CFA API - AGEFA PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE

What CFA API - AGEFA PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE does

CFA API - AGEFA PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE is an apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) structured as a non-profit association (AGEFA PME IDF) under French law, operating since 1994 from Puteaux in the Île-de-France region. It functions as a coordinating hub that matches young people aged roughly 16-30 with employer-sponsored apprenticeship contracts, linking 2,000+ partner educational establishments (lycées, IUT, IFAMS, CNAM) with 8,800+ partner companies including McDonald's France, Jeff de Bruges, Leroy Merlin, INSERM, and Caseware France. Its training portfolio spans Levels 4-7 — BAC Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, BTS diplomas (NDRC, MCO, CG, SAM, GPME, ESF), BUT Techniques de Commercialisation, Licence Professionnelle, and Master programs — covering commerce, management, accounting, IT, social, and communication fields.

The CFA is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, holds Qualiopi certification (valid 2024-2027) for apprenticeship training actions, and is wired into the OPCO funding infrastructure (ATLAS, 2I, OCAPIAT, CNFPT) that finances training costs of €7,375-€8,750 per apprentice per year. Its core technology stack is NetYParéo (student intranet for schedules, documents, and course materials) and Ymag (cloud pre-registration system), supplemented by a CVthèque database and an Offres d'Alternance job board used by employer partners. Apprentice wages are paid by employers at regulated percentages of the French SMIC (27%-100% depending on age and year of training).

The organization has trained 14,500 apprentices cumulatively, reports a 30% exam success rate, claims near 70% employment within six months of graduation, and supports students with supplementary services including driving license aid (€500), housing assistance (up to €100/month), IT equipment grants (up to €500), European mobility programs, mental health and harassment support, and disability accommodation services. Leadership is provided by Présidente Mme Lellouche, with a lean coordinating staff of approximately 17 and roughly 500 teachers across the partner establishment network.

Name

CFA API - AGEFA PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE

Legal name

AGEFA PME IDF (Association de Gestion des Formations en Alternance pour les Petites et Moyennes Entreprises Île-de-France)

Website

https://cfa-api.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA API is a non-profit apprenticeship training center in Île-de-France, operating since 1994. It coordinates apprenticeship contracts linking 2,000+ partner schools with 8,800+ employer partners across BAC Pro, BTS, BUT, and Master programs in commerce, management, and related fields.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Vocational education
• Work-study programs
• Professional certification
• Alternance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Puteaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OPCO Training Funding: French skills operators (Opérateurs de Compétences) cover training costs for companies based on collective agreements. Training costs range from €7,375 to €8,750 per year depending on the program, with OPCO paying the full amount in most cases.
2. Apprentice Wages (paid by employers): Employers pay apprentices a percentage of the SMIC (French minimum wage) based on age and year of training, ranging from 27% to 100% of SMIC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CFA API operates as a Centre de Formation des Apprentis (CFA) coordinating apprenticeship training contracts that combine theoretical education at partner secondary schools and universities (lycées, IUT, CNAM) with practical work experience at partner companies. The organization delivers diploma-track programs (BAC Pro, BTS, BUT, Licence, Master) in commerce, management, accounting, IT, communication, and social fields, and matches apprentices with over 8,800 partner companies across the Île-de-France region.

