ESQESE - Ecole Supérieure pour la Qualité, l'Environnement et la Sécurité-Santé en Entreprise

What ESQESE - Ecole Supérieure pour la Qualité, l'Environnement et la Sécurité-Santé en Entreprise does

ESQESE (École Supérieure pour la Qualité, l'Environnement et la Sécurité-Santé en Entreprise) is a French non-profit higher education institution founded in 1994 and headquartered in Lyon, operating as a component school of the Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy). The school specialises in Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QSSTE) management, delivering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programmes to students and working professionals across three campuses in Lyon, Toulouse, and Paris.

ESQESE's product portfolio comprises a Bachelor degree (Responsable QSSTE), a two-year Master in QSE Management, a new Master Cycle in Environmental Transition Management, continuing professional development modules, and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) pathways. Several programmes are co-delivered with partner institutions, notably IAE Lyon 3 and ISARA for the QSE Master, with ICT in Toulouse and ICP in Paris for campus delivery. The school holds QUALIOPI certification (training quality), EESPIG recognition (private higher education institution of general interest), and the "Bienvenue en France" label for international students.

The business model is built on tuition fees, frequently financed through apprenticeship contracts with employers; revenue from continuing education delivered to corporate clients; and the French taxe d'apprentissage. The school reports a network of over 700 company partners that host apprentices and recruit graduates, and operates with approximately 45 staff. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed beyond standard admissions tools (e-candidat) and collaboration software.

Name

ESQESE - Ecole Supérieure pour la Qualité, l'Environnement et la Sécurité-Santé en Entreprise

Legal name

ESQESE - Ecole Supérieure pour la Qualité, l'Environnement et la Sécurité-Santé en Entreprise

Website

https://esqese.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESQESE is a French non-profit higher education school under UCLy, founded in 1994, specialising in Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QSSTE) management. It delivers Bac+3 to Bac+5 programmes across Lyon, Toulouse, and Paris to students and working professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - QSE/QSSTE Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• QSE higher education
• Environmental transition training
• Workplace safety management
• Quality management degrees
• QSSTE professional programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from initial education: Revenue from students enrolled in initial education programs (Bachelor and Master degrees) through alternating (apprenticeship) and initial training tracks. Programs are often free for students through apprenticeship contracts where companies pay tuition.
2. Continuing education contracts: Revenue from professional development and continuing education programs for companies and individuals. Programs include short modules, long programs, and VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience).
3. Apprentissage tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): French company apprenticeship tax that funds educational institutions providing work-study programs. ESQESE receives support from companies through this mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ESQESE delivers higher education programs (Bac+3 to Bac+5) and professional certifications in Quality, Safety, Health at Work, and Environment (QSE/QSSTE) management and environmental transition. The school offers a one-year post-Bac+2 Bachelor Responsable QSSTE, a two-year Master Manager QSE co-delivered with IAE Lyon 3 and ISARA, and a two-year Master Cycle in Strategic Environmental Transition Management, alongside continuing education, VAE pathways and apprenticeship (alternance) formats at campuses in Lyon, Toulouse and Paris.

