SOFIS Formation

What SOFIS Formation does

SOFIS Formation (legal entity SOFIS SAS) is a French occupational health and safety (santé et sécurité au travail, SST) training organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Belz, Morbihan. The company operates three physical training centers in Belz, Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris region), and Oullins (Lyon) and delivers intra-enterprise training anywhere in France without additional travel costs. SOFIS offers more than 150 training courses organized across ten thematic areas — fire safety, ergonomics, first aid, electrical authorization, driving authorization and road risk, health and safety management, technological risks, psychosocial risks and quality of life at work (RPS & QVCT), work at height, and trainer-of-trainers programs — and delivers them through six formats including e-learning, distance learning, blended learning, intra-enterprise, inter-enterprise, and fully customized (sur-mesure) programs. Its technology stack comprises internal training management and online learning platforms supporting registration, scheduling, progress tracking, and certification, with no disclosed AI or API capabilities.

The business model is professional services: revenue comes primarily from per-participant or per-group fees for training delivery, plus consulting engagements such as Document Unique (mandatory risk assessment document) drafting support, workplace hardship (Pénibilité) assessment, and Safety Day event animation. Public inter-enterprise sessions are priced at roughly €190-€250 HT per participant, while intra-enterprise programs are quoted based on group size, duration, and customization, with payment terms of 30 days and a 30% deposit on inter-enterprise contracts. Distribution is multi-channel: owned training centers, on-site delivery at client premises, the national CPF (MonCompteFormation) marketplace for individuals, and OPCO (skills operator) financing partnerships for enterprise training. The company is Qualiopi-certified (mandatory quality mark for French training organizations) and registered with DREETS Bretagne under number 535 607 143 56. Since 2022, SOFIS has been part of Groupe Eduform'Action, a network combining schools, apprentice training centers (CFAs), and training organizations. Its named enterprise clients include SNCF, Weldom, Intersport, Elsan, and Agro-Mousquetaires, alongside a documented push into the three branches of the French public service (State, territorial, hospital).

Name

SOFIS Formation

Legal name

SOFIS SAS

Website

https://sofis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SOFIS Formation is a French occupational health and safety training organization, founded in 2001, offering 150+ courses across ten thematic areas through three training centers and nationwide on-site delivery, serving private enterprises, public administrations, and individual learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operational Excellence (OPEX) & Performance Management (KPI/OKR) (EDABAKAH), Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Workplace health training
• Risk prevention services
• Safety consulting services
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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: SOFIS generates revenue primarily through professional training services delivered to organizations. They offer inter-enterprise training (public sessions at their training centers), intra-enterprise training (customized training at client premises), and tailored programs. Pricing is typically per participant or per group, with quotes provided based on specific client needs. Training fees are stated in euros excluding VAT, with payment terms of 30 days from invoice date.
2. Consulting and Advisory Services: Beyond training, SOFIS provides consulting services including risk analysis, Document Unique development support, workplace health and safety audits, and customized prevention programs. These services complement their training offerings and provide additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOFIS Formation delivers professional training and consulting services in occupational health and safety across France. The company offers 150+ training courses organized across 10 thematic areas (fire safety, ergonomics, first aid, electrical certification, driving authorization, health and safety management, technological risks, psychosocial risks, work at height, and train-the-trainer) delivered through multiple formats including e-learning, distance learning, blended learning, intra-enterprise customized, inter-enterprise open enrollment, and fully bespoke programs. SOFIS also provides consulting services such as support for Document Unique creation, workplace hardship analysis, and Safety Day event animation.

