Convivium - École de coaching

What Convivium - École de coaching does

Convivium - École de coaching is a Montréal-based professional coaching school founded in 1996 and operating as the exclusive French-language franchise branch of New Ventures West, the original integral coaching school founded in San Francisco in 1987. It is the only French-language integral coaching school globally, serving individual professionals, executives, consultants, and organizations across Quebec and Francophone Europe through physical campuses in Montréal (headquarters at Centre St-Pierre, 1212 Rue Panet) and Paris. The school's core technology is the proprietary Integral Development Coaching Methodology — refined over 30+ years — built on three foundational models (Three Levels of Being, Four Domains of Human Experience, Three Centers of Intelligence), a 300+ page reference manual with 350+ structured activities across six competency domains, and a dual-axis framework developing both horizontal competencies and vertical consciousness shifts. The methodology emphasizes the coach's somatic presence, custom-designed practices for each client, and live certification committee evaluation.

Convivium's product portfolio centers on two core offerings: the Formation des coachs professionnels (FCP), a one-year ICF Level 2-accredited certification program priced at $15,500 CAD with cohorts capped at 18 participants, delivering 136 hours of in-class training, 30 hours of supervised client practice, and 10 hours of individual mentoring; and the Principes de coaching et de développement intégral (PCDI), a 3-day introductory workshop priced at $1,750 CAD in Montréal and €777–€1,650 in Paris (with 100% credit toward FCP enrollment). These are complemented by seven continuing education/perfectionnement programs covering mindfulness, group supervision, vertical development coaching, somatic yoga, Enneagram, coaching circles facilitation, and leadership embodiment. The school holds ICF Level 2 accreditation for FCP and awards ICF CCE credits across multiple workshops.

Revenue is generated through one-time tuition payments and per-workshop fees, with no subscription or recurring licensing model. Go-to-market combines sales-led admissions (application form, phone consultation with a trainer-coach, admission decision), event-driven demand generation (monthly discovery webinars, PCDI workshops), and community-led growth (alumni referrals, monthly newsletters, lifelong supervision groups). Marketing channels include a blog, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and email newsletters. The customer base spans individual professionals seeking certification, experienced coaches pursuing continuing education, and enterprises/government agencies hiring Convivium-trained coaches (including Shopify, Hydro-Québec, Desjardins, Government of Canada, Ville de Montréal, and Polytechnique Montréal). Convivium is privately held with no institutional investment, no public listing, and is founder-managed by Jean-Philippe Bouchard, Renée-Pascale Laberge, and Charles Brassard.

Name

Convivium - École de coaching

Legal name

Convivium

Website

https://convivium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Convivium is the world's only French-language integral coaching school, delivering a one-year ICF-accredited certification program and 3-day introductory workshops in Montréal and Paris, serving individual professionals, executives, and organizations across Quebec and Francophone Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Coaching Certification Programs (FCP): The primary revenue stream is the Formation des Coachs Professionnels (FCP), a one-year certification program priced at $15,500 CAD. Revenue is generated through tuition fees collected upfront or in installments. The program includes 17 in-class training days, 10 hours of individual coaching, 30 hours of client practice, 20 hours of group mentoring, and a reference manual of over 350 activities.
2. Principles of Coaching and Integral Development (PCDI) Workshops: Three-day introductory workshops in Montreal ($1,750 CAD) and Paris (€777–999 for individuals, €1,650 for enterprises). These workshops serve as both a standalone revenue stream and an onboarding step credited 100% toward the FCP program. Enrollment fees are non-refundable and collected at registration.
3. Advanced / Continuing Education Programs: Short-format workshops for experienced coaches covering topics such as mindfulness, somatic yoga, Enneagram, group supervision, coaching at the right level, and leadership embodiment. These are priced individually (e.g., Mindfulness program: $970 early-bird / $1,450 regular CAD). Revenue is generated per workshop per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Convivium is a French-language integral coaching school that delivers professional coaching certification programs and continuing education workshops grounded in New Ventures West's proprietary Integral Development Coaching Methodology. Its flagship FCP program is a one-year certification (136 in-class hours, 30 client practice hours, 10 individual coaching hours) priced at $15,500 CAD, complemented by a 3-day PCDI introductory workshop and seven specialized continuing-education modules covering mindfulness, somatic practice, Enneagram, vertical development, coaching circles, and leadership embodiment. Programs are delivered in-person in Montréal and Paris, virtually via Zoom, and are ICF Level 2 accredited.

