Ecole de la Construction des Infrastructures et des Réseaux - ECIR Formation

What Ecole de la Construction des Infrastructures et des Réseaux - ECIR Formation does

ECIR Formation (Ecole de la Construction des Infrastructures et des Réseaux), founded in 1972 and headquartered in Mallemort de Provence, France, is a private non-profit vocational training center specializing in the French public works (travaux publics) sector. It delivers over 100 training programs across six thematic areas — heavy equipment operation, electrical and fiber optic networks, canalization, civil engineering, roadwork, and quarries/materials — plus management and VAE (Validation des Acquired Experience) certification pathways. Programs span initial qualifications (CAP, Titre Pro, BTS, Licence Pro via alternance/apprenticeship) and short-format professional certifications (CACES R482/R483/R487, AIPR, amiante SS4, habilitations électriques TST BT, CPT for explosives). Operations are supported by the Op@l / GesCOF platform for catalog management, scheduling, registration, and participant tracking.

The business operates through three revenue streams: (1) fee-for-service vocational and continuing training courses priced between EUR 300 and EUR 4,800+ per course (inter-company at fixed per-trainee rates, intra-company on quote); (2) apprenticeship programs funded through Constructys OPCO contributions and the taxe d'apprentissage, linking learners to employer-partner companies; and (3) VAE/certification services charged at daily or fixed rates. Distribution combines campus-based training in Mallemort, intra-company delivery on client premises, and multi-city course offerings. Customers include major construction groups (Vinci, Eiffage, Colas, Lafarge/Holcim, Spie Batignolles, Demathieu Bard), materials companies (Heidelberg Materials), energy utilities (Enedis), and sector federations (FNTP, FRTP PACA, SERCE, SNBPE, UNICEM CAMPUS), along with individual apprentices and career changers.

ECIR is deeply embedded in the BTP ecosystem via institutional relationships with sector federations, OPCO funding bodies, and enterprise partners, and it functions as a regional workforce pipeline for public works employers across PACA, Occitanie, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The organization maintains Google Business ratings of 4.1/5 (ECIR Apprentissage, 49 reviews) and 4.5/5 (Ecir Formation, 39 reviews), reflecting strong brand reputation within its niche.

Name

Ecole de la Construction des Infrastructures et des Réseaux - ECIR Formation

Legal name

ECIR Formation

Website

https://ecirformation.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECIR Formation is a French vocational training center founded in 1972 specializing in public works (travaux publics), delivering 100+ programs in equipment operation, electrical networks, civil engineering, and apprenticeships to individuals, apprentices, and major construction companies across the PACA region and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Professional Training (Travaux Publics / Public Works)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Public works training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Heavy equipment certification
• Construction safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mallemort de Provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vocational and Continuing Training: Revenue generated from fee-for-service training courses delivered to individuals and companies, with pricing per course ranging from 300 EUR to 4,800+ EUR depending on duration and format (inter-company vs. intra-company).
2. Apprenticeship Programs: Revenue from apprenticeship contracts funded through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) contributions and the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage), serving both apprentice learners and their employer-partner companies.
3. VAE and Certification Services: Revenue from Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) programs and professional certification preparation courses, charged at daily or fixed program rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ECIR Formation is a vocational training center delivering apprenticeship programs (CAP, Titre Pro, BTS, Licence Pro) and continuing professional development courses for the construction, infrastructure and public works (Travaux Publics) sector in France. Its catalog spans equipment operation (CACES), canalisation, civil engineering, electrical and fiber optic networks, lifting, roadwork, drilling and blasting, quarry operations, maintenance, site management, and VAE certification, delivered both on its Mallemort de Provence campus and on client sites via INTRA contracts.

