Ecole Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation - EPMN

What Ecole Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation - EPMN does

Ecole Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation (EPMN) is a French higher education institution founded in 1999 by Jean-Louis Lascoux and headquartered in Bègles (Bordeaux metropolitan area), operating as a non-profit association under the law of 1901. It specializes in professional mediation and relational engineering, structured around three training poles — Médiation Professionnelle, Ingénierie Relationnelle, and Médiation et Droit — plus a proprietary Dispositif & Labels segment including the NEXUS inventory and DMPI® framework. Its core technology is the Ingénierie Systémique Relationnelle® (ISR) methodology, a proprietary relational engineering approach grounded in the SIC® (Structures et Interactions en Communication) model developed by Lascoux since the 1980s.

EPMN's product portfolio spans short workshops (3 hours, €120) through its flagship 126-hour CAP'M® mediator certification (€4,990-5,490) and the RMPQR certification (Référent en Médiation Professionnelle et Qualité Relationnelle) registered with France Compétences' Répertoire Spécifique since December 2024, making it eligible for CPF financing. Programs are delivered through in-person sessions across eight cities (Bordeaux, Paris, Lyon, Fort-de-France, Guadeloupe, Lausanne, Abidjan, Montréal), live distance learning, and self-paced e-learning via boutique-mediation.fr. The NEXUS inventory extends the offering into organizational relational-quality assessment. The Lenbox partnership (announced December 2024) provides installment financing from 3X to 36X, and EPMN applied a €1,000 reduction on RMPQR in response to the February 2026 CPF ceiling.

EPMN targets five distinct customer segments: individual professionals seeking mediator certification, organizations implementing internal mediation (DMPI®), legal practitioners pursuing CNMA listing, territorial elected officials and civil servants, and coaches. Go-to-market combines direct enrollment via phone and web, industry trade shows (Solutions RH, Prévéntica), the annual Symposium de la Médiation Professionnelle, content platforms (Officiel de la Médiation, Mediateur.TV), and a CPMN partnership that deploys EPMN-trained mediators at major French fairs. Named institutional references include ORANO, AP-HP, and CNMA, primarily as speakers and partners rather than disclosed enterprise accounts. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Ecole Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation - EPMN

Legal name

EPMN – Médiateurs Associés

Website

https://epmn.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPMN is a French non-profit professional training school founded in 1999, delivering certified mediation and relational engineering programs across eight cities in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada. It serves individuals pursuing mediator certification (CAP'M, RMPQR), organizations implementing internal mediation, and legal, public-sector, and coaching professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Mediation Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAALAD

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional mediation training
• Conflict resolution education
• Relational engineering
• Workplace mediation certification
• Alternative dispute resolution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bègles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Mediation Training Programs: EPMN generates revenue through fee-based training programs in professional mediation, relational engineering, and related disciplines. Programs range from short workshops (3 hours) to comprehensive certification tracks (126 hours). Revenue is recognized on a per-participant basis for each course enrolled.
2. Installment Payment Plans via Lenbox: Flexible financing through the Lenbox partnership enables students to pay in monthly installments (3X to 36X). This lowers the cost barrier for enrollment, expanding the accessible customer base and accelerating enrollment decisions while EPMN receives full payment through the financing platform.
3. E-Learning and Digital Content: Online courses, video content, e-learning modules, and webinars offered through the boutique-mediation.fr e-commerce platform. Additional digital products include e-books such as the 'Code de la médiation et du médiateur professionnel'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

EPMN is a French continuing education institution founded in 1999 that delivers fee-based professional mediation training and relational engineering programs. Its core offerings span introductory workshops, practitioner-level certifications, and the flagship 126-hour CAP'M® diploma for becoming a professional mediator, all grounded in its proprietary SIC® (Structures et Interactions en Communication) methodology. It also sells organizational tools such as the NEXUS barometric inventory, the DMPI® internal mediation framework, and the Label Entente quality label to companies, public institutions, and legal professionals.

