CFP Maurice-Barbeau

What CFP Maurice-Barbeau does

CFP Maurice-Barbeau (Centre de formation professionnelle Maurice-Barbeau) is a public vocational training center located at 920 rue Noël-Carter in Québec City, Quebec, Canada. Established in 2003 and operating under the Centre de services scolaire des Découvrirures (formerly Commission scolaire des Découvreurs), the center delivers Quebec-government-recognized credentials including Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) diplomas, Attestations de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) specializations, and Attestations d'études professionnelles (AEP) certificates. The program portfolio spans jewelry-making, building drafting, photography, sales consulting, sales representation, business launch, childcare services, sign making, bicycle mechanics, and private security — combining in-person instruction with hybrid/online delivery and a dual-training formula with 50% paid workplace internships.

The center serves prospective vocational students (secondary school graduates, career changers, immigrants seeking Canadian credentials) and Quebec employers seeking workforce development pipelines. Technology consists of industry-standard equipment for hands-on training in specialized facilities — a jewelry workshop, drafting lab, photography studio, retail simulation space, and bicycle repair shop with Bosch eBike Systems certified training. The business model is primarily government-funded through the Quebec Ministry of Education, supplemented by a C$11.85 student registration fee, program-specific material fees, and additional tuition for out-of-province or international students. Programs are eligible for loans and grants through Quebec's Aide financière aux études program. Distribution is direct-to-student through the provincial Admission FP enrollment portal, the center's website (cfpmb.com), information sessions, virtual visits, and employer partnership referrals, with 66 employees supporting the operation.

Strategic posture centers on employer-integrated learning. Following the 2019 launch of the dual-formula Vente-conseil program with Latulippe, the center expanded its employer partnership base across retail, automotive, wholesale, and bicycle industries, and added new program verticals (bicycle mechanics in 2023, business launch specializations across multiple sectors). Documented outcomes include over 50% of Vente-conseil graduates converting to full-time employment at their internship site, and recognition through Applied Arts Student Awards (2026) and Compétences Québec Olympiades provinciales medals (2025).

Name

CFP Maurice-Barbeau

Legal name

Centre de formation professionnelle Maurice-Barbeau

Website

https://cfpmb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CFP Maurice-Barbeau is a public vocational training center in Quebec City offering government-recognized DEP, ASP, and AEP programs across trades including jewelry-making, building drafting, photography, sales, and bicycle mechanics. The center serves students through classroom instruction combined with paid internships and employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional diploma programs
• Trades and sales training
• Dual training internships
• Government subsidized education

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public vocational training center under the CS des Découvreurs school board, CFPMB receives government funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education for operations and program delivery.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Students pay registration fees ($11.85) and material fees. Programs are eligible for government student loans and grants through Quebec's Aide financière aux études program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFP Maurice-Barbeau is a public vocational training center that delivers government-recognized vocational programs leading to DEP diplomas, ASP specializations, and AEP attestations across fields such as jewelry-making, building drafting, photography, sales consulting, sales representation, bicycle mechanics, childcare, sign making, and private security. Programs are delivered in-person at its Quebec City campus with selected online and hybrid options, and a signature dual training formula in Vente-conseil pairs classroom instruction with 50% paid workplace internships.

Product overview

CFP Maurice-Barbeau is a vocational training center (Centre de formation professionnelle) offering a portfolio of government-recognized programs leading to diplomas and certifications. The program portfolio comprises DEP (Diplôme d'études professionnelles) vocational diplomas in fields including jewelry making, building drafting, photography, and sales consulting; ASP (Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle) specializations in business startup and sales representation; and AEP (Attestation d'études professionnelles) certificates in childcare, sign making, bicycle mechanics, and private security. Programs feature dual-training formats with paid workplace internships, online and in-person delivery options, and recognition of prior learning assessments. The center serves students seeking career-focused vocational training in the Quebec City region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEP Bijouterie-joaillerie (Jewelry)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of Vente-conseil graduates secure jobs at their internship company
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bosch eBike SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Bosch eBike Systems provides certified training for bicycle mechanics students. A certified trainer visited the center to teach students about Bosch electric assist systems, allowing them to earn industry accreditation for repairs.
• LIVE to Play SportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2026Partner in bicycle mechanics program launch, supporting training of new technicians.
• LumenminorOthers · 12 March 2026Lumen provides $1,500 scholarship to Thomas Valin, a graduating student in Représentation program, to support his studies and encourage industry talent.
• Compétences QuébeccoreOthers · 2 May 2025Organizes Olympiades provinciales skills competitions. CFPMB students participate and win medals in building drafting, sales, and photography categories.
• Pepsi (Alex Coulombe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2023Alex Coulombe from Pepsi presented career opportunities to Vente-conseil and Représentation students.
• Messer CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2023Presented employment opportunities to sales students at the center.
• Fastenal Gov CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 November 2023Presented career opportunities to students in sales and representation programs.
• Performance Bégin, Le Pédalier, Mathieu Performance, Primeau Vélo Québec, Decathlon Canada, Cyclo Nord-Sud, Bosk Vélo CafécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 November 2023Seven bicycle industry partners participated in the AEP Mécanique de vélos program launch, providing industry expertise and support for the new program.
• Campus Notre-Dame-de Foy (CNDF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2023Mid-day enterprise presentations for Dessin de bâtiment students. Graduates can access AEC estimation program with pathway credits.
• LatulippecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Latulippe (Québec and Lévis locations) is a key partner in the Vente-conseil dual training program since 2019. Provides 50% paid internships for students. Multiple graduates hired permanently including Jimmy Giguere (now Buyer), Xavier Marcoux (now Supervisor).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collège Herzing: Private vocational college with Quebec presence offering career-focused programs in business, technology, and healthcare. Competes for similar student segments with more flexible delivery options.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Public polytechnic in Calgary offering trades and technical programs with dual training and apprenticeship models. Comparable public-sector vocational training model at larger scale across western Canada.
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology): Public polytechnic institution offering trades and technology programs across British Columbia. Comparable in mission and public funding model but at much larger scale and broader program scope.
• Collège LaSalle: Large private vocational and professional college in Montreal offering programs in fashion, design, photography, and business. Competes directly with CFP Maurice-Barbeau's photography and sales programs but at larger scale.
• CDI College: Private vocational training institution operating across Canada with Quebec campuses. Offers competing programs in business, technology, and trades under a for-profit model with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Centre de formation professionnelle de Limoilou: Public vocational training center located in Quebec City, operating under the same public education network and offering similar DEP/ASP/AEP programs. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and program portfolio.
• Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain: Quebec public vocational training center offering similar DEP and ASP programs under the public education system. Comparable in governance, funding structure, and program delivery model.
• Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau: Quebec public vocational training center under the public education network. Offers comparable DEP programs and shares the same Ministry of Education funding model and credentialing framework.

Regional players

• Centre de formation professionnelle de Lévis: Public vocational training center serving the Lévis region across the river from Quebec City. Operates under same public education model with similar DEP/ASP offerings, serving an adjacent geographic market.

Others

• Compétences Québec: Provincial skills organization that organizes Olympiades provinciales competitions where CFP Maurice-Barbeau students compete. Functions as an ecosystem enabler and skills competition organizer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8krcRKG5J5TamikBJ8NjoA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CFPMB
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfpmb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cfp-maurice-barbeau

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