IFDIS

What IFDIS does

IFDIS (Institut de Formation et Développement de l'Ingénierie du Sport), legally operating as Groupe L.P.I – IFDIS Ingénierie, is a privately held French SARL founded in 2005 in Montpellier and specialized in sports-sector vocational and academic training. The organization offers six core programs spanning two tiers: three university-level diplomas (Master 2 M.I.P.P.E., D.U Haute Performance, D.U Analyse Vidéo) issued in partnership with the Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy, and three professional certifications (BPJEPS MAPST, TP NTC, CSE2S) aligned with French Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Labour frameworks. Curriculum spans high-performance sports coaching, video analysis, sports data science, multi-sport animation, and technical-commercial negotiation, with delivery across presential, blended, and fully distance-learning modalities via the Agora Learning LMS.

The business model combines tuition fees from individual learners with apprenticeship contract revenue sourced through CFA Sport' Animation Auvergne Rhône Alpes and AG2S, supported by multiple funding pathways including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO (opérateurs de compétences), and employer sponsorship. Published 2026-2027 pricing sits at €5,940/year for individual financing and €7,980/year for CPF-assisted financing on the CSE2S program, with QUALIOPI certification serving as the regulatory gateway to these public funding streams. Since founding, IFDIS has served approximately 1,200 students with a team of 1-10 employees, and operates from a Montpellier headquarters, a Lattes administrative office, and a Vallée Verte (Haute-Savoie) mountain training academy. The company exhibits characteristics of a niche, family-operated training SME (Christophe Roquefere as CSE2S coordinator; Pierre-Yves Roquefere as published methodology author), with no external institutional investment, no M&A activity, and no disclosed AI/technology platform beyond standard LMS functionality.

Name

IFDIS

Legal name

Groupe L.P.I – IFDIS Ingénierie

Website

https://ifdis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IFDIS is a privately held French sports training organization founded in 2005, offering university diplomas (Master 2, DU) in partnership with UFR STAPS Nancy and professional certifications (BPJEPS, CSE2S, TP NTC) via in-person, blended, and distance-learning formats. It serves ~1,200 cumulative students across France with 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Education & Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

Keywords

• Sports training programs
• Professional coaching certifications
• Sports performance analysis
• Apprenticeship sports education
• Sport engineering diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for professional training programs, including individual financing, assisted financing (CPF), and employer/OPCO funding.
2. Apprenticeship Contracts: Revenue through apprenticeship training agreements with companies, where apprentices work 35 hours per week while studying at the training center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IFDIS (Institut de Formation et Développement de l'Ingénierie du Sport) provides vocational and academic sports training programs in Montpellier, France, including university diplomas (Master 2 MIPPE, DU Haute Performance, DU Analyse Vidéo), professional certifications (BPJEPS MAPST, TP NTC, CSE2S), and continuing education delivered via apprenticeship and classroom formats. The organization serves both individual learners pursuing careers in sports coaching, performance analysis, and video analysis, as well as sports clubs and federations that enroll employees or members.

Product overview

IFDIS (Institut de Formation et Développement de l'Ingénierie du Sport) operates as a training organization offering a portfolio of sports sector programs spanning university-level degrees and professional certifications. The core portfolio includes three university diplomas (Master 2 M.I.P.P.E., D.U Haute Performance, D.U Analyse Vidéo) delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Nancy, alongside three professional qualifications (BPJEPS MAPST, TP NTC, CSE2S) aligned with French Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Labour frameworks. Training formats include in-person, blended (alternating/ apprenticeships), and fully distance learning modalities. The organization also publishes a coaching methodology resource (Coach 3.0). Programs focus on sports performance, coaching, video analysis, data science, and sports management. IFDIS leverages a Learning Management System (Agora Learning) for distance learning delivery and maintains QUALIOPI certification for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master 2 MIPPE University-level master's degree program focused on sports engineering and performance, designed for individuals seeking advanced qualifications in the sports industry.
• DU Haute Performance University Diploma (Diplôme Universitaire) specializing in high-performance sports, aimed at coaches and sports professionals working with elite athletes.
• DU Analyse Vidéo University Diploma program covering sports video analysis techniques for performance evaluation, targeted at coaches, analysts, and sports performance staff.
• BPJEPS MAPST French state certification (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) for multi-activity physical and sports education trainers, certifying individuals to lead sports activities professionally.
• TP NTC Professional Title (Titre Professionnel) certification for new technology in coaching, equipping sports professionals with technical and digital coaching skills.
• CSE2S Certification focused on sport-specific safety and supervision training, preparing individuals for safety roles within sports organizations and events.
• Alternance Apprenticeship Programs Work-study apprenticeship tracks combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training in sports organizations, enabling learners to earn qualifications while gaining professional experience.
• Continuing Professional Education Continuing education offerings for working sports professionals seeking to update skills in coaching, performance analysis, and sports engineering without pursuing a full diploma.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy (UFR STAPS Nancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for delivering national and university diplomas including Master 2 MIPPE. The Faculty issues degrees while IFDIS manages training delivery and student support.
• CFA Sport' Animation Auvergne Rhône AlpescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training center partner managing apprenticeship contracts for CSE2S program with 35-hour weekly work contracts in partner companies.
• Foyer Nordique Multi-Sports des MoisesminorOthersMountain sports facility partner providing optional full-board accommodation for CSE2S students in Vallée Verte, Haute-Savoie training location.
• Village Vacances des Cîmes du LémanminorOthersVacation village partner providing optional accommodation services for students at the Vallée Verte training location.
• AG2ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for CSE2S program delivery, handling candidate recruitment and program coordination for the Vallée Verte training site.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• UCPA: Major French association delivering sports education, instructor training, and outdoor sports programming. Comparable as a French organization combining sports instruction with credentialing pathways, though UCPA operates at materially larger scale and with a leisure/holiday orientation.

Direct peers

• AMOS Sport Business School: Private French sports business school delivering bachelor's to master's programs in sports management, coaching, and performance. Comparable to IFDIS as a private-sector French provider of sport-specific credentials to working professionals.
• ESBS – European Sport Business School: Strasbourg-based private European sport business school offering diplomas from bachelor to master level focused on the sports industry. Comparable to IFDIS as a private French/European diploma-granting institution focused exclusively on sports careers.
• Win Sport School: French private sports school offering BPJEPS, STAPS-aligned, and sports business programs with a similar multi-modal delivery model. Closely comparable to IFDIS as a private French training provider serving aspiring sports professionals.
• Sport Management School: Private French school (Studialis group) offering bachelor's to master's degrees in sports management, marketing, and business. Comparable to IFDIS as a private-sector French provider of sports-career credentials, with stronger brand recognition in the management track.

Broad incumbents

• INSEP: France's national institute of sport, expertise, and performance — a public-sector incumbent that trains elite athletes and coaches. Comparable as a high-level French sports training authority, though INSEP's scope (elite performance) and public mandate are broader than IFDIS's professional-coaching focus.
• CREPS: Network of French public Centres de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives delivering sports training and BPJEPS-equivalent certifications. Comparable as established French providers of sports professional credentials, but publicly funded with a broader regional remit than IFDIS.

Others

• UFR STAPS: French university faculties of sports sciences (STAPS) that deliver national STAPS diplomas and increasingly professional certifications. Comparable as credential-granting counterparts — and a partner — to IFDIS, but operating as public universities rather than private training organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IFDIS

Compliance2 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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