ENCP

What ENCP does

ENCP (Société par actions simplifi\u00e9e) is a French vocational training organisation specialising in sports and fitness coaching professions, operating as 'Ecole Spécialiste du Fitness' under the parent Groupe l'Orange bleue. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rennes, ENCP runs 8 physical campuses across metropolitan France (Rennes, Brest, Caen, La Roche-sur-Yon, Le Mans, Lorient, Marseille, Nantes) with a headcount of 48 employees. Its core product is the state-recognised BPJEPS APSF diploma (with CQP IF and BPJEPS AF as adjacent qualifications), supported by a PRÉPA Sport preparation course and a catalogue of complementary short-format certifications in Pilates (RS6755), Adapted Physical Activity (APA), sports nutrition coaching, online coaching, gym management, STEP, and senior motor activities. ENCP also offers a Titre Professionnel Chargé d'Accueil et de Gestion Administrative, expanding beyond pure fitness.

The underlying technology is non-proprietary: ENCP does not operate a software platform and relies on third-party ZOOM and DIGIFORMA for distance learning, Google Analytics for web traffic, and its encp.fr WordPress site for enrollment. QUALIOPI certification is mandatory for accessing French public training funds, and ENCP's accreditation across both training actions and apprenticeship categories positions it within the CPF/OPCO funding ecosystem. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition fees, with per-day pricing on complementary courses (€225-275/day) and contract-based pricing on diploma programmes, often financed via CPF, OPCO, AGEFICE, or FIFPL mutuals. GTM is sales-led: dedicated campus Formation Advisors handle candidate intake via phone, email, and on-site consultation, with year-round rolling admissions and demand generated through website content, blog SEO, newsletters, campus open days, and L'Orange Bleue network cross-promotion.

The business model is structurally low-tech and operationally capital-light on software but capital-intensive on physical campuses, instructors, and regulatory compliance. Outcomes data is publicly reported: 81% satisfaction and 85% success on initial trainings, 91% CQP IF exam pass rate and 88% immediate professional insertion (2024 cohort), and 95-100% satisfaction/success on Pilates certification (2025). Recent strategic activity — the Le Mans campus opening (Sept 2025), the BPJEPS APSF and CQP IF curriculum refresh (2025-2026), the Rennes relocation (2026), and the ICARE PRÉPA Sport partnership (Oct 2026) — points to active expansion and curriculum modernisation under the L'Orange Bleue umbrella.

Name

ENCP

Legal name

ENCP (Société par actions simplifiée)

Website

https://encp.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENCP is a French vocational training school operating 8 campuses that delivers state-recognised BPJEPS and CQP IF fitness coaching diplomas plus complementary certifications (Pilates, APA, nutrition, gym management), serving aspiring and practising sports coaches under the Groupe l'Orange bleue umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Fitness and Sports Coaching Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational fitness training
• Sports coaching diplomas
• BPJEPS certification
• CQP IF instructor
• Professional sports education

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: ENCP generates revenue through tuition fees for its range of professional training programmes in sports and fitness, including diploma-track courses (BPJEPS APSF, BPJEPS AF, CQP IF), preparatory courses (PRÉPA), and continuing education / complementary training programmes (Pilates, sports nutrition coaching, online coaching, Adapted Physical Activity, gym management). Pricing varies by programme type, financing mode (aided funding vs. individual), and format (presential vs. distance). Revenue is collected at enrollment or in installment plans for longer programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ENCP delivers state-recognised and RNCP-registered vocational training programmes for the French fitness and sports coaching profession, including BPJEPS diplomas (APSF, AF), the CQP IF instructor certificate, PRÉPA Sport preparation courses, the Chargé d'Accueil professional title, and complementary certifications in Pilates, Adapted Physical Activity, sports nutrition coaching, online coaching, STEP, gym management, and senior activities. Training is delivered in person across 8 French campuses and via distance learning (ZOOM, DIGIFORMA), with funding administered via CPF/OPCO/AGEFICE/FIFPL.

