Nextformation

What Nextformation does

Nextformation is a French professional training organisation founded in 2002, headquartered in Vincennes and operating across four campuses in Vincennes, Paris, Lille and Marseille. The company delivers certified vocational training programmes to adult learners seeking career transition or upskilling, with a portfolio spanning seven sectors: Aide à la Personne, Comptabilité & Gestion, Hôtellerie & Tourisme, IT, Pédagogie & Insertion Professionnelle, HR & Management, and Secrétariat & Assistanat. Programmes are certified under the RNCP framework and the provider holds Qualiopi accreditation, both of which are prerequisites for accessing French public training funding mechanisms.

The technical and pedagogical stack relies on standard third-party tools rather than proprietary technology. Delivery is supported by the MyNextAcademy learning management system, Net-YPAREO for learner and enrolment management, and complementary language and productivity tools (Babbel, Voltaire, Microsoft 365). Curriculum spans multi-week to multi-month certified pathways with published module pricing in the €1,411–€2,734 range; the company also operates a dedicated internship search function to support post-training placement.

Nextformation operates as part of the Nextgroup holding structure, which aggregates French professional training assets. Its business model is funded primarily through public training mechanisms — CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) accessed via the MonCompteFormation marketplace, OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) contributions, and France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) for job-seeker programmes — supplemented by corporate and individual-paid enrolments. The company serves 1,000+ adult learners annually and employs 251–500 staff across its campus network. There are no disclosed external funding rounds, acquisitions, or exit events.

Name

Nextformation

Legal name

Nextformation

Website

https://nextformation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nextformation is a French certified vocational training provider founded in 2002, operating four campuses (Vincennes, Paris, Lille, Marseille) and delivering RNCP-certified programmes across seven sectors to 1,000+ adult career-transition learners annually, funded primarily through CPF, OPCO and France Travail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Skills & Tech Upskilling (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAE), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional certification programs
• Career transition training
• Adult continuing education
• RNCP certified training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Nextformation generates revenue through professional training fees for career transition and upskilling programs. Training fees are funded primarily through government-supported financing mechanisms including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), CPF de transition professionnelle, OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), Transitions Pro, PSE (Plan de Sauvegarde de l'Emploi), FNE (Fonds National de l'Emploi), PDV (Plan de Départ Volontaire), POEIC, and POEC. Individual learners may also self-finance or receive employer sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nextformation is a French professional training organization that delivers state-certified (RNCP-registered) vocational training programs for adults seeking career transition or upskilling. It offers training across seven sectors (personal assistance, accounting, hospitality, IT, pedagogy, HR/management, and secretarial/assistance) at levels from CAP/Bac to Bac+3, delivered via in-person, hybrid, and distance-learning formats across four campuses. Financing is arranged primarily via French government schemes (CPF, OPCO, Transitions Pro, France Travail).

