Creps Montpellier

What Creps Montpellier does

CREPS de Montpellier (Centre de Ressources d'Expertise et de Performance Sportive) is a French public local training establishment (établissement public local de formation) operating under the authority of the French Ministry of Sports and the supervision of DRAJES, with co-financing from Region Occitanie. Founded in 1944 and headquartered on a nearly 3-hectare campus at 2 Avenue Charles Flahault in Montpellier, the institution delivers approximately 40 vocational training programs leading to state-recognized BPJEPS and DEJEPS diplomas across disciplines including swimming, diving, rugby, triathlon, tennis de table, golf, cycling, sailing, and mountain sports, as well as short continuing-education courses for working coaches and sports science professionals.

The institution's core offering combines formal vocational training with high-performance athlete development: it hosts multiple Pôles France (BMX Freestyle, Volleyball, Triathlon, Athletics, Sauvetage), Pôles Espoirs, Centres de Formation for professional clubs (MHR Rugby, MHB Handball, BLMA Basketball), and Centres d'Excellence in taekwondo and sailing. It co-manages the CNEA Font-Romeu national altitude training center (Pyrénées-Orientales) and operates satellite training sites at Montrodat and Thuir. Infrastructure includes an international-standard athletics stadium (Stade Philippidès), sports halls, swimming facilities, conference rooms, on-site accommodation for over 100 trainees, and catering services. The CREPS holds dual QUALIOPI and Certificat Région certification, making its programs eligible for CPF, OPCO, France Travail, Regional, and apprenticeship funding.

The revenue model blends tuition fees (ranging from 170 EUR via the Parcoursup route to 8,904 EUR for full DEJEPS tracks), public institutional funding from the Ministry of Sports and Region Occitanie, continuing-education course fees (196-3,920 EUR), facility rental and hosting income from federations and professional clubs, and ancillary revenue from a small boutique selling sports training materials. Customer segments span individual aspiring coaches, practicing professionals seeking credentials, high-level athletes, and institutional partners (national federations, professional sports clubs). Distribution runs through the institutional website, the Parcoursup platform, in-person open houses, collective video-conference information sessions, the RNSPF distance-learning platform, and federation referral pipelines.

Name

Creps Montpellier

Legal name

CREPS de Montpellier

Website

https://creps-montpellier.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CREPS de Montpellier is a French public training institution under the Ministry of Sports that delivers state-recognized BPJEPS and DEJEPS diplomas across roughly 40 sports disciplines and hosts elite athlete development programs (Pôles France, Pôles Espoirs) and professional club training centers on its Montpellier campus and at the CNEA Font-Romeu altitude facility.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional sports training fees: The CREPS charges tuition fees for its diploma programs (DEJEPS, BPJEPS) and short professional development courses. Fees vary by program: DEJEPS Rugby is 8400 EUR, BPJEPS Aquatics is 7700 EUR (excluding Parcoursup route), DEJEPS Plongée is 2568 EUR. Additional fees include administrative fees (60 EUR for DEJEPS Rugby, 70 EUR for TEP tests) and short course fees ranging from 196 EUR to 3920 EUR depending on duration.
2. Public funding and government support: As a public institution under the French Ministry of Sports (sports.gouv.fr), DRAJES, and the Occitanie Region, the CREPS receives institutional funding. Training financing options include Regional financing, CPF (moncompteformation), OPCO coverage, France Travail funding, apprenticeship contracts, and self-funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

CREPS Montpellier is a French public training institution under the Ministry of Sports that delivers state-recognized vocational sports diplomas (BPJEPS, DEJEPS), runs high-performance training programs for elite athletes in partnership with national federations, and offers continuing education, short courses, and facility hosting services. It operates a 3-hectare Montpellier campus with 100+ bed accommodation and a secondary altitude training site at CNEA Font-Romeu, complemented by an on-site sports product boutique.

