CFA ACADEMIQUE DE VERSAILLES

What CFA ACADEMIQUE DE VERSAILLES does

CFA Académique de Versailles is a public apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operating within the French national education system under the Académie de Versailles and managed by GIP Compétences (Groupement d'Intérêt Public). It has operated for approximately 17 years and coordinates a catalog of 359 training programs across more than 20 professional domains—covering Levels 3 through 7 (CAP through Master)—delivered through a regional network of partner establishments (UFAs) located across four Île-de-France departments (Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, and Val d'Oise). The portfolio spans Commerce de Proximité, Sport, Audiovisuel/Industrie Graphique, Sécurité, Artisanat d'Art, and trades such as BAC PRO Cybersécurité, BMA Ébénisterie, and BTS Métiers de l'Audiovisuel.

The CFA functions as a coordinator rather than a direct training operator: it routes apprentice registration through the national Net Candidat platform and Parcoursup for higher-education tracks, supports UFAs pedagogically, and administers contractual and funding workflows. It supplements its diploma catalog with add-on services including a 14–18 hour Maître d'Apprentissage-Tuteur training (delivered in-person or via Capstar Express), accessibility and disability-inclusion services via AGEFIPH partnerships, an apprentice job-search support program for candidates without contracts, and a multi-stage corporate onboarding support function covering skills-needs analysis, recruitment assistance, and administrative dossier management.

The revenue model is public-sector rather than commercial. Training delivery is fully funded through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) under the national apprenticeship contribution system, leaving apprentices and employers with zero remaining training costs. Additional funding flows through French state hiring subsidies calibrated by employer size (under/over 250 employees) and diploma level, ranging from EUR 5,000 to EUR 750, with up to EUR 6,000 additional for apprentices recognized as disabled workers (RQTH). No commercial pricing is published; no revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

CFA ACADEMIQUE DE VERSAILLES

Legal name

CFA académique de Versailles

Website

https://cfa-academie-versailles.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA Académique de Versailles is a public apprenticeship training center under the French national education system, coordinating 359 vocational programs across four Île-de-France departments via a partner UFA network. It serves apprentices, employers, and partner schools with publicly funded diploma pathways from CAP through Master level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training programs
• Vocational education services
• Alternance training pathways
• Professional diploma programs
• Workplace learning France

Headquarters

HQ city

Académie de Versailles (region)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding: The CFA receives government funding for apprenticeship training. Training costs are covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) which are professional skills operators funded through the national apprenticeship contribution system. Employers have zero remaining training costs as the CFA assumes the balance of training costs not covered by funding bodies.
2. State Hiring Subsidies: The French state provides hiring aid for employers who recruit apprentices. Aid amounts vary based on company size (under or over 250 employees) and diploma level (from 5,000 EUR for Level 3/4 in small companies down to 750 EUR for Level 6/7 in large companies). An additional 6,000 EUR maximum aid is available for apprentices recognized as disabled workers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CFA Académique de Versailles is a public apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operating under the French Ministry of National Education and the Académie de Versailles. It coordinates and delivers over 300 apprenticeship (alternance) training programs across CAP, Bac Pro, BTS, BUT, Licence, Master and other diploma levels, partnering with host training establishments (UFA) across Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine and Val d'Oise. It also provides administrative support to employers recruiting apprentices and pedagogical/financial coordination of the apprenticeship pathway.

Product overview

CFA académique de Versailles operates as a network-based apprenticeship training organization (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) offering over 300 training pathways across more than 20 professional domains within the Versailles Academy territory. The portfolio comprises core apprenticeship diploma programs spanning Levels 3-7 (CAP through Master), organized into specialized training domains including Commerce de Proximité, Sport, Audiovisuel/Industrie Graphique, Sécurité, and Artisanat d'Art. The organization supplements its diploma offerings with add-on support services such as the Maître d'Apprentissage-Tuteur training for supervising professionals, Handicap Support Services including Agefiph partnership accommodations, and Apprentice Job Search Support programs. Employer-facing services include corporate onboarding support and administrative dossier management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeship Training Programs (Alternance)
• Employer Apprenticeship Administration Services
• UFA Host Training Establishment Coordination

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFA Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA specialized apprenticeship partnership focused on training in electrical and energy sectors, likely addressing skills needs in Schneider Electric's industry domains.
• ANAF (Association Nationale des Apprentis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Association of Apprentices to support and advocate for apprenticeship training and apprentice rights.
• Projet ORA (Objectif Réussir l'Apprentissage)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated project to guarantee the success of CFA académique apprentices through enhanced monitoring, mentoring, and support services for apprentice progression and completion.
• AGEFIPHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGEFIPH is the national organization supporting employment of people with disabilities in France. They signed the 'Charte de la Démarche Continue de Progrès pour une Accessibilité Généralisée' with the GIP Compétences and GRETA network to improve accessibility of training for apprentices with disabilities. AGEFIPH provides the 'Ressource Handicap Formation' device to support training organizations.
• GIP CompétencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Groupement d'Intérêt Public Compétences is the parent organization managing the CFA académique, GRETA network, CAFOC, and DAVA within the Versailles Academy. It coordinates the overall vocational training strategy under the Rectorat.
• GRETA Network (Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Val d'Oise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GRETA (GRoupements d'ETAblissements) are networks of schools providing continuing education. They collaborate with the CFA for apprenticeship training delivery and student support services across all four departments.
• Académie de VersaillescoreOthersThe Versailles Academy (Rectorat) is the regional education authority overseeing the CFA. The CFA is led by the Délégué Académique à la Formation Initiale et Continue under the Recteur's policy direction.
• France TravailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe national employment service (formerly Pôle Emploi) provides online recruitment fairs and job matching services for apprenticeship candidates and employers, accessible 24/7.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CfAcademique
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cfaacademiqueversailles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfa-academique-de-versailles
• Instagraminstagram.com/gip.competences.cfa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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