CERER

What CERER does

CERER is a French professional training organization founded in 1986 and headquartered at 283 vieille route de cornillon in Salon-de-Provence. It specializes in energy-efficiency and renewable-energy certification training for building-industry professionals — artisans, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, roofers, and waterproofing specialists — who need RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) qualification to legally install heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, and thermal-renovation equipment, and to access French government subsidies such as MaPrimeRénov'. The company's core curriculum spans RGE training, QualiPV (Electricity, Building Integration, and High-Power modules), QualiPAC heat-pump certification, IRVE EV-charging training at P1/P2/P3 and MA1/MA2 levels, FEEBAT RENOPERF renovation modules, refrigerant-handling aptitude (AAF), thermodynamic preparation, gas, electrical habilitation, ducted heat-pump installation, and the newer ENSTALL installer certification.

CERER's service platform combines a Moodle-based e-learning LMS (elearning.cerer.fr) — augmented by the CourseAI plugin from E-learning Touch' for AI-assisted course generation from uploaded materials and integrated with Dendreo for training management and Mailjet for transactional email — with a physical training center in Salon-de-Provence equipped with technical platforms for hands-on practical assessment, plus mobile training teams that deliver courses on client sites across France and partner-hosted sessions at CAPEB locations in Nimes, Albi, Toulouse, Cahors, Carcassonne, Beziers, and Montpellier. Add-on services include a 48-hour refrigerant-tool verification, technical telephone assistance for regulatory queries, and a regulatory monitoring email-alert subscription.

The business model is B2B professional services: revenue is earned from course fees, certification fees, and examination fees, with per-trainee prices published between roughly €125 (short RENOPERF modules) and €1,600 (QualiPAC), and financing routed through CPF (Mon Compte Formation), OPCO, France Travail, and CEE/FEEBAT funds via Constructys and FAFCEA. CERER holds Qualiopi training-quality certification and is an approved training provider for Qualit'EnR, Qualifelec, and QualiBat, which is the regulatory license required to issue RGE-qualifying certifications. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, operates with roughly 15 employees, and trains more than 1,100 professionals per year.

Name

CERER

Legal name

CERER

Website

https://cerer.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CERER is a French professional training organization, founded 1986 in Salon-de-Provence, that delivers RGE-qualifying certification courses (QualiPV, QualiPAC, IRVE, FEEBAT, refrigerant handling, ENSTALL) and complementary services to building-industry professionals across France via its training center, mobile delivery, CAPEB partner sites, and Moodle e-learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Energy Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

Keywords

• Professional energy training
• RGE certification courses
• Renewable energy education
• HVAC training programs
• Electrician certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Salon-de-Provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional training services: Training courses delivered in-person at training center in Salon-de-Provence, mobile training across France, partner locations, and via e-learning platform. Revenue generated from course fees, certification fees, and examination fees.
2. Technical assistance services: Phone-based technical assistance to energy professionals for regulatory and normative questions related to energy systems.
3. Tool verification services: Refrigerant handling equipment verification service completed within 48 hours at their Salon-de-Provence facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CERER delivers certified professional training courses that qualify French building trades professionals (electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, roofers, installers) to obtain regulatory certifications and the RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) label required to install renewable energy systems and access government subsidies. Training is delivered in-person at the Salon-de-Provence training center, on-site via mobile teams across France, at CAPEB partner locations, and through a Moodle-based e-learning platform, complemented by technical telephone assistance, regulatory monitoring, and refrigeration equipment verification services.