Product overview

Ecole Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation (EPMN) is a professional training institution founded in 1999, specializing in professional mediation and relational engineering. The organization offers a portfolio of training programs organized into distinct poles: the Médiation Professionnelle pole (including CAP'M certification and RMPQR), the Ingénierie Relationnelle pole, and the Médiation et Droit pole for legal professionals. EPMN also provides proprietary tools including the NEXUS barometric inventory for organizational relational quality assessment and the Label Entente certification. Programs are delivered through in-person, remote, and e-learning modalities, with comprehensive certification pathways ranging from introductory workshops to full professional mediator qualification (CAP'M).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession de Médiateur (CAP'M®) The complete EPMN certification program for becoming a professional mediator, comprising 126 hours of training (17 days) that covers the full scope of professional mediation practice including practical exercises, real case simulations, and a thesis with jury evaluation. Culminates in an internationally recognized diploma. Delivered through hybrid in-person, distance, and e-learning formats. Priced from €4,990.
• Référent en Médiation Professionnelle et Qualité Relationnelle (RMPQR) A 15-day training program focused on professional mediation and relational quality fundamentals for conflict resolution, registered with France Compétences Répertoire Spécifique and CPF eligible. Teaches a structured method for expressing motivations and anticipating obstacles. EPMN applies an exceptional €1,000 reduction on tuition.
• Praticien de la Médiation A 48-hour (7.5-day) introductory training to professional mediation covering fundamentals, ethical principles, structured interviewing techniques, conflict analysis, and decision-making tools. Priced from €3,420.
• Initiation à la Médiation Professionnelle A 16-hour (2-day) introductory course to professional mediation tools and relational engineering principles, intended for newcomers to the discipline. Priced from €1,000.
• NEXUS Inventory A barometric inventory tool for measuring and tracking relational quality in organizations, based on the SIC® model. Uses 90 cross-analysis items to assess collective perceptions of workplace relational climate, addresses RSE (RSE/Salary/Gender) dimensions, and integrates with QVT, RPS, extra-financial audits, and performance metrics. Targets business leaders, managers, and HR professionals.
• Dispositif de Médiation Professionnelle Interne (DMPI®) An internal professional mediation framework enabling organizations to institutionalize structured mediation processes for managing workplace disputes and relational quality. Sold to companies, public institutions, and associations seeking to deploy mediation internally.
• Label Entente A quality label for organizations demonstrating excellence in relational quality, part of the NEXUS system. Awarded to entities that meet standards for relational climate and mediation practice.
• E-Learning Formation (Boutique Médiation) Online learning platform accessible via boutique-mediation.fr offering dozens of hours of video content, progressive quizzes, e-books, and self-paced e-learning modules. Complements in-person training with flexible remote learning for individuals globally.
• Médiation et Droit A 16-hour course on mediation and law for legal professionals, covering national and international mediation aspects. Designed to meet CNMA (Centre National de Médiation des Avocats) listing requirements. Priced from €800.
• Ateliers de Supervision 3-hour online supervision workshops for practicing mediators to improve technical, relational, and postural skills. Limited to 8 participants per session, conducted 100% remotely. Priced from €120 per workshop.
• QRT – Qualité Relationnelle au Travail – Coach – Accompagner la relation A 3-day coaching and mediation training course designed to integrate mediation techniques into coaching practice. Targeted at coaching and personal development professionals. Launch price €1,800 for 3 days, with a complementary e-learning QRT module at €180.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51 Google reviews rated 'Excellent' — demonstrating consistent trainee satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Brigitte Eckert, Head of the Internal Mediation Service for professionals at AP-HP, participates as a panelist in EPMN's conference 'La Qualité Relationnelle au Travail' at Solutions RH 2026. This reflects a collaborative relationship between EPMN and AP-HP's internal mediation function, with potential for knowledge sharing and case study development.
• CPMN (Chambre Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPMN is the professional chamber of mediators trained at EPMN, led by Henri Sendros-Mila as President. CPMN and EPMN collaborate on industry events including the annual Symposium of Professional Mediation, trade fair deployments (mediators from CPMN are present at major French fairs), and joint advocacy for the professional mediator profession. CPMN mediators participate in EPMN conferences at Solutions RH 2026 (stand C38).
• France CompétencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Compétences is the French national authority for professional qualifications. EPMN's RMPQR certification is registered in the Répertoire Spécifique of France Compétences (announced December 2024), enabling CPF eligibility for learners. This institutional recognition is a foundational element of EPMN's market positioning and funding-access strategy.
• CREISIRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREISIR is listed as a partner of the Symposium of Professional Mediation organized by EPMN and CPMN. Jérôme Messinguiral represents CREISIR as an EPMN teacher and professional mediator. The partnership contributes to the Symposium program and cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing in mediation research.
• ViaMediationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViaMediation is listed as a partner of the Symposium of Professional Mediation organized by EPMN and CPMN. The partnership supports the annual professional event and contributes to the mediation professional community ecosystem.
• SMP (Société Médiation Professionnelle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMP (Société Médiation Professionnelle) is listed as a partner of the Symposium of Professional Mediation and is the entity referenced for consumer mediation compliance (consumer mediation body under www.mediateur-consumption-smp.fr, located at 24 rue Albert de Mun, Bordeaux). SMP represents a key ecosystem partner in the professional mediation landscape.
• PreventicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEPMN participates in the Préventica trade show (Paris and Lyon editions), the leading event for workplace health, safety, and quality of life at work. EPMN holds stands and delivers conferences on professional mediation and relational quality. This is a co-marketing relationship that positions EPMN's offerings to HR and occupational health audiences.
• Solutions RHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEPMN participates in the Solutions Ressources Humaines trade show (April 8-9, 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles), with Stand C38 and a scheduled conference. This annual HR-focused event serves as a key customer acquisition channel for EPMN's organizational training offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): France's largest public continuing-education institution, offering diploma-track and certification programs across all professions, including HR and legal studies. As the dominant national incumbent in French continuing education (with its own Qualiopi-equivalent standing and public funding access), CNAM is the structural benchmark EPMN must compete against for CPF-eligible professional certifications.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Top-ranked international business school with executive education in leadership, negotiation, and organizational behavior — directly adjacent to EPMN's relational engineering domain. Relevant as a broader incumbent capturing corporate training budgets for negotiation/conflict-related programs, which is the same wallet EPMN targets through its Solutions RH activity.
• ESSEC Executive Education: Major French business school with executive education in management, leadership, and HR. Comparable as a continuing-education incumbent serving the same corporate and individual learners in France, with much broader portfolio scale; relevant benchmark for how a French grande école monetizes professional development training.
• ESCP Business School Executive Education: Major European business school offering executive education programs including conflict management, leadership, and HR development. Comparable along the adult continuing education dimension and target audience of senior professionals, but operates at vastly larger scale, broader portfolio, and targets corporate HR/L&D budgets rather than individual mediator certification.

