2i Academy

What 2i Academy does

2i Academy is the vocational training division of French private group M2i SA, specializing in IT and digital skills education delivered through the alternance (work-study) model. Founded in 2020, the school operates 13 campuses across major French metropolitan areas — including Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Montpellier, and Tours — with a 14th campus in Nice scheduled to open in June 2026. It serves two primary customer segments: prospective students seeking RNCP-certified professional titles (career changers, recent graduates, and international candidates) and French enterprises seeking pre-screened IT apprentices to fill technology roles.

The product portfolio consists of six RNCP-registered Titre Professionnels from the French Ministry of Labor, spanning Bac+2 (Développeur Web & Web Mobile, Technicien Supérieur Systèmes & Réseaux) and Bac+3 (Concepteur Développeur d'Applications, Testeur Logiciel, Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées, Administrateur Système Devops) levels. Programs combine three weeks of enterprise immersion with one week of in-person campus instruction under a neuropedagogy-based adaptive learning methodology, capped at 20 students per cohort with dedicated workstations. The technology layer is a hybrid LMS supporting in-person and distance delivery, with no proprietary AI/ML capability.

Revenue is generated primarily through French OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) apprenticeship financing, under which employing companies fund tuition via government-approved skills operators and students pay only a €20 application fee. A secondary revenue stream comes from enterprise recruitment services, where companies pay for access to the student talent pool through job-dating events and dedicated corporate relations matchmaking. The enterprise partner network of 4,200+ M2i Group clients — including Atos, BNP Paribas, Cap Gemini, Thales, Orange, Crédit Agricole, Engie, Galeries Lafayette, and Arkema — anchors the placement promise. The school operates under M2i Scribtel (with M2i Skills as a parallel subsidiary), and Qualiopi, SecNumedu, and Ecovadis Gold certifications support eligibility for public funding and enterprise trust.

Name

2i Academy

Legal name

M2i

Website

https://2iacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

2i Academy is a French M2i Group-owned IT vocational school delivering RNCP-certified Bac+2/Bac+3 work-study programs across 13 campuses, serving career-changers and enterprise employers through OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts and a network of 4,200+ corporate recruiters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Vocational Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• IT vocational training
• Alternance work-study programs
• RNCP certified titles
• Professional IT education
• Tech apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 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. Apprenticeship Financing (OPCO): Training is entirely financed through apprenticeship or professionalization contracts via OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences). Companies bear the training costs directly or indirectly through OPCO funding. Students pay no tuition fees and receive a salary as company employees.
2. Application Processing Fee: A 20€ file fee (cotisation associative) is charged to students for application processing. This is the only direct cost to students, as training is otherwise financed by employing companies.
3. Enterprise Recruitment Services: Companies pay for recruitment services to access the student talent pool. The school organizes recruitment sessions, job datings, and helps companies find pre-screened candidates matching their specific IT needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

2i Academy delivers IT vocational training through French alternance (work-study) programs that combine 3 weeks of enterprise employment with 1 week of campus instruction. The school offers six RNCP-certified professional titles spanning Bac+2 to Bac+5 levels across Development & Testing and Systems & Networks tracks, delivered across 13 campuses in France. Training is financed via OPCO apprenticeship contracts paid by employing companies, with students receiving a salary and no tuition fees.

