Sifoee

What Sifoee does

Sifoee is a privately held French SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lyon, specializing in professional training and technical assistance for the electricity sector across production, transport, and distribution. The company delivers training programs covering electrical habilitations under NF C 18-510, PASS HTB high-voltage access certifications (under authorization from RTE for EDF, RTE, and ENEDIS infrastructure), project management for electrical works, renewable energy grid connection, and specialized operational training for thermal, hydraulic, nuclear, and diesel generation. Its instructional staff are domain experts drawn from EDF, RTE, and ENEDIS, positioning the firm as a credible insider-led training provider to the French electrical utility ecosystem.

Sifoee operates a dual-channel training model: intra-company programs delivered on client sites or remotely across all of France, and inter-company programs at two certified centers in La Rochelle (TST center, Qualiopi and CTST certified) and Lyon (operated in partnership with Belambra City accommodation). Complementing its services, the company has developed a portfolio of six proprietary software tools (MonHabilitation, MaCentraleDiesel, MonReseauElec, PFI, MySmartGrids, MonAlternateur) that function as domain-specific simulators for electrical network, power plant, and certification management training. Course pricing ranges from €150 for half-day modules to €4,100 for 10-day intensive programs such as nuclear N3 and diesel simulator courses.

The customer base spans 25+ named enterprise clients concentrated in the French electrical infrastructure and adjacent sectors, including EDF, RTE, ENEDIS, ENGIE, CNR, SHEM, Veolia, SUEZ, Bouygues Construction, Eiffage, and SPIE, alongside international clients in Francophone Africa and overseas territories (Monaco, Mayotte, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, DRC). Revenue is generated primarily through professional training services with a secondary software/licensing stream. The company maintains Qualiopi certification (renewed 2024, valid through July 2025) and CTST certification, both prerequisites for public training funding and live electrical work instruction.

Name

Sifoee

Legal name

Sifoee

Website

https://sifoee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sifoee is a French private training and software company based in Lyon that delivers NF C 18-510 electrical habilitation and PASS HTB certification training, plus proprietary simulation software, to EDF, RTE, ENEDIS, and other French electrical utility and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Sector Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Electrical safety training
• High voltage certification
• Power grid training
• Electrical habilitation training
• Energy sector training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Professional training services for electrical professions including production, transport, and distribution of electricity. Training is offered in two formats: intra-company (customizable training at client sites or remotely) and inter-company (at their training centers in La Rochelle and Lyon). Pricing varies by course duration and type, ranging from €150 for half-day courses to €4,100 for 10-day intensive courses.
2. Software Tools: Proprietary software solutions for training including simulators for electrical networks, power plants, and habilitation management. These tools support their training programs and provide additional value to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sifoee delivers professional training services for the electricity sector covering electricity production (thermal, hydro, nuclear, diesel, renewables), high-voltage transport, and distribution. The catalog spans PASS HTB access certifications for RTE/Enedis/EDF infrastructure, NF C 18-510 electrical habilitations, chargé d'affaires project management, and renewable energy grid-connection (Raccordement ENR) courses, delivered in intra-company format at client sites (or remotely) across France and in inter-company format at Qualiopi- and CTST-certified TST La Rochelle and Lyon academies. Training is reinforced by a proprietary suite of simulation software (MonHabilitation, MaCentraleDiesel, MonReseauElec, PFI, MySmartGrids, MonAlternateur) and taught by former EDF, RTE, and Enedis experts.

Product overview

Sifoee is a specialized training and technical assistance company for the electricity sector (production, transport, and distribution). The company offers two main product lines: (1) Interactive training programs covering electrical habilitations (NF C 18-510), PASS HTB certifications, project management, renewable energy connection, and specialized technical domains including thermal, hydraulic, nuclear, and diesel generation; and (2) Software tools for training including simulators (MaCentraleDiesel, MonReseauElec, MySmartGrids, PFI), an e-learning module (MonAlternateur), and certification management software (MonHabilitation). Training is delivered as intra-company (on-site or remote) and inter-company programs at TST La Rochelle and Lyon centers. Formateurs are experts from EDF, ENEDIS, and RTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MonHabilitation: Software for evaluation and management of electrical certifications
• MaCentraleDiesel
• MonReseauElec
• PFI
• MySmartGrids
• MonAlternateur

