CFAP Formation

What CFAP Formation does

CFAP Formation (Centre de Formation d'Apprentissage et de Perfectionnement) is a private vocational training school founded in 2010 and headquartered at 55 rue de Nègreneys in Toulouse, France. The school delivers post-baccalaureate alternance (apprenticeship) programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5 in commerce, management, marketing, and digital fields, including BTS MCO, BTS NDRC, Bachelor RDA, Mastère MDC, and Titre Professionnel MUM. All programs are state-recognized, RNCP-registered, and Qualiopi-certified, with the Mastère MDC additionally carrying a FEDE European credential. CFAP operates a small-class pedagogical model (~15 students per cohort) staffed by approximately 20 trainers composed of industry professionals and Éducation Nationale teachers, with class schedules of 1–2 days per week at the Toulouse site and the remainder of the time spent in apprenticeship at partner companies.

The school's revenue mechanics are structurally aligned with the French OPCO apprenticeship financing system: training costs are funded entirely by OPCO via apprenticeship or professionalization contracts, making tuition 100% free for students while they receive monthly remuneration (27–100% of SMIC depending on age and qualification). Partner companies receive government subsidies (€5,000 for SMEs, €2,000 for large enterprises, up to €6,000 for apprentices with disabilities), creating a mutually reinforcing incentive structure. Technology plays a minimal role: there is no proprietary platform, with Edusign providing electronic signature and attendance tracking as the primary third-party integration.

CFAP serves two customer sets. The end-user segment is BAC-graduate young adults seeking vocational qualifications; they are recruited via Parcoursup for BTS programs, direct candidacy files, education fairs (Salon de L'Étudiant, Studyrama), and half-day immersions. The corporate segment comprises companies — including Inditex brands (Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull&Bear) and large retailers (Carrefour, Casino, Spar) — that hire apprentices and participate in structured job-dating events. Marketing combines the school's own website, an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, blog content, and event-based recruitment. Ownership remains founder/family-controlled: Abdallah Zine (Fondateur et Président), Adrien Zine (Co-fondateur et Directeur stratégique), with Sonia Débonnaire serving as Directrice du CFAP. No equity funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors have been disclosed.

Name

CFAP Formation

Legal name

Centre de Formation d'Apprentissage et de Perfectionnement (CFAP)

Website

https://formation.cfap.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFAP Formation is a private, founder-owned vocational training school in Toulouse, France, founded in 2010, offering state-recognized alternance (apprenticeship) programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5 in commerce, management, marketing, and digital fields, with tuition fully funded by OPCO for students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD), Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Alternance education
• Apprenticeship training
• Commercial management diplomas
• Professional certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OPCO-Funded Apprenticeship Contracts: Training costs are entirely covered by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) through apprenticeship contracts. Students receive remuneration (27-100% of SMIC depending on age and qualification level) while companies benefit from government subsidies (5000€ for SMEs, 2000€ for large enterprises, up to 6000€ for apprentices with disabilities).
2. Professionalization Contracts: Similar to apprenticeship contracts, professionalization contracts are also used, with training costs covered by OPCO and companies receiving state aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CFAP Formation is a Toulouse-based private vocational training school offering alternance (work-study) diploma programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5 in commerce, management, marketing, and digital fields. Programs include BTS MCO, BTS NDRC, Bachelor RDA, Mastère MDC, and Titre Professionnel MUM, all funded through OPCO apprenticeship contracts so students pay no tuition. The school combines small classroom sessions (1-2 days/week) with on-the-job training at partner companies.

Product overview

CFAP Formation is a Toulouse-based vocational training school offering a portfolio of alternating (apprenticeship) programs ranging from BAC+2 to BAC+5 in commerce, management, marketing, and digital fields. The core offering consists of BTS MCO and BTS NDRC (BAC+2 diplomas), Bachelor RDA (BAC+3 professional title), Mastère MDC (BAC+5 Master's level), and Titre Professionnel MUM (BAC+2 professional certification). All programs combine classroom learning with company-based training through apprenticeship contracts. The school provides free education financed by employing companies, with additional support services including VAE (experience validation), student-company matching, and half-day immersion visits. The institution emphasizes small class sizes, personalized follow-up, and state-recognized certifications under the Qualiopi quality label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel)