Product overview

2i Academy is a French alternance (work-study) educational institution offering a portfolio of 6 professional training programs leading to RNCP-certified titles in IT and digital fields. Programs span Bac+2 to Bac+3 levels across two main tracks: Development & Testing (Développeur Web & Web Mobile, Concepteur Développeur d'Applications, Testeur Logiciel) and Systems & Networks (Technicien Supérieur Systèmes & Réseaux, Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées, Administrateur Système Devops). All programs combine 3 weeks in company with 1 week at training center, delivered across 13 campuses in France. The institution is part of the M2i Group and is recognized for its Qualiopi-certified training quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Développeur Web & Web Mobile (Bac +2) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 5, Bac+2) that trains students in full-stack web and mobile development, covering front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) and back-end (PHP, Python, Node.js, database management) technologies using Agile methodologies. Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Concepteur Développeur d'Applications (Bac +3) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 6, Bac+3) that trains students to design and develop secure applications for web, mobile, and enterprise environments, covering software architecture, DevOps practices, and compliance with RGPD and RGAA standards. Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Testeur Logiciel (Bac +3) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 6, Bac+3) that trains students in software testing methodologies, test plan creation, defect management, QA engineering, and test automation within CI/CD pipelines. Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Technicien Supérieur Systèmes & Réseaux (Bac +2) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 5, Bac+2) that trains students in systems administration (Windows, Linux), networking (routing, switching, VLAN), and virtualization technologies for IT infrastructure support roles. Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées (Bac +3) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 6, Bac+3) that trains students in IT infrastructure administration and cybersecurity, covering cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), incident detection, monitoring, and security policy implementation. Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Administrateur Système Devops (Bac +3) Professional title training program (RNCP Level 6, Bac+3) that trains students in DevOps practices, infrastructure automation (Ansible), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure management (AWS EKS/AKS). Delivered in alternance over multi-year contract.
• Enterprise IT Recruitment Services Companies pay for recruitment services to access the 2i Academy student talent pool. The school organizes recruitment sessions, job datings, and matches pre-screened candidates matching enterprise IT hiring needs with the 4,200+ enterprise partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast employment entry through alternance model combining education and work experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• ArkemaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArkema recruits IT apprentices from 2i Academy through the alternance program. Part of the 4,200+ enterprise partner network supporting student placement in technology roles.
• AtoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtos actively recruits IT talent from 2i Academy for apprenticeship positions. Major IT services company offering career opportunities in systems, networks, and cybersecurity.
• BNP ParibascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking group recruits 2i Academy students for IT positions in financial technology, systems administration, and software development roles.
• Cap GeminicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor IT consulting firm recruits 2i Academy graduates for technology consulting, software development, and systems integration roles.
• ThalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefense and aerospace technology company recruits cybersecurity and IT infrastructure talent from 2i Academy for specialized technology roles.
• OrangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications leader recruits network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and IT professionals from 2i Academy for telecom technology positions.
• EngieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy company recruits IT talent for digital transformation projects, energy management systems, and technology infrastructure roles.
• Crédit AgricoleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking group recruits 2i Academy students for fintech development, systems administration, and digital banking technology positions.
• Galeries LafayetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail group recruits IT professionals for e-commerce, point-of-sale systems, and digital retail transformation projects.
• BoironminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare company recruits IT support and systems administration talent from 2i Academy for pharmaceutical technology infrastructure.
• TimeOneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company that recruits 2i Academy students for digital marketing technology and web development positions.
• M2i Group Enterprise NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4200 enterprise clients of the M2i Group provide apprenticeship opportunities to 2i Academy students. This extensive network is central to the school's value proposition and student employment outcomes.
• StudapartsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent housing platform partnership providing 2i Academy students access to accommodation near campuses. Includes exclusive listings and dedicated support team available 6 days/week.
• En Voiture Simone!supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving school partnership offering 2i Academy students discounted driving courses starting at €189 for Code + Driving pack. Includes rated instructors (4.87/5 average) and flexible scheduling.
• StaffMesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreelance job platform partnership allowing 2i Academy students to access flexible part-time work opportunities at minimum €14.40/hour, paid within 10 days.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student card partnership providing 2i Academy students with 150,000+ discounts worldwide, recognized in 130+ countries and by UNESCO. Access to 5 million student community.
• ESGI Mastère PartnershipssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partnerarticulation agreements with ESGI (Grande Ecole d'Ingénierie) for 2i Academy graduates to continue into Mastère programs in Architecture Logiciels, Mobile & IoT, AI & Big Data, Web Engineering, and other specializations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Wagon: International coding bootcamp with multiple French campuses (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille) offering full-stack web development and data science training. Competes directly for the same career-changer pool and frequently the same enterprise hiring partners.
• OpenClassrooms: French online education platform offering RNCP-recognized programs in IT, tech, and data with strong alternance placement partnerships with enterprise employers. Directly competes with 2i Academy for both students seeking recognized credentials and enterprise hiring partners in France.
• Ironhack: Global coding bootcamp with French campuses in Paris and remote offerings covering web development, data analytics, and UX/UI design. Targets similar career-transition and reskilling audiences with intensive bootcamp formats comparable to 2i Academy's RNCP tracks.
• Wild Code School: French web development bootcamp operating campuses across France with work-study (alternance) formats leading to RNCP titles. Targets the same career-changer and young-adult IT training segment as 2i Academy, with overlapping employer partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• ESGI: French Grande École d'Ingénierie specialized in IT and digital offering Bachelor through Mastère programs. Already an articulation partner of 2i Academy for Bac+5 upsell, but also a competitor for direct entry into its higher-level IT programs.
• CESI: Major French engineering school network with campuses nationwide offering IT, digital, and industrial programs through alternance. Operates as a broader, more established incumbent with longer-running programs but overlaps materially on IT curricula and enterprise employer relationships.
• Sup de Vinci: French network of IT and engineering schools offering work-study programs leading to RNCP-recognized titles in development, cybersecurity, and systems. Competes with 2i Academy across multiple French regions with comparable alternance-driven economics.

Emerging players

• Simplon.co: French free IT training network with a social-inclusion mission, operating numerous campuses and offering web development, DevOps, and data programs leading to RNCP titles. Targets career changers and underrepresented populations, partially overlapping with 2i Academy's accessible-pricing mission.
• École 42: Free, peer-to-peer French IT training school founded by Xavier Niel with campuses across France. Targets a similar career-changer audience but with a tuition-free, project-based model that contrasts with 2i Academy's OPCO-funded alternance approach.
• La Capsule: French coding bootcamp offering web development, data, and AI programs in Paris, Lyon, and other cities with intensive short-format training. Targets a portion of 2i Academy's career-changer segment, particularly candidates preferring faster bootcamp formats over multi-year alternance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@2iAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/2iAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/2iacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/2iacademy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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