Product overview

CERER is a training organization specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy with 39 years of experience. The company operates primarily as an in-person training center with a supplementary Moodle-based e-learning platform for theoretical coursework. The product portfolio centers on professional certifications and qualifications in energy efficiency: RGE qualification training, FEEBAT RENOPERF energy renovation programs, QUALI PAC heat pump certifications, QUALI PV photovoltaic certifications (Electricity, Building Integration, and High Power modules), IRVE electric vehicle charging infrastructure training (P1/P2/P3 levels), and fluorinated refrigerant handling certifications. Technical additions include PAC Air/Water modules, ducted heat pump training, and electrical habilitation courses. Three additional services complement the training: technical telephone assistance for regulatory questions, regulatory monitoring with email alerts, and refrigeration equipment verification. The company holds Qualiopi certification for training quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FEEBAT RENOPERF Comprehensive energy renovation training program covering transverse skills and specialized modules for thermal insulation, ventilation, windows, boilers, and electrical emitters; for building professionals seeking FEEBAT certification.
• QualiPAC Heat Pump Training

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80% first-time pass rate on QualiPV Bat and QualiPV Elec exams in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source learning management system powering CERER's e-learning platform at elearning.cerer.fr and bas.cerer.fr. Provides course delivery, assessment, and student tracking capabilities.
• E-learning Touch'coreTechnology or IntegrationMoodle plugin developer and training provider that supplies customizations, plugins (CourseAI, E-learning Touch), and training on Moodle usage for CERER's e-learning platform.
• Qualit'EnRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent certification body that grants QualiPV and QualiPAC qualifications with RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) status. CERER is an approved training center for Qualit'EnR qualifications.
• QualifeleccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertification organization for electrical professionals. CERER is an approved training provider for Qualifelec IRVE qualifications (P1, P2, P3, MA1, MA2 levels).
• QualiBatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding quality certification organization. CERER is approved to deliver QualiBat-recognized training courses for building professionals.
• ConstructysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench professional training fund for the construction industry. Partners with CERER for potential financing of QualiPAC training under CEE FEEBAT program.
• FAFCEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural and rural economic actors training fund that may co-finance CERER training programs alongside Constructys.
• FEEBAT / CEEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency training program under the French Energy Efficiency Certificates (Certificats d'Economie d'Energie) scheme. CERER delivers FEEBAT RENOPERF and related training aligned with CEE program requirements.
• CAPEB (Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational confederation of crafts and small building enterprises. CAPEB regional offices (Nimes, Albi, Toulouse, Cahors, Carcassonne, Beziers, Montpellier) host CERER training sessions and provide local support for member businesses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SOCOTEC: French leader in technical risk management, testing, inspection, and certification with training services for construction and energy professionals. Competes with CERER in regulated technical training as part of a wider portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a French training division serving technical and regulated professions. Overlaps with CERER in compliance-driven training but operates as a much broader incumbent.
• Apave: Major French group providing testing, inspection, and certification services with an adjacent training offering for technical professions including electrical habilitation and energy sectors. A larger incumbent with overlapping but broader scope than CERER.

Direct peers

• GRETA (Groupement d'ETAblissements): Network of public continuing education groups attached to French lycées, delivering professional training for adults across technical and trade disciplines. Competes with CERER in vocational certification for building and energy professionals.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national agency for adult vocational training, offering technical and trade certifications including construction, energy, and electrical training. Operates a nationwide center network and is a direct competitor to CERER in professional certification for building trades.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French craftsman guild offering structured training and certification in building trades. While broader than CERER, it competes for apprentice and journeyman-level trades training including electrical and HVAC disciplines.
• Dorémi: France-based association specialized in energy renovation training and the Dorémi 'mass renovation' approach. Targets building professionals for energy efficiency certifications, overlapping directly with CERER's QualiPV, QualiPAC, and FEEBAT offerings.
• BTP CFA: Network of apprenticeship training centers dedicated to construction and public works trades across France. Offers certified training paths for electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, and other building professionals, directly competing with CERER's target audience.

Others

• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment): French scientific and technical center for building, providing research, evaluation, and training resources to building professionals. Adjacent ecosystem player influencing certification frameworks that CERER's training programs deliver against.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique): French ecological transition agency that funds and defines training frameworks (including FEEBAT) for energy professionals. Indirectly shapes CERER's curriculum and demand through policy, programs, and partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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