EMY DIGITAL

What EMY DIGITAL does

EMY DIGITAL (legal entity EMYDIGITAL SASU) is a French professional training and certification organisation founded in 2015 by Emily Lefebvre, headquartered in Eysines (Bordeaux) with regional offices in Paris and Lyon. The firm specialises in Design Thinking, UX Design, facilitation, collective intelligence, and agile project management, and operates three France Compétences-registered certifications (RS7063 and RS7294) together with Qualiopi accreditation that unlocks CPF, OPCO, France Travail and FNE-Formation financing. The product surface comprises certified training programs (Design Thinking project leadership, 26–30 hours; workshop facilitation certification; Figma; Design Circulaire; agile management), proprietary facilitation toolkits including the EMYUP! methodology and the "Design Thinking à la Carte" and "Facilitation à la Carte" card games, short-format Emy Up strategic seminars, and free downloadable ebooks and templates that serve as top-of-funnel lead generation.

The business model is professional-services training sold through three channels: open-enrolment inter-entreprise public sessions delivered in person or via virtual classroom and booked through the website (e.g., €1,780 net per participant for Figma 21h, €2,950 net per participant for the 30h Design Thinking facilitation certification); bespoke intra-entreprise engagements priced via custom proposal; and self-service enrollment through the CPF portal (moncompteformation.gouv.fr). Delivery infrastructure runs on the Digiforma LMS for e-learning and course administration and Mural for remote workshop collaboration. The firm has trained 2,900+ learners across 600+ companies since inception, awarded 500+ certifications since 2020, and reports a 9.6/10 pedagogical rating for 2025 with selected courses scoring 9.6–9.7/10.

Customer concentration is distributed across large enterprises (Deloitte, AG2R La Mondiale, APEC, ADP, Micropole), public-sector bodies (Assurance Maladie, Pôle emploi, CNRS, Université de Bordeaux, regional governments), and smaller organisations. The company operates as a founder-owned SASU with no external funding, no subsidiaries, and a team of nine named practitioner-trainers, making it a small but regulatorily well-credentialed specialist in the French continuing-education market.

Name

EMY DIGITAL

Legal name

EMYDIGITAL SASU

Website

https://emydigital.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Design thinking training
• Professional certification programs
• Facilitation workshops
• Collective intelligence facilitation
• UX design training

Headquarters

HQ city

Eysines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: EMY DIGITAL delivers professional continuing education courses in areas including Design Thinking, UX Design, facilitation, agile project management, digital productivity, responsibility and impact, management and communication, and visibility and influence. Training is delivered in-person or via virtual classroom. Revenue is generated on a per-participant or per-group basis, with pricing varying by course duration and format. Prices are quoted in euros excluding VAT for training services (exempt under French tax declaration).
2. Professional Certification Services: EMY DIGITAL is a certified certification body registered with France Compétences (RS7063 and RS7294). Candidates pay certification fees to undergo evaluation including case studies and oral defence. Revenue is generated per candidate per certification attempt.
3. Ebooks and Templates: Free downloadable resources (ebooks and templates) are distributed as lead-generation and value-add content. Some may be offered in exchange for email sign-up.
4. Workshops and Seminars: Short-format participatory workshops and strategic seminars (e.g., EMYUP! sessions) are offered as standalone paid engagements, distinct from formal training courses. VAT is applied to workshop/seminar services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EMY DIGITAL is a French professional training and certification body that designs and delivers continuing-education courses in Design Thinking, UX Design, facilitation, collective intelligence, agile project management, Figma, and circular design. It runs CPF-eligible certifications registered with France Compétences (RS7063 and RS7294), open public sessions (inter-entreprise), bespoke in-house programmes (intra-entreprise), strategic seminars (EMYUP!), and participatory workshops for corporate, public-sector, and individual clients.