Product overview

Creps Montpellier operates as a public sports training and high-performance center offering three integrated service lines: vocational training programs (BPJEPS/DEJEPS diplomas) across 40 sports disciplines, elite athlete development through national and regional poles, excellence centers, and training centers, and a retail boutique platform. Additional services include VAE for experience-based diploma validation and continuing education courses in sports psychology and performance. The organization functions as a regional hub for sports education and high-level athletic preparation in Montpellier, France.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• BPJEPS Vocational Diplomas State-recognized Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport (BPJEPS) diploma programs that legally authorize holders to coach and teach sports in France. Offered across multiple specialties for individual trainees seeking entry-level professional sports coaching qualifications.
• DEJEPS Vocational Diplomas State-recognized Diplôme d'État de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport (DEJEPS) diploma programs for advanced professional qualification in sports coaching, training, and education. Targeted at experienced practitioners seeking higher-level credentials.
• High-Performance Sports Programs (Haut Niveau) Structured elite-athlete training and preparation programs delivered in partnership with national federations and professional clubs. Includes physical preparation, environmental science support, and access to altitude training at CNEA Font-Romeu. Targets national-team athletes and professional club players.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Prior-learning validation service that helps experienced sports professionals obtain state-recognized diplomas (BPJEPS/DEJEPS) by recognising their field experience. Includes accompaniment by dedicated VAE advisors throughout the dossier and validation process.
• Continuing Education (Formation Continue PNF) Short modular training courses for practicing sports professionals seeking to update or upgrade their skills and qualifications. Covers specialised topics (e.g., beach soccer, cycling knowledge, rugby coaching) and is funded through professional training schemes.
• Short Training Courses (Formations Courtes) Bespoke short training courses co-designed with sports federations and tailored to specific organizational needs. Available both on-site at CREPS Montpellier and off-site at the requesting organisation's location.
• On-Site Boutique On-site retail boutique selling sports-related products (clothing, accessories, equipment) to trainees, athletes, hosted clubs, and visitors of the CREPS Montpellier campus.
• Accommodation and Facility Hosting On-site accommodation (100+ beds), catering, and sports facility hosting for sports clubs, federations, schools, and event organisers. The 3-hectare Montpellier campus provides integrated accommodation, meeting spaces, and sports infrastructure for training camps, tournaments, and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• BPJEPS Activités Aquatiques: 0% abandonment rate, 0% success rate (session pending)
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Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French Ministry of Sports (Ministère des Sports et des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques)coreOthersThe CREPS operates under the authority of the French Ministry of Sports. The DRAJES (Délégation Régionale Académique à la Jeunesse, à l'Engagement et aux Sports) delivers diplomas and oversees training quality on behalf of the ministry.
• Region OccitaniecoreOthersThe Region Occitanie co-finances training programs and holds joint certification (Certificat Région) with Qualiopi. The CREPS also benefits from Regional financing for trainee places.
• CNEA Font-Romeu (Centre National d'Entraînement en Altitude)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNEA Font-Romeu is the National Altitude Training Center co-managed with CREPS. It provides specialized altitude training facilities and hosts several of CREPS's short professional development courses (metabolic profiling, environmental stress training). The center is a key differentiator for high-performance sports programs.
• French Volleyball Federation (Fédération Française de Volleyball)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Pôles France and Pôles Espoirs Volleyball programs hosted at CREPS. The federation provides technical direction, coaches, and athlete identification programs.
• French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for BMX Freestyle Pole France. Provides technical direction, national coaching staff, and coordinates athlete development programs at CREPS.
• French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Triathlon Pole France. The DEJEPS Triathlon is organized in partnership with the federation and Occitanie League, providing practical training at federation-affiliated clubs.
• French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Athletics Pôles France and Pôles Espoirs. Provides technical direction and coaches for throwing and middle-distance events.
• Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomération (BLMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional basketball club with Centre de Formation hosted at CREPS. The club provides training facilities and coaches, while CREPS provides academic training and infrastructure.
• Montpellier Handball Méditerranée Métropole (MHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional handball club with Centre de Formation hosted at CREPS. MHB provides coaching and club facilities while CREPS provides academic training support.
• Montpellier Hérault Rugby (MHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional rugby club with Centre de Formation hosted at the CREPS. MHR provides professional coaching and facilities while CREPS provides academic and training support for developing players.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CREPS digital learning platform (CIR - Centre d'Information et de Ressources) is linked to the INSEP library, providing trainees access to INSEP's sports science resources.
• French Underwater Studies and Sports Federation (FFESSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFESSM is the primary federation for scuba diving and underwater sports. Its MF1/MF2 qualifications are prerequisites for DEJEPS Plongée. The federation certifies diving experience and provides technical standards.
• French Sailing Federation (Fédération Française de Voile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Pôles Espoirs and Centre d'Excellence Voile. Provides technical direction and coaches for sailing programs hosted at CREPS.
• French Lifesaving and First Aid Federation (Fédération Française de Sauvetage et de Secourisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Pôles Espoirs and Pôles France Sauvetage. Provides technical direction and coordinates rescue sports athlete development at CREPS.
• French Karate and Associated Disciplines Federation (Fédération Française de Karaté et disciplines associées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated federation for Pôles Espoirs Karaté. Provides technical direction and athlete identification for karate programs at CREPS.
• Centre d'Excellence Régionale de VoilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sailing excellence center affiliated with CREPS, hosting advanced sailing training programs and talent identification.
• Club de Taekwondo 3MTKDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaekwondo club hosting the Centre d'Excellence at CREPS. Provides coaching and competition access for elite athletes.
• Formajes (École des Cadres du Ministère des Sports)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormajes is the Ministry of Sports' professional development school. Several CREPS short courses (Motivations et Performance, Concentration et Performance, CCS Stress Environnemental, Geste sportif) are also offered through Formajes, with training fees covered for Ministry of Sports employees.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• CREPS Bordeaux: Public CREPS in Nouvelle-Aquitaine offering similar diploma and high-performance training services. Comparable as a peer public institution under identical QUALIOPI/RNCP regulatory regime.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): The French national elite-sport training and performance institute, also under the Ministry of Sports. Comparable as the top-tier public institution providing RNCP-registered training and hosting high-performance athlete development, though operating at a higher elite level than regional CREPS.
• CREPS Toulouse: Public CREPS in Occitanie region offering BPJEPS/DEJEPS training and elite athlete hosting. Especially comparable due to overlapping regional catchment within Occitanie, creating direct competition for local trainee pools and federation affiliations.
• CREPS Vichy: Another public CREPS under the French Ministry of Sports offering BPJEPS/DEJEPS diploma programs and high-performance athlete training. Directly comparable as a peer public training establishment competing for federation affiliations and trainee enrollment in overlapping disciplines.
• CREPS PACA: Public CREPS in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur offering BPJEPS/DEJEPS training and high-performance sports structures. Direct peer with overlapping southern-French catchment and shared federation relationships.
• CREPS Île-de-France: Public CREPS serving the Paris region with similar diploma delivery, federation partnerships, and Pôles Espoirs hosting. Closely comparable operating model — same regulatory framework, similar program mix, and competing for national trainee funnel.

Others

• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français): French National Olympic and Sports Committee coordinating national sports policy and federation activities. Related as the umbrella organization for sports federations that partner with CREPS, but not a direct competitor for training delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Université de Montpellier – STAPS: University department offering broader sports-science and physical-education degree programs. Comparable as a higher-education incumbent producing sports professionals in the same Montpellier catchment, with a wider academic portfolio but less specialization in state-recognized coaching diplomas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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