CEPM Centre d'enseignement professionnel de Morges

Name

CEPM Centre d'enseignement professionnel de Morges

Legal name

Centre d'Enseignement Professionnel de Morges (CEPM)

Website

https://cepm.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEPM is a public cantonal vocational school in Morges, Switzerland, delivering theoretical education to approximately 2,900 apprentices across 45+ construction and green-trade programs within the Swiss dual training system, funded by the Canton de Vaud.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Professional apprenticeship programs
• Federal certificate courses
• Technical secondary school
• CFC AFP training

Headquarters

HQ city

Morges

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public vocational school funded primarily by the Canton de Vaud. Students pay mandatory annual participation fees for complementary services including materials, software licenses, photocopies, and extracurricular activities.
2. ES-T School Tuition: Higher technical school charges registration and annual tuition fees. Domestic students pay CHF 800/year while international students pay CHF 5,000-8,400/year depending on program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CEPM is a public vocational education center in Morges, Switzerland, delivering federally certified professional training to roughly 2,900 apprentices and students through programs such as CFC, AFP, FPA, PREA, PAI+, MP-TASV and ES-T, in cooperation with regional employer companies that host workplace apprenticeships. Training covers more than 45 trades and is delivered by a teaching staff of over 170 educators, funded principally by the Canton de Vaud and offered to learners free of charge subject to a small annual participation fee.

Product overview

CEPM Centre d'Enseignement Professionnel de Morges is a public vocational school and competence center offering comprehensive professional education in construction, building maintenance, and green trades. The institution operates as a multi-product educational institution comprising: (1) Core vocational training programs including CFC (federal certificates), AFP (federal attestations), FPA (accelerated training), PREA (pre-apprenticeship), and PAI+ (integration extension); (2) Maturité professionnelle MP-TASV providing university access through an integrated 4-year program; (3) Ecole Supérieure Technique (ES-T) offering part-time technician diplomas in four specializations; (4) Student support services including health services, mediation, school psychology, specialized teaching, MesAm accommodations, and MPP anti-bullying intervention; and (5) Digital platforms including LAGAPEP for student tracking and @eduvaud.ch (Microsoft 365) for educational collaboration. The school serves approximately 2,900 apprentices across over 45 trades with nearly 170 teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificat fédéral de capacité (CFC) programs

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered operational, supporting, governance and core.

• COFOP (Centre d'orientation et de formation professionnelles)operationalOthersCOFOP operates the cafeteria and refectory facilities on the Marcelin campus, providing meals and refreshments to students and staff. They offer balanced menu options including traditional, vegetarian choices, as well as quick service, bakery products, sandwiches, and salads.
• Professional Industry AssociationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious professional associations support each department including: Lignum (wood), Suissetec (building techniques), SIA (engineers and architects), AM Suisse (metal construction), and others. These associations provide professional references, industry updates, and career pathway information for students.
• DGEP (Direction générale de l'enseignement postobligatoire)governanceStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPM operates under the authority of the Canton de Vaud's Department of Education and Vocational Training (DEF) and is supervised by the General Directorate of Post-Compulsory Education (DGEP). DGEP sets curricula standards and oversees cantonal vocational education.
• Microsoft 365 / eduvaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe eduvaud platform (based on Microsoft 365) provides digital infrastructure for all students and staff including email, cloud storage, collaboration tools, and learning resources. This platform is used across all cantonal schools in Vaud.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• EIT.swiss: Swiss professional association for electrical and information technology trades, providing apprenticeship coordination and continuing education across the sector. Comparable as a training partner for construction-related trades, but association-based rather than school-based delivery.
• AM Suisse: Swiss industry association for metal construction trades providing professional training, certifications, and continuing education to apprentices and journeymen. Comparable as a training provider for construction trades, but functions as an industry body rather than a school.
• Suissetec: Swiss trade association for building technology (sanitary, heating, ventilation, refrigeration) that supports apprenticeship training and professional development. Comparable focus on CEPM-relevant construction trades, but operates as a sector association rather than a school.

Direct peers

• CPNV - Centre professionnel du Nord vaudois: Public vocational school also operated by the Canton de Vaud under DGEP, offering dual-track apprenticeship training across multiple trades including construction, technical, and commercial fields. Highly comparable in mission, governance structure, and Swiss dual-education model.
• CEFF - Centre de formation professionnelle Berne francophone: Public vocational school in the French-speaking part of Bern canton offering apprenticeship training across construction, technical, and commercial fields. Comparable in scale, governance, and Francophone Swiss vocational education mission.
• EMGR - École des Métiers Fribourg: Cantonal construction trades school in Fribourg specializing in building, civil engineering, and woodworking apprenticeships. Directly comparable focus on construction trades dual education, though serving the Fribourg canton rather than Vaud.
• GIBB - Gewerblich-industrielles Bildungszentrum Bern: Large cantonal vocational education center in Bern covering construction, technical, and commercial trades through apprenticeship and full-time programs. Comparable in comprehensive multi-trade offering and dual-education model, though operating in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
• CIFOM - Centre interrégional de formation des Montagnes neuchâteloises: Cantonal vocational training center in Neuchâtel providing apprenticeship theoretical education across industrial, technical, and building trades. Directly comparable in offering dual vocational education with federal certifications and serving a similar Francophone Swiss market.
• CFPT - Centre de formation professionnelle et technique (Genève): Geneva's cantonal vocational training network offering CFC and AFP programs across construction, technical, and artisanal trades under Swiss federal frameworks. Comparable as a publicly operated Francophone Swiss vocational school with parallel curriculum and certification structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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