Product overview

EMY DIGITAL is a professional training and certification organization specializing in Design Thinking, collective intelligence, facilitation, and digital innovation. The core offering consists of certified training programs including the Design Thinking project leadership certification (RS7063, 26h), the Design Thinking workshop facilitation certification (RS7294, 30h), and shorter courses on Figma, agile project management, and circular design. Pedagogical tools include the 'Design Thinking à la Carte' and 'Facilitation à la Carte' card games. Free resources include ebooks on visual thinking, Ikigai, and focus groups, plus downloadable templates. The company also offers Emy Up strategic seminars and participatory workshop facilitation services for organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation certifiante Mener des projets de transformation et d'innovation par le Design Thinking (RS7063) CPF-eligible certification training covering the full Design Thinking methodology from user research through to testable solution formulation. Includes a 4-hour case study and 15-minute oral defence before a professional jury. Eligible for CPF funding and intended for professionals leading transformation or innovation projects.
• Formation Concevoir et Faciliter des Ateliers Design Thinking (RS7294) 30-hour certified training (2,950 € net per participant) preparing participants to design and facilitate Design Thinking workshops. Includes 28 hours of in-person/virtual training, 2 hours of individual coaching (1 hour e-learning), practical case work, and a professional certification exam. CPF-eligible.
• Formation Initiation Design Thinking (7h) One-day immersive initiation workshop introducing Design Thinking fundamentals through the proprietary Design Thinking à la Carte card game and collaborative mini-sprint exercises. Delivered in group/inter-entreprise format, 7 hours.
• Formation Figma (21h) 21-hour training program on Figma for designing, prototyping, and publishing modern, collaborative and responsive interfaces. Covers advanced features including Figma Make, Figma Sites, Figma Draw and AI integrations. Priced at 1,780 € net per participant.
• Formation Design Circulaire (7h) 7-hour training on circular design methodology combining systems thinking, eco-design, and shared value creation, using the proprietary Circular Canva tool to map circular business models with 12 building blocks.
• Formation Initiation gestion de projet agile 3-day training on agile project management fundamentals covering Scrum, Kanban, backlog management, user stories, and agile rituals. Targets teams and managers adopting agile practices.
• Emy Up! - Séminaire stratégique et atelier d'équipe Strategic seminar and team workshop service combining the proprietary EMYUP! methodology (Design Thinking, collective intelligence, and graphic facilitation). Sold as standalone paid engagements distinct from formal training courses; VAT-applied.
• Ateliers participatifs Participatory workshop facilitation service using collective intelligence, creativity, and innovation methods for client organisations. Engagements range from design sprints to strategic seminars and are quoted per engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.6/10 pedagogical rating in 2025 across the organisation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DigiformacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiforma is the LMS (Learning Management System) platform used by EMY DIGITAL to deliver e-learning modules and manage learner accounts. Learners enrolled in inter-entreprise, intra-entreprise, or e-learning courses receive access to the Digiforma platform. EMY DIGITAL notes that some Digiforma sub-processors may host data outside the EU, with appropriate GDPR safeguards in place.
• MuralcoreTechnology or IntegrationMural is referenced as the collaborative digital whiteboard platform used for remote workshops, design sprints, and certification case study evaluations. EMY DIGITAL runs workshops and certification exams using Mural as the primary collaborative workspace.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• M2i Formation: M2i Formation is one of France's largest Qualiopi-certified IT and digital training providers, with national coverage across multiple topics. It is a direct competitor to EMY DIGITAL's inter-enterprise and CPF-funded courses, particularly on digital productivity and agile courses.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): CNAM is a major French public higher-education institution offering professional continuing education and certifications across engineering, management, and digital topics. It is comparable to EMY DIGITAL as a CPF-eligible French certification provider serving individual and enterprise learners, though at significantly larger scale and institutional scope.
• Cegos: Cegos is the largest French corporate training provider, offering broad catalogues in management, leadership, digital, and innovation. It competes with EMY DIGITAL for enterprise training budgets but at much greater scale and breadth; relevant as a broad incumbent in the same professional training category.
• Orsys: Orsys is a leading French IT, digital, and management training firm delivering inter- and intra-enterprise programs. It is comparable to EMY DIGITAL as a French professional training competitor, particularly in the digital and innovation course categories where EMY's Figma and Design Thinking offerings sit.
• HEC Paris Executive Education: HEC Paris Executive Education delivers premium professional development programs in innovation, leadership, and management, often in CPF-eligible formats. It is comparable to EMY DIGITAL as a credentialed French training provider targeting enterprise and individual learners, but at a higher price point and broader scope.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-based online education platform offering mentor-led programs in tech, design, and product with CPF-eligible pathways. It overlaps with EMY DIGITAL on Design/UX/Product training categories and on the CPF-funded self-serve distribution channel, though at much larger scale and online-first.
• Wild Code School: Wild Code School is a French tech and digital design school offering bootcamps and continuing-education programs in UX, data, and web development. It overlaps with EMY DIGITAL on UX/design training for career-changers and professionals, with comparable CPF-eligible pathways.

Direct peers

• Webforce3: Webforce3 is a French digital and web training network operating through partner schools nationwide, with CPF-eligible programs in design and digital skills. It is a relevant peer for EMY DIGITAL on the inter-enterprise digital training and CPF funding model, though it operates via a franchise/partner delivery model rather than in-house facilitators.
• UX Republic: UX Republic is a French UX/UI design training and consulting firm offering practitioner-led workshops, bootcamps, and certification-style programs. It is closely comparable to EMY DIGITAL on UX/Design Thinking training content, target audience of designers and product teams, and practitioner-anchored delivery model.
• Bemore Creative: Bemore Creative is a French consultancy and training firm specializing in Design Thinking, collective intelligence, and innovation facilitation for enterprises. It is one of the closest direct comparables to EMY DIGITAL, sharing a practitioner-led model, Design Thinking focus, and similar enterprise and public-sector customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2N1ZzmLrzXI15pgcLEIETA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/emydigital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/emydigital
• Instagraminstagram.com/emydigital_ux/?hl=fr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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