What ESG Executive Education does

ESG Executive Education is a Paris-based private professional training institution founded in 2008 and operated as part of the Galileo Global Education network (57 institutions, 200,000 students across 13 countries). The company specializes in part-time Executive MBA programs (12–18 months) delivered to working professionals, offering seven RNCP Level 7 specializations spanning management, HR, strategy & consulting, audit & financial control, Big Data / Chief Data Officer, cybersecurity, and technology management. A distinctive pedagogical feature is its long-standing partnership with the Cours Florent theater school, which contributes 35–84 hours of theater-based leadership and presence training integrated into every program — a methodology with no direct equivalent among competing French executive education providers.

The company supplements its core MBA catalog with modular competency blocks (7–21 hours) drawn from the same RNCP titles, a Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) service that helps experienced professionals obtain state-recognized certification (92.3% full-validation success rate), language training including official TOEIC testing, and bespoke corporate programs delivered through Galileo Global Education Entreprise to clients such as GE Healthcare (157 employees trained), RMN Grand Palais (18-month blended program), Hopps Group (100 sales directors), and pap.fr (60+ advisors). All training is anchored by Qualiopi certification (Bureau Veritas, renewed 2024–2027), which is mandatory for accessing French public training funds via CPF.

Commercial operations run on three GTM motions: a direct-to-consumer advisor funnel for individuals (leveraging CPF financing and 'Rencontres Formation' webinars), an enterprise field-sales motion for corporate HR departments, and a remote VAE accompaniment channel. The institution has produced 1,000+ alumni since 2008 and runs ~70 graduates per year across multiple cohorts. With roughly 25 employees and a single Paris campus, ESG Executive functions as a focused, high-touch executive education unit inside a much larger European higher-education conglomerate rather than as an independent scale player.

Name

ESG Executive Education

Legal name

GALILEO GLOBAL EDUCATION FRANCE, Société par actions simplifiée à associé unique

Website

https://esg-executive.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESG Executive Education is a Paris-based private executive education institution offering part-time Executive MBAs (7 RNCP Level 7 specializations), VAE credentialing, and custom corporate training to working professionals and enterprise clients, operating as part of the Galileo Global Education network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Executive Education & Professional Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), ESL for Work & Workplace English (ESP) (EDAAACAC)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Professional training services
• MBA certification programs
• Corporate training programs
• RNCP certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Executive MBA Tuition: Revenue from part-time Executive MBA programs ranging from 12 to 18 months in duration. Programs cover management, HR, finance, Big Data, cybersecurity, and strategy specializations.
2. VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience): Fee-based validation of prior experience toward RNCP certifications. Three pricing tiers: 18h accompaniment at 3,600 euros, 24h at 4,500 euros, and 1h consultation at 1,400 euros.
3. Short Formations and Competency Blocks: Revenue from short professional training modules and individual competency blocks, ranging from 7 to 21 hours, designed for targeted skill development.
4. Custom Corporate Training: Bespoke certification programs delivered to enterprise clients including GE Healthcare, RMN Grand Palais, Hopps Group. Revenue based on per-participant or per-program pricing.
5. Language Training and TOEIC Testing: English and international language test preparation (TOEIC official testing center) plus professional coaching services for business communication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESG Executive Education is a professional training institution offering part-time Executive MBA programs (12-18 months) across seven specializations delivering RNCP Level 7 certifications. Complementary offerings include short competency blocks (7-21 hours), theater-based management training via Cours Florent partnership, professional English and TOEIC preparation, VAE prior-experience validation services, and bespoke corporate training programs. The school operates from its Paris campus with both in-person and remote delivery options.

Product overview

ESG Executive Education is a professional training institution offering a portfolio of Executive MBA programs at part-time pace (12–18 months), standalone competency blocks, language training, and customized corporate training. The core offering consists of seven Executive MBA specializations — Direction des Ressources Humaines, Management, Stratégie & Consulting, Audit et Contrôle de Gestion, Big Data (Chief Data Officer), Cybersécurité (CMSRI), and Executive Tech MBA — all delivering RNCP Level 7 certifications. These are supplemented by short competency blocks derived from the same RNCP titles, language programs (ESG Langues) including TOEIC preparation and Coaching Express, VAE services for prior experience validation, and custom corporate training via Galileo Global Education Entreprise. A distinctive pedagogical feature across all programs is the partnership with Cours Florent Executive for theatrical-based management and leadership development.

