Prepa-Sports

What Prepa-Sports does

Prépa-Sports is a privately held French vocational training organization, founded in 1993 and headquartered at 285 Rue du Docteur Aynaud in Aix-en-Provence, that delivers state-recognized sports profession certifications to individual trainees and apprentices across the PACA region, with a secondary training site in Marseille (13009). The organization is structured as a multi-program platform anchored on the French BPJEPS, CPJEPS, DEJEPS, Titre PRO, and CQP certifications across multiple disciplines — multi-activities (BPJEPS MAPS, formerly APT), aquatic activities and swimming (AAN), cycling (Activités du Vélo), and fitness/weightlifting (AF Haltérophilie-Musculation) — together with a youth-animation track (CPJEPS AAVQ) and an FNMNS-approved first-aid suite covering PSC1, PSE1/PSE2, SST, and recycling modules.

The underlying delivery model is an alternating training platform that combines in-person theoretical coursework at the Aix-en-Provence campus (which includes the dedicated L'Atelier Prépa-Sports gym and a parquet-floor pedagogical room) and the Marseille classroom location with internship/apprenticeship placements at partner sports structures, including CrossFit facilities (Box 1789, Box Crossfit Aguio), KEDGE Business School, and municipal venues. Performance is tracked via published indicators: 88% exam success, 84% post-training employment, and 94% trainee satisfaction, with discipline-specific averages of 92–93% success since 2010–2012 depending on track. The organization is Qualiopi-certified for training quality through 2027 and operates under Gérant Bernard PORTA with a named pedagogical team including program coordinators Manon MARCHIS-MOUREN (MAPS), Olivier TALON (AAN), Frédérique SOUCHE (Vélo), Latifa PEREZ (CPJEPS), and Julien VOLLAND/Isabelle SIMONETTI (AF HM).

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-program diploma fees (BPJEPS priced €5,700–€8,050 with reduced self-financing rates; CPJEPS AAVQ €6,982–€8,455), apprenticeship contracts funded via OPCO subsidies for under-26 hires, co-funded training seats co-financed by Conseil Régional PACA and the European Social Fund (12 places channeled through Mission Locale for eligible candidates), and unit-priced first-aid certifications priced €70–€410 depending on level. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: website-driven enrollment, phone (04 42 90 57 08) and email inquiry handling, on-campus information sessions, and regional referral partnerships through Mission Locale, AGEFIPH, and FIPHFP. The company has additionally begun executing an outward expansion strategy, having entered Corsica and extended continuing-education content into corporate wellness and specialist topics such as sports nutrition and cryotherapy.

Name

Prepa-Sports

Legal name

Prépa-Sports

Website

https://prepa-sports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prépa-Sports is a privately held French vocational training organization founded in 1993 in Aix-en-Provence, delivering state-certified sports profession diplomas (BPJEPS, CPJEPS, DEJEPS) and first-aid certifications to individual trainees and apprentices across the PACA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Vocational Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endurance & Conditioning Coaching (running, cycling, triathlon) (HSADAEAD), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK), Test Prep Learning Centers (SAT/ACT, AP/IB, State Exams) (EDANAHAH)

Keywords

• Sports vocational training
• Professional sports certifications
• BPJEPS certification programs
• Continuing professional education
• First aid training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-en-provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue from professional sports training programs including BPJEPS, DEJEPS, CPJEPS, Titre PRO, CQP certifications. Programs priced between 5,700€ and 8,050€ for main BPJEPS programs, with reduced rates for self-financing students.
2. First Aid Training Fees: Revenue from secourisme (first aid) training including PSC1, PSE1, PSE2, SST certifications. Prices range from 70€ to 410€ depending on certification level.
3. Apprenticeship Contracts: Government-funded apprenticeship arrangements where employers receive subsidies for hiring apprentices under 26 years old.
4. Regional Funding (Région SUD): Free training places co-funded by Conseil Régional PACA and European Social Fund for eligible candidates under 26 years followed by Mission Locale or unemployed over 26 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Prépa-Sports is a French vocational training organization that delivers state-recognized professional certifications for sports and animation careers, primarily BPJEPS, CPJEPS, Titre Pro, and CQP diplomas, plus FNMNS-approved first aid certifications (PSC1, PSE1, PSE2, SST). Training follows an alternating model combining center-based theoretical/pedagogical courses with practical internships in partner sports organizations, leading to qualifications as sports educators, aquatics instructors, cycling instructors, fitness coaches, and youth activity leaders.

