EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande

What EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande does

EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande is a French public administrative establishment (Établissement Public Administratif, EPA) operating as a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) in Marmande, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, founded in 1973. Governed by the Ville de Marmande with co-financing from the Conseil Régional Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Conseil Départemental, and the French State, it operates 33 vocational training programmes across 8 sectors (Commerce-Vente-Management, Gestion-Administration-Comptabilité, Toilettage Canin/Félin/NAC, Coiffure, Sport-Animation, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Industrie, Transport-Logistique) at levels from CAP (level 3) to BAC+3 Bachelor (level 6). The establishment combines theoretical instruction at the Campus des Métiers (a renovated heritage building, the former Manufacture des Tabacs) with extended placements in partner enterprises, supported by a three-advisor sales team, an online candidacy platform, a 360° virtual tour, and integrated practical training facilities including a public hair salon, pet grooming workshop, application restaurant (Les Gourmands Disent, 30 covers), self-service restaurant, and on-site boarding (90 beds plus 14 studios).

The underlying technology stack is modest and largely third-party: the It's Learning LMS for learner access and course delivery, the Raphaël Perrier hairstyling learning application for video-based pedagogy in the coiffure vertical (integrated 2026), Google Analytics and Tag Manager for web analytics, and the ymag.cloud online pre-registration platform. Differentiated technological components are limited to the content-driven Raphaël Perrier integration; no proprietary platform, AI/ML, or data systems are evident. Service delivery is supported by QUALIOPI certification (since 12/12/2020), partner-managed adjuncts such as Sécurité & Conduite Formation for transport, CDOS 47 for BPJEPS TEP testing, and CAFA Formations and SUD Management for certification and Bachelor content respectively.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly public-funded. Apprenticeship and professionalisation contracts are tuition-free to learners, with fees paid by employers' OPCO (skills operators); PRF and HSP programmes for job seekers are funded by the Conseil Régional Nouvelle-Aquitaine (co-financed by the European Union) with a learner stipend; and individual financing is available for non-covered learners (€5,395.60 for TP Employé Commercial, €7,350 for CTM Toilettage, €6,500 for BPJEPS APSF). Ancillary revenue comes from on-site boarding (€84-€99/week full board; €18/night studios) and catering (€30/week full board for apprentices; external meals €6 + €2.50 entrance). Disclosed customer outcomes are strong: 100% insertion rates for TP Comptable Assistant and TP Négociateur Technico-Commercial (2024-2025), 92.86% and 91.67% pass rates for CTM Toiletteur and TP Négociateur respectively, indicating effective outcomes within the funded model.

Name

EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande

Legal name

Établissement Public Administratif Cité de la Formation – Marmande

Website

https://citedelaformation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande, founded 1973 in Marmande, France, is a public administrative CFA offering 33 vocational training programmes across 8 sectors (CAP to BAC+3) via apprenticeship and regional public funding, serving apprentices, job seekers, and local enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Apprenticeship education services
• Professional certification training
• Continuing education courses
• Work-study alternance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Marmande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contract Funding (OPCO): Tuition fees for apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage) are covered by the employer's OPCO (skills operator), making training free for the apprentice.
2. Regional Public Funding (Nouvelle-Aquitaine): The establishment receives financial support from the Ville de Marmande, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and professional branches via OPCOs for operation and contract financing.
3. Programme Régional de Formation (PRF) / Habilitation de Service Public (HSP): Fully funded training programmes for job seekers and specific publics, funded by the Conseil Régional Nouvelle-Aquitaine and co-financed by the European Union. These cover tuition and provide a learner stipend.
4. Individual/Family Funding: For learners not covered by OPCO or regional funding, training fees are charged individually (e.g., €5,395.60 for TP Employé Commercial, €7,350 for CTM Toilettage, €6,500 for BPJEPS individual financing).
5. Accommodation and Catering: Revenue from on-campus boarding (internat) and self-service restaurant (self) — €84–€99/week for full board, €13/night for continuing training trainees, €17/night for external persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande is a public vocational training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis / CFA) offering 33 apprenticeship and continuing education programs from CAP (level 3) to Bachelor/BAC+3 (level 6) across 8 sectors: Commerce-Vente-Management, Gestion-Administration-Comptabilité, Toilettage Canin/Félin/NAC, Coiffure, Sport-Animation, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Industrie, and Transport-Logistique. Training combines on-campus theoretical instruction with extended periods in partner enterprises, supported by on-site practical facilities including a public hair salon, pet grooming center, application restaurant, and 90-place boarding facility.

