ACTORIA

What ACTORIA does

ACTORIA is a Centre de Formation des Apprentis (CFA — apprenticeship training center) operated by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de la Charente-Maritime (CCI 17), a government-affiliated chamber of commerce in southwestern France. Established in the early 1970s, ACTORIA delivers work-integrated vocational training across nine professional sectors — Commerce Vente Digitalisation, Immobilier et Notariat, Fleuriste, Métiers d'Art, RH et Gestion des entreprises, Assurance et Banque, Pharmacie et Santé, Achat Approvisionnement, and Qualité Sécurité Environnement — spanning qualifications from CAP (level 3) to BAC+5 (level 7). The organization operates two physical campuses in Saintes and Rochefort, with the Rochefort site running QSE and procurement programs under the IEQT sub-brand. Revenue is generated through employer fees and OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) co-financing under French apprenticeship contracts; apprenticeship is free to the student.

The business serves a dual customer base: prospective students and apprentices seeking recognized state qualifications with practical work experience, and 600+ local enterprises — primarily SMEs — that host apprentices and access government subsidies for hiring. Distribution is hybrid: physical campus delivery complemented by a WordPress/Divi-based marketing website (actoria-formations.fr) hosted on OVH, event-driven recruitment via open house days and regional orientation fairs (STUDYRAMA, L'Étudiant), organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and the NetYpareo online pre-registration portal for enrollment. ACTORIA extends its curriculum through channel partnerships with CFA SUP Nouvelle Aquitaine and Université de Poitiers (for the DEUST Pharmacie and Licence Pro Notariat) and network affiliations with IEQT, NEGOVENTIS, and CMA France. The organization holds Qualiopi and ISO 9001 v2015 certifications, and reports strong 2025 outcomes including an 89.47% exam pass rate and 94% graduate employment/further-study rate. The underlying technology is commodity web infrastructure with no proprietary platform, AI capabilities, or third-party integrations beyond standard analytics, mapping, and student management tools.

Name

ACTORIA

Legal name

Centre de formation des apprentis ACTORIA

Website

https://actoria-formations.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACTORIA is a CFA (apprenticeship training center) managed by the CCI Charente-Maritime in France, delivering work-integrated vocational training across nine sectors from CAP to BAC+5 at two campuses in Saintes and Rochefort, serving students and 600+ partner enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Services (Non-Banking) (EDABALAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Work-integrated learning
• Professional certification training
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saintes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Services (Apprentissage): ACTORIA generates revenue by providing apprenticeship (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization (contrat de professionnalisation) training programs. The costs of training are co-financed by employers and their OPCOs (Operators of Skills), with apprenticeship being free for the apprentice. The organization also generates revenue through continuing education (formation continue) and VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACTORIA is an apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis, CFA) managed by CCI Charente-Maritime that delivers work-integrated vocational training across nine professional sectors — Commerce Vente Digitalisation, Immobilier et Notariat, Fleuriste, Métiers d'Art, RH et Gestion des entreprises, Assurance et Banque, Pharmacie et Santé, Achat Approvisionnement, and Qualité Sécurité Environnement — from CAP (Level 3) through BAC+5 (Level 7), via apprenticeship and professionalization contracts at its Saintes and Rochefort campuses. Training is free for apprentices; costs are covered by employer fees and OPCO co-financing. ACTORIA also provides continuing education (formation continue) and Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) services for experienced professionals.

Product overview

ACTORIA is a CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis - Apprenticeship Training Center) managed by the CCI Charente-Maritime, operating since over 50 years. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs delivered through an alternating (apprenticeship) model, spanning from CAP (Level 3) to BAC+5 (Level 7). Programs are organized across 9 professional fields: Commerce Vente Digitalisation, Immobilier et Notariat, Fleuriste, Métiers d'Art, RH et Gestion des entreprises, Assurance et Banque, Pharmacie et Santé, Achat Approvisionnement, and Qualité Sécurité Environnement. Training is delivered at two campuses located in Saintes and Rochefort, with programs designed in partnership with universities (Université de Poitiers, CFA SUP Nouvelle Aquitaine) and professional networks (IEQT, Negoventis, CMA France).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IEQT: Institut d'Expertise et de Qualification en Travail - specialized training brand for Quality, Safety, Environment, Risk Management, and Purchasing programs located at the Rochefort campus.

