CFA Agricole Public des Hauts de France

What CFA Agricole Public des Hauts de France does

CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France is a public apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operating as a constituent body of EPLEFPA de l'Oise — a government educational establishment under the French Ministry of Agriculture. Founded on January 1, 2019, in the wake of the September 5, 2018 law 'Pour la liberté de choisir son avenir professionnel,' the institution delivers state-recognized agricultural vocational training across the Hauts-de-France region. It trains approximately 2,421 apprentices annually through 60+ programs (some sources cite 70+) spanning 10 professional sectors: Agroalimentaire (food industry), Agroéquipements (agricultural equipment), Commerce-Vente, Agriculture, Horticulture-Maraîchage-Fleuristerie, Aménagements et Travaux Paysagers (landscaping), Environnement, Services, Cheval-Métiers Animaliers, and Elevage (livestock). Credential levels range from CAPa (Level 3) through BTSa and Licence Professionnelle (Level 6).

The center operates 20 training sites distributed across all five departments of the Hauts-de-France region (Aisne, Nord, Oise, Pas-de-Calais, Somme), delivering the French alternance model of one-week center-based instruction alternating with one-to-three-week in-company apprenticeships at host employers. It holds Qualiopi certification (Ministry of Labour) and QualiformAgri labeling (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty), both obtained July 1, 2021, covering apprenticeship, continuing education, VAE, and competency assessments. Exam success rates exceed 85% across programs, which the institution cites as a primary performance indicator. Partnerships include OPCO (French skills operators funding the training via employer levies), ERASMUS+ for international mobility, Pays'Apprentis for cross-regional mobility support, and the Fédération Nationale des Sapeurs-Pompiers de France for first-aid training integration.

The business model is structurally public: training is free for apprentices, who are salaried employees of host companies remunerated at a percentage of the SMIC determined by age and diploma level. The CFA's operations are financed primarily through OPCO apprenticeship levy allocations, supplemented by continuing-education and VAE revenue streams. There is no commercial product, proprietary technology platform, or AI/ML capability disclosed — the digital footprint consists of a WordPress-based website (cfar-hdf.fr), standard social media presence, and the Parcoursup national enrollment platform. Director Bertrand Alix leads the CFA, under EPLEFPA director Christophe Bridier and CFPPA director Laura Poncet.

Name

CFA Agricole Public des Hauts de France

Legal name

EPLEFPA de l'Oise CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France

Website

https://cfar-hdf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France is a public apprenticeship training center under the French Ministry of Agriculture, training 2,421 apprentices annually across 60+ agricultural vocational programs (CAP to Licence Professionnelle) delivered via 20 sites throughout the Hauts-de-France region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Agricultural Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training & Competency Programs (Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor) (AFALANAF), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural apprenticeship training
• Vocational education
• Alternance formations
• Agricultural professional certification
• Apprenticeship training center

Headquarters

HQ city

Airion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding (OPCO): As a public apprenticeship training center, the CFA's operations are financed through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) funds, which collect and allocate apprenticeship levy contributions from employers. Apprentices are salaried employees of host companies, and the training is free for apprentices. The establishment also generates revenue through continuing education (formation continue) and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) services.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France is a public apprenticeship training centre that delivers vocational education through the dual apprentissage model, combining centre-based instruction at 10+ UFA sites with paid in-company work placements across Hauts-de-France. It offers 60+ programs across 10 professional sectors (agriculture, agri-food, agro-equipment, horticulture, landscaping, environment, commerce, services, equestrian/animal care, and livestock) from CAP to Licence Professionnelle level, training approximately 2,421 apprentices annually with reported exam success rates above 85%. Training is free for apprentices, funded through OPCO employer contributions, and the centre also generates revenue through continuing education and VAE services.

