What COLDEFY-IPFAC does

COLDEFY IPFAC is a privately held French vocational training center headquartered in the Oise department, operating two physical training academies in Beauvais (251 Route d'Amiens) and Choisy-au-Bac (1076 Rue du Président Roosevelt). The company delivers in-person professional training programs and recognized certifications across five vertical domains: freight transport (Permis BE, C1, C, CE and ADR), passenger transport (Permis D, TP Conducteur de transport en commun), logistics and handling (CACES, autorisations de conduite, lifting equipment), safety and prevention (fire, working at height, electrical habilitation, first aid), and building and public works (AIPR, PASI, construction equipment operation). It also facilitates professional titles registered in the French RNCP framework.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services: trainees enroll via online quote requests or by contacting training advisors, and course fees are financed through multiple channels including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), employer sponsorship, and temporary staffing agencies. There is no proprietary technology platform; training is delivered in person by instructors who are described on the website as seasoned professionals drawn from the business world. The company holds Qualiopi certification (valid through 2026), the French quality label required for training organizations to access public and CPF funding, and its curriculum is published as an annual PDF catalog (the 2026 edition is currently distributed).

Revenue, headcount, and specific operational KPIs (2025 training sessions, trainee counts, training hours) are referenced on the website but not disclosed in publicly extractable form. The company is independently operated with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, investors, or external funding rounds, and serves exclusively a regional French market confined to the Oise department.

Name

COLDEFY-IPFAC

Legal name

COLDEFY IPFAC

Website

https://coldefy-formation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COLDEFY IPFAC is a French privately held vocational training center operating two sites in Oise (Beauvais and Choisy-au-Bac), delivering Qualiopi-certified in-person courses and recognized certifications in transport, logistics, safety, and BTP to individual trainees and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Transport certification programs
• Logistics handling training
• Construction safety courses
• Professional driving licenses

Headquarters

HQ city

Beauvais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: COLDEFY IPFAC generates revenue through providing professional training courses and certification programs in transport, logistics, and building/public works sectors. Revenue comes from trainee enrollments funded via multiple channels including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), employer financing, and temporary employment agency funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

COLDEFY IPFAC is an in-person professional training center based in the Oise department of France that delivers vocational certification programs in transport (freight and passenger driving licenses, ADR), logistics and handling (CACES, autorisations de conduite), construction and public works (AIPR, PASI), and safety/prevention (fire, working at height, electrical habilitation, first aid). Programs are taught by experienced industry practitioners and lead to nationally recognized qualifications (RNCP-registered Titres Professionnels). The center is Qualiopi certified and operates two physical training sites in Beauvais and Choisy-au-Bac.

Product overview

COLDEFY-IPFAC is a professional training center offering a portfolio of vocational training programs in transport, logistics, and construction (BTP). The company provides instructor-led training courses across five main program areas: freight transport (Transport de Marchandises), passenger transport (Transport de Voyageurs), logistics and handling (Logistique et Manutention), safety and prevention (Prévention et Sécurité), and building/construction trades (Bâtiment et Travaux Publics). The center also facilitates professional certification (Titres Professionnels) through recognized RNCP qualifications. Training is delivered at two locations in the Oise department (Beauvais and Choisy-au-Bac) by experienced professionals from industry. The center is certified Qualiopi and many courses are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport de Marchandises (Freight Transport Training) Freight transport training program covering driving license categories Permis BE, C1, C, and CE, along with ADR certification for the transport of dangerous goods. Designed for individuals pursuing professional driving qualifications and for companies training logistics drivers.
• Transport de Voyageurs (Passenger Transport Training) Passenger transport training program including Permis D license preparation and the TP Conducteur/trice de transport en commun professional title. Targets individuals seeking careers in passenger transport and operators training their drivers.
• Logistique et Manutention (Logistics and Handling Training) Logistics and material handling training covering CACES certifications, autorisations de conduite, and Titres Professionnels for forklift and lifting equipment operation. Intended for warehouse staff, forklift operators, and logistics employees requiring regulatory certification.
• Prévention et Sécurité (Prevention and Safety Training) Workplace safety training program covering fire prevention, working at height, electrical habilitations, first aid (secourisme), and transport of persons with reduced mobility. Geared toward employees and safety officers needing regulatory compliance certifications.
• Bâtiment et Travaux Publics (Construction and Public Works Training) Construction and public works training covering AIPR (Autorisation d'Intervention à Proximité des Réseaux), PASI, and training for masons, laborers, and urban construction equipment operators. Aimed at construction workers and BTP contractors requiring site safety certifications.
• Titres Professionnels (Professional Title Certifications) Certification services delivering professional titles registered in the French RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles). Provides nationally recognized qualifications to strengthen trainees' employability across transport, logistics, and construction sectors.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's largest public vocational training provider, delivering qualifications across transport, construction, safety, and industrial trades. Overlaps with COLDEFY across multiple verticals but at national scale with state backing.
• CCI Formation: Training arm of France's Chambers of Commerce and Industry, offering professional and continuing-education programs. Broadly comparable as a French vocational training competitor with multi-vertical scope.
• GRETA: Network of French public continuing-education organizations linked to the Ministry of Education. Competes with COLDEFY on adult vocational training including transport and BTP, but is publicly funded and broader in scope.
• Apave: Major French testing, inspection, and certification body that also delivers safety, electrical habilitation, and regulatory training. Overlaps with COLDEFY's Prevention et Securite and electrical habilitation programs.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: Leading French private training group specialized in transport, logistics, and safety certifications. Directly comparable to COLDEFY on CACES, permis lourds, and ADR offerings, but operates nationally at much larger scale.
• ECF (École de Conduite Française): Federation of French driving schools delivering permis B through heavy-vehicle licenses and post-permis training. Comparable to COLDEFY on permis BE/C1/C/CE/D and continuing driver education.
• Promotrans: French vocational training organization focused on transport, logistics, and supply-chain certifications. Closely matches COLDEFY's freight/passenger transport and logistics curriculum, with national coverage.
• BTP CFA: Federation of French apprenticeship training centers for the construction and public works sector. Directly comparable to COLDEFY's BTP vertical (AIPR, PASI, mason/laborer training) at a regional-network scale.

Emerging players

• CESI: French engineering and professional training organization with programs in industry, IT, and continuing education. Adjacent comparator showing the path a regional multi-vertical trainer could take to scale.
• Ornikar: Tech-enabled French driving school focused initially on permis B but expanding into heavier categories. Represents the digital-first disruption vector to traditional in-person driving and permis training like COLDEFY's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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