Product overview

ECIR Formation is a vocational training center for the construction, infrastructure, and public works sector (Travaux Publics). The organization operates as a unified training platform offering comprehensive programs across six main categories: (1) Public Works (Travaux Publics) including equipment operation, electrical networks, canalization, and civil engineering; (2) Industrial Maintenance; (3) Quarries and Materials covering drilling, blasting, and aggregates processing; (4) Apprenticeship programs; (5) Management and Business Administration; and (6) VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience). The product portfolio includes over 100 distinct training courses ranging from short professional certifications (CACES safety certifications, AIPR, asbestos removal) to multi-week professional titles and apprenticeships. Key offerings include heavy equipment operation, electrical and fiber optic network installation, pipeline construction, civil engineering formwork, site management, and quarry operations including explosives handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CACES - Certificat d'Aptitude à la Conduite En Sécurité
• Canalisation - Pipeline and Network Installation
• Conduite Engins TP - Heavy Equipment Operation
• Electricité / Monteur de Réseaux Aéro-Souterrains
• Encadrement de Chantier - Site Management
• Fibre Optique - Fiber Optic Installation
• Génie Civil - Civil Engineering
• Levage - Lifting Operations
• Maintenance - Equipment Maintenance
• Voirie et Réseaux Divers - Roadwork and Utility Networks
• Activités Connexes et Sécurité - Safety and Related Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong graduate employment outcomes reflected in positive student reviews citing real job placement and skills acquisition.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FNTP (Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of public works companies. ECIR displays the FNTP logo in its trusted partners section, indicating formal institutional and strategic alignment within the sector.
• FRTP PACA (Fédération Régionale des Travaux Publics Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation representing public works companies in the PACA region. ECIR operates as a training center within this regional ecosystem.
• FNTP (logo partner)minorOthersECIR lists FNTP among its trusted partners via logo display on its website.
• GEIQ BTP VauclusecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupement d'Employeurs pour l'Insertion et la Qualification in the building and public works sector in Vaucluse. Long-term partner supporting apprentice placement and skills development.
• ConstructyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPCO (Operator of Skills) for the construction sector. ECIR's training programs are financed through Constructys, which manages apprenticeship and professional training funding for construction companies.
• ESTPminorOthersPrestigious engineering school in public works. ECIR lists ESTP among its trusted partner institutions.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)minorOthersNational conservatory of arts and trades offering higher education programs. ECIR displays CNAM as a trusted partner institution.
• Vinci ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's largest construction groups. Displays ECIR's logo as a trusted partner, suggesting mutual involvement in workforce development.
• Eiffage RouteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French infrastructure and road construction group. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• ColasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in transport infrastructure. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• Lafarge (Holcim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal building materials company. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• Heidelberg MaterialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal building materials group. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• Spie BatignollesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent French construction group. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• Groupe Demathieu BardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French construction and real estate group. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• GTM SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Vinci Construction specialized in electrical and mechanical engineering in southern France. Listed as a trusted partner.
• EnedisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench electricity distribution network operator. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies, reflecting ECIR's electrical network training programs.
• GagneraudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench public works company. Listed among ECIR's trusted partner companies.
• SNBPE (Syndicat National du Béton Prêt à l'Emploi)minorOthersNational union of ready-mix concrete producers. Referenced in ECIR's BPE sector training programs.
• SRER PACA (Syndicat Régional des Entrepreneurs de Routes Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)minorOthersRegional union of road construction companies in PACA. Listed as a trusted partner of ECIR.
• UNICEM CAMPUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEM CAMPUS is the training arm of the French aggregates and construction materials industry. ECIR delivers CQP (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle) programs developed and certified by UNICEM CAMPUS, including the Pilote d'Installation de Traitement des Granulats qualification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• AFTRAL: Major French vocational training provider primarily in transport/logistics with adjacency to construction equipment and CACES-style operator training. Partial overlap with ECIR on heavy equipment operation certification, though ECIR's TP focus is deeper.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's largest public vocational training organization for adults, delivering continuing education, retraining, and certification across many sectors including construction. Overlaps with ECIR on adult reskilling and CACES-style certification, but at substantially broader sector scope.
• CCI France: National federation of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which operate substantial continuing education networks (CCI Formation) including for BTP. Competes with ECIR on intra-company training contracts and adult reskilling pathways across France.
• CESI: French engineering and management training school with continuing education and apprenticeship offerings across technical specialties. Overlaps with ECIR at the BTS/Licence pro level and on intra-company training for mid-career technical staff, but with broader sector coverage.

Direct peers

• UNICEM CAMPUS: Training arm of UNICEM, the French national federation of aggregates and construction materials producers. Already an ECIR partner for CQP (Pilote d'Installation de Traitement des Granulats) and quarry operations programs — directly comparable on aggregates/quarry training content.
• Fédération Compagnonnique des Bâtisseurs (Compagnons du Tour de France): Traditional French apprenticeship organization focused on building trades (carpentry, masonry, metals, networks). Competes with ECIR for apprentices in BTP trades via a parallel alternance pathway and similar geographic reach, with a stronger heritage brand.
• BTP CFA: National network of construction and public works vocational training centers (CFA) operating across France. Closest functional peer to ECIR — same customer segments (apprentices, BTP employers), same offering mix (CAP/BTS apprenticeship plus continuing education), same regulatory regime (Constructys funding).

Others

• ESTP Paris: Prestigious French grande école of public works engineering and construction. Already an ECIR trusted partner institution; overlaps thematically on construction education but addresses a higher credential tier (engineering degrees) than ECIR's operator/technician focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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