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Products and services

• Executive MBA Direction des Ressources Humaines Part-time Executive MBA focused on HR management and organizational transformation, delivering RNCP Level 7 certification (Manager en ressources humaines, RNCP 39595). Designed for working professionals seeking to develop strategic HR competencies.
• Executive MBA Management Part-time Executive MBA in general management leading to RNCP Level 7 certification. Covers strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management skills for professionals seeking senior management roles.
• Executive MBA Stratégie & Consulting Part-time Executive MBA in strategy and consulting, delivering RNCP Level 7 certification (Consultant en stratégie d'entreprise, RNCP 39577). Equips professionals to advise on business strategy and lead transformation projects.
• Executive MBA Audit et Contrôle de Gestion Part-time Executive MBA in audit and management control, leading to RNCP Level 7 certification (Expert en contrôle de gestion et audit, RNCP 37515). Prepares professionals for financial analysis, budgeting, and audit leadership roles.
• Executive MBA Big Data - Chief Data Officer Part-time Executive MBA in Big Data and AI, delivering RNCP Level 7 certification (Expert en transformation digitale et technologique, RNCP 36209). Trains professionals in data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation leadership.
• Executive MBA Cybersécurité (CMSRI) Part-time Executive MBA in cybersecurity and strategic information risk management, leading to RNCP Level 7 certification (Expert en Cybersécurité, RNCP 37649). Prepares professionals to design and deploy information security policies within organizations.
• Executive Tech MBA Part-time Executive MBA in technology management, focused on digital transformation, tech leadership, and innovation. Designed for professionals looking to lead technology-driven business initiatives.
• Executive MBA Consultant RSE Part-time Executive MBA focused on corporate social responsibility (CSR) consulting. Equips professionals to advise organizations on sustainable development strategies and ESG integration.
• Blocs de Compétences (Short Competency Blocks) Standalone short competency blocks (7, 14, or 21 hours) drawn from the school's RNCP Level 7 titles covering Direction et Management d'Entreprise, Finance et Gestion, and Data & Digital (Big Data & Cybersécurité). Allows professionals to certify specific skills in targeted domains without completing a full MBA program.
• Management au Prisme du Théâtre (Cours Florent) Innovative team management training developed in partnership with Cours Florent Executive, using theatrical pedagogy to develop managerial presence, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Offered as a standalone short course and integrated into all Executive MBA programs (35-84 hours).
• ESG Langues - TOEIC Preparation & Language Training Official TOEIC testing center and language training arm of the ESG group, offering TOEIC preparation packages, professional English courses, and personalized coaching for business communication in English, Spanish, French, and German. Includes tailored one-on-one Coaching Express for ComEx pitches and presentations.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Prior experience validation service enabling professionals to obtain full or partial RNCP Level 7 certifications by demonstrating competencies acquired through work experience. Offered with three individualized coaching packages: 18h at 3,600€, 24h at 4,500€, or 1h at 1,400€ — all including jury fees. Delivered entirely remotely.
• Formations Sur-Mesure (Customized Corporate Training) Customized certification training programs designed in partnership with Galileo Global Education Entreprise for corporate clients. Covers management, commercial performance, digital transformation, and customer experience, with RNCP-certified pathways and blended learning formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.3% VAE full validation success rate, 7.7% partial validation, 0% rejection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• CrossRoadssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Job search coaching partner for 'Chasse ton Job' program dedicated to job seekers within Executive MBA cohorts. Provides specialized career transition support and job search methodology.
• Cours FlorentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Pedagogical partnership with renowned theater school Cours Florent for all Executive MBA programs. Provides 35-84 hours of theater-based leadership and soft skills development. Unique differentiator not found in competing Executive MBA programs. Instructors are professional actors trained in corporate communication and public speaking.
• PSB Paris School of BusinesssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner school within Galileo Global Education network providing faculty expertise and research capabilities for custom corporate training programs. Holds AMBA accreditation.
• HETICsupportingTechnology or Integration#1 ranked web school (per Figaro ranking) partner for digital transformation training modules. Delivers 3 certified titles for custom corporate programs on technology and digital leadership.