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% pass rate in BTS MCO (2026 class)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• ZaramajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2025Zara participated in an exclusive job dating event organized by CFAP, recruiting BTS MCO alternants. This partnership provides employment opportunities for students while helping Zara identify motivated candidates.
• BershkamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2025Bershka partnered with CFAP for an exclusive job dating event, recruiting BTS MCO alternants. Partnership enables direct recruitment of pre-screened candidates aligned with company needs.
• StradivariusmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2025Stradivarius participated in CFAP's exclusive job dating event to recruit BTS MCO alternants. Partnership facilitates targeted recruitment in the Toulouse region.
• Pull&BearmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2025Pull&Bear partnered with CFAP for an exclusive job dating event, recruiting BTS MCO alternants. Collaboration supports the brand's hiring needs in the local market.
• Rose FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CFAP became a partner of the Rose Festival 2024, created by rappers Bigflo and Oli to celebrate Toulouse's musical and cultural diversity. Partnership aligns with CFAP's commitment to inclusion, diversity, and solidarity values.
• EdusigncoreTechnology or IntegrationEdusign is a partner providing electronic signature solutions for CFAP. This partnership enables simplified attendance tracking for apprentices and streamlined administrative document management related to apprenticeship contracts.
• France CompétencescoreOthersNational authority regulating professional training and certifications in France. CFAP's programs are registered with France Compétences and bear official RNCP certification codes (RNCP38362, RNCP38368, RNCP38676, RNCP40889, RNCP41966).
• FEDE (Fédération Européenne de l'Enseignement par Alternance)coreOthersEuropean federation for alternation education. CFAP's Mastère MDC program offers a double certification including the Mastère Européen en Management du Développement Commercial diploma issued by FEDE, registered RNCP41966.
• FormativescoreOthersCertification body issuing the Bachelor Responsable du Développement des Activités (RDA) diploma. RNCP registered at level 6, codes NSF 310 and 312n.
• Théâtre des MazadesminorOthersCultural venue in Toulouse where CFAP held its 2023 graduation ceremony. Partnership supports school traditions and alumni engagement.
• MEETT (Parc des Expositions de Toulouse)minorOthersExhibition center in Toulouse where CFAP participated in the Salon de L'Étudiant event to recruit prospective students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MBway: National network of private schools specializing in alternance programs in commerce, management, marketing, and digital across France. Directly comparable to CFAP's BTS, Bachelor and Mastère portfolio and same alternance-funded business model.
• Pigier: National French private education group offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, management and marketing, including alternance pathways. Operates a similar OPCO-funded vocational training model targeting BAC+2 to BAC+5 students.
• ESICAD: Regional French private school offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce and management, including alternance tracks. Comparable program portfolio and target candidates.
• IDRAC Business School: French private business school with BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing and management, with campuses in multiple cities including Toulouse. Comparable degree offerings and student demographic.
• ISCOD: French school specialized exclusively in alternance programs across commerce, marketing and digital fields, with BTS through Mastère offerings. Closely comparable business model and target student segment.
• Sup de V (ESG Group): ESG group's alternance-focused commerce and management school offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs. Targets the same BAC+2 to BAC+5 alternance student segment as CFAP.

Emerging players

• Studi (Galileo Global Education): Large French online and hybrid education provider offering BTS, Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce and digital with alternance options. Targets the same student demographic but primarily via remote delivery rather than a Toulouse campus.

Broad incumbents

• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): Established Toulouse-based business school offering Bachelor, Mastère and MBA programs in commerce and management. Overlaps with CFAP's BAC+3 to BAC+5 offerings but at materially higher scale and recognition.
• ESG (Galileo Global Education): Large French private education group offering commerce, management, marketing and digital programs from BTS to Mastère across many campuses. Overlaps with CFAP's offerings but operates at significantly larger scale.
• IUT de Toulouse (Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès / UPS): Public university technology institutes in Toulouse offering DUT/BUT and related professional diplomas in commerce and management, including alternance tracks. Competes for the same Toulouse student pool but at lower cost and broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CFAPtoulouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfap-formation
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfap_toulouse
• TikToktiktok.com/@cfap_toulouse

Compliance7 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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