What CECODEV does

CECODEV (legally SAS Anima Cecodev) is a French professional training organization founded in 2021 and headquartered at 16 rue de Saint-Pétersbourg in Paris (75008). The firm specializes in codéveloppement — a structured peer-group learning methodology originated by Adrien Payette — and positions itself as the principal dissemination channel for the original method in France and internationally. Its leadership is anchored by Anne Hoffner-Lesure (CEO) and Dominique Delaunay (Co-director), supported by François-Xavier Hoffner (Deputy Director) and an assistant (Anne-Sophie Cartier); both senior leaders were trained directly by Payette and have co-authored reference works with him, including the recent book on the méthode and a co-promoted volume on AI and collective intelligence with Stefan Merckelbach.

The firm's product surface comprises three core offerings: the foundational Module Vert (€3,000–€4,500 per participant), the advanced Module Rouge (€3,800–€5,700), and an Accreditation pathway for aspiring professional facilitators (€1,250–€1,875). Operational delivery is supported by the Pairsform platform, an annual events program, and recurring Master Classes. The firm holds Qualiopi certification (obtained 2024) and is registered with France Compétences under code RS7137, which together enable OPCO- and CPF-funded enterprise training contracts. The revenue model combines B2B enterprise training (large French accounts including SNCF, RTE, CEA, ADEME, Engie, APHP, La Poste, Musée du Louvre, Leroy Merlin, Veolia, Orange, Crédit Mutuel, Renault, and PagesJaunes) with B2C professional development for individual facilitators. To date, more than 200 facilitators have been accredited through the firm's network, spanning France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, Guadeloupe, and Réunion, with a Tokyo session scheduled for July 2025.

The go-to-market is built on three reinforcing pillars: method authority (direct lineage to the methodology's originator), a credentialed facilitator network that serves as both a training output and a distribution channel, and regulatory standing that converts training spend into eligible French workforce development funding. The international footprint — across French-speaking Europe, Lusophone markets, Caribbean territories, and now Asia — is the clearest forward indicator, while AI capability remains limited to a thought-leadership book partnership rather than integrated product features.

Name

CECODEV

Legal name

SAS Anima Cecodev

Website

https://cecodev.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CECODEV is a French professional training firm (SAS Anima Cecodev, Paris, founded 2021) that trains and accredits facilitators in the codéveloppement methodology originated by Adrien Payette, serving French enterprises (SNCF, Engie, APHP, La Poste, CEA) and a 200+ facilitator network across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development and Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training (Teaching/Instructional Design) Certifications (EDAAANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD)

Keywords

• Professional development training
• Codéveloppement facilitation
• Executive coaching services
• Group facilitation training
• Leadership development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Professional Training — Module Vert, Module Rouge, Accreditation: Revenue is primarily generated from instructor-led training programs. Participants pay tuition per module (Module Vert: €3,000–€4,500; Module Rouge: €3,800–€5,700; Accreditation: €1,250–€1,875) for 6-day intensive courses. Pricing differs for independents vs. professionals/enterprises. Programs are delivered in-person at Paris offices or synchronously via distance learning.
2. Group Animation Services: CECODEV animates codéveloppement groups for organizations (intra-entreprise) as a service offering. Organizations contract CECODEV to run groups with expert animators, addressing specific organizational challenges such as knowledge transfer, leadership development, and cultural transformation.
3. Supervision Services: Ongoing supervision and accompaniment for animators to build expertise, supported by experienced supervisors. This is a follow-on professional service for trained animators.
4. Master Class Events: Half-day Master Class events (e.g., the 4 June 2025 session priced at €120) offering advanced practitioner-level content on specific codéveloppement topics. Open enrollment for professionals with existing practice.
5. Regular Peer Groups for Executives: Ongoing inter-company peer groups for directors and senior executives, meeting every 4–7 weeks (3h sessions). These groups are marketed to enterprises and generate recurring professional services revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CECODEV sells professional codéveloppement training, facilitator certification, and group facilitation services based on a six-step peer-learning methodology co-developed with Adrien Payette. Offerings include facilitator training (Module Vert and Module Rouge leading to RS7137 certification and CECODEV accreditation), in-person and remote group animation services for organizations, supervision for certified facilitators, collective intelligence workshops, and recurring inter-company peer groups for directors. Programs are delivered at the Paris office, via Zoom/Visioformation, and through the Pairsform online platform.

