Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes (CFPP)

What Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes (CFPP) does

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes (CFPP) is a public vocational training centre located in Sainte-Julie, Québec, operating under the Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes (CSSP), a public school board within Quebec's publicly funded education system. The centre delivers 14 Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) and Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) programs across five sectors: Administration, Commerce and IT; Construction and Public Works; Wood and Related Materials; Metallurgy; and Health. Program offerings include Soutien informatique, Soudage-assemblage, Santé/assistance et soins infirmiers, Ébénisterie, Mécanique de machines fixes, Assistance technique en pharmacie, Assistance dentaire, Secrétariat, Comptabilité, and Vente-conseil, delivered through full-time, individualized, work-study alternation (alternance travail-études), and integrated DES-DEP concomitance formats.

CFPP's technical infrastructure is built around domain-specialized physical facilities rather than software platforms: two clinical pharmacy simulation laboratories (one modeled on community pharmacy, one on hospital pharmacy, equipped with sterile hoods donated by Hôpital Sainte-Justine) and a state-of-the-art welding workshop opened in 2015 with Lincoln Electric Canada equipment. The centre also runs a Recognition of Prior Learning (RAC) pathway that allows experienced workers to convert work history into DEP credentials. Notable graduate outcomes include a 3% unemployment rate and 94.4% in-field full-time placement for pharmacy technician cohorts.

The business model is government-anchored: CFPP's primary revenue stream is public funding from MEES and Emploi-Québec, supplemented by tuition and registration fees for continuing education, and fee-for-service custom corporate training delivered through the Service aux entreprises unit (operating as Geyser Formation). The centre is not privately owned, has no venture funding, and does not disclose revenue figures. Customer acquisition is event-driven and community-led — open houses, career fairs (Salon de l'emploi attracting 50+ local employers), secondary-school outreach, and participation in the Salon virtuel de l'étudiant — reflecting the institution's role as a regional workforce-development asset within Quebec's publicly administered education network.

Name

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes (CFPP)

Legal name

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes

Website

https://cfpp.csp.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CFPP is a public vocational training centre in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, delivering 14 DEP programs across healthcare, administration, trades, and IT. It serves Quebec students and regional employers under the Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes, funded primarily by MEES and Emploi-Québec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile Processing & Central Service (SPD/CS) (EDAOAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional diploma programs
• Skilled trades education
• Healthcare vocational training
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Julie

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (MEES/Emploi-Québec): As a public vocational training centre under the Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes, CFPP receives government funding from the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur and Emploi-Québec for program delivery, student support, and workforce development initiatives.
2. Tuition and Registration Fees: Revenue from student tuition and registration fees for professional development courses, continuing education, and custom training programs for businesses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CFPP is a public vocational training centre that delivers Quebec-recognized Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) and Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) programs across five sectors: Administration/Commerce/IT, Construction/Public Works, Wood and Related Materials, Metallurgy, and Health. The centre operates 14 specialized programs with modern workshops, clinical simulation labs, and bilingual delivery options, supplemented by a Service aux entreprises for custom corporate training and Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) for prior learning recognition.