Product overview

EPA Cité de la Formation-Marmande operates as a public vocational training center (CFA/Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) offering 33 professional training programs across 8 sectors: Commerce-Vente-Management, Gestion-Administration-Comptabilité, Toilettage Animalier, Coiffure, Sport-Animation, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Industrie, and Transport-Logistique. Programs range from CAP (level 3) to Bachelor/BAC+3 (level 6), delivered through apprenticeship contracts, professionalization contracts, and continuing education. The institution includes practical training facilities: a public hair salon, pet grooming center, and application restaurant. On-campus housing and cafeteria services support learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commerce – Vente – Management Training Programs Vocational training pathway from CAP to BAC+3 in commerce, sales, and retail management, including apprenticeship contracts (CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce, BAC Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel, Bachelor Responsable de Commerces et de la Distribution, etc.) and professional certification pathways for apprentices and job seekers.
• Gestion – Administration – Comptabilité Training Programs Administrative, management, and accounting vocational training programs from BAC to BTS level, covering office skills, bookkeeping, and business administration (TP Chargé d'Accueil, TP Comptable Assistant, TP Secrétaire Comptable, BTS Gestion de la PME, BTS Comptabilité et Gestion).
• Toilettage Canin, Félin et NAC Training Programs Pet grooming and aesthetic care training for dogs, cats, and NAC (New Pets), including CTM and BTM certifications for professional groomers delivered through apprenticeship and continuing education pathways.
• Coiffure Training Programs Hairdressing and hairstyling vocational training from CAP to Brevet Professionnel, incorporating the Raphaël Perrier pedagogical method with video-based learning application for step-by-step technique demonstrations in cutting, colouring, and styling.
• Sport – Animation Training Programs Sports and animation training programs including BPJEPS Activités Physiques et Sportives de la Forme (fitness instructors) and BPJEPS Multi-Activités Physiques ou Sportives pour Tous, in partnership with CDOS 47.
• Hôtellerie – Restauration Training Programs Hotel and restaurant hospitality training covering kitchen skills, food service, and restaurant operations with practical application restaurant (TP Employé Polyvalent en Restauration, TP Serveur en Restauration, TP Commis de Cuisine).
• Industrie Training Programs Industrial trades training including welding, machining, maintenance, and automated systems operation for manufacturing sector careers (TP Conducteur d'Installation et de Machines Automatisées, TP Electromécanicien de Maintenance Industrielle, TP Soudeur Assembleur Industriel, TP Technicien de Maintenance Industrielle, TP Technicien en Chaudronnerie).
• Transport – Logistique Training Programs Transportation and logistics training including the CAP Conducteur Routier de Marchandises with license C, CE, FIMO, and ADR qualifications, delivered in partnership with Sécurité & Conduite Formation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% professional insertion rate for TP Comptable Assistant (2024-2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a key financial and strategic partner, providing funding for apprenticeship contracts via OPCOs, and direct funding for regional training programmes (PRF, HSP) co-financed by the European Union. The region also has a representative on the establishment's Board of Directors.
• France Travail (Pôle Emploi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance Travail acts as a prescriber directing registered job seekers toward the establishment's HSP (Habilitation de Service Public) and PRF (Programme Régional de Formation) programmes, which are fully funded for eligible trainees.
• Mission Locale 47coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission Locale 47 is a local youth employment support body that refers young job seekers (15–25) to the establishment's funded training programmes, acting as an authorised prescriber for HSP/PRF courses.
• SUD ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUD Management is the certificating and partner institution for the BAC+3 Bachelor Responsable de Commerces et de la Distribution programme. The Cité de la Formation delivers this programme as part of the NEGOVENTIS network of Chambers of Trades and Crafts.
• ADES (Association pour le Développement Économique et Social)minorOthersADES is a partner organisation co-located on the Campus des Métiers de Marmande, offering training in health and social care professions, complementing the Cité de la Formation's broader vocational offer.
• IFPS (Institut de Formation des Professions de Santé)minorOthersIFPS is a partner organisation co-located on the Campus des Métiers de Marmande, offering nursing and care assistant training, complementing the campus ecosystem.
• IME SollincitéminorOthersIME Sollincité (Institut Médico-Éducatif) is a partner organisation co-located on the campus, supporting children, teenagers, and young adults with disabilities toward greater autonomy and social inclusion.
• Sécurité & Conduite FormationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal partner agency handling recruitment, candidate guidance, and company matching for the CAP Conducteur Routier de Marchandises programme. Provides company contacts for apprenticeship contracts and driving licence acquisition support (Permis C, CE, FIMO, ADR).
• CDOS 47 (Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif de Lot-et-Garonne)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDOS 47 is a strategic partner for the BPJEPS MAPST (Multi-Activités Physiques ou Sportives pour Tous) programme, organising TEP (Test d'Exigences Préalables) sessions and providing administrative contact (Aude Bérard) for candidate screening.
• Raphaël PerriermajorTechnology or IntegrationRaphaël Perrier is a leading French hairstyling expert whose training methodology, tools, and digital application (video-based learning) are integrated into the CAP and BP Coiffure programmes from 2026, providing step-by-step technique demonstrations accessible to learners, trainers, and tutors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's leading national vocational training organization, offering programmes across construction, industry, transport, hospitality, and personal services with a much larger footprint and more specialized per-sector capacity than the Marmande establishment.

