OMEP

What OMEP does

OMEP (Office Municipal d'Éducation Permanente) is a municipal training organization headquartered at 32 rue Jean Castel, 59150 Wattrelos, in the Hauts-de-France region of France, operating for approximately 40 years (founded circa 1985). It delivers professional education, skills assessments, and employment pathway services to two principal client groups: salariés (employees) seeking upskilling or career mobility, and demandeurs d'emploi (job seekers) needing qualification, reskilling, or career transition support. The organization also serves secondary segments including persons with disabilities, seniors seeking digital literacy, and specific publics such as high-level athletes, uniformed personnel, and newcomers.

The core product portfolio is organized into five areas: language training (English and other languages including German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, FLE, Polish, Dutch, Swedish at various CEFR levels), office computing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, collaborative tools, senior digital literacy), employment pathways (S'engager vers l'emploi program with workplace immersion), skills assessments (Bilans de compétences over 6-7 sessions across 2-3 months), and French-language and certification preparation (Certificat Voltaire, Grand Oral, TOEIC, CLOE, PCIE/ICDL, PIX, CléA, CléA Numérique). OMEP runs no proprietary technology platform; instruction is delivered by human trainers in person at the Wattrelos site and via distance learning, supported by standard digital tools and the third-party Projet Voltaire and PIX platforms for assessment and certification preparation.

The revenue model is diversified across four streams: CPF-funded individual training (Compte Personnel de Formation), regional and national public funding (Région Hauts-de-France, France Travail), employer-financed corporate training plans, and direct individual payment. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer enrollment via the OMEP website, phone (03 28 33 73 00), and in-person registration at Wattrelos; self-serve enrollment on the national MonCompteFormation.gouv.fr CPF platform; and a community-led referral channel through partnerships with France Travail, Mission Locale, Cap Emploi, and the Réseau des Référents Handicap Formation (RHF). OMEP holds the QUALIOPI quality certification (mandatory for public funding access) and the ESUS social-solidarity label, and operates as a municipal entity under local government oversight rather than a venture-backed commercial business.

Name

OMEP

Legal name

OMEP (Office Municipal d'Éducation Permanente)

Website

https://omep.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMEP is a municipal training center in Wattrelos, France, delivering professional education, language, office computing, skills assessments, and employment pathway programs to employees, job seekers, and specialized publics in the Hauts-de-France region, financed primarily via CPF, regional, and France Travail public funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wattrelos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Formation professionnelle financée (CPF): Revenue from training funded through the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) system. OMEP offers certified training programs eligible for CPF financing, allowing individuals to use accumulated training rights to fund courses in languages, IT, and other professional skills.
2. Financement public (Région Hauts-de-France, France Travail): Revenue from regional and national employment agency funding for training job seekers and people in career transition. The Hauts-de-France Region and France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) participate in financing training within dedicated programs.
3. Plans de formation d'entreprise: Companies finance OMEP training through their annual training plans (plan de formation), developing employee competencies to meet market evolution and professional requirements.
4. Formation individuelle payante: Direct payment for training programs, with specific course durations and pricing available upon contact (Word: 40 hours, Excel: 27h30, PowerPoint: 19h, Collaborative tools: 22 hours).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OMEP (Office Municipal d'Éducation Permanente) is a municipal training center in Wattrelos, France that delivers professional training, language instruction, office computing courses, and skills assessments to employees and job seekers. Its offering spans certified training programs (TOEIC, ICDL/PCIE, CLOE, Voltaire, PIX, CléA) plus the 'S'engager vers l'emploi' employment pathway program, financed through CPF, France Travail, regional Hauts-de-France funding, and corporate training plans.

