I.F PRO

What I.F PRO does

IFPRO – Institut de Formation Professionnelle is a private vocational training center and apprenticeship center (CFA) founded in December 1994 and headquartered in Montargis, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The organization delivers diploma-bearing training programs from CAP/BEP level through Bac+3, including four BTS degrees (Comptabilité et Gestion, Gestion de la PME, Management Commercial Opérationnel, Opticien Lunetier), one Licence DEG delivered in partnership with CNAM, two Titre Professionnel certifications (Employé Commercial, Conseiller de Vente), and a Bilan de compétences (skills assessment) service. The center trains approximately 100 learners annually, with success rates of 86–100% and satisfaction rates of 95–98% across programs.

IFPRO operates a single physical site at 31 Avenue Louis Maurice Chautemps in Montargis, equipped with seven classrooms (four with interactive whiteboards), an optical technical plateau, a pedagogical retail store, and 50 networked microcomputers. The platform backbone consists of SC-FORM's Galia software for scheduling, grade reporting, document management, and apprenticeship logbooks, supplemented by MOODLE for course delivery and correction. Training is delivered in a hybrid in-person/on-the-job format: apprentices typically attend classes two days per week and work in a partner company three days (BTS) or alternate one week of classes with three weeks in-company (Licence).

Revenue is generated through French public and quasi-public training-financing channels rather than direct tuition: OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) covers apprenticeship contract costs; Région Centre-Val de Loire and the State fund job-seeker training under the Pacte Régional Investissement pour les Compétences; CPF, CPF de transition (CIF), France Travail, and direct employer funding cover continuing-education trainees. The center matches apprentices with host companies and reports that 80% of apprentices historically secured their company placement through IFPRO's own matching service. Pricing for the Bilan de compétences sub-product is published at €1,000 (Cap Vers) and €1,600 (Cap Horizon).

Name

I.F PRO

Legal name

IFPRO – Institut de Formation Professionnelle

Website

https://ifpro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IFPRO is a private vocational training center and apprenticeship center (CFA) in Montargis, France, delivering BTS, Licence, and Titre Professionnel diplomas across accounting, management, sales, and optical retail to roughly 100 job seekers, apprentices, and career-transition employees annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional certifications
• Continuing education
• Skills assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montargis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contract Funding (OPCO): Training costs covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) based on costs defined by the training company's OPCO. For apprenticeship contracts preparing for diplomas at Bac+3 level or higher, employers pay a flat fee of €750.
2. Regional Council Financing: Training organized with financial support from Région Centre-Val de Loire and the State under the Regional Investment Pact for Skills (Pacte Régional Investissement pour les Compétences). Job seekers can receive funding for 10-month full-time training programs.
3. CPF and Transition Funding: Individual financing through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) and CPF de transition (CIF) for employees in career transition who have been in CDI for 2+ years or accumulated 24 months CDD in 5 years.
4. France Travail and Employer Financing: Job seekers and employers can finance training through France Travail (formerly Pole Emploi) and direct employer funding based on quotes/devises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I.F PRO (IFPRO – Institut de Formation Professionnelle) is a vocational training center and apprenticeship organization (CFA) in Montargis, France, offering diploma-bearing programs (BTS, Licence, Titre Professionnel) in accounting, SME management, commercial operations, and optical dispensing. It delivers both apprenticeship training and continuing education to young learners, job seekers, and employees in career transition, complemented by a Bilan de compétences skills assessment service.