Product overview

CECODEV (Centre Européen de Codéveloppement Professionnel) is a professional development organization offering codéveloppement methodology training and facilitation services. The portfolio consists of codéveloppement group facilitation services, a two-module facilitator training program (Module Vert for beginners and Module Rouge for advanced practitioners), supervision for certified facilitators, and collective intelligence workshops. The offering is delivered through in-person sessions, distance learning via Zoom and Visioformation platforms, and the Pairsform online platform for individual enrollment. Training programs lead to RS7137 Certification (Module Vert) or Cecodev Accreditation (Module Rouge). Specialized programs include regular codéveloppement groups for directors and Master Class workshops for advanced practitioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animation de groupes de Codéveloppement Facilitation service in which CECODEV's expert animators lead codéveloppement groups for organizations (intra-company), delivering structured peer consultation sessions based on the six-step methodology to address knowledge transfer, leadership development, and cultural transformation.
• Module Vert (Facilitator Training — Foundation) Six-day foundational facilitator training for new codéveloppement animators, covering the methodology, framework, and group climate for animating first codéveloppement groups. Awards Certification RS7137 registered at France Compétences.
• Module Rouge (Facilitator Training — Advanced) Six-day advanced facilitator training for experienced animators to progress in added-value animation and manage codéveloppement projects meeting specific objectives. Awards CECODEV accreditation.
• Supervision des animateurs en Codéveloppement Ongoing accompaniment and supervision program for trained codéveloppement facilitators to build expertise, supported by experienced supervisors.
• Ateliers d'intelligence collective Workshops focused on collective intelligence techniques aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and team well-being.
• Groupes réguliers de Codéveloppement pour Directeurs Recurring inter-company codéveloppement peer groups designed for directors and senior managers, with 3-hour sessions held every 4–7 weeks via video conference.
• Master Class Half-day advanced practice workshops for experienced codéveloppement practitioners, focused on specific themes such as animating Step 3 or handling doubt in practice (e.g., 4 June 2025 session priced at €120 net of tax).
• Journée annuelle Codéveloppement pour Dirigeants Annual full-day event for senior executives to experience codéveloppement and discuss deployment strategies for transformation contexts (e.g., 11 March 2026 session held remotely).
• Plateforme INTER Pairsform Online platform enabling individual registration, training path management, attendance tracking, and online payment (via Payplug) for open codéveloppement groups and individual enrollment in training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerated intergenerational knowledge transfer at SNCF
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adrien PayettecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004CECODEV's founders trained with Adrien Payette (co-originator of the codéveloppement professional method) from 2004 and maintained a 10-year collaborative relationship. They co-authored 'Le Codéveloppement professionnel et managérial' published by EMS editions. Payette's original methodology underpins all CECODEV programs and accreditation standards, making this the foundational strategic partnership that legitimizes the organization's approach.
• OrdinataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCECODEV collaborated with Ordinata (Switzerland) to deliver a codéveloppement session in Tokyo in July 2025, in the context of an Ordinata 'Dynamique Participative' training program. This partnership expands CECODEV's international reach and demonstrates methodology transferability across cultures.
• Stefan MerckelbachminorOthersStefan Merckelbach authored 'IA et intelligence collective' (AI and Collective Intelligence) published by Éditions Aquilae. CECODEV features this publication on its website, indicating a content partnership or co-promotion of thought leadership on the intersection of AI and collective intelligence in professional contexts.
• Éditions AquilaeminorOthersPublisher of Stefan Merckelbach's 'IA et intelligence collective' book featured on CECODEV's website. No deep editorial partnership indicated; appears to be a content co-promotion relationship.
• Pairsform Platform (Queoval)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Pairsform platform (pairsform.cecodev.fr) is used for online group animation, participant management, attendance tracking, and payment processing. The platform name Queoval appears as a technology provider in the data processing policy. This is a core operational technology infrastructure for CECODEV's digital delivery.
• Payplug (BPCE Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationPayplug (a subsidiary of the BPCE banking group) is the payment services provider for online transactions on the Pairsform platform. Payplug is PCI-DSS Level 1 certified, handling card payment processing so that sensitive card data does not transit through CECODEV's servers. This is essential infrastructure for the online enrollment and installment payment model.
• OVH SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationOVH SAS hosts both the cecodev.fr website and the Pairsform platform (VPS). All data is hosted on servers located in the European Union, in compliance with GDPR requirements. OVH provides the cloud infrastructure underpinning CECODEV's digital operations.
• VisioformationcoreTechnology or IntegrationVisioformation is a video conferencing platform used for distance learning training sessions, compliant with GDPR requirements. It is listed as a data recipient in CECODEV's privacy policy and is referenced in the internal regulations as the platform for distance training sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ayming: International management consulting and advisory firm with French operations offering organizational transformation and capability-building services. Adjacent to CECODEV's enterprise transformation value proposition, with broader consulting depth.
• Sciences Po Executive Education: Executive education arm of Sciences Po offering leadership, management, and policy-oriented programs for senior executives and managers in France. A broader incumbent with deeper institutional brand that overlaps with CECODEV's executive peer-group segment.
• HEC Paris Executive Education: Top-tier French business school's executive education arm offers leadership and management programs to senior executives. A broader incumbent with a wider portfolio, but competes for the executive development portion of CECODEV's market.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) – Formation Continue: Major French public higher-education institution offering continuing professional education in management, HR, and organizational development. A broader incumbent with public-sector credibility that competes for enterprise and individual training budgets in the same regulatory framework (CPF/OPCO).
• EMLYON Executive Development: French business school's executive education division offering leadership, agility, and organizational transformation programs. A broader incumbent that competes for senior manager training budgets and adjacent collective-intelligence topics.

Direct peers

• Orsys: Major French professional training firm offering IT, management, leadership, and soft-skills programs to enterprises. Competes directly for the same intra-enterprise training contracts and individual executive-enrollment budgets.
• Cegos: France's largest corporate training company, offering management, leadership, and organizational development programs to enterprises and public institutions across the same customer segments CECODEV serves. Direct head-to-head competition for enterprise training budgets.
• AFNOR Compétences: French certification and professional training body with Qualiopi-style regulatory positioning and certification programs for professionals. Comparable French certification-led training organization targeting professionals and enterprises.
• M2i Formation: French professional training organization with extensive management, leadership, and organizational development curricula for enterprises. Comparable Qualiopi-certified French training business targeting the same corporate buyer.
• EFE (Éditions Formation Entreprise): Established French training organization specializing in management, HR, and organizational transformation programs for executives and managers. Competes for the same intra-enterprise training budgets across French corporate accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Cecodev-Codeveloppement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cecodev

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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