CFA Univ

What CFA Univ does

CFA Univ en région Corse is a university-level apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis Universitaire) affiliated with the Université de Corse Pasquale Paoli and operating exclusively in Corsica, France. Established on January 29, 2009 by vote of the Assemblée Territoriale de Corse, the CFA acts as an administrative and pedagogical intermediary between the university and regional employers, coordinating apprenticeship contracts that combine academic instruction (BUT, DEUST, Licence Professionnelle, Master) at five university faculties (IUT, Sciences et Techniques, EME-IAE, Droit, FLLASHS) with in-company work experience. Its portfolio spans technical, scientific, business, legal, and humanities disciplines, with more than 6,500 apprentices enrolled cumulatively since inception, a 90% diploma-success rate, and 84% employment within six months of program completion.

The CFA's core operating platform integrates Net Yparéo (Ymag Cloud) for attendance tracking and contract lifecycle management, the university's ENT digital workspace, Fisio for CV creation, and Corporama for company search; AI-enabled features are delivered through Reloop Interview (generative AI interview simulator, 100 free accounts provisioned) and AI-powered targeting within Corporama. Pedagogical tutoring, digital tutoring booklets, and a double-housing-aid portal (€250/month) round out the support infrastructure. All operations carry Qualiopi national quality certification.

The revenue model is predominantly public-funded: OPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences) finance private-sector training costs based on diploma level and professional branch, public-sector employers cover training costs directly, and, effective July 1, 2025, private employers pay a €750 mandatory participation fee per new contract (€200 for recontracting after rupture). CFA Univ does not charge apprentices tuition and absorbs registration fees on their behalf. The organization employs a core administrative team of approximately 7 staff led by Director Christophe Storaï, a maître de conférences in economics. It is structurally a semi-public entity with no external investors and operates as an extension of the public university system.

Name

CFA Univ

Legal name

CFA Univ en région Corse

Website

https://cfaunivcorse.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA Univ en région Corse is the sole university-level apprenticeship center in Corsica, affiliated with the Université de Corse, coordinating apprenticeship contracts that combine academic study with in-company training across five university faculties for regional apprentices and Corsican employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher-Education Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• University apprenticeship training
• Higher education alternance
• Apprenticeship contract management
• Vocational training center
• Work-study degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Corte

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contract Administration and Management: CFA Univ serves as the administrative and pedagogical intermediary for apprenticeship contracts between the University of Corsica and employers. Revenue is generated through public funding mechanisms: OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) financing for private sector training costs, and direct employer payment for public sector apprentices. Additionally, the organization collects a mandatory participation fee of €750 from private employers for contracts signed from July 1, 2025 (€200 for recontracting after a prior contract rupture).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CFA Univ en région Corse is a university-level apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis Universitaire) affiliated with the Université de Corse Pasquale Paoli. It coordinates apprenticeship contracts between students and Corsican employers, delivering higher-education diplomas (BUT, DEUST, Licence Professionnelle, Master) through alternating academic instruction and in-company training. The CFA administers the full apprenticeship lifecycle: enrollment, employer matching, Cerfa contract preparation, OPCO financing coordination, pedagogical tutoring, attendance tracking, and financial aid disbursement.