Products and services

• Commerce Vente Digitalisation

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Charente-Maritime (CCI 17)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI Charente-Maritime is the parent organization and managing body of ACTORIA. It provides institutional backing, operational infrastructure, communication services, web development, and access to the regional business network of over 600+ partner companies. ACTORIA is explicitly described as 'an école de la CCI Charente-Maritime, depuis plus de 50 ans.'
• IEQT NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEQT is a national network specialized in Quality, Safety, Environment (QSE) and Risk Management training. ACTORIA's Rochefort campus operates under the IEQT brand and benefits from its pedagogical resources, network recognition, and program certifications including optional certifications (Green Belt, IRCA, etc.). The IEQT tagline is used on ACTORIA marketing materials.
• NEGOVENTIS (CCI France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEGOVENTIS is a commercial training network supported by CCI France and deployed by CCI chambers across France. ACTORIA uses the NEGOVENTIS program for the BAC+2 Gestionnaire de l'Unité Commerciale (GUC) title, which is certified by CCI France.
• CMA France (Chambres de Métiers et de l'Artisanat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMA France (Chambres de Métiers et de l'Artisanat) is the certifying body for the Brevet de Maîtrise Fleuriste. ACTORIA delivers this program in partnership with the CMA France network of Chambers of Trades and Crafts.
• CFA SUP Nouvelle AquitaineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFA SUP Nouvelle Aquitaine is the Upper Aquitaine apprenticeship center that partners with ACTORIA for the DEUST Préparateur en Pharmacie program. ACTORIA delivers teaching at its Saintes site under this partnership, with the program registered at Université de Poitiers.
• Université de PoitiersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversité de Poitiers partners with ACTORIA for the Licence Professionnelle Métiers du Notariat. Students must register through the university portal (ecandidat.appli.univ-poitiers.fr) and the degree is conferred by the university.
• Schneider ElectricminorOthersSchneider Electric hosts ACTORIA student Mathieu Gellé for his Master Manager des Risques QHSE apprenticeship. This represents ACTORIA's broader network of over 600 enterprise partners that host apprentices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship organization dedicated to transmitting craft and trade knowledge through work-integrated learning. Comparable apprenticeship-based model with strong employer network across trades.
• AFTRAL: Major French vocational training group offering apprenticeship programs in transport, logistics, and adjacent sectors. Similar alternance-based business model with deep employer placement focus.
• M2i Formation: Professional training company specializing in IT, management, and digital skills via alternance and continuing education. Comparable professional/vocational training model with employer co-financing.
• GRETA: National network of public vocational training establishments providing continuing education and alternance training across France. Comparable multi-sector professional training model with strong regional campus footprint.
• AFPA: Largest public vocational training organization in France, offering apprenticeship and professional training across many sectors comparable to ACTORIA. Closest analog in CFA-style model with national coverage and public backing.
• CNAM: Public institution (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) offering vocational and professional training, including alternance programs. Comparable multi-sector public training mission and credentials.
• CCI Formation Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional CCI-affiliated vocational training entity in the same region as ACTORIA, offering comparable alternance programs through the broader CCI network. The most directly comparable institutional and geographic peer.

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC: Large private education group offering professional, management, and bachelor programs, frequently via alternance. A broader incumbent operating at national scale in overlapping professional training space.

Regional players

• Excelia: Business school based in La Rochelle (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) offering alternance programs in commerce, management, and related fields. Comparable regional player with a similar alternance model in ACTORIA's geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• ISCOD: Specialist in alternance and digital learning programs, offering flexible online BAC to BAC+5 pathways. Represents the digital-first model that increasingly competes with traditional CFAs like ACTORIA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/actoriaformations
• Instagraminstagram.com/actoriaformations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/actoriaformations

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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