What CFPPA PROVENCE VENTOUX - Carpentras does

CFPPA PROVENCE VENTOUX is a public vocational training center for adults (Centre de Formation Professionnelle pour Adultes) operating since September 1, 1970, in Carpentras, Vaucluse, France, under the French Ministry of Agriculture and de la Souveraineté Alimentaire. The center sits within the 63-hectare Campus Louis Giraud — a working agricultural education complex that includes AOC vineyards, orchards, an arboretum, and an HVE/organic-certified exploitation — and delivers state-recognized diplomas from CAPa to Bachelor level across five verticals: agriculture (viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening), landscape and environment, equine management, IT and digital skills (including PIX certification), and commerce (including BTSA Technico-Commercial en Vins et Spiritueux). It also runs short-form certifications (Certiphyto, SST, AIPR, tractor operation, dry-stone walling), a VAE service, and 100% distance learning in viti-vinicole management co-developed with CFPPA du Gers.

The business model is predominantly publicly funded rather than commercially transacted. The majority of training is financed by Région SUD with 50% co-financing from the European Social Fund+ (FSE+ 2021-2027), supplemented by OCAPIAT for apprenticeships and a smaller individual financing stream — making most training effectively free for eligible participants. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enrollment at the campus, apprenticeship registration via the CFARAPACA regional platform (NetYpareo), France Travail referrals for job seekers, and employer partnerships across agriculture, landscape, and equine sectors (e.g., Domaine de Beaurenard, GAEC Lavande 1100, Station La Pugère, Merle Parcs et Jardins). The technology stack is commodity edtech (Moodle LMS, NetYpareo apprenticeship management, PIX digital skills assessment); no proprietary AI or advanced technical differentiation is disclosed. Marketing combines an active website, organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), email newsletter, and a heavy physical-event presence (Portes Ouvertes, Job Dating, Salon des Agricultures de Provence, MED'AGRI). The center's competitive position rests on its regulatory status as a Ministry of Agriculture diploma-granting institution, its Qualiopi and Qualiformagri certifications, and its embedded regional employer network rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

CFPPA PROVENCE VENTOUX - Carpentras

Legal name

CFPPA PROVENCE VENTOUX

Website

https://cfppaprovenceventoux.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFPPA PROVENCE VENTOUX is a publicly funded French vocational training center in Carpentras, Vaucluse, delivering Ministry of Agriculture–recognized diplomas from CAPa to Bachelor across agriculture, landscape, equine, IT, and commerce, primarily funded by Région SUD and the European Social Fund+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Adult vocational training
• Agricultural education
• Apprenticeship programs
• Landscape training
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpentras

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding - Région SUD: Majority of training funded by Région Sud (regional council), with 50% co-financing from the European Social Fund+ (FSE+). Training is free for job seekers funded by the region.
2. OCAPIAT: Funding through OCAPIAT, the agricultural social protection organization for apprenticeship financing.
3. Individual financing: Some training available for individual self-funding (Financement Individuel).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CFPPA Provence Ventoux is a public adult vocational training center delivering state-recognized diplomas from CAPa to Bachelor level in agriculture, landscape, equestrian management, commerce, and digital skills. Training is delivered via apprenticeship, continuing education, short professional courses (Certiphyto, SST, AIPR, PRAP, tractor operation, etc.), and VAE experience validation, supported by a 63-hectare campus with AOC vineyards, orchards, and an arboretum serving as practical training grounds.