Product overview

ENCP (École Nationale du Coach Professionnel) operates as a unified fitness training school with a main platform and specialized modules across 8 campuses in France (Brest, Caen, La Roche-sur-Yon, Le Mans, Lorient, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes). The core offerings include BPJEPS APSF (professional sports coach diploma), CQP IF (fitness instructor certificate), PRÉPA Sport (BPJEPS preparation course), and Chargé d'Accueil professional title. These are complemented by supplementary training modules including Pilates instruction, Adapted Physical Activity, sports nutrition coaching, online coaching, STEP, sports facility management, Mix Fitness creation, and senior motor activities. The organization also provides TEP (entrance test) preparation courses. Training formats include initial training, apprenticeships, continuing education, and distance learning via ZOOM and DIGIFORMA platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BPJEPS APSF (Activités Physiques et Sportives de la Forme) Professional diploma training to become a sports coach, covering individual coaching and collective sessions including cross-training, weightlifting, and choreographed or freestyle group classes. Replaces BPJEPS AF with a unified curriculum.
• BPJEPS AF (Activités de la Forme) Professional diploma for fitness coaching activities, previously featuring dual options (weightlifting/musculation or collective courses) and now superseded by BPJEPS APSF.
• CQP IF (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Instructeur Fitness) Professional qualification certificate for fitness instructors, available in single option (5 months, 287h centre + 210h internship) or dual option (10 months, 462h centre + 350h internship); financed via CPF under code RNCP40595.
• PRÉPA Sport Preparation course for BPJEPS entrance, helping candidates discover sports professions, confirm their professional project, and prepare physically and theoretically for entry tests.
• Chargé d'Accueil et de Gestion Administrative Professional title training for reception and administrative management roles, providing skills in communication, organisation, and administrative management across various sectors.
• Formation Pilates (Animer une séance de Pilates) 8-day intensive training for Pilates instruction covering Matwork 1 and Matwork 2 levels, certified by France Compétences (RS6755), eligible for CPF financing; 100% in-person format with up to 15 participants per session.
• Activité Physique Adaptée (APA) 1-day training for adapting physical exercise to people with varied health conditions, chronic diseases, and disabilities; covers exercise programme design for improving quality of life and autonomy.
• Coaching Nutrition du Sportif 4-module distance training for sports coaches covering nutrition fundamentals, metabolism, dietary planning, and athlete monitoring, delivered as 4 distance days across 2 sessions of 2 days each.
• Coaching en Ligne 1-day training for structuring online coaching offers, covering digital strategy, marketing positioning, tools, and best practices for launching distance coaching activities.
• STEP Supplementary training for STEP instruction, covering choreographed collective course animation techniques.
• Piloter et développer une salle de sport 5-weekend intensive training for managing and developing sports facilities, covering team management, equipment handling, customer service, regulatory compliance, and commercial strategy; certification week delivered in January at Caen.
• Créer vos propres Mix Fitness Supplementary training for creating custom fitness mix programmes, combining various fitness disciplines.
• Animer des activités motrices pour séniors Supplementary training for designing and animating motor activities for senior audiences, focusing on adapted physical activities for elderly populations.
• TEP (Tests d'Exigences Préalables) Preparation 2-day intensive preparation course for BPJEPS APSF entrance tests, held across multiple campuses (Brest, Caen, Lorient, Rennes); includes personalised training programmes for test readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% success rate across initial training programmes (81% student satisfaction)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICARE (Brest)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2026ENCP has an exclusive partnership with ICARE for the PREPA Sport preparation programme at its Brest campus. ICARE collaborates on curriculum delivery, with the programme running from 5 October to 31 May (2 days/week + 6-week internship). The partnership broadens access to BPJEPS preparation pathways (APSF, AAN, MAPS) for young people aged 16–24 in the Brest region.
• L'Orange Bleue GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerENCP is a member of the L'Orange Bleue Group, France's leading fitness network. The partnership provides cross-promotion through L'Orange Bleue partner gym studios (https://www.lorangebleue.fr/) and the group's digital platform Fitzy e-learning (https://www.fitzylearning.com). The Le Mans campus was opened in direct partnership with L'Orange Bleue Le Mans Sud.
• France CompétencescoreOthersFrance Compétences is the national authority responsible for funding and regulating vocational training and apprenticeships in France. ENCP's Pilates certification (code RS6755) is registered with and recognised by France Compétences, validating its quality and eligibility for public funding.
• L'Orange Bleue Le Mans SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Le Mans campus was opened in September 2025 in partnership with L'Orange Bleue Le Mans Sud gym club. This provides students with a dedicated training facility and real-world immersion environment within an operating fitness centre.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• L'Orange Bleue Groupe: Parent group of ENCP and operator of the leading French fitness-club network. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem partner whose gym network provides placement and referral pipeline that distinguishes ENCP from standalone coaching schools.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: Largest French vocational training organisation, offering a much broader catalogue including sport/animation streams. Comparable at the category level (QUALIOPI-certified training provider) but ENCP is a specialist whereas AFPA is a generalist.
• CREPS (Réseau national des CREPS): Public-sector French centres delivering BPJEPS and sports coaching certifications with regional, government-funded footprint. Comparable product (BPJEPS diplomas) but ENCP competes via dedicated campus network and continuing-education depth versus CREPS's public-sector scale.

Emerging players

• Forme & Fitness Pro: French private training provider focused on fitness instructor certifications (CQP IF and complementary modules). Comparable niche and product mix to ENCP's CQP IF and continuing education offering, though at smaller scale.
• PMP Performance (Préparation Métiers du Sport): Smaller French private training operator focused on BPJEPS and fitness coaching preparation. Comparable to ENCP at the diploma-prep level, though at a smaller scale and narrower geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Future Fit Training: UK-based private fitness coaching training provider with similar diploma and continuing-education catalogue to ENCP (Pilates, nutrition, gym instruction). Comparable business model and product breadth, but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Sup de Sport (PSB Paris School of Business): Private French sport business school offering bachelor and MBA programmes oriented to the sports industry. Overlaps with ENCP in producing entry-level and continuing-education credentials for the French sport workforce.
• Win Sport School (Galileo Global Education): French private school offering sport-oriented diploma and bachelor programmes (BPJEPS, sport management). Directly comparable to ENCP as a private-sector French sports coaching education provider competing for the same candidate pool.
• Sport Business School (Studialis): Private French school delivering sport business and coaching programmes, including BPJEPS pathways. Competes with ENCP for aspiring and career-changing sports coaches in France.
• INSEEC Sport (INSEEC Grande École): French private education group offering sport management and sport coaching programmes. Comparable as a private-sector French provider of sport-focused professional education, though tilted more toward management/BBA than ENCP's coaching diploma focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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