Professionnels and certifications in web, digital marketing, and IT. Comparable business model targeting career-changers and CPF-funded learners, with similar distance-learning and tutor-supported delivery approach.
• CCI Formation: Chamber of Commerce vocational training network offering Titres Professionnels, continuing education, and certification prep across France. Competes with INSUP for the same Qualiopi-funded training mandates and serves overlapping regional business and individual segments.
• AFPA: Largest French vocational training organization delivering Titres Professionnels, professional certifications, and skills development to job seekers and employees. Operates a national network of physical centers with similar CPF/OPCO funding model and parallel target audiences to INSUP.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: Online-first vocational and professional training platform delivering CPF-eligible certifications and diploma programs in tech, business, and management. Competes with INSUP's FOAD/e-learning offerings but lacks physical-center presence and serves a more digital-native learner segment.

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: Large international training and consulting firm offering professional development, management training, and certification programs to enterprises. Overlaps with INSUP on B2B enterprise training and management/leadership development but at much larger international scale with broader corporate focus.
• CNAM: Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers delivers higher-education and professional training across a wide portfolio, including vocational certifications and continuing education. Overlaps with INSUP on professional certification prep and adult continuing education but operates at much larger national scale with broader academic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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