What Esecad does

Esecad is a French distance-learning institution specializing in vocational certifications across three verticals: Commerce & TOEIC, Human Resources, and Web/Digital Technology. It delivers 100% online programs through a proprietary Espace Numérique de Travail (digital workspace) accessible 24/7 from computer, tablet, or smartphone, combining self-paced video tutorials, interactive exercises, virtual live classes, downloadable course materials, and personalized tutor accompaniment with up to three years to complete each program. The curriculum is anchored in French state-recognized Titre Professionnel certifications (RNCP-registered) plus ICDL digital-literacy certifications, with technical tracks integrating real-world tools such as SAGE 100 Gestionnaire de Paie for HR/payroll practice.

The business model is distance-learning tuition, paid either out-of-pocket via monthly installments (typically 11-35 months) on programs priced EUR 1,150-4,690, or fully/partially financed through the French Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), France Travail, OPCO employer plans, or apprenticeship contracts under CFA arrangements. Go-to-market is a hybrid of website-driven inbound, integration with the Mon Compte Formation CPF marketplace, social media presence, and phone-based advisory support. Esecad is one of twelve-plus school brands within the SAS Skill & You group (share capital EUR 88,125,642.40, registered in Nanterre), and in 2024 it began progressive integration under the Skill & You master brand. The Skill & You campus trained over 86,000 learners in 2024, holding Qualiopi certification since April 2021 (renewed April 2024) and memberships in EdTech France and Les Acteurs de la Compétence.

Customer outcomes reported by the institution include satisfaction rates of 83-100% on individual programs (e.g., 100% exam pass rate on Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes, 93% on UI Design, 91% on Gestionnaire de Paie, 100% on Cybersécurité), 4.4/5 average rating across 42 Avis Vérifiés reviews, and reported 68-80% employment rates within 6-24 months for various RNCP title holders. Distribution is single-country (France) with no disclosed international footprint, and the primary customer segments are individual adult learners seeking professional retraining or upskilling, with a secondary B2B flow through employer Training Development Plans.

Name

Esecad

Legal name

SAS SKILL & YOU

Website

https://esecad.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Esecad is a French 100% online distance-learning school delivering state-recognized Titre Professionnel certifications in Commerce, Human Resources, and Web/Digital, serving adult learners via a 24/7 digital workspace and financing through CPF and employer plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrouge

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distance Learning Course Fees: Esecad generates revenue through tuition fees for professional certification and diploma preparation courses. Students pay through monthly installment plans or one-time payments. Pricing varies by program (ranging from 2,500€ to 4,690€ total), with installment options typically spanning 29-35 months.
2. CPF-Funded Training: Courses are eligible for financing through the French Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), allowing learners to use accumulated training credits to fully or partially fund their education at no upfront cost to the student.
3. Employer-Financed Training: Continuing education for employees funded through employer Training Development Plans (Plan de développement des compétences), with enrollment through a dedicated phone service.
4. Apprenticeship Contracts: As a CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) member, Esecad offers apprenticeship-based training contracts for qualifying programs, enabling alternation between workplace learning and distance study.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Esecad is a 100% online distance learning institution providing Titre Professionnel certifications (RNCP-registered, French state-recognized professional titles) and ICDL digital skills certifications across three sectors: Commerce & TOEIC, Human Resources, and Web/Digital Technology. Programs are delivered through a proprietary digital workspace (Espace Numérique de Travail) with virtual classes, video tutorials, interactive exercises, and trainer-graded assignments, and can be financed through French public training funds (CPF, France Travail, OPCO) with monthly installment options.