Product overview

CFPPA Provence Ventoux is a vocational training center for adults offering a unified portfolio of training programs across agriculture, landscape management, equestrian studies, computer skills, and commerce. The center provides both apprenticeship (alternance) programs for young people aged 15-29 and continuing education for job seekers, employees, and business owners. Programs range from CAPa (vocational training certificate) to Bachelor's level, with specialized certifications in areas like viticulture, landscape construction, and equine management. The center also offers short professional courses covering safety certifications (SST, AIPR), phytosanitary certificates (Certiphyto), and practical agricultural skills. A VAE service enables professionals to validate work experience toward formal diplomas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agriculture Training Programs Comprehensive agricultural training covering viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening, and farm management, ranging from CAPa to Bachelor's level for job seekers, apprentices, and continuing education candidates.
• Landscape and Environment Training Programs Landscape architecture and environmental management training including CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste, BPA Ouvrier Spécialisé en Paysage, BAC PRO Aménagements Paysagers, and specialized certifications like Murailler Caladeur and CS Travaux Mécanisés de Génie Écologique.
• Horse and Equestrian Training Programs Equestrian and horse management training including CAPa Palefrenier Soigneur, BAC PRO Conduite et Gestion de l'Entreprise Hippique, and BP Responsable Entreprise Hippique.
• Computer and Digital Skills Training IT and digital competency certification programs including PIX certification for digital skills and a 100% distance learning course for viti-vinicultural business management co-managed with CFPPA du Gers.
• Commerce Training Programs Commercial and sales training including BTSA Technico-Commercial en Vins et Spiritueux for wine and spirits industry professionals.
• Short-form Training Courses Short professional courses covering safety certifications (SST, AIPR, PRAP), phytosanitary certificates (Certiphyto, Certibiocide), agricultural techniques (vine pruning, olive tree pruning, tractor operation, welding, fruit/vegetable processing, organic market gardening), and landscape skills (therapeutic gardens, dry stone wall construction, integrated irrigation design).
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Experience validation service enabling professionals to obtain state-recognized diplomas based on their work experience, with guidance on diploma selection, administrative procedures, and portfolio preparation.
• Apprenticeship Programs (Alternance) Work-study apprenticeship contracts for young people aged 16-29 (or 15+ after 3ème), offering training from CAPa to Bachelor's level in agriculture, landscape, equestrian, commerce, digital, and personal services sectors, managed via the CFARAPACA regional portal.
• Continuing Education Programs (Formation Continue) Professional continuing education for job seekers, employees, and business owners, offering long-term programs (1-9 months) and short courses to qualify, obtain diplomas, or upgrade skills across agriculture, landscape, equestrian, commerce, and digital sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• State-recognized diplomas from CAPa to Bachelor level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFPPA du GerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the 100% distance learning program 'Assurer la gestion technico-économique, financière et administrative de l'entreprise (Viti-vinicole)' - a joint program combining expertise from both CFPPA centers to serve wine industry professionals across regions.
• Région SUD (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)coreOthersPrimary public funder of training programs. Co-financed at 50% by European Social Fund+ (FSE+) under the regional FSE+ program 2021-2027. Total project value €154,064,780 with €77,032,390 EU funding.
• OCAPIATcoreOthersAgricultural social protection organization that funds apprenticeship programs and professional training in the agricultural sector.
• Campus Louis Giraud / EPL CarpentrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CFPPA is part of the Campus Louis Giraud (Educational Establishments of the Ministry of Agriculture), sharing facilities, agricultural land (63 hectares), and institutional resources with the agricultural high school.
• France TravailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic employment service that refers job seekers to CFPPA training programs and helps with collective information sessions and pre-enrollment.
• CFARAPACAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Apprenticeship Training Center managing apprenticeship registration through the NetYpareo platform and coordinating with the regional network of agricultural training centers.
• Réserve de Biosphère du Mont-VentouxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the RESMAB project providing 'Sols' (Soils) and 'Biodiversité' (Biodiversity) training tracks for farmers in the biosphere reserve territory.
• INRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment. The CFPPA connects with INRAE through the experimental unit UE Arboriculture et Maraîchage Méditerranéens for training related to arboriculture and market gardening.
• UNEP (Union Nationale des Entreprises du Paysage)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational union of landscape companies partnering for events like Conviviales Agri Paysage to connect job seekers with landscape sector employers.
• Réseau pour l'EmploiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment network partner participating in job dating and orientation events organized by CFPPA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CNPR (Centre National de Promotion Rurale): National rural promotion center providing distance learning for agricultural diplomas and continuing education; competes directly with CFPPA's emerging online offerings and serves the same rural professional audience nationally.
• Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR): National network of rural vocational training schools operating a similar alternance-based model but with associative governance. Targets the same youth apprenticeship and rural workforce development segments across France.
• CFPPA du Gers: Direct co-development partner and sister public agricultural training center. The two institutions jointly developed the 100% distance learning viti-vinicole management program, demonstrating identical operating model, regulatory status, and target audience.
• Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet: Historic public agricultural training institution under the Ministry of Agriculture with similar vocational programs, demonstration farm infrastructure, and continuing education mission; comparable institutional model though in Île-de-France.
• UNEP Formation (Les Entreprises du Paysage): National landscape industry federation providing professional training and certifications; direct partner of CFPPA for the Conviviales Agri Paysage event and comparable in delivering landscape sector vocational qualifications.
• CFPPA de l'Hérault: Regional peer CFPPA in the neighboring Hérault department (Occitanie region), offering the same Ministry of Agriculture vocational training model in viticulture and agricultural sectors to a comparable Mediterranean client base.
• CFPPA du Gard: Neighboring departmental CFPPA serving Gard, with an almost identical product mix (viticulture, arboriculture, landscaping, continuing education) and competing for the same apprentice and job-seeker pool in PACA/Occitanie.

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Agricole network (Éducation Nationale agricole): Broader network of public agricultural high schools under the Ministry of Agriculture that share CFPPA's campus resources at Carpentras and represent the broader public agricultural education ecosystem against which CFPPA's adult-focused programs are positioned.
• ENFA (École Nationale de Formation Agronomique): National public institution under the Ministry of Agriculture that trains agricultural educators and provides continuing education; complementary rather than competitive but shares the same institutional DNA and ministerial oversight.
• AFPA: France's national adult vocational training association; broader in scope than CFPPA but operates in the same adult continuing education and qualification space with similar public funding model (France Travail/Pôle emploi referrals, Qualiopi certification).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cfppa-de-Vaucluse-623791427647221
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfppa-provence-ventoux-carpentras
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfppa.provence.ventoux

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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