Product overview

CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France is a public apprenticeship training center offering over 60 professional training programs across 10 sectors: Agroalimentaire (food industry), Agroéquipements (agricultural equipment), Commerce-Vente (commerce and sales), Agriculture, Horticulture-Maraîchage-Fleuristerie (horticulture and floristry), Aménagements et Travaux Paysagers (landscaping), Environnement (environment), Services, Cheval-Métiers Animaliers (horses and animal careers), and Elevage (livestock). Training levels span from CAPa (Level 3) through Licence Professionnelle (Level 6), delivered through apprenticeship-based learning with over 2,400 apprentices annually across 20 training sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Agroalimentaire (Food Industry) Training Sector Apprenticeship training covering food processing, packaging, and distribution industries. Includes qualifications such as CAPa OIA, CS Restauration Collective, BP Industries Alimentaires, and BTSa BioQuAlim. Targeted at apprentices seeking careers in food industry operations.
• Agroéquipements (Agricultural Equipment) Training Sector Training for agricultural machinery operation, maintenance, and management. Includes BPA TCEEA, CS TMAUM, Bac Pro CMA, BP Agroéquipement, Titre Pro TME2M, and BTSa GDEA programs. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers as farm equipment operators, technicians and managers.
• Commerce – Vente (Commerce and Sales) Training Sector Sales and commerce training covering floristry, food products, wine and spirits, garden products, agricultural equipment, and agro-supplies. Includes CAP Fleuriste, CAPa SAPVER, Bac Pro TCVA, BP Fleuriste, CS ACA, BTSa Technico-Commercial, and specialized CS programs. Targeted at apprentices pursuing retail and commercial roles in agricultural/rural sectors.
• Agriculture Training Sector Agricultural production training covering crop farming and viticulture. Includes CAPa MA/GC, CAPa MA/VITI, Bac Pro CGEA, Bac Pro CGEV, BP REA, CS productions, BTSa ACSE, BTSa Viticulture-Oenologie, BTSa ACD, and Licence Pro ABCD. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in agricultural production.
• Horticulture – Maraîchage – Fleuristerie Training Sector Horticulture production, commercialization, research, and experimentation training. Includes CAPa MA/HOMA, BPA TPH, Bac Pro CPH, BP RPLFFP, CS Maraîchères, and BTSa PH. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in horticulture, market gardening, and floristry production.
• Aménagements et Travaux Paysagers (Landscaping) Training Sector Landscape design, green space management, and sports field maintenance training. Includes CAPa JP, BPA TAP, Bac Pro AP, BP AP, BP Métiers de la Piscine, CS Construction paysagère, CS Maintenance Sports, CS Arboriste-Elagueur, CS Sols sportifs, BTSa AP, and Titre Pro Intendant Golf. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in landscaping and outdoor environment works.
• Environnement (Environment) Training Sector Environmental management training covering water, forests, natural spaces protection, and agricultural methanization. Includes CS Arboriste-élagueur, CS RUMA, BTSa GEMEAU, BTSa GPN, and BTSa ANABIOTEC. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in environmental protection and natural resource management.
• Services Training Sector Rural services and personal services training. Includes CAPa SAPVER, CAP AEPE, Titre Pro ADVF, DE AES, Bac Pro SAPAT, BP JEPS, and BTSa SP3S. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in personal services, social services, and rural community support.
• Cheval – Métiers Animaliers (Horses and Animal Careers) Training Sector Equine and animal care training covering horse riding instruction, breeding, and equestrian business management. Includes CAPa PS, Qualification Animateur Equitation, BP JEPS AAE, Bac Pro CGEH, and BTSa TC UJAC. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in equestrian and animal care industries.
• Elevage (Livestock) Training Sector Livestock farming training covering cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry. Includes CAPa MA/Ruminants, BPA TPA, Bac Pro CGEA, BP REA, CS Bovin Lait, CS Bovin Viande, CS Elevage Ovin, CS Elevage Porcin, and BTSa PA. Targeted at apprentices pursuing careers in livestock farming and animal husbandry.
• Continuing Education (Formation Continue) Services Beyond initial apprenticeship training, the CFA generates revenue through continuing professional training and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) services for adult learners seeking certification of prior experience or skills development. Targeted at working professionals and adult learners in agricultural and rural sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Examination success rate exceeds 85% across programs
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ERASMUS+ (European Union)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024The CFA participates in ERASMUS+ mobility programs enabling apprentices — such as landscape students on a mission to Morocco — to gain international experience. This provides cross-border training opportunities supported by European Union funding.
• Pays'ApprentisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPays'Apprentis is a regional mobility assistance scheme that provides financial support to apprentices to facilitate their travel and accommodation, particularly for cross-regional mobility during apprenticeship training.
• Fédération Nationale des Sapeurs-Pompiers de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for first-aid and life-saving training integration into CFA programs, educating apprentices to save lives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: One of France's largest private vocational training groups, focused on transport, logistics, and safety. Operates an apprenticeship model similar in scale and OPCO-funded revenue structure to public CFAs, but serves different sectors — making it a broader-incumbent reference point for scale and funding mechanics.

Direct peers

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's principal public vocational training organization, delivering professional certifications across sectors including agriculture-related programs. Both share the public vocational-training mission, OPCO funding model, and alternance-style delivery for adult learners seeking career transition or first qualifications.
• Maisons Familiales Rurales (MFR): France's largest network of rural vocational training centers, operating the same alternance apprenticeship model across rural France. Both share a focus on agricultural and rural professions, dual center/host-company pedagogy, and dependence on OPCO funding — making MFR the closest structural analog.
• CFPPA (Centres de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricole): Sister public institutions under the French Ministry of Agriculture, providing continuing professional development (formation continue) and VAE services for agricultural professionals. Operate the same public-sector regulatory model and complement the apprenticeship mission of CFA Agricole Public des Hauts-de-France.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Historic French apprenticeship organization with a centuries-old model of dual training combining workshop instruction with on-the-job travel. Both operate under the apprenticeship contract framework, share the alternance pedagogy, and rely on OPCO-equivalent public funding — though focused more on traditional crafts than agriculture.

Others

• ENSFEA (École Nationale Supérieure de Formation de l'Enseignement Agricole): National public institution under the French Ministry of Agriculture that trains agricultural teachers. Part of the same French agricultural education ecosystem, providing teacher pipelines that feed CFA faculty — adjacent to the apprenticeship model but upstream.
• AGROSUP Dijon (AgroSup Dijon / Institut Agro Dijon): Major French public agricultural higher education institution under the Ministry of Agriculture. Comparable as a public agricultural education provider within the same ministry, though operating at engineer/research level rather than vocational apprenticeship.
• ISARA Lyon: French private agricultural engineering school (Grandes Écoles network member) offering programs in agriculture, food science, agrology, and environmental engineering. Comparable as a French agricultural education provider but at higher-education level rather than vocational apprenticeship.
• Bordeaux Sciences Agro: Public French engineering school specialized in agricultural sciences under the Ministry of Agriculture. Adjacent comparator as a French agricultural education provider in the same ministry ecosystem, though focused on engineer-level qualifications rather than CAP/BTS alternance training.

Emerging players

• Walt Community (formerly Groupe Alternance): French private group specialized in alternance training across multiple sectors with a national footprint of campuses. Comparable as an apprenticeship delivery model and OPCO-funded competitor, though operating in different sectors (mainly tertiary/retail/services) — relevant as a private-sector benchmark for what scale and efficiency look like in French apprenticeship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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