Product overview

CFA Univ is an apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis Universitaire) affiliated with the University of Corsica, offering a comprehensive portfolio of university-level apprenticeships spanning BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie), DEUST, Professional Licenses (LP), and Master's programs across business administration, sciences, technology, and humanities. The offering is structured around the core alternating training model — coordination of academic instruction at the university with in-company practical training through apprenticeship contracts. CFA Univ supplements its academic programs with a suite of digital tools including the Net Yparéo attendance management platform, the ENT university portal, the Fisio CV builder, the Corporama company search database (with AI targeting), and the Reloop Interview AI-powered interview simulator. Support services include pedagogical tutoring, digital tutoring booklets, housing aid, and financial assistance administration. All programs are aligned with the Qualiopi certification standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) Apprenticeship Programs Three-year university professional bachelor's degrees delivered via apprenticeship contracts, alternating academic periods at the university with in-company training. Multiple specializations are available including Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations (GEA GEMA/GC2F), Techniques de Commercialisation (TC SME/MM), Génie Biologique (GB SEE/SAB), Hygiène et Sécurité Environnement (HSE), Génie Civil Construction Durable (GCCD), and Métiers du Multimédia et de l'Internet (MMI CN). Targeted at apprentices seeking technical and business diplomas in Corsica.
• DEUST (Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Scientifiques et Techniques) Apprenticeship Program Two-year university diploma (Level 5) in Analyse des Milieux Biologiques (AMB), with the second year offered via apprenticeship contract. The CFA coordinates academic instruction at the university with in-company training in biological analysis environments.
• Professional Licenses (Licence Professionnelle) Apprenticeship Programs One-year professional license programs (Level 6) delivered via apprenticeship across multiple specializations: LP Assurance, Banque, Finance (LP B); LP Métiers de l'Immobilier (LP IMMO); LP Métiers du Tourisme (LP TOUR); LP Métiers Électricité Énergie et Systèmes Industriels (LP EESI); LP Métiers du Notariat (LP NOTARIAT). The CFA coordinates alternating university instruction and host-company training.
• Master's Degree Apprenticeship Programs Two-year Master's programs (M1 + M2, Level 7) delivered via apprenticeship across diverse specializations including MBFA (Monnaie, Banque, Finance, Assurance), LEA (Langues Étrangères Appliquées), GAPS (Sciences de l'éducation), ORCHESTRA (Direction de Projets Culturels), DATA (Informatique Data Engineer), DFS (Développeur Full Stack), TOUR (Tourism Management), ECO EEPP (Économie), Info Comm HNTP (Communication Numérique), ISIA (Santé Innovation), GILVHA/INGECO/SEE (Environmental Management), PHYTO/QPPA (Agriculture/Agri-food), RM (Risques Majeurs), MSE (Management Stratégie), MA EEI (Management Entrepreneuriat), MARK (Marketing), RH (Ressources Humaines), and DROIT (Droit Public).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% apprenticeship success rate — 9 out of 10 apprentices obtain their diploma
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université de Corse (Università Pasquale Paoli)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2009The University of Corsica is the founding institutional partner and host of CFA Univ. The CFA operates within the university's ecosystem, with apprenticeship programs delivered through university faculties (IUT, Faculty of Sciences, EME-IAE, Faculty of Law, FLLASHS). The partnership was formalized on January 29, 2009 through the vote of the Assemblée Territoriale de Corse, with the university as the academic framework provider.
• ANASUPminorOthersCFA Univ is affiliated with ANASUP (Association Nationale des Apprentis de l'Enseignement Supérieur), a national association representing university-level apprenticeship centers in France. ANASUP advocates for the interests of apprentices in higher education and supports member CFAs.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFA Univ works with multiple OPCOs (11 total in France including Afdas, Akto, Atlas, Ocapiat, Opco 2i, Constructys, Opco Mobilités, Opco Ep, Opco Santé, Opcommerce) who finance the training costs of apprenticeship contracts for private sector employers based on the employer's professional branch and the diploma prepared.
• Collectivité de CorsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Corsican Collectivité provides financial aid programs for apprentices including rent assistance, back-to-school aid, and support for higher education expenses. CFA Univ coordinates the disbursement of some of these aids and directs apprentices to applicable programs.
• Mission Locale de CorseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission Locale organizations across Corsica provide local support to apprentices, including transport aid (kilometric reimbursements, public transit cards), housing assistance (deposit coverage, rent support), emergency aid (food, medical, hygiene products), and equipment purchase support.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)minorOthersCAF supports apprentices with financial aid for school supplies and equipment during their apprenticeship enrollment. CFA Univ directs apprentices to applicable CAF programs for their higher education transition into apprenticeships.
• Action Logement (Mobili-Jeunes)minorOthersAction Logement provides the Mobili-Jeunes housing aid program for apprentices under 30 in private sector non-agricultural companies, offering monthly housing assistance ranging from €10 to €100 per month.
• AGEFIPHminorOthersAGEFIPH provides financial support up to €3,000 for private sector employers hiring apprentices with disabilities, with amounts prorated based on contract duration from the 6th month onward.
• FIPHFP (Fonds pour l'Insertion des Personnes Handicapées dans la Fonction Publique)minorOthersFIPHFP supports public sector employers hiring apprentices with disabilities by covering costs for training accompaniment, master apprenticeship training, and apprentice training fees.
• France TravailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance Travail operates the La Bonne Alternance platform which connects apprentices with employers. CFA Univ and its apprentices use this platform alongside France Travail's broader employment services for apprenticeship recruitment.
• CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale)minorOthersFor public sector employers in the territorial function, CNFPT manages the recruitment intent census and provides prior financing authorization for apprenticeship contracts, which is a required step before contracts can be finalized.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: One of France's largest CFA networks, operating apprenticeship training centers across the country. AFTRAL and CFA Univ share the same operational archetype—an intermediating CFA that manages apprenticeship contract administration between apprentices, employers, and OPCOs.
• CESI: Higher education institution offering work-study programs (alternance) across engineering, IT, and management. Comparable to CFA Univ in offering apprenticeship-tracked university-level degrees with employer matching.
• ISCOD: Alternance-focused education provider organizing apprenticeship contract placement and digital training. Comparable to CFA Univ as an alternant intermediary, although ISCOD is private and digital-first.
• AFPA: France's national vocational training operator delivering apprenticeship and professional reskilling programs nationwide. Compares to CFA Univ as a parallel public-mission training provider that operates within the same OPCO/funding ecosystem.
• GRETA: National network of continuing education centers (GRETA) attached to the French national education system. Similar to CFA Univ in its public-mission training orientation and integration with the broader French education and employment policy framework.
• INSEEC: Private higher education group offering apprenticeship-tracked programs (BBA, MSc) in partnership with employers. Comparable to CFA Univ through its alternant delivery model and integration with OPCO contract financing.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): France's leading public higher education institution offering work-study (alternance) and apprenticeship programs across disciplines. CFA Univ is structurally similar as a public-affiliated CFA Universitaire delivering apprenticeship programs at the university level.
• Pôle Formation UIMM: Industrial apprenticeship network for the metallurgy sector, operating multiple CFAs across France. Comparable to CFA Univ as a sector-organized apprenticeship provider with OPCO-financed delivery and employer-matching services.
• CCI Formation: Chamber of Commerce and Industry training bodies that operate apprenticeship programs across regions in France. Comparable to CFA Univ as an intermediating training organization funding itself through OPCO flows and employer fees.

Emerging players

• Walter Learning: Online alternance platform providing remote apprenticeship pathways across multiple disciplines. An emerging competitor to CFA Univ that bypasses the geographic advantage of island-based CFAs through digital delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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