FORMA' institut

What FORMA' institut does

FORMA' Institut de formation et CFA is a privately-held French professional training organization headquartered at 22 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, operating since 2011 as the official training institute of the Fédération Sportive et Culturelle de France (FSCF). With approximately 20 employees, the organization delivers RNCP-registered level 4 professional certifications for the sports and culture sectors, including the CQP ALS (AGEE and JSJO options), CQP TSARE (registered with the RNCP in May 2025), BPJEPS MAPST, DEJEPS Coordinateur de projet, two levels of Pilates Matwork, and VHSS (Violences et Harcèlements Sexuels et Sexistes) prevention training. Training is delivered across three modalities — presentiel (in-person), distanciel (videoconference), and e-learning — at locations in Paris and Lyon. The institute is Qualiopi-certified, the French national quality mark required for training providers accessing public funding, and operates a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) for work-study apprenticeship tracks.

The business model is a per-participant professional services model, with publicly listed program prices of approximately €2,750 for CQP ALS, €7,300 for BPJEPS, and €10,000 for DEJEPS, net of taxes. Demand is financed through multiple channels: CPF (Mon Compte Formation marketplace), OPCO/AFDAS for sports-sector employees, France Travail for job seekers, and AGEFICE/FIF PL for self-employed professionals. Go-to-market combines a direct sales-led motion through the forma-institut.fr website (with a 48-hour response commitment), personalized follow-up by named training advisors (Sandra CHAIGNEAU and Justine FAVART), and the federation network of FSCF sports and cultural associations. FORMA' has also habilitated ten partner training organizations (Formation Sports et Métiers, IMF, IPSA, ISENZO, PSL Formation, Sport Solutions, SPS, CRAF2F, ANIM+, ANIM&COM) to deliver CQP ALS certification under its authority, effectively extending reach through a federation-style channel model. Customer segments span aspiring sports and fitness professionals, employed practitioners seeking continuing education, sports clubs and associations needing qualified staff, and individual learners financed through French public and mutualized training funds.

Governance sits with Director General Guillaume GARREAU, and FORMA' operates as a subsidiary of FSCF without external investment or private equity involvement disclosed. Strategic priorities evident in the data include the 2025 RNCP registration and 2026 relaunch of the CQP TSARE, geographic extension into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Pays de La Loire, diversification into corporate training verticals (RSO/RSE, Communication & Marketing), and scaling delivery through both the CFA apprenticeship track and the partner-habilitation channel.

Name

FORMA' institut

Legal name

FORMA' Institut de formation et CFA

Website

https://forma-institut.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FORMA' Institut is the FSCF federation's official Paris-based training institute, delivering Qualiopi-certified, RNCP-registered French professional certifications (CQP ALS, CQP TSARE, BPJEPS, DEJEPS, Pilates, VHSS) in-person, remotely, and via e-learning to aspiring and practicing sports and culture professionals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Certification

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAM

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Sports instructor certification
• RNCP diploma programs
• Fitness coach training
• Gymnastics coach certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Revenue is generated through professional training fees charged to individual trainees, companies, associations, and public organizations. Training programs include CQP ALS, CQP TSARE, BPJEPS MAPST, DEJEPS Coordinateur de projet, Pilates Matwork 1 & 2, VHSS prevention, tailor-made training, and VAE services. Pricing is per participant, net of taxes (exonération article 261 CGI). Some courses are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FORMA' Institut is a French Qualiopi-certified training institute and apprenticeship center (CFA) that delivers RNCP-registered level 4 professional diplomas and continuing education programs for the sports and culture sectors. Its core offerings include the CQP ALS (AGEE and JSJO options), CQP TSARE, BPJEPS MAPST, DEJEPS Coordinateur de projet, Pilates Matwork 1 and 2, VHSS prevention training, VAE services, and tailor-made corporate training, delivered in person, remotely, and via e-learning from its Paris and Lyon locations.