Product overview

I.F PRO operates as a professional training institute offering a structured portfolio of vocational and higher education programs. The core offering consists of four BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) diplomas — BTS Comptabilité et Gestion, BTS Gestion de la PME, BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel, and BTS Opticien Lunetier — complemented by one Licence (Bachelor) in Gestion des Organisations delivered in partnership with CNAM, and two professional titles (Titre Professionnel) in commercial roles: Employé Commercial and Conseiller de Vente. All programs are offered through apprenticeship contracts or continuing education. An additional sub-product, Bilan de compétences (skills assessment), provides individual career counseling in two formats. The institute serves job seekers, employees in career transition, and apprentices, with programs ranging from CAP/BEP level through BAC+3.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Comptabilité et Gestion Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Accounting and Management (RNCP 39159), a two-year diploma covering control and processing of commercial operations, financial information production, tax obligations, social relations, and financial analysis and forecasting. Aimed at apprentices, job seekers, and employees in career transition seeking nationally recognized accounting qualifications.
• BTS Gestion de la PME Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in SME Management (RNCP 38363), a two-year diploma preparing students for roles such as Accounting Assistant, Management Assistant, and Administrative Secretary, covering client/supplier relations, HR management, risk management, and operational support.
• BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Operational Commercial Management (RNCP 38362), a two-year diploma preparing students for roles such as Assistant Store Manager, Sales Advisor, and Customer Relationship Manager, covering customer development, commercial animation, operational management, and team leadership.
• BTS Opticien Lunetier Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Optical Dispensing (RNCP 38360), a two-year diploma covering geometric and physical optics, technical analysis of optical systems, vision analysis, eye examination and measurements, and equipment control and technical realization. Delivered with specialized laboratory equipment (Optical Technical Plateau).
• Licence – DEG (Gestion des Organisations) Bachelor's degree in Management of Organizations (RNCP 35924), a 12-month apprenticeship program delivered in partnership with CNAM Centre-Val de Loire, covering 504 hours of training across 14 weeks. Targets roles such as SME/PMI Management Assistant, Financial-Administrative Assistant, and HR Assistant.
• Titre Professionnel Employé Commercial Professional Title in Commercial Employee (RNCP 37099, level 3/CAP-BEP equivalent), a 4 to 5 month intensive program covering supply chain management, merchandise presentation, stock optimization, order processing, customer service, and cash register operations.
• Titre Professionnel Conseiller de Vente Professional Title in Sales Advisor (RNCP 37098, level 4/BAC equivalent), a 5-month program covering omnichannel commercial efficiency, customer experience enhancement, sales consultation, and customer loyalty, targeting retail environments from hypermarkets to boutiques.
• Bilan de compétences Skills assessment program available in two formats: Cap Vers (8 hours over 4 months, €1,000) and Cap Horizon (13 hours over 4 months, €1,600). Designed to help individuals analyze professional competencies, motivations, and career goals with follow-up support. Primarily targets employees in career transition via CPF funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-98% trainee satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• France Travail, Missions Locales, Cap EmploicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment institutions that inform job seekers about IFPro training programs, assist with administrative procedures, and provide information on available aids such as driving licenses for under-26s and equipment funding for disabled workers. These institutions also support graduates in finding employment after certification.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Licence DEG (RNCP 35924) certification. CNAM acts as the certifying body for the 3rd year bachelor's degree in Management, offered in partnership with IFPro as the training center.
• Ministry of National EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying authority for BTS degrees (BTS Comptabilité et Gestion RNCP 39159, BTS Gestion de la PME RNCP 38363, BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel RNCP 38362, BTS Opticien Lunetier RNCP 38360) and Title Professional certifications.
• Various Local Businesses (Montargis Basin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies of all sizes and sectors that host IFPro apprentices and trainees. The center has established partnerships with numerous businesses in the Montargis region, including Casino Distribution, Baieconfort, and other local enterprises shown in company logos.
• Transitions Pro Centre-Val de LoireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional transitions fund organization that provides CPF de transition (CIF) funding for employees in career reconversion who meet eligibility criteria (2+ years CDI or 24 months CDD accumulated).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Greta: National network of public GRETA vocational training providers attached to the Ministry of Education, offering continuing education and BTS-level programs. Comparable in BTS and Titre Professionnel delivery but publicly funded and structurally much larger than IFPro.
• AFPA: France's national public adult vocational training agency delivering diploma, title and certification programs across all regions. Comparable in curriculum scope (BTS and Titre Professionnel) but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than IFPro.
• CCI France Formation: Chambers of Commerce vocational training arm delivering BTS, Titre Professionnel and continuing education across France. Comparable in tertiary-sector BTS offerings (accounting, management, commerce) and in employer-led apprenticeship placement, but at national-network scale rather than a single-site operation.

Direct peers

• Pigier: French private education group offering BTS, Bac+2/+3 programs in commerce, management, accounting and sales across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to IFPro on program mix (accounting, SME management, commercial operations, sales titles) and on apprenticeship-based delivery model.
• IFOCOP: Paris-region vocational training organization delivering Titre Professionnel and BTS-equivalent certifications with strong apprenticeship ties. Comparable in certification mix, OPCO-funded apprenticeship model, and continuing-education focus, though operating at larger scale in a different region.
• IFCV: French vocational training organization focused on commerce, sales, management and BTS-level programs. Closely comparable to IFPro on commercial-sector BTS offerings and apprenticeship-based delivery, serving a similar employer-paid and OPCO-funded learner base.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: France-focused digital apprenticeship provider specializing in BTS, Titre Professionnel and Bac+3 programs delivered remotely. Directly comparable in BTS catalog and apprenticeship funding model, but competes via a digital channel that IFPro currently lacks.
• ENACO: Online French professional training organization offering BTS, Titre Professionnel and Bac+3 programs. Comparable in credentialed vocational programs targeting career-transition adults and apprentices, but operates nationally through distance learning rather than a single physical site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ifpromontargis704
• Facebookfacebook.com/CFAIFPROMontargis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/if-pro

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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