Products and services

• Formation Production Electricité (Electricity Production Training) Professional training programs for electricity production specialists covering thermal, hydraulic, nuclear, diesel, and renewable generation facilities. Designed for technicians and operators working in French electricity production.
• Formation Transport Electricité (Electricity Transport Training) Training programs for electricity transmission professionals focused on high-voltage transmission infrastructure operated by entities such as RTE.
• Formation Distribution Electricité (Electricity Distribution Training) Training programs for electricity distribution professionals covering network distribution and customer connection activities typically performed by organizations like Enedis.
• PASS HTB Mandatory PASS HTB certification training required for access to high-voltage installations of RTE, Enedis and EDF, covering electrical and non-electrical work on HTB installations. Six grades offered (operators, electricians, supervisors, vegetation workers, etc.), priced at €300 per day. Sifoee is an authorized PASS HTB training provider.
• Habilitations Électriques (NF C 18-510) Electrical certification (habilitation) training aligned with the NF C 18-510 standard, covering BT, HTA, and HTB voltage domains for both electrician and non-electrician personnel. Used by employers to issue electrical habilitations.
• Chargé d'Affaires (Project Management for Electrical Works) Project management training for electrical-industry chargés d'affaires, covering the project lifecycle from needs definition through execution and team coordination for electrical works.
• Raccordement ENR (Renewable Energy Grid Connection) 3-day training program on connecting renewable energy installations (photovoltaic and wind) to the public HTA/BT electrical network, covering technical references, connection calculations, protection plans, and administrative procedures.
• MonHabilitation Proprietary software for the evaluation and management of electrical certifications (habilitations). Tracks and manages employee electrical-certification statuses for training and HR teams at electricity-sector organizations.
• MaCentraleDiesel Simulator for diesel power plant operation. Allows trainees to practice and learn diesel power plant control procedures in a simulated environment; supports Sifoee's 10-day intensive Conduite centrale diesel simulator course.
• MonReseauElec Simulator for high-voltage (HT) electrical network operation training. Provides hands-on practice for managing and operating high-voltage electrical networks, supporting courses such as Conduite réseaux HTA bases.
• PFI (Pratiques de Fiabilité) Simulator dedicated to teaching reliability engineering practices (Pratiques de Fiabilité) to electrical-industry personnel.
• MySmartGrids Simulator for electrical networks focused on smart grid operations and modern electrical network management.
• MonAlternateur E-learning module explaining how alternators function, used for self-paced training on electricity generation fundamentals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% average pass rate for PASS HT training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Belambra City (Villemanzy)minorOthersAccommodation partnership for Lyon training center. Theoretical training sessions held at Belambra City facilities (21 montée Saint-Sébastien) located 10 minutes from Sifoee headquarters. Negotiated accommodation rates available for training participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• APAVE: Major French TIC group offering electrical habilitation, safety and certification training alongside inspection services. Comparable to Sifoee because it serves the same French utility and industrial client base with NF C 18-510-compliant training and broader TIC programs.
• SOCOTEC: French TIC leader delivering inspection, certification and training services including electrical safety. Directly comparable to Sifoee as it competes for the same electrical habilitation and infrastructure training mandates across French utilities and industrials.
• AFNOR Compétences: French national standards body's training arm, offering certification-aligned training across regulated professions. Comparable to Sifoee for professionals seeking recognized credentials in French technical and safety frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with a significant French training footprint spanning compliance, safety and electrical qualifications. Broader incumbent compared to Sifoee due to its worldwide scale, but it overlaps meaningfully in French electrical and industrial training.
• DEKRA Industrial France: Global TIC player with French operations providing electrical safety, inspection and certification services. Wider portfolio than Sifoee, but directly competes for industrial and utility safety training engagements in France.
• CESI: French engineering and IT school providing professional training and continuing education to industry. Comparable to Sifoee at the broader corporate training layer, though less specialized in electrical habilitations.
• AFPA: France's primary public vocational training organization delivering technical and trade programs nationwide. Comparable to Sifoee as a French vocational training alternative for trades and certifications, though with broader (non-electrical) curriculum scope.
• INRS: French national institute for occupational health and safety research and training. Comparable to Sifoee in the workplace safety dimension of electrical training, with broader coverage across industrial hazards.
• IFP Energies nouvelles Formation: French energy research and training institution offering professional programs across oil, gas and renewables. Comparable to Sifoee in the broader energy workforce development category, with deeper renewables and process industry focus.

Regional players

• CCI France Formation: French Chambers of Commerce professional training network providing continuing education including technical modules. Comparable to Sifoee as an alternative for SMEs seeking recognized professional certifications in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sifoee

Compliance1 record

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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