OnlineFormapro

What OnlineFormapro does

Onlineformapro SA is a privately held French digital learning company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vesoul, France, operating approximately 58 sites across France with 230-245 employees under founder and PDG Michèle Guerrin. The company provides an integrated AI-orchestrated learning ecosystem centered on its OnlineManager LMS platform, augmented by OnlineAuteur (authoring with AI automation), OnlineAgora (collaboration), OnlineBattle (gamification), OnlineVisio (web conferencing), and the FastFormation AI course-generation tool, supported by a catalog of 6,000+ hours of pre-built training content and adaptive testing capabilities proven at massive scale (900,000 students assessed in 9 weeks for France Education International).

The platform is differentiated on regulatory and security credentials rare in the French market, namely QUALIOPI certification (N°00296), ANSSI Visa de sécurité certifié CERT-FR, and GDPR/RGPD compliance, which together make it a preferred vendor for government deployments (ANSSI, CNIL, SGDSN, Pôle Emploi) alongside large enterprises across banking (Crédit Agricole IFCAM onboarding for 145,000 employees, Banque Populaire), transport (SNCF Bio'Opérateur for 52,000 employees), retail (Leroy Merlin, Alinéa, Bouygues Télécom), automotive (BMW France), logistics (FM Logistic), and education (Université / ESC Amiens).

The business model combines subscription SaaS for the LMS stack, multi-year professional-services contracts for bespoke module development, freemium access to certified training pathways for self-service acquisition, and project-based revenue from marquee engagements such as WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative for enterprise and government accounts, complemented by content marketing (white papers, weekly AI newsletter, webinars) and an active press presence. The company is bootstrapped with €1,100,000 share capital, reinvests 12% of revenue in R&D, claims 17 million users across 13 countries on 3 continents, and serves roughly 2,000 clients.

Name

OnlineFormapro

Legal name

Onlineformapro SA

Website

https://onlineformapro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Digital Learning Platforms

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Course Authoring, Hosting & Delivery Tools (LMS for Creators) (MPACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Standards, Packaging & Interoperability Tools (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5/LTI) (EDAFAHAH), Digital Learning & Course Subscriptions (CRAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Learning management system
• Digital learning platform
• Corporate e-learning
• AI course authoring
• Online training solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vesoul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LMS Platform Licensing: SaaS-based Learning Management System subscription model providing access to OnlineManager platform with various administration, learner, and reporting features.
2. Custom Course Development: Bespoke digital learning module creation tailored to specific client needs, company culture, and business requirements, delivered by R&D and instructional engineering teams.
3. Authoring Tools: OnlineAuteur suite of full web-based tools for rapidly creating evaluations and training modules in online format.
4. Ready-to-Use Course Catalog: Pre-built training modules covering office skills, management, accounting, basic knowledge, and languages available for license or subscription.
5. Webconferencing: OnlineVisio platform for organizing virtual reunions with learners or collaborators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OnlineFormapro provides an AI-orchestrated global digital learning solution built around its OnlineManager LMS platform, supplemented by an integrated suite of authoring tools (OnlineAuteur), collaboration portals (OnlineAgora), gamification (OnlineBattle), webconferencing (OnlineVisio), and AI-powered content generation (FastFormation). The company sells subscriptions to its SaaS platform, licenses a catalogue of 6,000+ hours of ready-to-use training content, and delivers bespoke custom e-learning development services for enterprise, government, and education clients.

Product overview

OnlineFormapro offers a comprehensive AI-orchestrated global digital learning solution comprising the OnlineManager LMS platform as its core, supplemented by a modular suite including OnlineAuteur (AI-enhanced authoring tools), OnlineAgora (collaborative platform), OnlineBattle (gamification), and OnlineVisio (web conferencing). The platform integrates 6000+ hours of ready-to-use training content and offers custom development services. AI capabilities are embedded throughout via FastFormation (AI course generation), BuddyIA (language learning companion), and AI-powered adaptive learning simulations, creating an integrated ecosystem for corporate training, certification, and large-scale assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OnlineManager: LMS platform for managing, delivering, and tracking online and blended learning, adopted by SMEs, training organizations, universities, and large groups.
• OnlineAuteur
• OnlineAgora
• OnlineBattle
• OnlineVisio
• FastFormation
• OnlineCampus

