What Cogan Consulting Formation does

Cogan Consulting Formation is a French professional training center founded in 2009 and headquartered in Craywick (Port 4112, Hauts-de-France), operating under the legal entity Cogan Consulting SARL and managed by Gérant Philippe BONNOT. The company delivers accredited certification and continuing-education programs in regulated occupational fields — principally private security (CNAPS-authorized MAC APS), port and maritime security under the ISPS code (A2SIP, ACVS, B.18.3), fire safety (SSIAP 1/2/3 with prefecture approval n°0026), canine security handling (MCSP), and workplace first aid (SST via INRS accreditation). It certifies several of these titles itself through RNCP registrations, including RNCP 41142 (A2SIP, JO 18/07/2025) and holds RNCP 36917, 5641, 5643, 5950, and 344t. Operations are anchored by a 12,000 m² dedicated canine training facility in Steene, and the company reports 7,650+ professionals trained across 15 years with a 99% success rate and 510 trainers certified at Level 5.

Revenue is generated fee-for-service per trainee, financed through a mix of employer-funded plans de formation, individual Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) draws, and government employment programs (AIF, PRF, POEC, POEI) routed through France Travail. Pricing is quote-based with no public rate card; one course (VAE Titre A2SP) is listed as free, indicating potential lead-generation offerings. Distribution is single-channel and entirely physical: trainees are trained in-person at the Craywick and Steene facilities, with no digital delivery layer, no mobile app, no API, and no proprietary learning platform. Marketing is conducted via the company website (course catalog and training calendar) plus direct phone/email contact, with named B2B customers including Terminal des Flandres for ISPS B18.3 awareness training.

The company's operating perimeter is defined by a set of regulatory authorizations that both enable and constrain growth: CNAPS authorization (FOR-059-2028-06-30-20230585031), QUALIOPI quality certification (obtained 2023), SDIS prefecture approval, INRS accreditation, and a Prefecture of Nord activity number (31 59 073 95 59). These credentials gate competitor entry but also restrict geographic and product expansion to French-regulated training. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, M&A history, or external funding rounds, and operates exclusively in France.

Name

Cogan Consulting Formation

Legal name

Cogan Consulting SARL

Website

https://coganconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cogan Consulting Formation is a French professional training center founded in 2009 and based in Craywick, Hauts-de-France. It delivers CNAPS- and QUALIOPI-accredited certification courses in private security, port security, fire safety, canine handling, and workplace first aid to employers, employees, and job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Security Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Supervisor/Management & Operations Training (BPAKAOAG), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

Keywords

• Professional security training
• Port security certification
• Fire safety training
• Canine handler training
• Workplace first aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Craywick

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Revenue generated from professional training courses including certifications, continuing education, and skills development programs for security, safety, and port operations sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cogan Consulting Formation delivers in-person, instructor-led professional certification training programs for French security, fire safety, and port security workforces. Its catalog spans Titre A2SIP (196h port facility security agent certification), SSIAP 1/2/3 fire safety certifications, ACVS port screening agent training, MCSP canine security handler training, MAC APS private security continuing education, SST workplace first aid, terrorism risk awareness, and Linguaskill English, all delivered at its Craywick and Steene facilities and leading to nationally recognized CNAPS, RNCP, and Répertoire Spécifique certifications.