Product overview

Nextformation is a professional training organization (organisme de formation) offering adult professional retraining and development programs. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training tracks organized by professional field: Aide à la Personne, Comptabilité & Gestion, Hôtellerie & Tourisme, Informatique/Développement/Réseaux, Pédagogie & Insertion Professionnelle, Ressources Humaines & Management, and Secrétariat & Assistanat. Each track comprises multiple certification levels from CAP/Bac to Bac+5. The company also offers modular short-format training courses (formations courtes) covering specific competencies. Training is delivered in-person at their Paris, Île-de-France, Lille, and Marseille campuses, with hybrid and distance learning options available. The company provides 94% learner satisfaction, 90% recommendation rate, and 92% exam success rate. Since 2002, Nextformation has supported over 1,000 adults annually in professional transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formations Aide à la Personne (Personal Assistance Training) CAP/BEP-level professional training for careers in personal assistance, including CAP Accompagnant Éducatif Petite Enfance and Formation Assistante de Vie aux Familles certifications, intended for adults entering or evolving within the personal assistance sector.
• Formations Comptabilité & Gestion (Accounting & Management Training) Accounting and financial management training including Formation Comptable Assistant (Bac level) and Formation Gestionnaire comptable et fiscal (Bac+2 level), for adults pursuing roles in accounting and finance.
• Formations Hôtellerie & Tourisme (Hospitality & Tourism Training) Hospitality training including the Bac-level Formation Gouvernant en hôtellerie, aimed at adults pursuing careers in hotel housekeeping management.
• Formations Informatique, Développement & Réseaux (IT and Networks Training) IT and computer science training covering Formation Technicien Informatique (Bac), Formation Technicien Systèmes et Réseaux (Bac+2), and Formation Administrateur Systèmes et Réseaux (Bac+3), for adults targeting IT support and network administration roles.
• Formations Pédagogie & Insertion Professionnelle (Teaching & Workforce Insertion Training) Bac+2-level teaching and professional insertion training including Formation Médiateur Numérique, Formation Conseiller en Insertion Professionnelle, and Formation de Formateur professionnel, for adults entering digital mediation, career counseling, or adult training roles.
• Formations Ressources Humaines & Management (HR & Management Training) HR and management training from Bac+2 to Bac+3 including Formation Assistant Ressources Humaines, Formation Gestionnaire de Paie, and Formation Chargé des Ressources Humaines, for adults pursuing HR support, payroll, or HR management roles.
• Formations Secrétariat & Assistanat (Secretarial & Administrative Training) Secretarial and administrative training including Formation Chargé d'Accueil et de Gestion Administrative (Bac, added January 2026), Formation Secrétaire Médicale (Bac), and Formation Assistant de Direction (Bac+2), targeting administrative and medical secretary roles.
• Formation Assistant Immobilier (Real Estate Assistant Training) Bac+2-level training covering administrative operations for property transactions, rental management, and coproperty management, leading to the RNCP Level 5 Assistant Immobilier certification.
• Formation Gestion Administrative et Suivi d'un Patient (CCP Module, 112 hours) 112-hour short training module (CCP) covering administrative patient management and pathway coordination in medical-social settings, priced at 1,411.20€ TTC, part of the Secrétaire Assistant Médico-Social certification.
• Formation Accueil et Prise en Charge Administrative du Patient (CCP Module, 196 hours) 196-hour short training module (CCP) covering patient reception and administrative management of patient intake in medical-social environments, priced at 2,469.60€ TTC.
• Formation Assister une Équipe dans la Communication (CCP Module, 112 hours) 112-hour short training module (CCP) covering team communication assistance and activity organization, part of the Secrétaire Assistant Médico-Social certification.
• Accompagnement Financement Formation (Training Financing Advisory) Personalized advisory service in which expert advisors guide prospective learners through French government and employer financing options (CPF, CPF de transition professionnelle, OPCO, France Travail, PSE, FNE, Pro-A) to fund their training enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% exam pass rate across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• MonCompteFormation (CPF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNextformation programs are listed on the official government training platform MonCompteFormation with CPF codes, enabling individuals to use their personal training credits directly for enrollment.
• Transitions ProcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthorized training provider for Transitions Pro, the organization supporting career transitions for employees. Programs are eligible for CPF de transition professionnelle financing.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining programs approved for OPCO financing, allowing employees of member companies to access fully or partially funded professional training.
• France Travail (Pôle Emploi)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNextformation works with France Travail advisors who refer unemployed job seekers to professional training programs for career reorientation.
• Les Acteurs de la CompétencemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisme de formation member of the national network of professional training organizations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Charte de Déontologie CPFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining organization respecting the CPF ethical charter for professional conduct in training services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Orsys: Orsys is a French specialist in professional IT, digital, and management training delivered in-person and remote. It competes directly with Nextformation's Informatique, Développement & Réseaux and management tracks for both individual and corporate learners.
• CESI: CESI is a major French higher-education and vocational-training group offering work-study (alternance) programs in IT, industry, and management. It is a direct peer on Bac to Bac+5 programs, apprenticeship delivery, and corporate partnerships (POE/alternance).
• AFPA: AFPA is the historic French national association for adult vocational training, offering certified programs across dozens of sectors with strong government ties. Directly comparable to Nextformation in target learner (career transitioners), credential structure (RNCP titles), and funding model (CPF/OPCO).
• Cegos: Cegos is one of the largest private professional training groups in France, providing certified continuing education across management, HR, and project management. It overlaps with Nextformation's HR & Management track and shares the Qualiopi-certified, CPF-eligible business model.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-based online education platform specializing in tech, data, and management diplomas recognized by the state. It overlaps with Nextformation's IT and management tracks and represents the digital-first competitive threat to campus-based vocational training.
• Skills4All: Skills4All is a Qualiopi-certified French digital training provider focused on IT, digital, and management certifications for adult learners. It targets the same CPF/OPCO funding pool as Nextformation but with a more digital-first delivery model.
• Wall Street English France: Wall Street English France offers certified English-language training to adult learners, partly funded through CPF. It overlaps with Nextformation on the adult upskilling, CPF-financed delivery model, although the subject (language vs. vocational) differs.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): CNAM is a large French public institution delivering accredited vocational and continuing education across the country. It competes with Nextformation for adult learners seeking RNCP-registered titles but is broader in scope and uses a hybrid public/university model.
• AD Education (formerly IONIS Education Group): AD Education is a large private French education group operating multiple schools across creative, business, and digital fields. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Nextformation for career-change learners seeking recognized credentials in business and digital programs.

Regional players

• CNFCE (Centre National de Formation Continue en Entreprise): CNFCE is a French continuing-education provider focused on professional certifications across HR, accounting, secretarial, and management tracks. It is a domestic peer with comparable RNCP-eligible catalog, primarily serving France-based individual learners and corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nextformation
• Xx.com/nextformation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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