AccoForm

What AccoForm does

AccoForm is a privately held French professional training organization (SARL) founded in September 2008 and headquartered in Villefontaine, near Lyon. The company operates a Qualiopi-certified training center (since December 2019, audited by Bureau Veritas) that delivers vocational training to three core segments: enterprises seeking internal training development, salaried employees pursuing certified upskilling, and job seekers accessing publicly funded pathways. Its catalog spans workplace-based AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) methodology, languages (English with TOEIC certification via ETS Global), office software (Excel, Pack Office, Microsoft 365 via Isograd/TOSA), management, and bespoke intra-company programs.

The company's delivery stack combines in-person sessions at the Villefontaine training center, live remote training via video conference, on-site workplace AFEST sessions, and self-paced e-learning through its E-Learning BOX microlearning platform (12-18 minute modules, 12-month access). It maintains a portfolio of dedicated sub-brands — LaFEST for AFEST, Ma Formation Anglais for English, Ma Formation Excel for spreadsheet training — plus certification partnerships with Isograd (TOSA), ETS Global (TOEIC), and CLOE (languages). AccoForm monetizes through per-course fees (e.g., 1,500€ TTC for 20h of English+TOEIC), annual e-learning subscriptions, enterprise intra-company contracts, and AFEST consultancy, with revenue largely intermediated by France's CPF, OPCO, and France Travail funding mechanisms.

Operationally, AccoForm is a micro-cap, family-controlled business: 1-10 employees, €90,000 share capital, no external investors, and operations concentrated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Recent moves include the June 2026 launch of PairFORM (a first-ever referral program) and the May 2026 "Réussir ses formations AFEST" program. AI plays a narrow, assistive role — generating drafts of competency frameworks, PIF documents, and evaluation grids within AFEST programs — rather than functioning as a core product differentiator.

Name

AccoForm

Legal name

AccoForm

Website

https://acco-form.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AccoForm is a privately held, Qualiopi-certified French professional training center in Villefontaine delivering AFEST workplace training, languages, and office software to enterprises, employees, and job seekers across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, funded primarily through CPF and OPCO mechanisms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAJ

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDAGAEAC

Corporate & Workforce eLearning Modules

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Digital Learning Content & eLearning Modules

SECONDARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Workplace learning methodology
• E-learning microlearning platform
• Language certification training
• Office software training

Headquarters

HQ city

Villefontaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Individual and group training sessions in languages, office software, management, and professional skills, priced per course with CPF eligibility.
2. E-Learning Subscriptions: Annual subscription access to training platforms including E-Learning BOX and MS365 training modules with unlimited access during subscription period.
3. Professional Services - AFEST: Consulting and support services for enterprises deploying AFEST programs, including trainer certification and Qualiopi preparation.
4. Enterprise Training Contracts: Intra-company training packages including needs assessment, pedagogical engineering, and implementation support for corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AccoForm is a French professional training center (organisme de formation) that delivers certified workplace-based learning through AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) methodology, e-learning microlearning modules, and classroom courses in English (TOEIC), Excel, Pack Office, and management. The company serves both enterprises seeking to build internal training capacity and individual professionals seeking CPF-funded certifications, with delivery available in-person at its Villefontaine center, remotely, or on-site at client workplaces.

Product overview

AccoForm is a professional training center (organisme de formation) based in Villefontaine, established in 2008, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training services. The core offerings include AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) workplace-based training methodology, e-learning solutions (E-Learning BOX, E-Learning Bureautique Pack Office & 365), and a catalog of professional courses covering languages (English with TOEIC certification), IT skills (Excel, Pack Office, Microsoft 365), management, and personal development. The center provides training to enterprises, employees, and job seekers through multiple formats including in-person, distance learning, and workplace situations. Supporting products include the Réussir ses formations AFEST training program, POEI for job seekers, and the PairFORM referral program. AccoForm holds Qualiopi certification and partners with Isograd and ETS Global for certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaFest: Dedicated website for AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) services, training, and expertise.
• Ma Formation Anglais
• Ma Formation Excel