Product overview

FORMA' Institut de formation et CFA is the training institute of the Fédération Sportive et Culturelle de France (FSCF), operating for 14 years and offering initial and continuing professional training for sports and culture sector professionals. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional certifications including CQP ALS (AGEE and JSJO options), CQP TSARE, BPJEPS MAPST, DEJEPS Coordinator, two Pilates Matwork levels (1 and 2), VHSS prevention training, VAE services, custom on-demand training, and apprenticeship programs through its CFA. Training is delivered in-person, remotely via videoconference, and through e-learning platforms. The institute is Qualiopi certified and operates from its Paris headquarters with sessions offered in Paris and Lyon.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CQP ALS AGEE Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif option Activités Gymniques d'Entretien et d'Expression — a level 4 RNCP-registered professional diploma enabling holders to work as leisure sports instructors in fitness and expression activities. Average cost 2,750 euros per participant.
• CQP ALS JSJO Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif option Jeux Sportifs et Jonglerie — a level 4 RNCP-registered professional diploma for leisure sports animation in games and juggling activities.
• CQP TSARE Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle du Technicien des Secteurs Acrobatique, Rythmique et d'Expression — a level 4 RNCP-registered professional diploma enabling holders to train and coach in artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and twirling. Comprises 217 hours of training and 120 hours of internship in a sports club or association. Theoretical modules delivered via remote videoconference; practical modules in person.
• BPJEPS MAPST Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et du Sport Mention Multi-Activités Physiques pour le Sport et le Tourisme — a multi-activity sports certification for practitioners working with diverse populations. Average cost 7,300 euros per participant.
• DEJEPS Coordinateur de projet Diplôme d'Etat de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et du Sport — a state diploma for project coordination in youth, sports, and popular education. Average cost 10,000 euros per participant.
• Pilates Matwork 1 Foundational Pilates training (4 days, in-person in Paris) covering fundamental principles, centering, breathing, body positioning, and fundamental mat exercises. Designed for instructors to guide beginner-level practitioners safely. Next session scheduled June 13 to July 5, 2026 in Paris.
• Pilates Matwork 2 Intermediate Pilates training (3 days, in-person in Paris) that deepens Matwork 1 skills through complex exercises, small equipment usage, variations, and dynamic sequences. Enables instructors to work with intermediate-level practitioners with greater autonomy. Next session scheduled July 10-12, 2026 in Paris.
• VHSS Training (Violences et Harcèlements Sexuels et Sexistes) Training programs focused on preventing sexual and gender-based violence, covering awareness workshops, becoming a resource person, and specialized training for various sectors including sport, culture, and animation.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Service enabling professionals to obtain official certification by validating their professional experience, without following the standard training path.
• Custom/On-demand Training Tailored training programs developed to meet specific organizational needs, offered to businesses, associations, and organizations seeking customized professional development solutions.
• CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) Apprenticeship training center offering professional qualifications through work-study (alternance) programs, enabling learners to combine practical workplace experience with formal education.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Sportive et Culturelle de France (FSCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORMA' Institut is the official training institute (institut de formation) of the Fédération Sportive et Culturelle de France (FSCF). This is the parent organization providing institutional backing, brand credibility, and access to the FSCF's network of sports clubs and cultural associations across France. The partnership enables trainee recruitment, curriculum alignment with federation standards, and cross-promotion within the federation ecosystem.
• Formation Sports et MétiersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• IMFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• IPSAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• ISENZOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• PSL FormationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• Sport SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• SPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• CRAF2FminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• ANIM+minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• ANIM&COMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the authorized training organizations habilitated by FORMA' to deliver the CQP ALS certification under the FSCF framework.
• FSGT (Fédération Sportive Gymnique du Travail)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between FSGT, UFOLEP, and FSCF was necessary for the development and RNCP registration of the CQP TSARE diploma. Joint engineering work with the sports professional branch and the Ministry of Sports was carried out to obtain official recognition and clear prerogatives for the CQP TSARE certification.
• UFOLEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between FSGT, UFOLEP, and FSCF was necessary for the development and RNCP registration of the CQP TSARE diploma. Joint engineering work with the sports professional branch and the Ministry of Sports was carried out to obtain official recognition and clear prerogatives for the CQP TSARE certification.
• TopformationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTopformation is a partner who authored a financing guide for professional training that FORMA' distributes to its website visitors. The guide covers financing solutions for employees, job seekers, and self-employed individuals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's leading vocational training organization, offering career-focused certifications across many sectors including sports-related programs. Comparable as a large Qualiopi-certified training provider with national reach, although AFPA operates far more broadly than FORMA's sports-only focus.
• CREPS: France's network of Centres de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives delivers public-sector sports training, including BPJEPS and DEJEPS certifications. Comparable to FORMA' as a state-recognized sports training provider, though it operates at much larger scale and as part of the public sector.
• INSEP: France's national institute of sport, expertise and performance, providing elite-level coaching and continuing education. Comparable as a top-tier French sports training institution, though INSEP serves elite performance pathways rather than mass-market instructor certification.
• CNFPT: Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale trains local government staff, including sports and animation roles in municipalities. Comparable to FORMA' as a French state-recognized training provider for sports/animation professionals, but serving public-sector employers rather than federations.

Direct peers

• Campus des Métiers du Sport: French private training network offering BPJEPS, CQP, and sports certifications across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to FORMA' in product mix, target learner profile, and Qualiopi-style positioning as a private sports-training alternative.
• UCPA Formation: UCPA's training division delivers BPJEPS, CQP and continuing education programs for sports and leisure professionals across France. Directly comparable to FORMA' in target audience (aspiring and practicing sports instructors) and certification mix, with broader geographic coverage.
• Win Sport School: Private school offering bachelor's-level programs in sports management, coaching, and fitness professions. Comparable to FORMA' as a private sports-training provider targeting career entrants, though focused on diploma programs rather than CQP/BPJEPS certifications.
• Formaplus 3B: Private French training organization delivering BPJEPS, DEJEPS and sports-related certifications with multi-region coverage. Comparable to FORMA' in modality (presentiel/distanciel), Qualiopi certification status, and learner segments.
• ESBS - European Sport Business School: French private school focused on sport business and coaching certifications, including BPJEPS-aligned programs. Comparable to FORMA' in private-sector sports training, though ESBS tilts more toward management-oriented programs.
• UFOLEP (training arm): UFOLEP, like FSCF, is a French sports federation; its training activities offer comparable sports instructor certifications and co-developed the CQP TSARE with FORMA'. Direct peer at the federation-training intersection, competing for affiliated-club training demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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