Direct peers

• CCI Formation (Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie): Regional Chambers of Commerce operate apprenticeship and continuing training programmes (especially in commerce, management, and administration) that directly overlap with Cité de la Formation's Commerce-Vente-Management and Gestion-Administration-Comptabilité offerings.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French guild-based apprenticeship network offering trade qualifications through work-study pathways with on-site workshops; overlaps directly with the EPA's industry, hospitality, and craft-focused programmes in their shared apprenticeship model.
• SUD Management: Certifying partner of Cité de la Formation for the BAC+3 Bachelor Responsable de Commerces et de la Distribution; as part of the NEGOVENTIS network of CMA-linked business schools, it delivers comparable Bachelor-level apprenticeship programmes across France.
• GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements): National network of public adult-education training centres offering continuing education and vocational qualifications similar in scope and public-funding model to the Marmande CFA, with regional GRETA covering Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• AFTRAL: France's leading specialist transport and logistics training provider, delivering the same CAP Conducteur Routier de Marchandises certification and licences (C, CE, FIMO, ADR) that form part of Cité de la Formation's Transport-Logistique programme.
• Pôle Formation UIMM / CampusFab: UIMM's industry training network (CampusFab) delivers welding, industrial maintenance, and automated systems certifications that directly compete with Cité de la Formation's Industrie tracks (Soudeur Assembleur Industriel, Électromécanicien de Maintenance Industrielle, Conducteur d'Installations Automatisées).
• CMA Formation Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts runs apprenticeship programmes in coiffure, pet grooming (CTM/BTM), hospitality, and trades; this is explicitly cited via the cmaformation-na.fr integration on Cité de la Formation's platform, indicating direct cooperation and overlap in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory.
• Groupe Alternance: A national network of CFAs specialised in alternance (apprenticeship and professionalisation contracts), with comparable revenue model (OPCO funding) and overlapping programme coverage in commerce, administration, and management BTS/Bachelor levels.

Emerging players

• Raphaël Perrier École de Coiffure: Leading French hairstyling methodology provider whose training content and digital application are integrated into Cité de la Formation's CAP and BP Coiffure programmes; operates its own branded coiffure schools that compete for the same apprentice and continuing education candidates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CFPMarmande
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/citedelaformation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Citedelaformation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epa-cite-de-la-formation-marmande
• Instagraminstagram.com/citedelaformation/?hl=fr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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