CNFSE

What CNFSE does

CNFSE (Centre National de Formation en Sécurité et Environnement) is a Paris-based professional training center operating as a SAS under French law (RCS Paris 482 379 302), founded in 2005 with eight employees and headquartered at 231 rue St Honoré, 75001 Paris. The company delivers instructor-led vocational training across five regulated disciplines — food hygiene (HACCP), electrical habilitation under NF C 18-510, AIPR authorization for work near underground networks, workplace first aid (SST), and train-the-trainer programs — serving both individuals and corporate clients across France, with a formal operating footprint anchored in Île-de-France but extending nationwide via on-site intra-enterprise delivery.

The core offering is classroom-based compliance training rather than proprietary technology; CNFSE does not develop software, algorithms, or hardware products. Its competitive position rests on active-practitioner instructors, a documented three-component pedagogical method (theory, case studies, hands-on practice), and Qualiopi certification (mandatory for accessing French public training funds). Customer satisfaction metrics are strong, with 9.95/10 trainer satisfaction and 9.94/10 global satisfaction across 4,380+ 2022 survey responses, alongside a 5.0/5.0 Google rating across 3,159 reviews.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) inter-company open-enrollment sessions held at the Paris facility, billed per participant; (2) customized intra-enterprise on-site training priced via tailored proposals; and (3) CPF-funded individual enrollment via the MonCompteFormation platform, with additional financing routed through 11 OPCO partners (AFDAS, AKTO, ATLAS, CONSTRUCTYS, OCAPIAT, OPCO2I, OPCOMMERCE, OPCOMOBILITES, OPCO Cohésion Sociale, OPCO Entreprises de Proximité, OPCO Santé) and the Crédit Impôt Formation mechanism for SME owners. Marketing is conducted through the main cnfse.fr website and four SEO-targeted microsites, supplemented by Google and Facebook reviews, phone, and direct contact forms.

Name

CNFSE

Legal name

SAS Centre Nationale de Formation en Sécurité et Environnement

Website

https://cnfse.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CNFSE is a Paris-based professional training center offering instructor-led compliance courses in food hygiene (HACCP), electrical habilitation, AIPR, and workplace first aid (SST) to individuals and corporate clients across France, with financing via CPF and 11 OPCO partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Safety and Compliance Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAH

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional safety training
• Food hygiene certification
• Electrical habilitation training
• Workplace first aid training
• Vocational compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inter-Entreprise Training Sessions: Scheduled open-enrollment training sessions delivered at CNFSE facilities, charged on a per-participant or per-session basis. These are short-duration seminars in areas such as HACCP food hygiene, electrical habilitation, AIPR, and SST first-aid.
2. Intra-Entreprise Training: Customized on-site training designed for specific corporate clients, with content tailored to the client's industry and operational context. Billed according to a proposal/quote based on client needs.
3. CPF-Funded Training: Training programs eligible for financing through the French Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) system, allowing individuals to use accumulated public training credits. CNFSE acts as an approved training provider registered with the DIRECCTE.
4. Tax Credit for Business Leaders (Crédit Impôt Formation): CNFSE offers training programs eligible for the French tax credit for business owners (PMEs with fewer than 250 employees), allowing SME owners and individual entrepreneurs to deduct training costs from their corporate tax liability. Training hours are multiplied by the French minimum wage (SMIC horaire) for the calculation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CNFSE (Centre National de Formation en Sécurité et Environnement) is a French professional training center delivering classroom-based vocational training programs in regulatory safety and environmental compliance. Its core offerings cover five domains: HACCP food hygiene, electrical habilitation (NF C 18-510), AIPR authorization for work near underground networks, SST workplace first aid, and train-the-trainer certification. Programs are delivered in two formats: inter-company open enrollment at its Paris facility and customized intra-company on-site training.

Product overview

CNFSE (Centre National de Formation en Sécurité et Environnement) operates as a professional training center offering classroom-based vocational education programs across five core training categories: Formation HACCP (food hygiene and safety), Formation Habilitation Électrique (electrical certification), Formation AIPR (network intervention authorization), Formation SST (workplace first aid), and Formation de Formateur (train-the-trainer). The company delivers courses in inter-company sessions at their Paris facility and intra-company format at client sites, with programs accessible through various funding mechanisms including CPF, OPCO, and FNE-Formation. CNFSE emphasizes practical, experience-based learning through instructors who work in the fields they teach, incorporating theoretical content, case studies, and hands-on practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation HACCP (Hygiène Alimentaire)
• Formation Habilitation Électrique Electrical certification training for electricians and non-electricians under NF C 18-510 standard. Covers habilitation levels B0, H0, H0V, BS, BE, HE for non-electricians and B1V, B2V, BC, BR, H1V, H2V for electricians, plus recycling/refresher courses. Required for workers operating on or near electrical installations.
• Formation AIPR (Autorisation d'Intervention à Proximité des Réseaux) Training for authorization to work near underground and overhead networks, designed for concepteurs, encadrants, and opérateurs involved in excavation and construction. Required for compliance with French proximity-to-networks regulations and prevention of damage to underground infrastructure.
• Formation SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail) Workplace first-aid and safety training covering initial certification and recycling/refresher courses for employees to become qualified workplace first responders (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail). Supports compliance with French occupational safety regulations.
• Formation de Formateur (Train-the-Trainer) 3-day (21 hours) instructor training program teaching pedagogical techniques and methods for professionals who wish to become trainers in their field of expertise, available across all safety domains (HACCP, electrical, AIPR, SST).

