Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle

What Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle does

Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle is a public vocational training center headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, operating under the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries (CSSPS), a government school board accountable to the Quebec Ministry of Education. The center was established under its current name in 2002, succeeding the Centre de formation professionnelle du Trait-Carré. It operates two physical locations — the main campus at 800 rue de la Sorbonne (Charlesbourg) and the École hôtelière Fierbourg at 337, 76e Rue Ouest — and is staffed by approximately 200 personnel. Fierbourg delivers 15 vocational programs across four sectors: Administration/commerce/informatique, Alimentation et tourisme, Horticulture, and Santé. Programs include DEP diplomas (e.g., Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers; Assistance dentaire; Soutien informatique; Cuisine; Pâtisserie; Horticulture et jardinerie; Élagage; Fleuristerie; new Assistance technique en pharmacie), AEP attestations (e.g., APRPA), ASP specializations (e.g., Cuisine du marché), and specialized tracks such as Chef formation and Cuisine des Premiers Peuples, delivered via full-time, part-time, in-class, online, and dual DEP-DES formats.

Fierbourg's underlying technology stack is conventional education tooling: Moodle LMS ("FIERBOURG en ligne") for online and hybrid delivery, Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace (Meet, Classroom) for collaboration, Mozaik Portail for student information, and Cyberimpact for email marketing. There is no AI/ML layer disclosed. The center operates public-facing student training services — Restaurant Les Cailles, Boutique Gourmande, Boutique Branchée (free IT repair), Boutique Fleurie, and Boutique Horticole — that function as both instructional vehicles and community outreach.

Revenue is primarily government-sourced through Quebec Ministry of Education subsidies for DEP/AEP/ASP delivery, supplemented by enterprise training fees (Service aux entreprises et formation continue), workforce-development grants from CPMT and MTESS, RAC assessment services via CERAC-FP, and international student tuition. Registration fees are state-set and modest for residents (~$9–$330) with materially higher fees for temporary residents (~$253–$2,529). Customer segments span individual learners seeking DEP credentials, businesses purchasing customized training, indigenous learners (Wendake), and international students recruited through Québec métiers d'avenir and Éducation internationale.

Name

Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle

Legal name

Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle

Website

https://fierbourg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fierbourg is a Quebec City vocational training center under the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries, delivering 15 government-funded DEP/AEP/ASP programs across health, culinary, horticulture, and IT to individual learners, international students, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage (Bartending/Mixology/Coffee/Tea) (EDAOAKAH)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional diploma programs
• Continuing education services
• Corporate workforce training
• Healthcare assistant training

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational training: As a public vocational training center under the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries, Fierbourg receives government funding to deliver vocational diploma (DEP) and attestation (AEP/ASP) programs. The Ministère de l'Éducation assumes training costs, with students paying only modest registration fees.
2. Corporate training services: The Service aux entreprises et formation continue division generates revenue by offering customized training, continuing education courses, and public courses to businesses and organizations. Course topics include CNESST-certified tree felling, food safety and hygiene, first aid/CPR, patient handling, and more.
3. International student tuition: International students (temporary residents) pay higher registration fees (e.g., $253 for certain programs) compared to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, generating additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fierbourg is a public vocational training center that delivers government-recognized vocational diplomas (DEP), attestations (AEP), and specialization programs (ASP) across four sectors — Administration/commerce/informatique, Alimentation et tourisme, Horticulture, and Santé — supported by Recognition of Prior Learning (RAC), continuing education, and a Service aux entreprises division that provides customized corporate training. The center also operates student-run public-facing services (Restaurant Les Cailles, Boutique Gourmande, Boutique Branchée, Boutique Fleurie, Boutique Horticole) that double as practical training environments for learners.

Product overview

Fierbourg, Centre de formation professionnelle is a vocational training center operating under the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries in Quebec City. The center offers a portfolio of 15 diploma (DEP) and attestation programs across four main sectors: Administration/commerce/informatique, Alimentation et tourisme, Horticole, and Santé. The core educational offerings include DEP programs (Diplôme d'études professionnelles) such as Assistance technique en pharmacie, Cuisine, Pâtisserie, Assistance dentaire, and various horticulture programs, complemented by specialized AEP attestations (Assistance à la personne en résidence privée, Soins animaliers) and ASP specializations (Cuisine du marché). The center also provides enterprise training services (Service aux entreprises), skills recognition (RAC), and operates several public-facing services including Restaurant Les Cailles, Boutique Gourmande, Boutique Branchée (IT support), Boutique Fleurie, and Boutique Horticole. Fierbourg offers programs in both full-time and part-time formats, with select programs available online or through work-study arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• École hôtelière Fierbourg: A second service location of Fierbourg offering hospitality and culinary programs, located at 337, 76e Rue Ouest, Québec (Qc) G1H 4R4.

