EMBA Business School

What EMBA Business School does

IFAC/CFA de Brest — Campus des métiers is a vocational training institution (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) operated under the umbrella of CCI Finistère (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Finistère) within the broader CCIMBO network in Brittany, France. Its primary campus is located in Guipavas near Brest, with a second campus opened under the Sup'Ifac higher-education brand in Quimper in January 2026. The institution delivers over 60 training programs spanning CAP (vocational) through Bac+5 (master's) levels, organized into nine professional filières: Alimentation, Assistanat-Gestion-Paie-RH, Automobile-Mobilité, Coiffure, Commerce-Vente-Management, Esthétique-Cosmétique, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Santé-Pharmacie, and Transitions écologiques & numériques. The core product is the alternance (work-study) program, which combines on-campus theoretical instruction with employer-supervised practical training, and is paired with a digital learning environment branded 'Campus numérique' (hosted on luciol.net).

Revenue is generated primarily through vocational training and apprenticeship contracts funded by a mix of public apprenticeship financing, the 13% taxe d'apprentissage contributed by local enterprises, and tuition from apprentices and continuing-education participants. The institution serves two principal customer segments in tandem: individual learners (prospective apprentices, career changers, and continuing-education students) and local enterprises in Finistère/Brittany seeking to source and upskill talent. Recruitment is community-led, anchored on annual open days (Portes ouvertes), the Nuit de l'orientation, weekly Mercredis de l'Apprentissage information sessions, and digital channels including the institutional website and major social platforms. The operational stack includes Net-Ypareo for student administration and the institution holds Qualiopi quality certification, a prerequisite for publicly funded French vocational providers. National visibility is reinforced through partnerships with Bretagne Alternance (apprenticeship placement), ANFA (automotive training), and recognition from CCI France.

Note on data linkage: the source material describes IFAC/CFA de Brest — Campus des métiers rather than the entity named 'EMBA Business School' in the firmographics, and no source-backed information was located that authenticates EMBA Business School as the legal operating entity behind IFAC. Analysis is therefore grounded in the IFAC/CFA evidence provided.

Name

EMBA Business School

Legal name

IFAC/CFA de Brest - Campus des métiers

Website

https://emba-bs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IFAC/CFA de Brest — Campus des métiers is a CCI Finistère-affiliated vocational training institution in Brittany, France, delivering 60+ alternance (work-study) programs across nine filières from CAP to Bac+5 for individual learners and regional employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Work-study education
• Professional diplomas
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Programs: Revenue generated from offering vocational training programs, apprenticeships, and professional education across 9 specialized tracks from CAP to Bac+5 level. Funded partly through the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contribution of 13% from local enterprises.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EMBA Business School (operating as IFAC/CFA de Brest - Campus des métiers under CCI Finistère) provides vocational training and apprenticeship programs across 9 professional filières (sectors) including food, automotive, beauty, commerce, hospitality, pharmacy, administration, and digital/ecological transitions. The institution delivers over 60 training programs spanning entry-level vocational diplomas (CAP) to master's level (Bac+5), combining classroom instruction with workplace apprenticeships through the alternance (work-study) model.