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainer satisfaction rating of 9.95/10 based on 2022 hot-satisfaction surveys (80.5% 'very satisfied')
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• AFDASsupportingOthersAFDAS is one of the OPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences) in France, responsible for funding continuing education in the culture, media, and communication sectors. CNFSE works with AFDAS for the financing of partial or full training costs for eligible companies and employees registered with this OPCO, primarily for Île-de-France region clients. Contact: [email protected]
• AKTOsupportingOthersAKTO is the OPCO for active leisure, sport, and tourism sectors in France. CNFSE collaborates with AKTO for training financing in these sectors, with AKTO covering eligible training costs for member companies in Île-de-France. Contact: [email protected]
• ATLAS (OPCO Atlas)supportingOthersOPCO Atlas funds continuing professional development for companies in the banking, insurance, finance, and consulting sectors. CNFSE partners with Atlas for financing of training programs for eligible employees in Île-de-France. Contact: [email protected]
• CONSTRUCTYSsupportingOthersCONSTRUCTYS is the OPCO for the construction and building materials industry. CNFSE works with CONSTRUCTYS to finance safety and compliance training (electrical habilitation, AIPR, etc.) for construction sector clients in Île-de-France. Contact: [email protected]
• OCAPIATsupportingOthersOCAPIAT is the OPCO for agriculture, food, hospitality, and tourism sectors. CNFSE collaborates with OCAPIAT to fund food safety (HACCP) and hospitality sector training for eligible companies. Contact: [email protected]
• OPCO2IsupportingOthersOPCO2I is the OPCO for services in industry and technology sectors. CNFSE partners with OPCO2I for financing training programs related to industrial safety and electrical habilitation. Contact: [email protected]
• OPCOMMERCEsupportingOthersOPCOMMERCE is the OPCO for commerce sector companies. CNFSE works with OPCOMMERCE to finance training for retail and wholesale employees, including food safety and workplace safety programs. Contact: [email protected]
• OPCOMOBILITESsupportingOthersOPCOMOBILITES is the OPCO for transport and mobility sectors. CNFSE partners with OPCOMOBILITES to fund training for transport sector employees, particularly in safety and regulatory compliance. Contact: [email protected]
• Uniformation (OPCO Cohésion Sociale)supportingOthersUniformation (OPCO Cohésion Sociale) funds professional training for social economy, non-profit, and social services sectors. CNFSE works with Uniformation for financing of training for eligible non-profit and social services organizations. Contact: [email protected]
• OPCO Entreprises de ProximitésupportingOthersOPCO Entreprises de Proximité (formerly Opco EP) supports SMEs and micro-businesses across diverse sectors. CNFSE collaborates with this OPCO for financing training programs for small and mid-sized enterprises. Contact: [email protected]
• OPCO SantésupportingOthersOPCO Santé funds professional development for healthcare and medical sector companies. CNFSE partners with OPCO Santé to finance food safety and workplace safety training for healthcare providers (hospitals, EHPADs, clinics). Contact: [email protected]
• Unicom SAS (Website Developer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUnicom SAS (uni-com.fr) is listed as the creator, webmaster, and responsible publisher for CNFSE's website. The company provides website development and maintenance services for CNFSE's digital presence (cnfse.fr). Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AFTRAL: AFTRAL is a major French transport/logistics training specialist that also delivers SST, safety, and regulatory courses — comparable on workplace safety and OPCO-funded training mechanics.

Others

• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): INRS designs workplace-safety training content and certifies trainers across France, making it an upstream enabler and indirect ecosystem peer to CNFSE's SST and workplace safety offerings.

Broad incumbents

• AFNOR Compétences: AFNOR's training arm is one of France's largest continuing-education providers, offering HACCP, ISO, electrical safety, and professional certification programs through Qualiopi-certified centers — a direct comparator in scope and funding access.
• APAVE Formation: APAVE is a major French risk-management training provider delivering electrical habilitation, safety, and construction compliance courses — a closely comparable Qualiopi-certified competitor serving the same enterprise buyer.
• SOCOTEC Formation: SOCOTEC offers regulatory training on construction safety, electrical habilitation, and risk management across France — overlapping with CNFSE's AIPR, electrical, and SST offering while serving larger industrial clients.
• Bureau Veritas Formation: Bureau Veritas' training division delivers safety, compliance, and habilitation courses to French enterprises, mirroring CNFSE's catalog (HACCP, electrical, security) but at a larger scale and with global corporate brand recognition.
• CCI France (Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie — Formation): The CCI network provides HACCP, safety, and regulatory training nationally through its Qualiopi-certified academies, a regional network of providers overlapping with CNFSE's intra-company and inter-company offerings.

Direct peers

• Orsys Formation: Orsys is a Qualiopi-certified French continuing-education provider delivering short-format professional courses to enterprises and individuals, closely overlapping with CNFSE's compliance and certification catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/167475766781555
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnfse

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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