Product overview

Esecad is an online distance learning institution specializing in vocational and professional certifications across three main sectors: Commerce & TOEIC, Human Resources (Ressources Humaines), and Web/Digital Technology. The institution offers a portfolio of Titre Professionnel certifications registered with RNCP (French National Repertory of Professional Certifications) and ICDL digital skills certifications. Esecad operates as part of the Skill & You campus, with its training programs progressively being integrated under the Skill & You brand. The core offerings include professional certifications such as Assistant RH, Gestionnaire de Paie, Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes in HR; various commerce-related titles; and web-focused programs including UI Design, IT Support, Systems & Networks, Cybersecurity, and Web Development. All programs are delivered 100% online with e-learning tools, virtual classes, personalized coaching, and CPF financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Commerce & TOEIC Professional certification preparation programs in commerce, sales, and TOEIC language testing for French-speaking learners seeking business careers. Includes TP Négociateur Technico-Commercial (Level 5, RNCP 39063) and CAP Equipier polyvalent de commerce.
• Formation Ressources Humaines Human resources training programs including Assistant RH, Gestionnaire de Paie, and Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes certifications for individuals pursuing HR careers.
• Formation Web Web development and digital technology programs including Concepteur Designer UI, Technicien Informatique, Technicien Supérieur Systèmes et Réseaux, and Intégrateur-Développeur Web certifications.
• Titre Professionnel Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes (FPA) Level 5 (RNCP 37275) professional certification for adult education trainers, preparing candidates to design, deliver, and evaluate professional training programs. Priced at €3,690 total (monthly installment of €99.70 over 35 months, first payment €200.50).
• Titre Professionnel Concepteur Designer UI Level 6 (RNCP 35634) professional certification for UI design, covering interface graphics, prototypes, animations, web integration, and digital communication project management. 500 hours. Priced at €4,690 total (monthly installment of €126.80 over 35 months, first payment €252).
• Titre Professionnel Technicien Informatique de Proximité (TIP) Level 4 (RNCP 40799) professional certification for IT support technicians, covering user assistance, equipment deployment, and network infrastructure maintenance. 600 hours. Priced at €2,990 total (monthly installment of €96.90 over 29 months, first payment €179.90).
• Titre Professionnel Technicien Supérieur Systèmes et Réseaux (TSSR) Level 5 (RNCP 37682) professional certification for systems and networks technicians, covering Windows and Linux servers, IP networks, virtualization, and infrastructure security. 800 hours. Priced at €3,990 total (monthly installment of €107.80 over 35 months, first payment €217).
• Formation Intégrateur-Développeur Web et Mobile Web and mobile integrator-developer training covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, WooCommerce, and front-end/back-end development. 700 hours. Priced at €2,500 total (monthly installment of €81 over 29 months, first payment €151).
• Formation Cybersécurité Opérationnelle en Entreprise Cybersecurity training covering security threats, information security, incident response, risk management, and security audits, developed in association with Almond cybersecurity consultancy. Priced at €1,150 total STANDARD tier (monthly installment of €87.80 over 11 months, first payment €184.20).
• Titre Professionnel Gestionnaire de Paie (GDP) Level 5 (RNCP 37948) professional certification for payroll management, covering salary administration, social contributions, SAGE 100 Gestionnaire de Paie practical exercises, and personnel administrative procedures.
• Titre Professionnel Assistant Ressources Humaines Level 5 (RNCP 41366) professional certification for HR assistants, covering personnel management, payroll variables, recruitment, and training development.
• Titre Professionnel Négociateur Technico-Commercial Level 5 professional certification (RNCP 39063) preparing candidates for technical sales and commercial negotiation roles across various industries.
• ICDL – Traitement de texte (Word) ICDL certification for word processing skills (RS 7529), covering document creation, formatting, objects, mail merge, and advanced productivity features. 30 hours. Priced at €1,490 total (monthly installment of €521.50 over 2 months, first payment €447).
• ICDL – Présentation Assistée par Ordinateur (PowerPoint) ICDL certification for presentation software (RS 7524), covering slide creation, formatting, graphics, audio/video integration, and animated presentations. 30 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86,000+ learners trained in 2024 across the Skill & You campus
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AlmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity training developed in association with Almond, a specialized cybersecurity consulting and audit company. Almond co-designed the Cybersécurité opérationnelle en entreprise curriculum covering security operations, threat management, and incident response.
• ICDL FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationEsecad offers ICDL (International Computer Driving License) certifications including Word and PowerPoint, authorized by ICDL France to deliver training and organize certification examinations.
• ICDL FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerPoint certification (ICDL Créer des présentations visuelles et animées avec un logiciel de PréAO) delivered under ICDL France certification authority.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ENACO: French online education platform specializing in professional certifications and vocational training across business, IT, and commerce. Direct peer with similar distance learning model, CPF marketplace integration, and comparable target learner segments.
• IFG: Institut de Formation en Gestion, a French distance learning institution offering vocational certifications in commerce, management, and IT. Direct peer with similar distance learning delivery model and significant curriculum overlap with Esecad's verticals.
• Studi: French online higher education platform offering vocational and degree programs with strong CPF integration. Directly comparable with similar distance learning model, French market focus, and adult professional learner target market across multiple verticals.
• OpenClassrooms: French online education platform offering professional certifications, diplomas, and apprenticeship-funded programs. Directly comparable as a French distance learning institution with employer-funded programs serving the same adult professional certification market.
• CNFDI: Centre National de Formation à Distance, a French distance learning institution offering vocational certifications across multiple fields. Direct peer with similar French distance learning model, broad multi-vertical curriculum, and comparable student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: Association pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes, a major French vocational training organization with both in-person and distance learning capabilities. Comparable as a French vocational training provider with Qualiopi certification, public funding access, and overlapping professional certification offerings.
• Cegos: International corporate training leader headquartered in France, offering professional development and continuing education programs. Comparable as a French professional training provider with broader B2B focus and corporate clientele, serving similar adult workforce development needs.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certifications and degree programs with significant presence in France. Comparable in terms of online certification delivery model and professional development focus, though global in scope rather than France-specific.
• CNAM: Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, a major French public higher education institution offering continuing education and vocational certifications. Comparable as a French adult continuing education provider with public funding access and similar professional certification offerings.

Others

• France Travail: French national employment agency (formerly Pôle Emploi) that funds and provides vocational training programs. Relevant as both a key customer (training funder via CPF allocations) and ecosystem participant shaping the French vocational training market dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/skillandyou
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkillandYou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esecad
• Instagraminstagram.com/skill_and_you

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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