What Arinfo does

Arinfo is a French professional training organization and Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) specializing in digital professions, operating as part of Groupe I-Maginer. Founded in 1992, the company delivers RNCP-certified professional titles (CAP to BAC+3) and software certifications (TOSA, ICDL/PCIE) across four domains: building/architecture (BIM, AutoCAD, Revit), communication/graphics (Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, video), web development, and IT/systems. Its proprietary Formao e-learning platform supports blended delivery via the flipped-classroom model — self-paced online content combined with in-person practical sessions — and is accessible post-training.

The company operates 10 training centers across France (Nantes HQ, Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Le Mans, La Roche-sur-Yon, Laval, Les Sables d'Olonne, Chartres, Allonnes) with nationwide telepresence. Service lines span professional certification programs, short-form software courses, enterprise training (Inter/Intra/Tutorat), apprenticeship (alternance) pathways, Parcoursup higher-education programs, free discovery workshops, and a 2025-launched generative AI training course. Customers are split across individual learners (job seekers, career changers) and B2B (SMEs, enterprises), with inclusion of learners with disabilities as a stated priority.

Arinfo's revenue is generated through four main streams: CPF-financed individual training (capped at €1,500 for RS courses; €150 mandatory participation fee effective April 2026), apprenticeship contracts financed by employer contributions and government subsidies (up to €5,000 SME aid), enterprise training billed via OPCO or direct, and regional government funding (Pays de la Loire up to 90% CPF top-up for job seekers in RNCP levels 5–7). Go-to-market combines sales-led B2B outreach with event-driven acquisition (open houses, masterclasses, discovery workshops) and content marketing through a podcast and social channels. The company is Qualiopi-certified and holds authorized examination-center status for TOSA and ICDL.

Name

Arinfo

Legal name

Arinfo

Website

https://arinfo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arinfo is a French CFA and professional training center specializing in digital trades (architecture, graphics, web, IT), serving job seekers, career changers, companies, and young adults through RNCP-certified programs, software certifications, apprenticeship, and enterprise training across 10 regional centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Digital skills training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Software certification courses
• Vocational retraining

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Fees (CPFFinanced): Revenue from training programs financed through the French CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) system, including both RS (Répertoire Spécifique) courses capped at €1,500 and RNCP-certified professional titles without cap. Effective April 2026, a mandatory €150 participation fee applies for CPF-financed training.
2. Apprenticeship Contracts: Revenue from apprenticeship training programs (CFA) where companies hire apprentices and training costs are financed through apprenticeship contributions and government subsidies. State aid of up to €5,000 applies for SMEs hiring apprentices.
3. Enterprise Training (Inter/Intra): B2B training services delivered to companies for employee upskilling, available as group sessions (inter), customized company-specific programs (intra), or individual tutoring, with financing via OPCO, employer contributions, or self-funding.
4. Regional Government Funding: Training programs financed by the Pays de la Loire regional council, including up to 90% CPF top-up for job seekers in in-demand digital professions (RNCP level 5, 6, 7), targeting job seekers with minimum €250 CPF balance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arinfo is a professional training organization and apprenticeship center (CFA) that delivers certified digital skills training programs in architecture/BIM, graphic design, web development, and IT, from CAP to BAC+3 levels. It also provides TOSA- and ICDL-certified software courses, enterprise Inter/Intra training, apprenticeship pathways, free discovery workshops, and a proprietary LMS (Formao) for content delivery.

Product overview

Arinfo is a professional training organization and apprenticeship training center (CFA) specializing in digital professions. The company operates as part of Groupe I-Maginer and offers a multi-product portfolio centered on professional development. Core offerings include: Formao (proprietary e-learning/LMS platform), Formations Métiers (professional certification programs from CAP to BAC+3 in architecture, marketing, web development, and IT), Formations Outils (TOSA/ICDL-certified software training courses), Formation Inter/Intra Entreprise (corporate training), Ateliers Découverte (free discovery workshops), and Parcoursup programs for higher education. The company also provides apprenticeship (alternance) pathways and skill refresher courses. AI-related training is offered through dedicated generative AI courses. Training is delivered across 10 physical centers in France with nationwide telepresence capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Formao: E-learning platform developed in-house by Arinfo for training content delivery, accessible via PC or smartphone during and after training.

