Croix-Rouge Compétence Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What Croix-Rouge Compétence Nouvelle-Aquitaine does

Croix-Rouge Compétence is the training division of the Croix-Rouge française (French Red Cross), a nonprofit association recognized as being of public utility under French law (loi 1901). The Nouvelle-Aquitaine entity is a regional unit operating within a national network of 157 training institutes spread across 60 sites in France, including overseas territories (Guyane, Polynésie française). The organization delivers professional training programs in healthcare, social work, medico-social fields, and early childhood, spanning 32 distinct professions across five modalities: initial training, continuing education, apprenticeship, validation of prior experience (VAE), and bridge programs.

Core program offerings include short professional courses, state-recognized diploma and certification programs (21,032 enrolled learners nationally), pre-qualification training, apprenticeship programs via the CFA Croix-Rouge Compétence network (3,700 apprentices nationally across 52 sites), the PSC1 citizen first aid program, and VAE services. The underlying delivery infrastructure combines in-person classroom and practical training at physical institutes with digital e-learning components for remote access. Technology stack includes online learning platforms and digital enrollment systems, but no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are indicated.

The business model operates as a nonprofit training organization with multiple funding streams: professional training fees (often covered by third-party funders such as OPCOs, CPF, Pôle emploi, and regional councils), state-funded apprenticeship training via the taxe d'apprentissage, continuing education self-funded through individual learning accounts, and corporate training contracts. Go-to-market spans direct enrollment via website and physical institutes, the Parcoursup government platform, Pôle emploi partnerships, and direct corporate engagements. The organization trains 11.5% of all nurses and 22% of all care assistants in France nationally, serving a diverse customer base of job seekers, students, employed professionals, and enterprises across healthcare and social sectors.

Name

Croix-Rouge Compétence Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Legal name

Croix-Rouge française

Website

https://competence.croix-rouge.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Croix-Rouge Compétence Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the regional Nouvelle-Aquitaine branch of the French Red Cross's national training division, delivering state-recognized diploma, certification, and apprenticeship programs in healthcare, social, medico-social, and early childhood professions across one of France's largest regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Professional Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Healthcare professional training
• Social work education
• Medical-social training
• Nursing education programs
• Apprenticeship vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bègles, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional training fees: Revenue generated from training services provided to professionals and companies, with costs often covered by third-party funders such as OPCOs (joint vocational training bodies), employers' professional development plans, and regional funding.
2. Initial and apprenticeship training: State-funded training programs for students and apprentices through the CFA (Centre de Formation des Apprentis) network, partially funded by the French government and apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
3. Continuing education and personal funding: Individual learners can finance training through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), PTP (Projet de Transition Professionnelle), and self-funding options. The organization delivers VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) services.
4. Third-party funding coordination: Managing payments from various funding bodies including OPCOs, Pôle emploi, regional councils, and social security for training programs. In cases of third-party payment, training costs are billed to the funder with client co-payment for any differential.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Croix-Rouge Compétence is the training division of the French Red Cross (Croix-Rouge française), delivering state-recognized professional training in healthcare, social work, medical-social, and early childhood professions. It operates 157 training institutes across 60 sites in France, trains over 110,000 people annually, and covers 32 different professions through diploma, certification, apprenticeship, continuing education, and VAE pathways.

Product overview

Croix-Rouge Compétence is the training division of the French Red Cross (Croix-Rouge française), operating as the largest network of healthcare and social training organizations in France. The portfolio includes the core Croix-Rouge Compétence brand offering 157 training institutes across 60 sites, the CFA Croix-Rouge Compétence apprenticeship center with 52 sites, and specialized programs including short training courses, diploma/certification programs (21,032 learners), pre-qualification training, and first aid courses (PSC1). Programs are delivered through initial training, continuing education, apprenticeship, validation of prior experience (VAE), and bridge programs, covering 32 professions in healthcare, social work, medical-social, and early childhood sectors. The organization trains over 110,000 people annually, including 11.5% of France's nurses and 22% of nursing assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFA Croix-Rouge Compétence: Apprenticeship training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) providing apprenticeship programs in health and social professions across 52+ sites in France.