Products and services

• OnlineManager LMS AI-orchestrated Learning Management System providing autonomous management of e-learning, blended learning, and virtual classroom deployments with intuitive interface and immediate setup, serving SMEs, training organizations, universities, and large groups.
• OnlineAuteur Full web-based authoring tool suite for rapid and efficient creation of evaluations and online training modules, now enhanced with AI-powered automation features.
• OnlineAgora Collaborative platform enabling rapid setup of collaborative portals or community portals with discussion forums, collaborative wikis, and knowledge-sharing spaces.
• OnlineBattle Gamification tool featuring competitive 'battle' mechanics to stimulate learner engagement and motivation through friendly competition, points, badges, and leaderboards.
• OnlineVisio Webconferencing platform enabling virtual regroupment sessions with learners or collaborators in a few clicks.
• FastFormation AI-powered course generation tool enabling rapid creation of training modules through co-creation with artificial intelligence, saving precious hours of content creation time.
• E-learning Catalogue Library of 6,000+ hours of interactive digital learning modules covering office skills, management, accounting, basic knowledge, and languages, ready for immediate deployment.
• Custom Development Services Custom e-learning development services with R&D and pedagogical engineering team creating tailored training solutions adapted to specific business needs, company culture, and requirements.
• OnlineCampus Digital CFA (apprentice training center) offering IT and digital skills training organized into four skill constellation universes: OGraph for graphic design, OCyber for network and security, ODev for web development, and IT Services for hardware and software maintenance.
• BuddyIA AI-powered language learning companion providing personalized and immersive English learning experiences through artificial intelligence.
• Immersive'English AI-powered immersive English language learning module featuring interactive digital content for language acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900,000 students assessed in 9 weeks for France Education International
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core infrastructure and minor.

• OVHcore infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationOVH provides secure data center hosting for OnlineFormapro platforms. Data is stored in climate-controlled technical rooms with backup power, electronic badge access, alarm systems, and surveillance. This partnership ensures enterprise-grade security and reliability for client data.
• DigilorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided hardware (180cm diagonal, 4K resolution touch tables with hydraulic lifts) for the Terre de Louis Pasteur serious game installation at the scientist's birthplace museum.
• SGS ICS FranceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body for QUALIOPI quality certification; list of certified sites available through SGS ICS at their Arcueil location.
• Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with LPO for SNCF Bio'Opérator biodiversity awareness serious game, ensuring expert input on environmental content.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 360Learning: French-founded collaborative LMS platform combining LMS, collaborative authoring, and AI features for enterprise L&D. Closest direct competitor given shared French DNA, similar enterprise-mid-market focus, and overlapping product surface (LMS + authoring + AI).
• Docebo: Global AI-powered LMS and learning experience platform serving enterprises with authoring, content delivery, and analytics. Directly comparable to OnlineFormapro's OnlineManager LMS and AI-driven content generation features, though Docebo operates at significantly greater global scale and is publicly listed.
• CrossKnowledge: European digital learning provider offering LMS-adjacent content libraries and blended learning programs for large enterprises. Comparable as a European competitor with similar customer base (large enterprises, multinationals) and content-library-led model.
• Moodle: Open-source LMS platform with massive global adoption in education and enterprise. Comparable as a direct LMS competitor with SCORM/xAPI compliance, particularly relevant in European education and training organization segments where OnlineFormapro also competes.
• TalentLMS: Cloud-based LMS targeting SMBs and enterprises with course authoring, AI features, and transparent tiered pricing. Comparable as a SaaS LMS competitor, though TalentLMS emphasizes PLG and SMB while OnlineFormapro is enterprise-sales-led.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Litmos: Cloud LMS and training content provider within SAP's ecosystem serving enterprise L&D teams. Comparable as a global SaaS LMS competitor with ready-to-use course libraries, though much broader in scope and integrated into SAP's HR suite.
• Cornerstone OnDemand: Large incumbent talent and learning management platform serving global enterprises with comprehensive L&D capabilities. Comparable as a broad LMS competitor, though it operates across HR suites, not solely focused on OnlineFormapro's integrated content + AI niche.
• D2L (Brightspace): Global learning management platform serving higher education, K-12, and enterprise with AI-enabled features. Comparable as an LMS competitor with adaptive learning technology overlap (OnlineFormapro's adaptive testing engine parallels D2L's Brightspace approach).
• Workday Learning: Learning module integrated into Workday's HCM suite, serving enterprise customers with LMS natively tied to HRIS. Comparable as an LMS competitor, particularly relevant given OnlineFormapro's HRIS (GDRH) and Workday integration touchpoints with enterprise clients like FM Logistic.

Emerging players

• Enioka (Teach on Mars): French mobile-first learning platform provider serving enterprise frontline workers. Comparable as a French LMS competitor targeting enterprise training, though focused on mobile microlearning rather than OnlineFormapro's full LMS + content + AI ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/onlineformapro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onlineformapro

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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