Products and services

• Formao LMS Platform Proprietary e-learning platform that delivers Arinfo's pedagogical content, tracks learner progress, and remains accessible via PC or smartphone both during and after training completion.
• Formations Outils (Software Training Courses) Short certification courses on professional software tools covering architecture (SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, Fusion, SolidWorks, Twinmotion), graphics (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Figma, CapCut, Canva), web (WordPress, Figma, WooCommerce), and office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Google Workspace), certified by TOSA and ICDL.
• Formations Métiers (Professional Certification Programs) Professional certification programs in digital trades covering building/architecture (BIM Modeler, Building Technician, BIM Coordinator), marketing/graphics (Graphic Designer, UI Designer, Video Editor), web development (Web Developer, Application Designer), and IT (IT Technician, Systems & Networks Technician), from CAP to BAC+3 levels.
• Formation Inter/Intra Entreprise B2B training delivered in three modalities: Inter (group sessions), Intra (customized on-site training at client premises), and Tutorat (self-paced learning with dedicated trainer), covering all training universes at operational and advanced levels.
• Ateliers Découverte (Discovery Workshops) Free 1.5-hour introductory workshops allowing prospects to discover digital professions through hands-on practice, covering web mockup creation, flyer design, 3D cabin planning, video editing, HTML/CSS website creation, IT assistance, and Word document drafting.
• Parcoursup Formations Two- to three-year programs listed on the Parcoursup platform for high school graduates, covering Graphic Design, BIM Building, Web Development, Application Design, and Video Editing, leading to BAC+2/BAC+3 degrees.
• Remise à Niveau (Skill Refreshers) Refresher courses in CAO (computer-aided design), PAO (desktop publishing), and WEB for learners needing to strengthen foundational skills before or during main training programs.
• Formation en Alternance (Apprenticeship) 12-month apprenticeship programs combining company employment with training center education across all professional training domains, including host-company matching support and ongoing learner monitoring.
• Formation IA Générative 4-day certification course on responsible use of generative AI for creating textual and visual content, covering AI tool mastery, data protection, privacy, intellectual property, and critical assessment of AI-generated outputs. Eligible for CPF funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of experience training thousands of professionals since 1992

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, supporting and minor.

• AsensilestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Partnership with Asensile, an organization specializing in talent and organization development with over 120 national experts in career coaching, work psychology, HR, and skills development. Collaboration aims to provide comprehensive support for career changers, upskilling employees, and companies recruiting, integrating, and developing their workforce in areas of diversity, inclusion, and well-being.
• AtlascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Atlas (OPCO) partnership through the 'Inventer les CFA de demain' program. Arinfo received funding and support to modernize CFA equipment and develop innovative pedagogical approaches including AI integration for job searching, digital tools for learner tracking, and new approaches to personalized apprenticeship pathways. Project completed in 2025 with positive pedagogical and financial outcomes.
• AGEFIPHsupportingOthersAGEFIPH provides financial support to make training more comfortable for learners with disabilities and secure their training pathways. Partnership enables accessibility accommodations and specialized support for disabled trainees.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious OPCOs (skill operators) mobilize to professionalize CFAs in disability references, providing financing and professional development support for training organizations serving disabled learners.
• Ressources Handicap Formation (RHF)supportingOthersRHF provides responsive, available, and effective support for learners with disabilities, complementing Arinfo's accessibility services with specialized expertise.
• SESSAD, ADAPT, Job CoachsupportingOthersPartnership with specialized structures supporting maintenance in training for learners with disabilities, enabling exchanges and collaboration to keep disabled learners engaged in their educational pathways.
• France NumstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerArinfo joined the France Num activator network, a government-supported national network of digital experts helping TPE and PME with digital transition. Arinfo's role is to offer customized support for businesses regarding online presence, internal management, IT security, and overall digital strategy.
• ADN OuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArinfo is a signatory of the ADN Ouest manifesto for responsible AI use, committing to ethical, useful, and human-centered digital practices in training and professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: State-affiliated French national leader in vocational and professional training across many trades including digital. Significantly larger than Arinfo, with deeper government ties and broader geographic coverage.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major public higher-education institution offering professional and continuing education in IT, digital, and engineering. Overlaps with Arinfo's professional certification and continuing education missions.

Emerging players

• Le Wagon: International coding bootcamp with strong French roots offering intensive web development training. Competes for the same career-changer segment that Arinfo addresses through its RNCP web development tracks.
• WebForce3: French web development training network with a focus on rapid reskilling and intensive bootcamps, partially funded through CPF and Pôle Emploi. Comparable to Arinfo's web dev métier and alternance programs.
• Simplon.co: French social-purpose digital training network offering free or subsidized web and software development training, often in underserved regions. Adjacent to Arinfo's discovery workshop and alternance offerings, with similar public funding mechanics.

Direct peers

• IB Formation: French IT and digital training organization offering vendor-certified courses (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS) and software training. Directly comparable to Arinfo's software and certification training business.
• M2i Formation: National French IT, web, and digital training provider with a broad catalog of certified courses and enterprise Inter/Intra programs. Competes head-to-head with Arinfo in the same CPF, OPCO, and enterprise channels.
• Dawan: French IT training company offering software, web development, and systems administration courses across multiple French cities. Closely matches Arinfo's mix of TOSA/ICDL-certified software training and IT métier certifications.
• ENI École Informatique: French IT and digital training school offering long-form certifications (BAC+2 to BAC+5) in web development, systems, and software development — closely aligned with Arinfo's Formations Métiers portfolio.
• Orsys: One of France's leading IT and digital skills training specialists, with a national catalog of short courses on software, cloud, and development. Directly comparable to Arinfo's Formations Outils and Inter/Intra offerings for the same French enterprise and individual CPF learner market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/arinfo_formation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arinfo

Compliance6 records

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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