Product overview

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes (CFPP) is a vocational training institution offering 13 professional diploma (DEP) programs and specialized qualifications (ASP) across five sector areas: Administration, Commerce and IT; Construction and Public Works; Wood and Related Materials; Metallurgy; and Health. The institution provides traditional classroom instruction, individualized learning, and work-study alternation (alternance travail-études) formats. Programs include IT Support, Accounting, Secretarial, Sales programs, Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing, Fixed Machinery Mechanics, Welding-Assembly, and various Health sector programs including Nursing Assistance, Pharmacy Technical Assistance, Dental Assistance, and Support Services in Health Settings. CFPP also offers business training services through its Service aux entreprises and Recognition of Prior Learning (RAC) pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soutien informatique (IT Support) DEP Program DEP in IT Support (1800 hours) offered in concomitance with general education (DES-DEP), training students in computer support and technical assistance for IT roles.
• Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers (Health, Assistance and Nursing Care) DEP Program DEP in Health, Assistance and Nursing Care (1800 hours) training students to provide patient care in healthcare settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.
• Soudage-assemblage (Welding-Assembly) DEP Program DEP in Welding-Assembly (1800 hours) offered in individualised and concomitance formats, training students in metal fabrication and welding techniques on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Vente-conseil (Sales Consulting) DEP Program DEP in Sales Consulting (900 hours) offered in work-study alternation and concomitance format, training students in retail sales and customer service.
• Représentation (Sales Representation) ASP Program ASP in Sales Representation (450 hours) offered in work-study alternation and concomitance format, building on DEP Vente-conseil.
• Secrétariat (Secretarial Studies) DEP Program DEP in Secretarial Studies (1485 hours) offered in individualised and concomitance format, training students in administrative support and office management.
• Comptabilité (Accounting) DEP Program DEP in Accounting (1350 hours) offered in individualised and concomitance format, training students in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Ébénisterie (Cabinetmaking) DEP Program DEP in Cabinetmaking (1650 hours) offered in work-study alternation format, training students in woodworking and furniture manufacturing.
• Finition de mobiliers et d'unités architecturales (Furniture Finishing) DEP Program DEP in Furniture and Architectural Unit Finishing (840 hours) offered in individualised and concomitance format, training students in wood finishing techniques.
• Mécanique de machines fixes (Fixed Machinery Mechanics) DEP Program DEP in Fixed Machinery Mechanics (1800 hours) training students in HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems maintenance, offered bilingually through partnership with Commission scolaire Riverside.
• Soutien aux services d'assistance en établissement de santé et de services sociaux (Beneficiary Care Attendant) DEP Program DEP in Support Services in Health and Social Services Establishments (705 hours), training students as beneficiary care attendants (PAB) and health and social service auxiliaries (ASSS).
• Assistance technique en pharmacie (Pharmacy Technical Assistance) DEP Program DEP in Pharmacy Technical Assistance (1590 hours) offered in work-study alternation format, training students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations using dedicated clinical simulation labs.
• Assistance dentaire (Dental Assistance) DEP Program DEP in Dental Assistance (1500 hours), training students to work as dental assistants supporting dentists in clinical treatments.
• Service aux entreprises et formation continue (Business Services and Continuing Education) Customized training services for businesses and continuing education programs offered through the Service aux entreprises, addressing workforce skill gaps and specialized training aligned with industry standards.
• Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) - Prior Learning Recognition Recognition of prior learning and competencies service that allows individuals with work experience to obtain DEP professional diplomas based on demonstrated competencies rather than full-time study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% unemployment rate for pharmacy technician graduates; 94.4% employed full-time in field
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Intégration CompétencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Skills integration organization collaborating on the 'Ouvrier d'entretien de bâtiments' training program for unemployed individuals.
• SDEM-SEMOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017Employability organization providing professional competency support and accompaniment for participants in the 'Préposé au bien-être animal' training program for persons with disabilities.
• Concept KalinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017Local business providing facilities and animal care infrastructure for practical training components of the 'Préposé au bien-être animal' program.
• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Marguerite D'YouvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2016Youth employment organization collaborating on workforce training programs, including 'Préposé aux aînés en résidences privées' training targeting vulnerable populations.
• Hôpital Sainte-JustineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2016Equipment donation of sterile hoods for pharmacy technician training labs, enabling students to practice sterile compounding techniques.
• Lincoln Electric CanadacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2015Equipment partnership providing state-of-the-art welding facilities at CFPP. Lincoln Electric collaborated on the opening of the new welding workshop in November 2015.
• Commission scolaire RiversidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2015Shared facility partnership for the Fixed Machine Mechanics program, offered in both French and English. This was the first such partnership in vocational training for both school boards, allowing expanded bilingual programming.
• Emploi-Québec MontérégiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment workforce development agency providing funding and support for customized training programs, prior learning assessment (RAC), and employment integration services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Herzing College: Private Quebec vocational institution offering DEP-equivalent and AEC programs in healthcare, business, and technology; serves as a private-sector alternative to CFPP for adult learners seeking flexible scheduling.
• Collège CDI: Private Quebec vocational college with programs in business, IT, healthcare, and technical trades; comparable to CFPP in program breadth but differentiated by private, fee-based delivery and more extensive digital infrastructure.
• Cégep Édouard-Montpetit: Montérégie-based public post-secondary institution offering technical programs (DEC) that overlap with CFPP's healthcare and trades offerings at a higher credential level; competes for the same prospective students at the pre-university/technical tier.

Direct peers

• Centre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy: Sibling public vocational training centre within the broader Quebec CSSP network offering DEP programs across similar sectors; comparable in funding model, program structure, and student population to CFPP.
• Centre de formation professionnelle des Moulins: Public Quebec vocational training centre operating under a CSSP-equivalent model and offering multi-sector DEP programs across healthcare, trades, and administration — the closest structural peer to CFPP in terms of public-school-board governance and program mix.
• Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau: Public CFP serving the Montérégie region with overlapping DEP offerings in health, administration, and trades; directly comparable to CFPP as a same-region public vocational training peer competing for the same student and employer base.

Emerging players

• Collège LaSalle: Large private Quebec vocational college with programs in healthcare assistance, business, and design; competes with CFPP for adult learners and continuing-education students seeking flexible, modular credentials.

Regional players

• Centre de formation professionnelle de Lévis: Public CFP in the Chaudière-Appalaches region offering comparable DEP programs in healthcare, metallurgy, and administration; operates under the same MEES funding model as CFPP but serves a different regional catchment.
• Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Montérégie public post-secondary institution offering technical DEC programs overlapping with CFPP's trades and health offerings; relevant as a regional competitor for the same prospective student population.
• Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand Montréal: Major Montreal-area public vocational training centre with a broad DEP portfolio spanning healthcare, trades, and technologies; structurally identical to CFPP but with significantly larger scale and program scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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