Product overview

Convivium offers a comprehensive suite of integral development coaching programs. The core offerings include the PCDI (Principes de coaching et de développement intégral) - a 3-day introductory workshop, and the FCP (Formation des coachs professionnels) - a rigorous one-year certification program. These are complemented by seven continuing education/perfectionnement programs including mindfulness training (La pleine conscience au service du coach), group supervision, vertical development coaching (Coacher au bon niveau), somatic yoga laboratory, Enneagram for coaches, coaching circles facilitation, and Leadership Embodiment. A discovery webinar is also available for prospective students. The programs are designed by New Ventures West and recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF), with the FCP providing 136 hours of classroom training, 10 hours of individual coaching, 30 hours of client practice, and over 400 exercises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation des coachs professionnels (FCP) A comprehensive one-year professional coaching certification program covering integral development methodology. Includes 136 hours of in-class training over 17 days, 10 hours of individual coaching, 30 hours of client practice, 20 hours of group mentoring, and over 350 exercises in the coaching toolkit. Priced at $15,500 CAD. Graduates earn ICF credentials (ACC pathway). Designed for individuals seeking to become certified professional coaches.
• Principes de coaching et de développement intégral (PCDI) A 3-day introductory workshop presenting the principles and methods of integral development coaching. Participants experience coaching directly related to a professional or personal issue through structured exercises, demonstrations, and exchanges. Priced at $1,750 CAD in Montreal and €777-999 (individuals) / €1,650 (enterprises) in Paris. PCDI fees are credited 100% toward FCP enrollment. Awards 24 CCE credits toward ICF certification.
• La pleine conscience au service du coach A continuing education program teaching mindfulness meditation practices to coaches, helping develop stable presence, openness, benevolence, and deep listening skills for more effective coaching. Priced at $970 early-bird / $1,450 regular CAD + taxes. Offers minimum 17 CCE credits (pending recertification).
• Supervision de groupe au coaching en développement intégral

Quantifiable outcome

• FCP program delivers 136 hours of in-class training, 30 hours of supervised client practice, and 10 hours of individual mentoring within a one-year cohort.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Ventures WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvivium is the French-language branch and franchise partner of New Ventures West, the original integral coaching school founded in San Francisco in 1987. New Ventures West developed the integral coaching methodology and certifies Convivium graduates under its own certification standards. Convivium operates as part of an international network of NVW schools across the US, South Africa, Argentina, England, Singapore, France, and Canada. The partnership grants Convivium exclusive rights to deliver NVW's integral coaching programs in French-speaking markets.
• International Coach Federation (ICF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvivium's programs are recognized and accredited by the ICF. The FCP holds ICF Level 2 accreditation, and workshops such as PCDI, Coaching Circles, and others award ICF CCE (Continuing Coach Education) credits. ICF recognition ensures that graduates meet globally recognized coaching standards.
• Charles Brassard (CoachingCircles.ca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharles Brassard, co-founder of Convivium, created the Coaching Circles methodology and operates CoachingCircles.ca independently. He continues to train coaches globally in the facilitation of coaching circles under his own brand, which Convivium refers students to as part of its advanced programming. The relationship is informal and faculty-based.
• Centre St-Pierre (Montréal)minorOthersCentre St-Pierre, located at 1212 Rue Panet, Montréal, serves as the primary venue for FCP in-person sessions and group supervision workshops. It is a community and event space used by Convivium for its recurring training sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Ventures West: Parent company of Convivium and the originator of the Integral Development Coaching methodology. Comparable as they teach the same proprietary methodology, share faculty lineage, and operate ICF-accredited coaching certification programs (English-language). Convivium is the French-language franchise of this network.
• Noesis Coaching: French-language coaching school offering professional coaching certification programs. Comparable as a French-language coaching certification provider targeting similar Francophone professionals and corporate clients.
• Integral Coaching Canada: Canada-based coaching school teaching the same Integral Coaching methodology developed by New Ventures West. Directly comparable as both operate within the NVW methodology ecosystem and serve Canadian markets with ICF-accredited certification programs.
• Erickson Coaching International: Global ICF-accredited coaching school offering solution-focused coaching certification across multiple languages including French. Comparable as a direct competitor in the French-language ICF-accredited coaching certification market with multi-tier programs and continuing education.
• Coaches Training Institute (CTI): One of the largest ICF-accredited coaching schools globally, offering co-active coaching certification and continuing education. Comparable as a direct competitor in the ICF-accredited professional coaching certification space with multi-tier programs and a multi-language footprint.
• Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching: ICF-accredited executive coaching certification program focused on leadership and stakeholder-centered coaching. Comparable as a premium coaching certification offering for experienced coaches and corporate clients, targeting similar customer segments as Convivium's FCP program.
• Metasysteme Coaching: French coaching school offering professional coaching certification programs. Comparable as a French-language coaching school serving Francophone Europe with similar target customer (career-changers and managers seeking coaching credentials).

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership: Established global leadership development institution with coaching programs, executive education, and corporate training. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the leadership development and coaching education space, though operating at much larger scale and across many topics beyond integral coaching.

Regional players

• HEC Montréal Executive Education: Quebec-based executive education provider offering certificates and management training programs including coaching-related content. Comparable as a regional incumbent in the same Montreal market, offering professional development credentials to similar corporate and individual clients.
• Académie de Coaching de Paris: Paris-based coaching school offering professional coaching certification programs primarily in the French market. Comparable as a regional coaching school in the same geography as Convivium's Paris operations, targeting similar Francophone European professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKiEH3UtVIOLnV6PF_TEJRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConviviumCoaching
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/convivium-ecole-de-coaching

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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