• Strate Ecole de DesignsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDesign school partner ranked among top 60 globally for innovation and design thinking methodology. Contributes expertise to corporate training on innovation and creativity topics.
• IESA MultimédiasupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital creation school partner contributing to custom training programs on multimedia strategy and digital content creation. Delivers 2 RNCP certified titles.
• ESGCI (ESG Commerce International)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGroup school partner specializing in commerce, marketing, communication, and international relations. Provides certified titles for commercial development and marketing training.
• ESG FinancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationGroup school specializing in finance and management education contributing to corporate training on financial management, audit, and control. Delivers 2 certified titles.
• ESGRH (ESG Ressources Humaines)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGroup HR school providing expertise for human resources management training modules. Delivers certified titles for HR professionals in corporate training contexts.
• CrossknowledgesupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital learning content provider partnered for Hopps Group sales director training program. Provides e-learning modules complementing in-person instruction.
• Galileo Global EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and Europe's largest independent higher education network. 57 institutions across 106 campuses worldwide with 200,000 students. Provides operational infrastructure, pedagogical resources, and brand credibility. ESG Executive is part of the Business division.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EDHEC Executive Education: EDHEC's executive division offers Executive MBAs and specialty certificates in Lille, Nice, and Paris. Comparable in RNCP-recognized French executive credentials, professional-practitioner pedagogy, and corporate custom training focus, with EDHEC positioning more strongly in finance specializations.
• ESSEC Executive Education: ESSEC's executive education arm offers part-time Executive MBA and certificate programs in Paris and Singapore for working professionals. Directly comparable to ESG Executive in format, target audience (mid-career French professionals seeking RNCP-equivalent credentials), and tuition segment, though with a stronger prestige brand and triple-accredited positioning.
• PSB Paris School of Business: PSB is a sister school within the Galileo Global Education network offering Executive MBA and specialty programs in Paris. Directly comparable in network affiliations (Galileo Business division), target audience, and AMBA-accredited executive programming, creating both collaboration and internal cannibalization risk for ESG Executive.
• ESCP Business School Executive Education: ESCP operates one of Europe's largest executive education portfolios with Paris as a flagship campus. Directly comparable in target customer (French working professionals), part-time Executive MBA format, and corporate custom program offering, with stronger international brand recognition across six European campuses.
• SKEMA Business School Executive Education: SKEMA's executive division offers Executive MBA and specialty programs from Paris and Lille campuses. Comparable in part-time format, French professional audience, and corporate custom training, with SKEMA's larger international footprint and stronger tech/digital positioning.
• Excelia (formerly Sup de V): Excelia offers Executive MBA and specialty programs from Paris, La Rochelle, and Tours campuses. Directly comparable in French RNCP-credentialed executive education, target audience of mid-career professionals, and corporate custom training, operating at similar price points to ESG Executive.
• Audencia Executive Education: Audencia's executive arm provides part-time Executive MBA, specialty certificates, and corporate custom programs in Nantes and Paris. Directly comparable in target audience, French RNCP credentials, and corporate upskilling focus, with stronger brand recognition in western France.
• EM Normandie Executive Education: EM Normandie's executive division delivers part-time Executive MBA, VAE, and corporate programs from Paris, Caen, and Le Havre. Comparable in French RNCP credentials, mid-career professional audience, and custom corporate training, with EM Normandie operating across multiple French regions.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris Executive Education: HEC Paris runs France's flagship executive education operation with extensive part-time MBA, certificate, and custom corporate programs. Comparable in French executive education market but operates at significantly higher prestige tier and price point, often serving as the aspirational benchmark that ESG Executive's graduates compare against.
• INSEAD Executive Education: INSEAD operates one of the world's largest executive education operations from its Fontainebleau campus. Comparable in executive education format and target customer (senior professionals and executives) but positioned as a global prestige brand serving C-suite audiences with substantially higher price points than ESG Executive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ESGExecutive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/esg-executive-education

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