CCI Formation

What CCI Formation does

CCI Formation Pro (legal name: CCI Formation Professionnelle) is a professional training organization established in 1966 and operated as a subsidiary of CCI Lyon Métropole, the regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France. The company delivers vocational and executive education through three physical campuses in Lyon (headquarters), Saint-Etienne, and Roanne, serving the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its catalog comprises 450+ courses spanning 20 professional domains, including management, communication, digital skills, languages, procurement, international trade, compliance, supply chain, and — more recently — artificial intelligence.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: inter-enterprise open-enrollment courses held at CCI sites, intra-enterprise on-site and customized ("sur-mesure") training delivered at client premises, and individual professional courses financed through France's CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) system and employer Plan de développement des compétences budgets. Pricing ranges from approximately €410 for short courses to €7,450 for multi-day certifications. Distribution combines direct sales, website-driven inbound lead capture, and event participation (e.g., Profession'L Lyon). Notable proprietary digital assets include the InTeach microlearning platform and the REWORK digitalized/tutored distance-learning platform, both launched as extensions of the traditional classroom model. The organization also operates the Centre d'Étude de Langues (CEL) sub-brand, which delivers roughly 1,750 language trainees and 30,000 training hours annually.

Competitive positioning is anchored in the institutional CCI brand, 50+ years of operating history, mandatory Qualiopi and DataDock quality certifications that enable public-funding eligibility, and an official partnership with Team France Export for international trade training. Go-to-market is sales-led and advisor-driven, supported by content marketing (blog, Proactifs podcast, testimonials). Revenue, headcount, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed; the entity is privately held under government-chamber ownership with no venture or private equity investment identified in the source material.

Name

CCI Formation

Legal name

CCI Formation Professionnelle

Website

https://cciformationpro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CCI Formation Pro is a French professional training organization established in 1966 under CCI Lyon Métropole, operating three campuses in Lyon, Saint-Etienne, and Roanne. It delivers 450+ certified courses across 20 domains to enterprises, individuals, and job seekers, primarily funded through CPF and employer training budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Corporate training programs
• Continuing education courses
• Vocational training center
• Skills development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Training Program Fees: CCI Formation Pro generates revenue through fees for inter-enterprise training sessions (open enrollment courses), intra-enterprise training (on-site company training), and customized/sur-mesure training programs tailored to specific organizational needs. Pricing varies by course duration, format, and certification options.
2. CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) Funding: Many courses are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) financing, allowing individuals to use their government-allocated training credits. This represents indirect revenue through public funding mechanisms.
3. Professional Development Plan (Plan de développement des compétences): Enterprises fund employee training through professional development plans, contributing to company revenue through employer-sponsored training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCI Formation Pro is a professional training center delivering 450+ courses across 20 business domains (management, languages, digital, AI, procurement, international trade, HR, etc.) for enterprises and individual professionals across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Services span inter-enterprise open courses, intra-enterprise on-site training, customized programs, and distance learning via the proprietary InTeach microlearning platform and Rework digital tutored platform.

Product overview

CCI Formation Pro is a professional training center operating since 1966 with campuses in Lyon, Saint-Etienne, and Roanne. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of 450+ training programs across 20 professional domains, structured around several core service categories: (1) REWORK, a digital and tutored distance learning platform offering certified programs; (2) InTeach, a microlearning platform for short-format content; (3) the Centre d'Étude de Langues (CEL) for language training with certifications like TOEIC and CLOE; and (4) the Certificat de Compétences en Entreprise (CCE) certification program. Training delivery modes include inter-company sessions, intra-company on-site training, and bespoke programs. Key domains include Intelligence Artificielle, Commerce International, Bureautique/Pack Office, Management, Communication, Achats, and Langues, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InTeach: Microlearning platform offered by CCI Formation Pro for bite-sized learning resources
• Rework
• Centre d'Étude de Langues (CEL)

