EDUCSUP

What EDUCSUP does

EDUCSUP is a French private technical higher education institution (Établissement d'enseignement supérieur technique privé, activity registration number 11755321275) operating training centers across three sites: its headquarters at 75 rue de Lourmel in Paris 15th arrondissement, and dedicated training academies at Boissonade (Paris 14th), Châtillon (Paris 14th), and a Ravezies location in Bordeaux. The organization delivers eight France Compétence-certified professional training programs registered in the RNCP, spanning adult education (FPA, RNCP37275), commercial and marketing management (MCM RNCP41960; CDCM RNCP38025), medical-administrative assistance (SAMA/SECMED RNCP40800), human resources (ARH RNCP35030; Gestionnaire de Paie RNCP37948), career guidance (CIP RNCP37274), tourism guidance (GAT RNCP38548), and municipal administration (Secrétaire de Mairie RNCP39759), alongside a VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment service.

The core delivery model is in-person training at the physical centers, supplemented by "collaborative digital tools" for pedagogical coordination. The proprietary technology footprint is minimal: the only disclosed integration is Google Maps for location services on the company website. Enrollment follows a structured four-step admissions process — information meetings, application dossier, individual interview, and written placement tests/positioning questionnaire — targeting adult learners in professional transition seeking government-recognized certification. The company's value proposition rests on regulatory credentials (Qualiopi certification covering both "ACTION DE FORMATION" and "VAE", Datadock registration, France Compétence certification, CRFH accessibility validation at Bordeaux), pedagogical quality (jury-member instructors, practical case studies, professional simulation exams), and accessibility (dedicated handicap referent, ERP-compliant premises).

Revenue is generated through professional training services, with pricing undisclosed and quote-based per learner. Funding flows through multiple French public channels: CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), Transition Pro (Île-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine), AIF via France Travail (Pôle Emploi), AIRE (Région Île-de-France), regional training aid (Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine), Agefiph, and individual payment. The company employs 23 people, operates exclusively in France, and has no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Its go-to-market is sales-led, direct-to-individual-learner, complemented by referral relationships with employment-service and disability-inclusion bodies.

Name

EDUCSUP

Legal name

Educsup

Website

https://educsup.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDUCSUP is a French private technical higher education institution operating training centers in Paris and Bordeaux, delivering eight RNCP-certified professional training programs across healthcare administration, HR, commercial management, tourism, and municipal administration for adult learners seeking government-funded professional retraining and certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL)

Keywords

• Professional training programs
• RNCP certified certifications
• Adult vocational training
• Experience validation services
• Continuing education France

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: EDUCSUP generates revenue through professional training programs for adults seeking professional certification and career retraining. Training is funded through multiple channels including personal training accounts (CPF), Transition Pro, regional subsidies, and individual payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EDUCSUP is a French private technical higher-education establishment that delivers RNCP-registered professional training programs for adult learners seeking certification, retraining, or career advancement. It operates ten certified training pathways across adult education, commercial and marketing management, medical-administrative assistance, human resources, payroll, career guidance, tourism, and municipal secretariat, plus a VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) service supporting experience-based certification. Training is delivered in person at three sites in Paris and Bordeaux, financed via CPF, Transition Pro, regional aid, and AIF.

Product overview

EDUCSUP is a private higher technical education institution offering certified professional training programs and experience validation services. The organization operates 10 distinct training programs registered in the French National Register of Professional Certifications (RNCP), spanning vocational fields including adult education (FPA), commercial and marketing management (MCM, CDCM), healthcare administration (SAMA/SECMED), human resources (ARH, GP), career guidance (CIP), tourism (GAT), and municipal administration (SDM). Programs are delivered at training centers in Paris 14th arrondissement and Bordeaux, with support services including VAE (experience-based certification), accessibility accommodations for disabled learners, and multiple financing options. The portfolio follows a single-brand, multi-program model where each training represents an independent, certified pathway rather than an integrated platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% VAE success rate

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Transition Pro Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersFunding partner for professional transition financing in the Ile-de-France region. Helps finance training for employees undergoing professional transition.
• Transition Pro Nouvelle AquitainecoreOthersFunding partner for professional transition financing in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region (including Bordeaux). Helps finance training for employees undergoing professional transition.
• Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF)coreOthersNational personal training account program allowing individuals to access training funding throughout their professional career.
• France Travail (Pôle Emploi)coreOthersPublic employment service partner providing funding through AIF (Aide Individualisée à la Formation) for job seekers.
• AgefiphsupportingOthersAssociation managing funds for professional integration of people with disabilities, providing financial support and resources for accessible training.
• Centre Ressources Formation Handicap (CRFH)supportingOthersResource center validating EDUCSUP Bordeaux's commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities in training.
• Région Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersIle-de-France regional council providing AIRE (Aide Individuelle Régionale vers l'Emploi) funding for training programs.
• Région Nouvelle AquitainecoreOthersNouvelle Aquitaine regional council providing regional training aid for eligible candidates in the Bordeaux area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IFOCOP: IFOCOP is a French private professional training organization offering RNCP-certified programs across administrative, HR, and commercial tracks with a multi-site direct-enrollment model — the closest like-for-like comparable to EDUCSUP's portfolio and GTM.
• CNFDI: CNFDI is a French private distance-learning professional training organization offering RNCP-certified programs in administrative, HR, and commercial tracks — directly comparable to EDUCSUP on program mix though differentiated by delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: AFPA is the leading French public vocational training organization delivering RNCP-certified programs nationally; it competes with EDUCSUP across multiple occupational titles and serves as the dominant benchmark for Qualiopi-certified in-person training.
• CEGOS: Cegos is a leading French corporate and professional training provider with programs in HR, management, and commerce; while primarily B2B, it competes for the same professional retraining demand pool that funds EDUCSUP's programs.
• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a major French online education platform offering RNCP-certified programs in business, tech, and management with strong CPF integration; it represents the digital-native competitive threat to EDUCSUP's in-person vocational programs.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): CNAM is a major French public higher education institution offering RNCP-certified professional programs across HR, commerce, and administrative fields; it is a benchmark for state-recognized adult retraining and competes indirectly for CPF-funded learners.
• Studi (Galileo Global Education): Studi is one of France's largest private online training providers with an extensive RNCP catalog spanning HR, commerce, and administrative tracks; it competes with EDUCSUP for CPF-funded learners but operates at significantly greater scale and with a digital-first model.
• ADEFSA / AFTRAL: AFTRAL is one of France's largest private training groups with a national multi-site network delivering RNCP-certified programs; relevant to EDUCSUP for benchmarking operational scale and geographic reach in professional certification training.

Others

• MonCompteFormation (Caisse des Dépôts): MonCompteFormation is the official French state platform through which CPF funding is routed to training organizations; it is the primary demand-generation and lead-acquisition channel for EDUCSUP's enrollment funnel and a critical ecosystem dependency.

Regional players

• IGENSIA Education Group: IGENSIA (formerly known as IGS Group) is a French private higher education group operating multiple specialized schools including HR programs; it competes with EDUCSUP for RNCP-titled learners in the Île-de-France market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/educsup-formations

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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