Products and services

• DEP - Assistance à la personne en résidence privée pour personnes aînées autonomes et semi-autonomes (APRPA) Attestation d'études professionnelles (AEP) training for caregivers providing assistance services to autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors in private residences, including help with daily activities, hygiene, meal service, and infection prevention.
• DEP - Soutien aux services d'assistance en établissement de santé et de services sociaux (ASSS) Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) preparing students for careers as beneficiary care assistants and health and social services assistants, working in long-term care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home care settings.
• Administration des médicaments et de soins invasifs d'assistance - Loi 90 Specialized training for beneficiary care assistants who must administer medications or perform invasive assistance care in private residences for semi-autonomous seniors, as mandated by Loi 90.
• DEP - Assistance dentaire Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) training dental assistants to work alongside dentists during dental treatments, including instrument preparation, laboratory work, office tasks, patient reception, and sterilization procedures.
• DEP - Assistance technique en pharmacie New diploma program (launched 2026) training pharmacy technical assistants to support pharmacists with prescription preparation, patient file management, medication inventory, and pharmaceutical preparations in community and health facility pharmacies.
• DEP - Cuisine Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) training professional cooks to prepare diverse dishes including breakfasts, lunches, à la carte menus, table d'hôte, group and banquet dining, and gastronomic meals.
• Formation Cuisine des Premiers Peuples Specialized 465-hour cook helper training program designed for Indigenous community members, combining traditional knowledge with modern culinary creativity, offered in partnership with CDFM de Wendake and SCCPQ.
• ASP - Cuisine du marché Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) advanced program for experienced cooks to deepen knowledge of local terroir products, international cuisine, menu creation, artisanal charcuterie, bread making, regional dishes, and dessert plating.
• Formation Chef 420-hour professional development program for experienced cooks to develop skills for Chef or Sous-Chef roles, covering menu development, cost management, staff supervision, hygiene standards, and Quebec food trends. Funded by CPMT in collaboration with MTESS with a $75 co-pay on the first day of training.
• DEP - Pâtisserie Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) training pastry chefs to produce cream-based desserts, entremets, petit fours, cakes, and fine or commercial pastries with proper preparation, decoration, and hygiene techniques.
• DEP - Élagage Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) training arborists to prune, fell, and care for trees in parks, green spaces, and private properties using appropriate techniques and equipment while ensuring tree health and vigor.
• DEP - Fleuristerie Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) training florists to create and sell floral arrangements using various decoration techniques, maintain plants, and provide customer service in a retail flower shop setting.
• DEP - Horticulture et jardinerie (Temps partiel) Part-time diploma program training horticulturists and gardeners in landscape design, garden maintenance, vertical wall systems, mosaiculture, and garden center operations with a focus on sustainable development.
• DEP - Horticulture et jardinerie (Temps plein) Full-time diploma program training horticulturists and gardeners with competencies in sustainable horticulture, landscape maintenance, garden design, and plant production for garden centers and landscaping companies.
• DEP - Production horticole Partnership with FUSÉ - Ferme Urbaine Sociocommunautaire et Écologique, enabling horticulture students to work on 6 hectares of Sœurs de la Charité land contributing to food security, social inclusion, and ecological projects.
• DEP - Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers (SASI) Comprehensive 1800-hour diploma program training nursing assistants to provide health and comfort care, basic care, measurements, medication administration, and treatments across various healthcare settings.
• DEP - Soutien informatique Diploma program offering both in-class and online training in cloud computing, system virtualization, software deployment, mobile device management, and network maintenance and monitoring.
• Service aux entreprises et formation continue Customized continuing education and professional development services for businesses including CNESST-certified tree felling, food safety and hygiene training, first aid/CPR courses, patient handling, and horticultural optimization courses.
• Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) Skills recognition service allowing individuals to receive official credentials based on their professional experience without retraining skills they already possess. Administered in partnership with CERAC-FP.
• Restaurant Les Cailles Student-run restaurant at École hôtelière Fierbourg offering fine dining experiences prepared by culinary and pastry students, open to the public for lunch, banquets, and buffets.
• Boutique Gourmande Student-operated gourmet shop open Wednesdays through Fridays, offering soups, prepared dishes, pastries, and bakery products made by culinary and pastry students.
• Boutique Branchée - Soutien informatique Free IT support service provided by computer support students who help diagnose and fix computer hardware and software issues for the public.
• Boutique Fleurie Seasonal flower shop offering themed floral arrangements created by florist students for occasions including fall, Halloween, holidays, Valentine's Day, and spring.
