What Abilways does

Abilways, now operating under the unified brand SKOLAE Formation following its 2025 merger with M2i, is a France-headquartered B2B professional training and continuing-education group founded in 1988. The company sells a catalogue of more than 3,000 training programs organized across eight specialist brands covering AI/IT (M2I), law/finance/soft skills (EFE), journalism/communication (CFPJ), language learning (YESNYOU), public procurement (ACP FORMATION), marketing/sales/CRM (ISM), creative design (PYRAMYD), and ecological transition/CSR (NEMETRA). Delivery is hybrid, spanning 40+ physical training centers across France and Europe, intra-enterprise bespoke programs, inter-enterprise public sessions, and a digital learning ecosystem comprising an online catalogue, the secure Espace Client portal, e-learning modules, virtual classrooms, and digital evaluations.

The group's client base spans corporate enterprises (workforce upskilling, leadership, custom programs), individual professionals purchasing through the inter-enterprise catalogue, and public-sector buyers including the European Commission under framework contract EC-HR/2024/OP/0013 - Lot 2 delivered in partnership with Learning Tree International. Internationally the group operates regional hubs in Brussels, Luxembourg, Madrid, and Lisbon, serving Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, and Portugal alongside the core French market. The platform trains more than 150,000 learners per year, supported by a network of 2,900 external expert trainers.

The revenue model is fee-for-service training with three core pricing tiers: per-session unit pricing for inter-enterprise open courses, custom-quoted intra-enterprise contracts that are typically multi-year, and multi-year public-sector framework agreements. The corporate structure is consolidated under a YES HOLDING parent with operating subsidiaries aligned to each expert brand, all wholly owned; no external private equity or venture capital ownership is documented. Certifications and compliance posture include GDPR/RGPD-compliant data hosting in France, PCI-DSS for online payments via BNP Paribas AXEPTA, and operational compliance with French, Belgian, and Luxembourgish training regulations.

Name

Abilways

Legal name

Groupe ABILWAYS

Website

https://abilways.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Abilways, rebranded to SKOLAE Formation after its 2025 merger with M2i, is a France-based B2B professional training group operating 8 specialist brands and 40+ centers across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, and Portugal, serving 150,000+ corporate, public-sector, and individual learners annually with 3,000+ programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services / Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sales, Marketing & Customer Success (EDAAAPAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), Sales Operations, Process & CRM (Pipeline/Forecasting) (EDABABAJ), Sales, Marketing & Digital Marketing Certifications (EDAAANAF), Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing education programs
• Corporate workforce training
• Executive education
• Specialized vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Abilways generates revenue through professional training services including inter-company courses (public sessions), intra-company training (customized on-site), and bespoke training programs. The company serves corporate clients, public sector organizations, and professionals seeking continuing education. Revenue is derived from course fees, annual contracts, and framework service agreements with government entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Abilways (now SKOLAE Formation) sells professional continuing education training services through 8 specialized sub-brands covering IT, law/finance, journalism/communication, languages, public procurement, marketing/sales, creative design, and ecological transition/RSE. The company delivers more than 3,000 training programs via inter-company sessions, customized intra-company programs, and bespoke solutions, in person at 40+ training centers and through blended/online formats.

Product overview

SKOLAE Formation is a unified platform formed from the merger of ABILWAYS and M2i, operating as a multi-specialist professional training provider with eight expert sub-brands. The portfolio includes M2I (AI, IT, office productivity), EFE (law, finance, soft skills), CFPJ (journalism, communication), YESNYOU (language learning), ACP FORMATION (public procurement), ISM (marketing, sales, customer relations), PYRAMYD (creative design, visual communication), and NEMETRA (ecological transition, CSR). The platform offers over 3,000 training courses delivered through inter-company, intra-company, and custom formats across 40 centers in France and Europe, reaching 150,000 learners annually. Training is available in-person, remotely, and via e-learning modules including quizzes, video content, virtual classrooms, and digital evaluations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M2I: IA, IT et Bureautique
• EFE
• CFPJ
• YESNYOU
• ACP FORMATION
• ISM
• PYRAMYD
• NEMETRA

Products and services

• M2I Training
• EFE Training
• CFPJ Training
• YESNYOU Language Learning
• ACP FORMATION Training
• ISM Training
• PYRAMYD Training
• NEMETRA Training
• Inter-Entreprise Training (Public Sessions)
• Intra-Entreprise Training (Customized In-Company Programs)
• Sur Mesure (Bespoke Training)
• European Commission Framework Training (EC-HR/2024/OP/0013 - Lot 2)

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 learners trained annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Learning Tree InternationalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 February 2026Learning Tree International and Abilways formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced training programs for the European Commission under framework service contract EC-HR/2024/OP/0013 - Lot 2. The training programs cover cybersecurity, digital transformation, and regulatory excellence for EC professionals across Europe. Learning Tree serves as the key delivery partner, leveraging its global expertise in technology and professional development, while Abilways provides access to its training platform and catalogue. The collaboration supports the European Commission's strategic workforce development objectives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is one of the world's largest IT and cybersecurity training providers, offering instructor-led and digital courses across enterprise technology stacks. It is directly comparable to the M2I sub-brand of SKOLAE, particularly in technical and certification-driven training.
• Haufe Akademie: Haufe Akademie is a leading German corporate training provider offering a multi-specialist catalogue across management, finance, HR, and compliance with strong DACH-region presence. It is a direct European peer to SKOLAE, sharing the multi-domain specialist model and enterprise/government client focus.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a US-headquartered technology skills platform providing enterprise subscriptions for IT, cloud, and cybersecurity training. It competes with SKOLAE's M2I offering in the digital/IT skills segment and represents the leading self-paced alternative to instructor-led training.
• Cegos: Cegos is the leading French-headquartered corporate training provider, offering a multi-specialist catalogue across management, leadership, and digital skills with international operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is the closest direct competitor to SKOLAE/ABILWAYS, competing for the same enterprise and public-sector training budgets in France and Europe.
• Demos: Demos is a French corporate training group offering a multi-domain catalogue (management, IT, HR, languages) with international reach. It competes head-to-head with SKOLAE's inter-company and intra-company offerings, particularly in the French enterprise segment.
• Learning Tree International: Learning Tree is a global IT and professional development training company and SKOLAE's named delivery partner under the European Commission framework contract EC-HR/2024/OP/0013 - Lot 2. It is a direct competitor in IT and digital transformation training while also being a strategic collaborator.
• BTS Group: BTS is a Swedish-headquartered professional services firm specializing in sales force effectiveness, leadership development, and strategy execution programs for global enterprises. It is a direct peer in the customized corporate training and simulation-based learning segment, particularly comparable to SKOLAE's ISM marketing/sales sub-brand.

Emerging players

• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business provides enterprise access to university and industry-led online courses, certificates, and degree pathways. It is an emerging competitor in the corporate L&D space, especially for digital and tech upskilling categories where SKOLAE's M2I brand competes.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a global enterprise learning company offering content, platforms, and certifications across leadership, technology, and compliance. It is a broader incumbent in the same enterprise training market, with overlapping capabilities to SKOLAE's full catalogue but a primarily digital, subscription-driven model.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is the professional video learning platform from LinkedIn, offering subscription-based courses to enterprises and individuals globally. It is a broader incumbent competitor, particularly threatening standardized skills training, though lacking SKOLAE's accredited, instructor-led, and customized programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SKOLAEFormation
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkolaeFormation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abilways
• Xx.com/abilways

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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