Product overview

IFAC/Sup'Ifac Campus des Métiers is a vocational training institution operated by CCI Finistère, offering a comprehensive portfolio of diploma programs across 9 professional fields with over 60 training options spanning from CAP to BAC+5 levels. The institution operates on an alternating (apprenticeship) model, combining classroom instruction with practical work experience. Programs are organized into specialized 'filières' (sectors): Alimentation, Assistanat-Gestion-Paie-RH, Automobile-Mobilité, Coiffure, Commerce-Vente-Management, Esthétique-Cosmétique, Hôtellerie-Restauration, Santé-Pharmacie, and Transitions écologiques & numériques. The institution recently expanded with a new campus in Quimper opening January 2026. Key offerings include Sup'Ifac for higher education programs and Les Mercredis de l'Apprentissage for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational Diploma Programs (CAP to Bac+5) Vocational training institution offering diploma programs and apprenticeships across multiple professional fields, from CAP (level 3) to BAC+5 (level 8), with a focus on alternating work-study arrangements combining classroom instruction with practical workplace experience.
• Filière Alimentation Food and culinary arts training program covering professional cooking, bakery, butchery, and food service disciplines.
• Filière Assistanat - Gestion - Paie - RH Administrative, office management, payroll, and human resources training program.
• Filière Automobile-Mobilité Automotive and mobility sector training covering vehicle maintenance, sales, and emerging mobility solutions, delivered in partnership with ANFA (Association Nationale pour la Formation Automobile).
• Filière Coiffure Hairdressing and beauty care training program.
• Filière Commerce - Vente - Management Commerce, sales, and management training program covering retail, business development, and leadership skills.
• Filière Esthétique - Cosmétique Aesthetics and cosmetics training program covering beauty treatments, skincare, and cosmetic products.
• Filière Hôtellerie - Restauration Hotel and restaurant management training covering hospitality operations, food service, and accommodation services.
• Filière Santé - Pharmacie Health and pharmacy sector training, including preparation for pharmacy technician roles through DEUST program.
• Filière Transitions écologiques & numériques Ecological and digital transitions training covering sustainability, digital skills, and environmental competencies.
• Sup'Ifac (Higher Education Branch)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 diploma results were described as 'excellent'
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Finistère (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Finistère)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI Finistère is the governing institutional partner, overseeing IFAC as part of the Brittany Chamber of Commerce network. The partnership provides institutional credibility, industry connections, and cross-promotion through the CCI ecosystem including ports, airport, and business development services.
• CCI FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI France is the national umbrella organization for Chambers of Commerce and Industry. IFAC/Sup'Ifac is featured in CCI France content about apprenticeship programs.
• Bretagne AlternancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBretagne Alternance is the regional platform for finding apprenticeship contracts in Brittany. The partnership enables candidates to find apprenticeship positions with local employers and helps businesses connect with IFAC for training needs.
• ANFA (Association Nationale pour la Formation Automobile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANFA is the national association for automotive industry training. The logo appears on the IFAC campus website indicating partnership for automotive mobility programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ISCOM: ISCOM is a French network of private communication and commerce schools with multiple campuses offering Bac+2-to-Bac+5 programs in commerce, marketing, and digital. It competes with IFAC's Commerce-Vente-Management filière at the higher education tiers (BTS, Bachelor, Bac+5) for the same Brittany-based students.
• ANFA: ANFA (Association Nationale pour la Formation Automobile) is the national automotive industry training association that partners with IFAC on its Automobile-Mobilité filière. ANFA-affiliated CFAs across France compete with IFAC's automotive tracks and share curriculum standards, making it a directly comparable peer in the automotive vocational segment.

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: AFTRAL is one of France's largest vocational training groups, operating multiple CFAs across transport, logistics, and supply chain trades. It competes with IFAC for alternance contracts in France and offers similar work-study diploma pathways from CAP through Bac+5, though specialized in mobility/logistics rather than the broader trade mix IFAC covers.
• AFPA: AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes) is France's national adult vocational training agency, with a broad network of regional centers delivering Qualiopi-certified programs across dozens of trades. It overlaps directly with IFAC's CAP-to-Bac+3 offering, particularly in administration, hospitality, and beauty, and competes for the same enterprise apprenticeship tax funding.
• Pigier: Pigier is a well-known French private vocational school network specializing in commerce, administration, and management BTS/Bachelor programs via alternance. It directly competes with IFAC's Assistanat-Gestion-Paie-RH and Commerce-Vente-Management filières for the same Bac+2/Bac+3 alternance candidates and enterprise sponsorships.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Compagnons du Devoir is a historic French apprenticeship network delivering traditional trade training (carpentry, masonry, roofing, etc.) via work-study tours de France. It overlaps with IFAC's Alimentation, Automobile, and Commerce filières in spirit, offering an alternative apprenticeship pathway for French youth, though with a more traditional guild-based model.

Direct peers

• CCI Campus (Bretagne): CCI Bretagne is the parent Chamber of Commerce network that includes IFAC and other regional CCI campuses (e.g., CCI Ille-et-Vilaine, CCI Morbihan). These sister campuses run similar CFAs with overlapping filières, compete for the same Brittany apprentice pool, and benefit from shared CCI Finistère/CCIMBO institutional infrastructure, making them the most directly comparable peer set.
• GRETA Bretagne: GRETA Bretagne is the regional network of public adult education centers (under the Ministry of Education) delivering continuing education and vocational diplomas across Brittany. It competes with IFAC for adult learners and career changers, particularly in administration, commerce, and hospitality tracks.

Regional players

• BTP CFA Bretagne: BTP CFA Bretagne is the construction industry apprenticeship training center for Brittany, offering CAP-to-Bac+3 programs in building trades via alternance. It competes directly with IFAC for Brittany-based apprentices in shared trades and shares the same Qualiopi certification and taxe d'apprentissage funding mechanism.
• CCI Campus Quimper-Cornouaille: CCI Campus Quimper-Cornouaille is another CCI-affiliated training center operating in the same Quimper geography where IFAC is opening its new Sup'Ifac campus in 2026. This represents direct head-to-head competition in the same catchment area for both apprentice enrollment and enterprise apprenticeship tax contributions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CampusDMetiers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ifacfinistere
• Facebookfacebook.com/ifac.brest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/emba-bs
• Instagraminstagram.com/campusdesmetiersbrest

Compliance1 record

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