• Boutique Horticole Student-organized ephemeral sales of tropical plants, succulents, and herbs at Fierbourg's greenhouses, including the annual May plant sale.
• DEP-DES Concentration Combined DEP and DES program allowing students to begin vocational training while completing general education requirements, available for Soutien informatique and Réalisation d'aménagements paysagers programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training available across 4 major sectors: Administration/commerce/informatique, Alimentation et tourisme, Horticulture, and Santé
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Québec métiers d'avenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial provincial service partner that guides international students through the admission process for vocational training in Quebec. Provides information on training programs, admission conditions, document evaluation, and immigration procedures for students studying at Fierbourg.
• Éducation internationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec's international education organization that supports the internationalization of vocational training. Partnered with Fierbourg for international student recruitment and program delivery.
• Société des chefs, cuisiniers et pâtissiers du Québec (SCCPQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Fierbourg on the Chef training program, providing industry expertise and connections. Also partners on the Cuisine des Premiers Peoples program. The SCCPQ is supported by Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) for workforce development initiatives.
• Centre de développement de la formation et de la main-d'œuvre huron-wendat (CDFM) de WendakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous training center partnership for delivering Cuisine des Premiers Peoples program specifically designed for First Nations community members. The CDFM provides cultural context and community connections while Fierbourg provides culinary expertise.
• FUSÉ - Ferme Urbaine Sociocommunautaire et ÉcologiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farming initiative transforming Sœurs de la Charité land in Beauport into a 5-33 hectare ecological and community agro-park. Fierbourg horticulture students work on approximately 6 hectares, contributing to food security, social inclusion, horticultural education, and agricultural entrepreneurship. Students participate in producing and distributing 150,000 pounds of vegetables.
• OIIAQ (Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional nursing association that partners with Fierbourg to deliver mandatory continuing education courses for its members, including mental health disorders, wound care, and palliative care training. Courses are offered through OIIAQ's development portal.
• CERAC-FP (Centre d'expertise en reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal organization that administers the Recognition of Prior Learning (RAC) process for Fierbourg's vocational programs, enabling experienced workers to have their competencies officially recognized.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• École des métiers de la restauration et du tourisme de Montréal: Montreal-based public vocational training center under Centre de services scolaire de Montréal focused on culinary, pastry, and hospitality trades; directly comparable as a Quebec CFP with overlapping program portfolio to Fierbourg's food/tourism sector.
• Collège de Rosemont: Montreal CEGEP offering technical programs in horticulture, environment, animal health, and IT; shares comparable vocational training model and Quebec public-institution context with Fierbourg, particularly on horticulture offerings.
• CEGEP de Limoilou: Quebec City CEGEP offering technical programs (DEC) in administration, IT, hospitality, and health sciences; serves same Quebec City student population with similar vocational-track programs at a slightly higher academic level.
• ITHQ (Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec): Quebec public institute dedicated to tourism, hospitality, and culinary education; directly comparable to Fierbourg's culinary/hospitality programs and École hôtelière Fierbourg, sharing government-backed credentials and subsidized tuition model.
• National Education Center (NEC) / Canadian Tourism College: Canadian vocational college specializing in hospitality, tourism, and culinary training; directly comparable to Fierbourg's École hôtelière Fierbourg programs and similar DEP-style diploma offerings.
• École hôtelière de la Capitale: Quebec City-based culinary and hospitality training institution offering comparable DEP-style programs in the same geography, targeting overlapping student segments with Fierbourg's culinary sector.

Broad incumbents

• Collège LaSalle: Large Montreal-based vocational and technical college offering multi-sector programs including hospitality, IT, and design; broader portfolio than Fierbourg but overlapping target market of Quebec career-oriented students.
• CDI College: National chain of private vocational colleges across Canada offering career-focused programs in healthcare, business, and technology; competes for the same vocational student segment but with private tuition model and broader geographic reach.
• Herzing College: Canadian vocational college with multiple campuses offering diploma programs in healthcare, technology, and business; comparable offering to Fierbourg's DEP programs but operates as private institution with broader Canadian footprint.

Regional players

• Centennial College: Ontario-based public college offering diploma programs in hospitality, healthcare, and trades; comparable vocational programming model but serving Toronto-area market rather than Quebec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles12 records

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