Product overview

CFA API - AGEFA PARIS ÎLE-DE-FRANCE is an apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) operating in the Île-de-France region since 1994. The organization functions as a coordination hub connecting young people seeking vocational training with partner companies offering work placements. The core product is the apprenticeship contract (Contrat d'Apprentissage), which pairs theoretical education at partner secondary schools and universities (lycées, IUT) with practical professional experience at employers. The training portfolio spans BAC Pro (Level 4), BTS diplomas (Level 5, BAC+2), BUT Bachelor's degrees (Level 6, BAC+3), and Master degrees (Level 7, BAC+5), covering commerce, management, accounting, IT, and social fields. Beyond core training, the CFA provides supplementary services including CV database access for employers, a job board for apprenticeship positions, financial aids (driving license, housing, IT equipment), international mobility programs, and student support services (mental health, disability accommodation). The organization partners with over 2,000 establishments and 8,800 companies across the Île-de-France region to deliver these programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contrat d'Apprentissage (Apprenticeship Contracts) Core service providing apprenticeship contracts that pair theoretical training at partner establishments with practical work experience at employers. The CFA facilitates apprentice-company matching, manages administrative procedures, and provides pedagogical follow-up.
• BTS Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client (NDRC) Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) preparing students for client relationship management and digital sales, including prospecting, negotiation, and CRM using digital tools.
• BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel (MCO) Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) training students to manage commercial units, lead teams, handle customer relations, and optimize sales performance.
• BUT Techniques de Commercialisation (TC) Three-year Bachelor University of Technology diploma (BAC+3, Level 6) with two tracks: Marketing et Management du Point de Vente, and Marketing Digital, E-business et Entrepreneuriat.
• BTS Comptabilité et Gestion (CG) Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) training students in accounting, financial analysis, tax obligations, and business management support.
• BTS Support à l'Action Managériale (SAM) Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) preparing administrative assistants to support managers with organizational, communication, and project management tasks.
• BTS Gestion de la PME Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) training students in SME management covering administrative, commercial, and HR functions.
• BAC Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente Three-year professional baccalaureate (Level 4) training students in retail operations, sales, customer service, and supply chain management.
• BTS Économie Sociale Familiale Two-year BTS diploma (BAC+2, Level 5) in family and social economics covering consumer advice, budget management, and social support services.
• Master Communication, Innovation, Médiations, Études Two-year Master degree (BAC+5, Level 7) at CNAM training students in strategic communication, innovation planning, and market research.
• CVthèque Online CV database allowing partner companies to access and download apprentice CVs organized by training program to facilitate recruitment.
• Offres d'Alternance Job board listing apprenticeship and alternance opportunities from partner companies, enabling students to find work placements aligned with their training programs.
• Mobilité Européenne et Internationale European and international mobility program allowing apprentices to spend 1 week to 1 year abroad for learning expeditions or professional missions as part of their training.
• Santé Mentale et Prévention du Harcèlement Mental health support and harassment prevention services including a dedicated harassment referent, external helplines (3018, Fil Santé Jeunes, SOS Amitié, 3114), and psychological support resources.
• Diversité et Handicap Disability support services including a dedicated disability referent, individualized assessments for training adaptations, and partnerships with AGEFIPH and FIPHFP for employer support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of apprentices find employment within 6 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Nikito WorldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Entertainment venue that hosted the first API Day 2025 event for CFA API apprentices featuring team-building activities and sports challenges.
• McDonald's FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national franchisee partner hiring apprentices across BAC Pro and BTS MCO programs. Apprentices work as Équipier Polyvalent in restaurants.
• Jeff de BrugescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewelry retail chain partner hiring apprentices for retail positions.
• Leroy MerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome improvement retail chain partner hiring apprentices for commercial positions.
• Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la RechercheflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ministry of Higher Education and Research - institutional partner providing oversight and accreditation for higher education programs (BUT, Licence, Master).
• Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la JeunesseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ministry of National Education - institutional partner providing oversight and accreditation for secondary education programs (BAC Pro, BTS).
• France CompétencesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational authority for professional training and apprenticeship financing - manages RNCP codes and training certifications.
• CPME Paris Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of Small and Medium Enterprises - represents and supports SMEs in the Île-de-France region.
• ONISEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Office for Information on Education and Professions - provides career guidance information to students.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÎle-de-France regional council - institutional partner supporting vocational training in the Paris region.
• AGEFIPHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Management of the Professional Inclusion of People with Disabilities - provides financial support and services for hiring people with disabilities.
• FIPHFPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFund for Integration of People with Disabilities in the Public Sector - provides financial support for public sector employers.
• OPCO (Operators of Skills)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench skills operators that fund apprenticeship training costs for companies based on collective agreements. Different OPCOs (ATLAS, 2I, OCAPIAT, CNFPT) cover different sectors.
• En Voiture SimoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving school partner offering flexible driving license preparation packages adapted to apprenticeship schedules.
• DFDS ( ferry company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerry company used for European mobility programs - students traveled from Amsterdam to Newcastle as part of international mobility training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ENACO: Online-first private BTS/Bachelor formation provider offering fully remote and hybrid apprenticeship pathways. Represents the digital-channel threat to CFA API's traditional partner-school model, particularly for commerce and management tracks.
• Skill and You: Multi-brand online training group (including Educatel, Karis Formations) offering BAC Pro/BTS tracks in commerce and management, with growing apprenticeship offerings. Adjacent competitor sharing the same French vocational/diploma market.
• Studi: Large online higher education platform (M2i Group) offering BTS, Bachelor, and Master tracks in commerce, marketing, and management, much of it via apprenticeship. A growing source of competition for apprentice enrollment and employer brand awareness.
• Icademie: Distance-learning platform offering BTS, Bachelor, and professional titles, including commerce tracks accessible by apprenticeship. Competes for the same apprentice demographic but with a primarily remote delivery model.

Direct peers

• INFA: Institut National de Formation en Alternance — non-profit federation of regional CFAs offering BTS/BAC Pro tracks in social, commerce, and services via apprenticeship. Closely aligned with CFA API in mission, structure, and program mix.
• CESI: Private higher education group running apprenticeship-based engineering and management programs. Comparable on the alternance business model and B2B employer relationships, though more weighted toward engineering disciplines.
• CCI Campus Île-de-France: Apprenticeship training arm of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce. The most directly comparable peer — same geography, same BTS/BAC Pro/BUT tracks in commerce and management, competing for the same apprentice and employer pool as CFA API.
• GRETA Île-de-France: Public network of GRoupements d'ETAblissements delivering continuing vocational training across Île-de-France. Targets similar adult and apprentice learners in commerce, accounting, and management and operates in the same geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes — France's largest public vocational training body, with broad programs across trades, commerce, and services. Comparable as a large-scale French vocational training operator, though AFPA is heavier on adult professional retraining and broader trade coverage than CFA API's apprenticeship-focused BTS/BAC Pro mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CFAAPI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfa-api
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfa_api

Compliance1 record

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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