Others

• CPMN (Chambre Professionnelle de la Médiation et de la Négociation): Professional chamber of mediators, many trained at EPMN, that deploys mediators at major French trade fairs and co-organizes the annual Symposium of Professional Mediation with EPMN. Not a competing school but a complementary ecosystem actor; relevant as a peer because it influences practitioner referrals, continuing education, and visibility across the professional mediation market.

Direct peers

• IDHEO (Institut pour le Développement de l'Humain et des Entreprises par l'Organisation): French training and consulting firm specialized in mediation, conflict management, and relational quality for HR professionals and organizations. Operates in the same niche as EPMN with comparable target audience (HR directors, managers, legal professionals) and comparable course/certification offerings, though with a consulting-services tilt rather than EPMN's scholarship-rooted posture.
• Centre de Médiation et d'Arbitrage de Paris (CMAP): One of France's leading mediation and arbitration institutions, founded in 1995, offering professional mediator training, certifications, and ADR services to companies and legal professionals. Highly comparable to EPMN: same regulatory environment (French mediation profession), same customer base (lawyers, companies, HR), same instructor-led certification model, but EPMN differentiates with its proprietary systemic methodology and CAP'M® mark.

Regional players

• Université de Paix et de Médiation: Belgian (Namur-based) institution founded in 1962 that delivers mediation training, conflict-management certifications, and peace studies. Comparable in subject matter (professional mediation certification) and Francophone ecosystem, but operating primarily in Belgium/Wallonia rather than France, making it a geographic peer rather than direct competitor in the home French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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