Product overview

Prepa-Sports is a vocational training organization for sports and animation professions based in Aix-en-Provence, France, with over 30 years of experience. The organization operates as a multi-program training platform offering state-certified diplomas and professional certificates. The core portfolio includes BPJEPS MAPS (multi-activities sports instructor), BPJEPS AAN (aquatic activities/swimming instructor), BPJEPS Activités du Vélo (cycling instructor), BPJEPS AF Haltérophilie-Musculation (fitness/weightlifting instructor), CPJEPS AAVQ (youth animation leader), and a comprehensive first aid training suite (PSC, PSE1, PSE2, SST). The organization also provides continuing education for working professionals and a high-level athlete program with employer partnership linkages. Programs follow an alternating training model combining theoretical coursework with professional internships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BPJEPS MAPS (Multi-Activités Physiques ou Sportives) State-certified diploma (Niveau IV) training polyvalent sports educators capable of designing and leading diverse sports sessions for all audiences. Delivered via alternating center-based coursework and professional internships at the Aix-en-Provence campus. Replaced the former BPJEPS APT.
• BPJEPS Activités Aquatiques et de la Natation (AAN) State-certified diploma qualifying holders as swimming instructors and lifeguards (Maître-Nageur Sauveteur). Covers aquatic safety surveillance, swimming instruction for all ages, and aquatic facility management. Delivered at the Marseille secondary site in partnership with KEDGE Business School.
• BPJEPS Activités du Vélo State-certified diploma for cycling instructors covering VTT, BMX, road cycling, gravel, urban mobility, and cyclotourism. Qualifies holders to teach and coach cycling activities across multiple disciplines.
• BPJEPS AF Haltérophilie-Musculation State-certified diploma for fitness and bodybuilding instructors. Trains physical preparation coaches and sports coaches specialized in weightlifting and resistance training. Delivered in partnership with local CrossFit boxes.
• CPJEPS AAVQ (Animateur d'Activités et de Vie Quotidienne) Professional certificate (Level III) in youth, popular education, and sports animation. Trains leisure activity leaders for youth centers, social centers, and collective minor-reception facilities. Combines 735 hours center-based training with 525 hours of internship.
• Formations Secourisme (First Aid Training Suite) Comprehensive FNMNS-approved first aid and rescue training suite covering PSC1 (Premiers Secours Citoyen), PSE1/PSE2 (Premiers Secours en Equipe), SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail), and MAC SST recertification. Open to both individuals and corporate clients (workplace safety compliance). Average 94% PSE1 success rate since 2022.
• Formations Continues Prépa-Sports Pro (Continuing Professional Education) Continuing professional education programs for employed sports educators, coaches, trainers, instructors, and animators seeking to develop their professional skills. Targets salaried workers, apprentices, and employers with topical modules such as sports nutrition.
• Dispositif Haut-Niveau (High-Level Athlete Program) Specialized program supporting high-level athletes transitioning into sports professions, delivered in partnership with 4Trainer and L'Emploi Vélo for advanced sports training initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% exam success rate across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 4TrainerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dispositif Haut-Niveau (High-Level Program) for advanced sports training initiatives.
• L'Emploi VélominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dispositif Haut-Niveau for cycling employment and training opportunities.
• ALJEPA (Résidence Lea)minorOthersHousing partner providing 200 residences near Prépa-Sports. Starting at 352€/month with APL possible. Includes self-service, evening leisure sports activities.
• Box 1789 CrossfitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner gym facility for BPJEPS AF Haltérophilie-Musculation practical training.
• Box Crossfit AguiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner gym facility for BPJEPS AF Haltérophilie-Musculation practical training.
• KEDGE Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for BPJEPS Activités Aquatiques practical training facilities in Marseille (13009).
• Conseil Régional PACAcoreOthersRegional government co-financing training places for youth employment and professional development programs.
• Mission LocalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional youth employment service connecting eligible under-26 residents to funded training places.
• AGEFIPHminorOthersPartner for workplace disability support services. Contact for PACA region accessibility assistance.
• FIPHFPminorOthersPublic institution for disability support in workplace. Partner for accessibility resources.
• Aix'tra SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association of multi-sport activities in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Employment partner for graduates.
• Aix GymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation offering multisports, body maintenance, and outdoor activities. Employment partner for graduates.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ESPE / INSPE (formerly Écoles Supérieures du Professorat et de l'Éducation): Public French teacher-training institutions that include physical education (EPS) and STAPS-aligned pathways for sports careers. Comparable as a public-sector incumbent producing credentialed sports professionals, but at the higher-education tier rather than BPJEPS-level.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest private vocational training groups, operating Qualiopi-certified multi-discipline programs across regions. Comparable as a Qualiopi-certified private training operator with similar apprenticeship and CPF funding mechanics.
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine): US-based personal training and athletic performance certification body that competes internationally for self-pay continuing-education dollars. Comparable as a recognized credentialing brand in the Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training category adjacent to BPJEPS AF HM.
• KEDGE Business School: French business school with a Sports Chair and sports-management programs that overlaps with the career-development side of Prépa-Sports' BPJEPS offerings. Listed by Prépa-Sports itself as a partner for BPJEPS Aquatiques practical training in Marseille 13009.

Direct peers

• INSEEC Sport: Private sports education track within the INSEEC group delivering sports coaching, management and BPJEPS-equivalent programs in France. Comparable as a private multi-program sports vocational school competing for the same state-certified coaching talent pool.
• Win Sport School: Private French sports management and coaching school offering BPJEPS and equivalent French state credentials to students pursuing careers in sport. Comparable because it operates as a private, multi-program vocational sports training brand targeting the same BPJEPS-seeking cohort.
• CREPS PACA (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportive): Public regional sports training center in the same PACA geography, delivering state-recognized diplomas (BPJEPS/DEJEPS) and serving the same cohort of career-changers and youth seeking French sports certifications. The closest direct geographic and curriculum comparator to Prépa-Sports.

Others

• Mission Locale: Public French youth-employment network that channels under-26 candidates into funded training places. Listed by Prépa-Sports as a core channel partner and acts as the public-sector referral funnel for its apprenticeship pipeline rather than a competitor.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français): French National Olympic Committee, an industry-shaping federation and policy interlocutor for sport professions. Important for Prépa-Sports as the upstream policy and federation ecosystem that defines BPJEPS-recognized disciplines and employer demand.

Emerging players

• Studi (Galilee Education Group): Large French online education platform that has rolled out hybrid/online BPJEPS programs, offering a distance-learning alternative to commuter training centers. Directly competitive on convenience and price for French BPJEPS aspirants in PACA and beyond.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prepa.sports.aix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prepa-sports

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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