Products and services

• InTeach Microlearning Platform Proprietary microlearning platform offering short-form, digestible training modules that allow learners to develop business skills at their own pace on mobile and desktop devices.
• Centre d'Étude de Langues (CEL) Language training center offering foreign language courses with expert native-speaker instructors, including international certifications such as TOEIC and CLOE, delivered across CCI Lyon campuses and via distance learning.
• Certificat de Compétences en Entreprise (CCE) Professional certification delivered by CCI France and registered with France Compétences, providing nationally recognized credentials for skills in team animation, customer service, and HR management, eligible for CPF funding.
• Rework by CCI Formation Sub-brand of CCI Formation Pro offering 100% distance learning programs with weekly virtual classes, covering professional development certifications and digitalized/tutored course formats eligible for CPF.
• Inter-Enterprise Open Training Public training sessions held at CCI Formation campuses allowing individual professionals and small teams from multiple organizations to learn together according to a published calendar, across 20 professional domains.
• Intra-Enterprise On-Site Training Customized on-site training delivered directly at client company locations, tailored to specific organizational needs, objectives, and schedules for groups of employees.
• Bespoke Sur-Mesure Enterprise Training Bespoke training programs designed in collaboration with enterprise clients to address specific organizational challenges, available for any industry or company size and built to client-defined objectives and culture.
• Cycle / Parcours Métier Career Pathway Programs Multi-session training programs spanning 258 courses combining multiple modules into complete professional qualifications for career conversion and structured professional development.
• Regulatory and Mandatory Training Compliance and mandatory training programs required by French regulations for professional certification and workplace standards, including health and safety training.
• Plan de Développement des Compétences Competency development planning service helping organizations identify skill gaps and structure employee training pathways, funded through employer-sponsored Plan de développement des compétences programs.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Team France ExportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI Formation Pro is an official partner of Team France Export, the national export support network. This partnership enables the organization to offer specialized international trade and customs training programs, positioning them as a key resource for businesses looking to develop their export activities.
• CCI France (CCI Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI Formation Pro is part of the CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie) network, the largest French business support organization. This provides institutional backing, cross-region resources, and access to the CCE (Certificat de Compétences en Entreprise) certification framework.
• France CompétencescoreOthersNational public institution managing professional certification frameworks. CCI Formation Pro courses are registered with France Compétences for CPF eligibility, including CCE certificates (RS7376, RS7377).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orsys: Orsys is a French professional training provider focused on IT, digital, and management training for professionals. Comparable in the inter-enterprise open-enrollment training model, with strong presence in technical training overlap and CPF-eligible certifications.
• Demos: Demos is a French professional training company specializing in management, digital, and soft skills training for businesses. Closely comparable to CCI Formation Pro in catalog breadth, B2B focus, and Qualiopi-certified approach, with a larger national footprint.
• Cegos: Cegos is France's largest corporate training provider, offering multi-domain professional training (management, leadership, digital, project management) across France and internationally. Directly competes with CCI Formation Pro in B2B corporate training across similar domains, with broader geographic reach and a more established digital platform.
• AFPA: AFPA (Association pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes) is a major French public vocational training provider offering professional certifications across regional centers. Directly comparable in the Qualiopi-certified, multi-domain professional training space, with similar public-affiliated structure and regional site model.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a French online education platform offering mentor-supported, employer-funded training programs. Overlaps with CCI Formation Pro's REWORK digital and CPF-eligible offerings, with a more modern technology platform and broader employer network.
• 360Learning: 360Learning is a French collaborative learning platform enabling organizations to author and deliver their own training. Overlaps with CCI Formation Pro's customized (sur-mesure) corporate training offering through collaborative authoring and modern LMS technology.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): CNAM is a public higher education institution with a strong professional training division offering accredited certifications across France. Comparable in CPF-eligible professional certification delivery, with greater geographic reach and stronger academic credentialing.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business is the enterprise arm of Coursera, offering university-backed professional training content. Competes with CCI Formation Pro's digital offerings in digital skills, AI, and management training through broader content library and global university partnerships.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is a subscription-based professional development platform integrated with LinkedIn. Competes with CCI Formation Pro on professional skills training (office tools, management, digital) at lower per-seat economics with broader content libraries.

Regional players

• IFG (Institut de Formation en Gestion): IFG is a regional French professional training provider specializing in management and business skills, primarily operating in Rhône-Alpes region. Directly comparable regional competitor with overlapping B2B inter-enterprise and intra-enterprise delivery models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCIFLyonMetro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cci-formation-lyon

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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