Products and services

• Croix-Rouge Compétence Professional Training Programs The main training division offering professional training programs in healthcare, social work, medical-social fields, and early childhood across 157 institutes on 60 sites throughout France. Programs serve individuals, job seekers, students, and current professionals.
• CFA Croix-Rouge Compétence Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship training center providing work-study programs in health and social professions, with 3,700 apprentices trained annually across 52 sites in France.
• Short Training Programs (Formations courtes) Short-term professional training programs designed for rapid skill acquisition and continuing education in healthcare and social sectors.
• Diploma and Certification Programs (Formations diplômantes et certifiantes) State-recognized diploma and certification programs preparing learners for careers in healthcare, social work, and medical-social fields, with 21,032 learners enrolled.
• Pre-qualification Training (Formations préqualifiantes) Pre-qualification training programs designed to help learners acquire foundational skills and knowledge before entering specialized professional training.
• Citizen First Aid Training (PSC1) Citizen First Aid Training (Prévention et Secours Civique niveau 1), an 8-hour program teaching essential life-saving skills to the general public.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Experience-based knowledge validation allowing professionals to obtain official certifications based on their work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trains over 110,000 people annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, flagship and core.

• Accor Services FrancenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2006Partnership through the 'Tickets données, repas partagés' operation where Accor Services France encourages employees with meal voucher cards to donate to the Red Cross. Over 126,000€ was raised for food aid programs in 2006, enabling local delegations to invest in equipment for social grocery stores.
• European CommissionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2005European Commission and Red Cross societies collaborate on promoting citizen self-protection in emergency situations. The project 'Best practices and relief kits for EU citizen self-protection in case of domestic accident or disaster' is led by the French Red Cross, aiming to reduce disaster consequences through public information, creation of relief kits, and promotion of European emergency number 112.
• European Red Cross societiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership among European National Red Cross societies to share first aid training practices and develop joint emergency preparedness programs under European Commission framework.
• OPCO (Joint Vocational Training Bodies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences) fund professional training for employees across various sectors. Croix-Rouge Compétence programs qualify for OPCO funding, enabling companies to train their staff in healthcare and social professions.
• Pôle emploicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench public employment service that directs job seekers to Croix-Rouge Compétence training programs and provides funding support for professional retraining in healthcare and social sectors.
• France CompétencescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational authority overseeing vocational training quality and funding frameworks. Croix-Rouge Compétence holds Qualiopi certification under the national quality framework managed by France Compétences.
• Regional councils and local authoritiesnotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional councils provide funding and support for training programs, particularly for apprenticeship and professional education initiatives across different French regions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compagnons du Devoir: Historic French apprenticeship association delivering state-recognized qualifications via a national multi-site network financed in part by the taxe d'apprentissage. Comparable in heritage, apprenticeship-heavy model, and reliance on public vocational-training funding.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest private professional-training organizations, with national multi-site delivery of state-recognized diplomas and apprenticeship pathways. Directly comparable business model and funding mix, though more focused on transport/logistics than healthcare/social.
• IRTS (Instituts Régionaux du Travail Social): Regional French institutes training social workers and social-sector professionals through Diplômes d'État, funded by OPCO, regions, and individuals. Highly comparable in target professions, state-recognized social-work qualifications, and CPF/OPCO funding stack.
• CCI France (Réseau des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie): Network of French chambers of commerce running the CCI Formation branded training schools delivering state-recognized qualifications and apprenticeships nationwide. Similar multi-site national footprint, apprenticeship (CFA) activity, and OPCO/CPF funding reliance.
• Réseau GRETA: Public network of GRETA (GRoupement d'ÉTAblissements) continuing-education organizations that delivers CPF/OPCO-funded adult vocational training across France. Same funding architecture, same multi-site French delivery model, and similar emphasis on reskilling career-changers—making it the closest publicly-operated analog.
• Protection Civile: Federation of French civil-protection associations delivering first-aid and emergency-response training to the public and corporates. Overlaps with the PSC1 and workplace first-aid products within Croix-Rouge Compétence, sharing state-recognized training and public funding channels.
• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): Major French public institution delivering continuing professional education to working adults, including health and social fields, with national reach and state-recognized credentials. Highly comparable in mission (adult continuing training) and in relying on CPF/OPCO and employer funding.
• Croix Blanche Française: French first-aid training federation offering PSC1-equivalent and workplace safety training nationally. Direct overlap with Croix-Rouge Compétence's PSC1 and corporate first-aid offerings, competing for the same CPF/OPCO and corporate-safety budgets.
• APAVE: French testing, inspection and certification group that also operates a sizeable professional-training arm serving regulated and safety-sensitive roles. Comparable through its multi-site regulated-training business, OPCO/CPF funding eligibility, and corporate contract base.
• AFPA: France's largest public adult vocational-training organization, delivering state-recognized certifications across many trades. Directly comparable to Croix-Rouge Compétence in scale, state-recognized diplomas, OPCO/CPF funding model, and national multi-site delivery, although AFPA is broader across sectors rather than focused on healthcare/social.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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