Products and services

• AFEST (Action de Formation en Situation de Travail) Workplace-based training methodology where employees learn skills directly through real work situations, guided by trained facilitators, covering preparation, in-situ animation, and debrief/evaluation phases.
• E-Learning BOX Self-paced online training solution providing unlimited access for 12 months to microlearning modules (12-18 minutes each) with videos, exercises, and quizzes, accessible on computer, tablet, and smartphone for team training.
• E-Learning Bureautique Pack Office & 365 Online training for Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 applications, delivered through a dedicated platform for individual or team learning.
• Formation Référent AFEST Certification training preparing AFEST supervisors ('Accompagnement des apprentissages et de la formation en situation de travail') covering competency analysis, workplace learning design, and Qualiopi compliance for organizations deploying AFEST programs.
• Formation Anglais + Certification TOEIC 20-hour English language training program combining 5 hours foundations, 10 hours intensive practice, 5 hours certification prep, plus 12-month platform access and TOEIC certification (RS 7229) delivered through partnership with ETS Global.
• Formation Excel Excel software training covering fundamentals to advanced functions, available as classroom, e-learning, or distance learning formats, with TOSA certification available through Isograd partnership.
• Formation Management Management skills training covering leadership, team management, and professional development for working professionals and managers.
• POEI (Préparation Opérationnelle à l'Emploi Individualisée) Customized operational employment preparation training designed for job seekers and individuals seeking rapid professional integration, delivered in coordination with France Travail.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productivity increase of 10-20% through targeted workplace skill development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• IsogradcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partner providing TOSA and other IT/digital skills assessments. Isograd certifications are recognized in the professional training sector for validating office software and digital competencies.
• ETS GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized certification center for TOEIC language proficiency testing (RS 7229). AccoForm delivers TOEIC preparation courses combined with official certification exams.
• CLOEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage certification partner providing standardized French and foreign language proficiency assessments integrated into AccoForm training programs.
• LaFEST (AFEST Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated AFEST (Formation en Situation de Travail) platform and consulting service. LaFEST provides specialized resources for organizations implementing workplace training, including methodology guides, practitioner training, and Qualiopi preparation support.
• MaFormation-Anglais.frsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized English language training platform under the AccoForm brand network, offering dedicated resources and course catalogs for language learning.
• MaFormation-Excel.frsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized Excel and office software training platform under the AccoForm brand network, providing dedicated resources for spreadsheet and office application skills.
• Acting rhsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR consulting and development specialist offering part-time HR director services, recruitment support, project-based consulting, and training-action programs. Located in same business park as AccoForm.
• FormatopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational safety and health training provider specializing in workplace safety compliance and management system implementation. Founded by industry veterans with 30 years experience serving both large enterprises and SMBs.
• STRADA MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing agency partner providing marketing services and support for AccoForm's promotional activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Coorpacademy: Coorpacademy is a Franco-European corporate digital learning platform offering microlearning, certifications, and AI-driven personalization to enterprises. It overlaps with AccoForm's E-Learning BOX microlearning and corporate workforce training positioning, but at technology-platform scale.

Direct peers

• Orsys: Orsys is a French specialist in IT and management training, offering catalog courses and custom corporate programs. It directly overlaps with AccoForm's office software (Excel, Pack Office) and management training catalog, serving the same Qualiopi-eligible CPF/OPCO-funded buyer base.
• M2i Formation: M2i Formation is one of France's largest independent IT and digital training providers, with a catalog covering office software, development, and project management. It competes directly with AccoForm's Excel and Pack Office courses through a similar multi-format, CPF-eligible delivery model.
• Demos: Demos is a major French professional training organization delivering management, digital, and soft-skills training to enterprises. It competes directly with AccoForm's professional development and management offerings while operating at substantially larger scale with multi-format delivery.
• AFTRAL: AFTRAL (formerly AFT-IFTIM) is a major French Qualiopi-certified training center specializing in transport, logistics, and safety, delivering in-person, e-learning, and on-site formats. It is comparable to AccoForm as a similarly structured French training organization operating across regulated Qualiopi funding channels.

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: Cegos is the leading international professional training company headquartered in France, offering management, leadership, and professional development programs. It is comparable as a much larger incumbent covering the same professional training and certification categories AccoForm serves, but across a global footprint.
• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): CNAM is France's largest public continuing education institution, delivering professional certifications across technology, management, and workplace skills. It serves the same adult continuing professional education market as AccoForm but at vastly greater scale and with state-backed credentialing.

Regional players

• CCI Formation: CCI Formation is the training arm of France's Chamber of Commerce network, delivering professional development and certification programs regionally across French territories. It targets the same SMB and individual learner segments as AccoForm but with stronger regional brand presence and chamber-backed credibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acco_form
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtZIxiFU5IqGWW4fC2H4Lng
• Facebookfacebook.com/Accoform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accoform-accompagnement-conseil-formation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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