Product overview

Cogan Consulting Formation is a professional training company providing certification programs in security, fire safety, maritime/port security, and canine handling. The portfolio includes the core A2SIP port security certification, SSIAP fire safety certifications (levels 1-3), MAC APS security guard continuing education, and specialized canine handler training (MCSP). The company operates a dedicated 12,000 m² cynophilic training center and provides first aid training (SST/MAC SST), terrorism awareness, and professional skills programs. Training is delivered in-person with practical exercises and leads to nationally recognized certifications (RNCP, France Compétences) and CNAPS professional authorizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Titre A2SIP — Agent de Sécurité et de Sûreté d'Installation Portuaire (A2SP) Professional certification training program (196 hours including 7 hours examination) for port facility security agents, covering surveillance, access control, and maritime security under the ISPS code; leads to the nationally recognized Titre A2SIP (RNCP_41142, RNCP_344t).
• SSIAP 1 — Agent de Sécurité Incendie et d'Assistance à Personnes Entry-level fire safety certification training for security agents in establishments receiving the public (ERP) and high-rise buildings (IGH), qualifying them for fire prevention and emergency response duties under French fire safety regulations.
• SSIAP 2 — Chef d'Équipe de Sécurité Incendie et d'Assistance à Personnes Intermediate fire safety certification for team leaders managing security personnel, covering team management, crisis handling, and safety system operations in ERP and IGH settings.
• SSIAP 3 — Chef de Service de Sécurité Incendie et d'Assistance à Personnes Advanced fire safety certification for service managers overseeing complete security departments, covering regulatory compliance, budget management, and organizational leadership in ERP and IGH environments.
• MCSP — Maître Chien en Sécurité Privée Initial training program for security dog handlers (315 hours plus 7 hours examination), covering obedience, agility, defense training, and detection capabilities using canine partners, delivered at the dedicated 12,000 m² cynophile training facility in Steene.
• ACVS Initiale — Agent Chargé des Visites de Sûreté Initial training for security screening agents in port facilities, covering access control procedures, threat detection, and X-ray equipment operation for restricted access zones.
• MAC APS — Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences des Agents de Prévention et de Sécurité Continuing education program for security agents to maintain and update their professional competencies required for renewal of their CNAPS professional cards.
• MAC Cynophile — Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences Agent de Sécurité Cynophile Continuing training program (32 hours) for canine security handlers to maintain their competencies and renew their CNAPS professional certification.
• SST — Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail First aid at work certification training (14 hours) under INRS accreditation, enabling employees to respond effectively to workplace accidents and implement prevention measures.
• MAC SST — Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences SST Refresher course for workplace first aid responders required every 24 months to maintain their INRS-issued SST certification.
• Sensibilisation aux Risques Terroristes Terrorism risk awareness training (13 hours) covering threat recognition, prevention behaviors, protective measures, and emergency response procedures.
• Sécurité Routière et Éco-Conduite Road safety and eco-driving training program covering vehicle safety, traffic regulations, accident response, and fuel-efficient driving techniques.
• Équipier de Première Intervention (EPI) Initial intervention team training (7 hours) teaching employees to respond effectively to nascent fires, use extinguishers correctly, and execute evacuation procedures.
• ISPS B.18.3 — Sensibilisation du Personnel d'Installation Portuaire Port facility personnel awareness training covering basic port security concepts, regulations, and vigilance requirements under the ISPS code, delivered to companies such as Terminal des Flandres.
• Anglais — Formation Linguaskill Cambridge English language training program with Cambridge Linguaskill certification, covering oral expression, comprehension, grammar, and professional writing skills.
• VAE — Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (Titre A2SP) Experience validation service enabling candidates with at least one year of prior work experience to obtain the Titre A2SP certification through portfolio presentation and jury evaluation; the VAE Titre A2SP pathway is offered free of charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% success rate on A2SP+MCSP programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partenaires (Logo Partner)minorOthersA partners section is mentioned with a logo, but specific partner names are not detailed in the source content.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CNFCE: French continuing professional training provider offering catalogue-based, in-person and remote courses across HR, safety, and security themes. Comparable mid-sized competitor with similar QUALIOPI-driven B2B model.
• Groupe GEFOR: French professional training group offering certified programs in security, safety, and industry skills. Comparable on QUALIOPI-certified instructor-led delivery and on B2B/B2C enrolment of regulated professional certifications.
• Cesame Formation: French professional training center specialized in private security, fire safety, and continuing education. Closest direct peer to Cogan - similar course catalog (SSIAP, MAC APS, SST) and similar mid-sized, regionally focused B2B model.
• AFTRAL: Leading French professional training group focused on transport, logistics, and safety. Directly comparable business model - instructor-led, in-person professional certification with QUALIOPI funding access - and overlaps with Cogan on SSIAP, SST, and safety curricula.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's primary public vocational training organization delivering certified professional programs nationwide. Comparable to Cogan on credential-bearing training and CPF/France Travail funding access, but vastly larger scope and a public-sector mandate.
• GRETA: National public network of continuing education centers attached to French secondary schools, delivering vocational and professional training. Comparable on professional certification delivery and public funding access; broader educational mandate than Cogan.
• CCI France (network): Network of French Chambers of Commerce running professional training campuses across France. Comparable on B2B/B2C professional training and CPF funding access; significantly larger scale and broader course portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC group with a training arm covering HSE, maritime, port, and security topics. Overlaps with Cogan on ISPS/port security and safety training but operates worldwide across many industries beyond Cogan's regional security niche.
• SOCOTEC: French TIC leader providing safety, fire, and HSE training alongside inspection and certification. Comparable to Cogan on regulatory-driven fire and workplace safety courses but with much broader industry coverage and a national footprint.
• APAVE: Major French TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group with a training division offering safety, fire, and security training. Overlaps with Cogan in SSIAP, SST, and risk-prevention curricula but operates across many industries and TIC services beyond Cogan's focused scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cogan-consulting-formation

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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