Product overview

ESQESE offers a portfolio of higher education programs (Bac+3 to Bac+5) focused on Quality, Safety, Health at Work, and Environment (QSSE/QSE) management and environmental transition. The core offerings consist of the Bachelor-level Responsable QSSTE (1-year post-Bac+2), the Master Manager QSE (2-year program in partnership with IAE Lyon 3), and the Master Cycle in Strategic Environmental Transition Management. Additional offerings include continuing education modules, short professional courses, and VAE pathways. Programs are delivered through initial education, apprenticeship/alternance, and professional retraining formats, primarily based in Lyon with campuses in Toulouse and Paris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Responsable QSSTE - Formation post-bac+2 en 1 an One-year post-Bac+2 professional training program in Quality, Safety, Health at Work, and Environment (QSSTE) management, available through initial training or as a career reorientation pathway; prepares students for QSSTE mission officer roles.
• Master Manager QSE - Formation en 2 ans Two-year Master program training Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) managers, co-delivered in partnership with IAE Lyon 3 and ISARA, primarily in alternating (apprenticeship) format; designed to qualify graduates for QSE manager positions.
• Cycle Master Management Stratégique de la Transition Environnementale Two-year Master cycle program focused on strategic environmental transition management, preparing students to lead organisational change toward sustainable development; open to Bac+3 and Bac+4 candidates.
• Formations continues et Modules courts Continuing education program offering short training modules (e.g., QSE audit value, green nudge behavioural approaches) and longer professional certification programs for individuals and companies; includes career reconversion support.
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) pathway allowing professionals to obtain official QSE/QSSTE certifications based on prior work experience and competencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% average success rate across all training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FormasupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2021Partnership with Formasup for apprenticeship coordination and partnerships management. Jules Severin serves as Chargé d'Alternance et des Partenariats, supporting student placement in apprenticeship programs.
• UCLy (Université Catholique de Lyon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESQESE is part of the UCLy group, a Catholic university in Lyon. This parent institution provides administrative infrastructure, shared services (library, student services, international relations), and cross-school collaboration opportunities. ESQESE benefits from UCLy's network of campuses and academic programs.
• IAE School of Management Lyon 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivering the Master Manager QSE (Qualité Sécurité Environnement) degree. The Master is co-delivered by ESQESE and IAE Lyon 3, providing students with university-recognized credentials and academic rigor alongside professional training.
• ISARA (Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture Rhône-Alpes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partnership that allows engineering students from ISARA to enter the Master 2 Manager QSE program. This cross-institutional pathway provides specialized QSE training for ISARA graduates.
• ESDES (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Management)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESDES provides the pre-candidature platform and some admission services for the Master Cycle Management Stratégique de la Transition Environnementale. Students indicate 'Programme Grande Ecole / Master' preference during application.
• ICT (Institut Catholique de Toulouse)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus partnership allowing ESQESE to offer QSE programs at ICT Toulouse location. Students can attend Bachelor and Master programs in Toulouse while receiving ESQESE diploma.
• ICP (Institut Catholique de Paris)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus partnership for ESQESE Paris location at ICP (Institut Catholique de Paris), providing QSE education in the Paris region.
• Fondation MérieuxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership allowing ESQESE students to undertake internships abroad through the Merieux Foundation network. A student testimonial mentions a 6-month internship opportunity in Laos via this connection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• APAVE: Major French technical inspection and risk management group with a substantial QSE/HSE training division. Comparable to ESQESE for occupational safety, environmental, and quality training delivered to corporate clients.
• AFNOR Compétences: Training arm of AFNOR Group, the French national standards body. Directly comparable to ESQESE as both deliver ISO-aligned QSE/QHSE certification training and continuing education to French professionals and companies.
• CESI: Network of French engineering schools with strong alternance offerings and dedicated HSE/QSE specialization tracks. Competes for the same apprenticeship candidates and corporate training contracts.

Broad incumbents

• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): French national research and training institute for occupational safety. Offers HSE training programs and serves overlapping employer audiences, though positioned more as a research/public body.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Large French public higher-education institution offering QSE/HSE degree programs and continuing education. Much broader portfolio but overlapping QSE specialty programs make it a key indirect competitor.
• Institut Mines-Télécom: Group of French engineering grandes écoles with HSE and environmental engineering masters. Public-sector counterpart in the broader QSE engineering education market.
• ICAM (Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers): Catholic engineering school network with multiple French campuses (including Lyon and Toulouse, overlapping with ESQESE). Offers QSE/HSE specializations within broader engineering programs.
• INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées): Network of French engineering schools offering HSE/QSE masters and engineering tracks. Broader engineering focus with QSE as one specialization, but competes for similar engineering candidates.

Regional players

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): UK-based international awarding body for HSE qualifications. Operates outside France but competes in multinational corporate training procurement where international credentials are preferred.
• BSI Training: Training arm of BSI Group, UK standards body. Comparable to ESQESE for ISO/QHSE systems training but headquartered in UK and primarily serves international/multi-national corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClr3VCtt4eUMCSMEyy9wftQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ESQESE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/esqese
• Instagraminstagram.com/esqese

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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