What GRETA does

Greta Centre-Val de Loire (legal entity: Gip FTLV-IP) is a public continuing vocational training network operated under the French Ministry of Education via the Académie d'Orléans-Tours. Founded in the 1970s and headquartered in Orléans, it delivers adult education across the six departments of the Centre-Val de Loire region (Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret) through six regional agencies, 24 permanent sites, and approximately 80 training locations, supported by a network of 1,330 training experts and serving more than 9,000 trainees annually. Its portfolio spans CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, and Titre Professionnel certifications across automotive, construction, healthcare, digital, commerce, hospitality, industrial maintenance, and language tracks, alongside complementary services including Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE), competency assessments (bilan de compétences), apprenticeship delivery via the CFA académique d'Orléans-Tours, and specialised programmes such as SSIAP fire-safety and FLE professional French. Ifpra Centre-Val de Loire operates as a core subsidiary under shared Qualiopi/Éduform certification.

The organisation's revenue model is dominated by French public funding flows — Région Centre-Val de Loire subsidies, OPCO skills-operator contributions, France Travail (national employment agency) financing, CPF (Personal Training Account) drawdowns, and EU funds — with a smaller share of self-pay from individuals and intra-company training for enterprises. It is structured as a public state entity under the supervision of Drafpic (Délégation régionale académique à la formation professionnelle initiale et continue), led by Stéphane Granseigne, and holds Qualiopi and Éduform certifications required for public-funding eligibility, 98% RGAA 4.1.2 accessibility compliance, and credentials across the partnership network including Afpa, France Travail, Mission Locale, and multiple OPCOs (notably OPCO APNI for home-services language training).

Commercially, Greta functions as a direct-to-consumer and event-driven training operator: individuals enrol via the website catalogue (with filters for alternance, CPF eligibility, and modality), companies commission intra-company training, and prospects are funnelled through regional employment forums (e.g., 'Forum 24h emploi formation'), information sessions across departments, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), and referrals from France Travail and Mission Locale. Programme pricing varies materially by track and funding source — from €0 (fully OPCO-funded French language programmes) through €4,410–€6,972 for mid-length certifications, to €16,800–€19,200 for multi-year BAC PRO programmes — with the same programme often carrying multiple price points depending on whether the payer is the Région, an OPCO, or a private individual. Trainee satisfaction stands at 95.4%, with programme-specific pass rates reaching 94.4% and insertion rates of 90% in selected tracks.

Name

GRETA

Legal name

Greta Centre-Val de Loire

Website

https://gretaformation.ac-orleans-tours.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greta Centre-Val de Loire is a publicly funded French vocational training network under the Ministry of Education, operating across six departments with ~80 sites and 1,330 trainers, serving 9,000+ annual trainees through certifications, apprenticeships, VAE, and skills assessments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Continuing education programs
• Professional certification training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Skills assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orléans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational training: Primary revenue stream from public funding sources including Région Centre-Val de Loire, OPCOs (Skills Operators), France Travail (national employment agency), CPF (Personal Training Account), and EU funds (FSE/FESF). Training is financed through collective agreement contributions, regional subsidies, and direct public funding for job seekers.
2. Apprenticeship and Professionalisation Contracts: Revenue from Alternance (apprenticeship) contracts financed by OPCOs and the Region, covering training costs for employers and employees.
3. Private individual funding: Revenue from private individuals and companies self-funding training when not covered by public subsidies or OPCO agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greta Centre-Val de Loire is a public vocational training network that delivers continuing education, professional certifications (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, titres professionnels), apprenticeship programs, VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), and skills assessments (Bilan de compétences) across diverse sectors including automotive, healthcare, construction, digital, administration, hospitality, and logistics. The organisation operates through 6 regional agencies and approximately 80 training sites, serving over 9,000 trainees annually with funding from public sources including the Région Centre-Val de Loire, OPCOs, France Travail, and CPF.

Product overview

GRETA Centre-Val de Loire is a public vocational training network operating under the French Ministry of Education. The organization functions as a unified platform offering continuing professional training programs through multiple specialized sub-products: foundational vocational certifications (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS), professional titles, apprenticeship programs, VAE for experience validation, competency assessments, and sector-specific training across automotive, construction, healthcare, administration, digital, and hospitality sectors. The portfolio includes certifications like SSIAP fire safety training, French language programs (FLE), CléA competency certification, and customized corporate training solutions. All programs are quality-certified under Qualiopi/Eduform labels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ifpra Centre-Val de Loire: Associated public institution under the académie d'Orléans-Tours providing training, VAE, and skills assessment services.

Products and services

• Formation professionnelle continue (Continuing Vocational Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95.4% trainee satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Afpa (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2024Partnership in 'formation Defi' training programme for job seekers, combining Afpa's expertise with Greta's regional coverage to train future maintenance technicians. This collaboration enabled training of eleven future maintenance technicians in Indre-et-Loire, linked with eight companies, with support from France Travail and Mission Locale.
• France TravailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 March 2024National employment agency referral system for job seekers to access Greta training programmes. Part of the DEFI training initiative and general programme financing for unemployed individuals.
• Mission LocaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 March 2024Youth employment service partner supporting the DEFI training programme for young people seeking employment and training.
• Académie d'Orléans-TourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent academic institution providing institutional support and governance for Greta Centre-Val de Loire. The Drafpic (Délégation régionale académique à la formation professionnelle initiale et continue) oversees the network.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orsys: Established French IT, digital, and management training provider. Overlaps with GRETA's digital (PIX/TOSA), management and professional development tracks, primarily targeting enterprise clients.
• Cegos: Major French/international corporate training and professional development provider. Overlaps with GRETA's professional development and management/RH training portfolio, but operates more broadly across corporate markets worldwide.

Direct peers

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national public adult vocational training agency. Same public-service mission as GRETA but with national coverage and broader sectoral scope; directly comparable on public funding eligibility, Qualiopi-certified training, and apprenticeship delivery.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest private vocational training groups (transport, logistics, supply chain). Comparable in offering diploma-bearing (CAP/BAC PRO/BTS) certifications via alternance and CPF/OPCO financing, but specialized in mobility/logistics rather than multi-sector.
• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): French public higher-education institution dedicated to continuing education for working adults. Comparable mission (continuing professional education), similar public-sector funding model, and similar emphasis on work-study and certifications for adults.
• Compagnons du Devoir: French organization dedicated to apprenticeship and craft trade education (CAP/BAC PRO-level trades). Comparable on apprentice-centered delivery, trade certifications, and public-mission positioning.
• CCI France / CCI Formation: Regional Chambers of Commerce operate widespread vocational training centers across France. Most directly comparable as a multi-sector, regionally-networked training provider with strong employer linkages and Qualiopi-certified programs.

Emerging players

• Simplon.co: French digital skills training network focused on inclusion and reskilling for underrepresented groups. Comparable in digital skills curriculum (PIX/TOSA-style) and public-mission orientation, but with a narrower sectoral scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GRETAC2L
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/greta-centrevaldeloire
• Instagraminstagram.com/greta_centre_val_de_loire

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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