Product overview

SOFIS Formation is an occupational health and safety training organization offering more than 150 professional training courses organized across 10 thematic areas: Formateurs Adultes (Trainer Training), Sécurité Incendie (Fire Safety), Ergonomie (Ergonomics), Secourisme (First Aid), Habilitation Électrique (Electrical Certification), Autorisation de conduite & risque routier (Driving Authorization & Road Risk), Management Santé & Sécurité (Health & Safety Management), Risques Technologiques (Technological Risks), RPS & QVCT (Psychosocial Risks & Quality of Life at Work), and Travail en hauteur (Work at Height). The company provides six training delivery formats: Formation e-learning (self-paced online learning), Formation à distance (remote instructor-led training), Formation en blended-learning (hybrid in-person/online), Formation Intra-entreprise (customized on-site training), Formation Inter-entreprise (open enrollment shared training), and Formation sur-mesure (fully personalized programs). Beyond training, SOFIS offers consulting services including support for Document Unique (risk assessment document) creation, workplace hardship analysis and prevention, and Safety Day event animation. The organization operates training centers in Belz, Paris (Boulogne-Billancourt), and Lyon, and since 2022 has been part of Groupe Eduform'Action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Train-the-Trainer Programs (Formations de Formateurs) Train-the-trainer programs enabling participants to develop expertise in adult education, pedagogical methods, and training of trainers in occupational health and safety. Targeted at professional trainers, CSE/CSA/CST members, and HR personnel.
• Fire Safety Training (Sécurité Incendie) Fire safety training covering prevention, emergency response procedures, and proper use of fire safety equipment. Targeted at employees responsible for fire safety in workplaces.
• Ergonomics Training (Ergonomie) Ergonomics training focused on workplace design, injury prevention, and optimizing work conditions for employee well-being. Targeted at organizations seeking to improve workplace ergonomics.
• First Aid Training (Secourisme) First aid training including first response techniques, CPR, and emergency medical assistance procedures. Targeted at workplace first aid responders and safety officers.
• Electrical Certification Training (Habilitation Électrique) Electrical certification training covering safe work practices, risk assessment, and authorization requirements for electrical work. Targeted at workers performing or supervising electrical tasks.
• Driving Authorization and Road Risk Training (Autorisation de conduite & risque routier) Driving authorization and road risk training including equipment operation certifications (R482, R486, R489) and safe driving practices. Targeted at operators of industrial vehicles and equipment.
• Health and Safety Management Training (Management Santé & Sécurité) Health and safety management training covering risk prevention strategies, regulatory compliance, and leadership responsibilities. Targeted at managers, safety officers, and HR personnel.
• Technological Risks Training (Risques Technologiques)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% success rate across training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe Eduform'ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, SOFIS has been part of Groupe Eduform'Action, a dynamic network bringing together schools, CFA (Apprentice Training Centers), and training organizations to drive innovation in the professional training sector. This membership provides access to a broader educational ecosystem and strengthens SOFIS's position in the French training market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CNPP: French fire-safety and risk-prevention association providing certification and training in fire prevention, evacuation, and related EHS topics. Directly comparable to SOFIS's Sécurité Incendie and Management Santé & Sécurité thematic areas.
• AFTRAL: Major French professional training organization specializing in transport, logistics, and safety certifications. Overlaps with SOFIS in Autorisation de conduite & risque routier and serves similar enterprise and public-sector clients.
• AFPA: Major French vocational and continuing education organization offering technical and trade-school training, including safety-related programs. Comparable to SOFIS as a Qualiopi-certified training provider addressing occupational skills and compliance topics.
• CESI: French engineering and professional training school offering corporate and continuing education programs, including safety and management tracks. Overlaps with SOFIS in serving enterprise L&D needs with Qualiopi-certified training across France.
• SOCOTEC: French Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) group offering EHS advisory, training, and compliance services. Overlaps with SOFIS in electrical habilitation, fire safety, Document Unique support, and enterprise client servicing.
• APAVE: French technical inspection, testing, and certification firm with a dedicated EHS training division serving enterprises across safety, electrical, fire, and occupational risk topics. Directly comparable to SOFIS in subject matter (EHS training), customer base (industrial and public sector), and Qualiopi-style regulatory positioning.

Regional players

• CCI Formation: Chamber of Commerce training network operating across French regions, delivering professional and continuing education including safety and management modules. Comparable as a Qualiopi-certified training channel competing in similar regional French enterprise markets.

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: International corporate training and professional development provider with French headquarters. Comparable as a broader corporate training operator competing for French enterprise L&D budget, though with a wider thematic scope than SOFIS's EHS focus.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent with French roots, offering a broad portfolio of EHS, quality, and compliance services including training. Comparable as a larger, more diversified competitor operating in the same French enterprise EHS training market.

Others

• INRS: French national institute for occupational health and safety research and training, producing reference content and educator programs in EHS. Relevant peer as an ecosystem reference point shaping SOFIS's curriculum, even though not a commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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