Product overview

OMEP (Office Municipal d'Éducation Permanente) is a professional training and development center based in Wattrelos, France, operating for 40 years. The organization offers a unified platform of training services organized into five interconnected areas: Language Training (English and Other Languages), Office Computing (Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Digital Skills), Employment Pathways (S'engager vers l'emploi), Skills Assessment (Bilan de compétences), and French Language courses. The portfolio also includes certification preparation programs (TOEIC, CLOE, PCIE/ICDL, Voltaire, PIX, CléA) and specialized support services for persons with disabilities. All offerings can be financed through CPF, France Travail, or regional funding programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anglais (English Courses) English language training courses at various proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1), including conversation, intensive, and TOEIC preparation programs, targeting employees and job seekers needing English skills.
• Autres langues (Other Languages) Language courses including Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, French as Foreign Language (FLE), Polish, Dutch, and Swedish at various proficiency levels for professional learners.
• Bureautique (Office Computing Training) Computer and digital skills training covering Microsoft Office applications and digital tools for professional use, aimed at employees and job seekers needing IT proficiency.
• Word / Excel / PowerPoint Specific training modules for Word (40 hours), Excel (27h30), PowerPoint (19 hours), and collaborative tools (22 hours) with ICDL certification preparation.
• Informatique Séniors (Computing for Seniors) Digital literacy training designed for seniors covering basic computer skills, internet navigation, email, online procedures, and cybersecurity awareness.
• S'engager vers l'emploi (Commitment to Employment) Comprehensive employment pathway program including skills assessment, professional project development, workplace immersion, and job search assistance, funded by the Hauts-de-France Region for job seekers and career-transition audiences.
• Bilan de compétences (Skills Assessment) Individual competency assessment program spanning 6-7 sessions over 2-3 months, helping participants analyze professional and personal skills, aptitudes, and motivations to define career projects.
• Situation de handicap (Disability Support) Inclusive training support and pedagogical adaptations for persons with disabilities, delivered in partnership with Réseau des Référents Handicap Formation (RHF) in Hauts-de-France.
• Français (French Language) French language training covering reading comprehension, written expression, and oral communication skills for professional and personal development.
• Certificat Voltaire French language certification preparation focusing on spelling, grammar, conjugation, and syntax, using the Projet Voltaire online platform.
• Grand Oral Public speaking and oral presentation training for exams, competitions, job interviews, and professional presentations.
• Certifications (TOEIC, CLOE, PCIE/ICDL, Voltaire, PIX, CléA) Various professional certification preparations including TOEIC (English proficiency), CLOE (multi-language), PCIE/ICDL (computing), Voltaire (French), PIX (digital), CléA and CléA Numérique (professional skills).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% des bilans de compétences ont abouti à un plan d'action
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Région Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Région Hauts-de-France finance certaines formations dans le cadre de dispositifs dédiés aux demandeurs d'emploi et aux publics en reconversion. OMEP propose le programme S'engager vers l'emploi soutenu par la Région avec des entrées et sorties permanentes.
• France TravailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance Travail (anciennement Pôle Emploi) peut participer au financement des formations et oriente les demandeurs d'emploi vers OMEP dans le cadre de leur projet personnalisé d'accès à l'emploi.
• Mission LocalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Mission Locale accompagne les jeunes vers l'emploi et peut orienter les jeunes vers les formations OMEP pour développer leurs compétences.
• Cap EmploicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCap Emploi accompagne les personnes en situation de handicap vers l'emploi et peut orienter vers les formations OMEP avec les adaptations nécessaires.
• Réseau des Référents Handicap Formation (RHF) des Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe réseau RHF accompagne les organismes de formation dans le développement de pratiques inclusives, l'identification des besoins spécifiques des apprenants et la mobilisation de solutions adaptées pour les personnes en situation de handicap.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GRETA: National network of public continuing education providers attached to French lycées. Directly comparable as public-sector continuing education for adults, offering CPF-eligible language, IT, and certification programs targeted at employees and job seekers.
• AFPA: France's leading national adult vocational training organization. Direct competitor offering certified professional training across regions, eligible to CPF, with similar positioning on employment pathways and skills assessment — the closest national analog to OMEP's municipal model.
• CIBC (Centre d'Information et de Bilans de Compétences) network: Network of French skills assessment (bilan de compétences) providers, directly comparable to OMEP's Bilan de compétences offering. Same legal framework (articles R.900-1 to R.900-7), similar CPF funding model, and overlapping individual client base.
• WebForce3: French digital/web training organization offering CPF-eligible programs for job seekers and career changers. Comparable to OMEP on employment-oriented digital training, including partnerships with France Travail and Pôle Emploi.
• ENI École Informatique: French IT and digital training specialist offering CPF-eligible programs in office computing, web development, and digital skills. Directly comparable to OMEP's Bureautique (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and digital certification offerings (ICDL/PCIE, PIX).
• CCI Formation: French Chambers of Commerce training arm delivering certified continuing education (CPF-eligible) for businesses and individuals. Comparable in funding mix, certification offerings, and focus on professional upskilling including languages, IT, and management.

Others

• AKTO: French OPCO (skills operator) that funds and coordinates employer training plans, including partnerships with training organizations like OMEP. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor — manages the training plan funding streams OMEP accesses.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): Major French public higher education institution offering adult continuing education and certifications. Broader and more academic than OMEP, but overlapping on certified professional training, skills assessment, and lifelong learning pathways.
• Cegos: France's largest corporate training provider, offering professional development programs including languages, leadership, and digital skills. Overlaps with OMEP on corporate training plans and CPF-funded professional development, but operates at much broader national/international scale.

Emerging players

• Skill and You (formerly Educatel): French distance-learning provider specializing in CPF-eligible certification preparation across multiple professional domains. Comparable in certification portfolio and CPF distribution, though primarily digital-first versus OMEP's in-person regional model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/omep.asso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omep-wattrelos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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