GIFOP FORMATION

What GIFOP FORMATION does

GIFOP Formation, legally operating as EP Orientation et Formation S.A.S., is a France-based professional continuing-education provider founded in 1969 and headquartered in Mulhouse, Grand Est. The company delivers 176 training courses across 24 professional domains — including management, office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe), digital marketing, accounting/finance, regulatory safety certifications (SST, electrical habilitation), logistics/quality, real estate, art market, international trade, healthcare, early childhood, languages, procurement, and HR/labor law — through four delivery formats: inter-company classroom sessions, customized intra-company training, live distance learning, and a self-paced e-learning subscription platform hosting over 1,000 modules across 34 learning paths. Five physical training centers operate in Eastern France (Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Belfort, Valenciennes), supported by 50 qualified instructors and a documented 98.97% customer satisfaction rate, with 170 programs refreshed annually.

The business is monetized through three streams: per-course fees for classroom and remote sessions (ranging from €140 for short safety modules to €5,400 for the 20-day Dirigeant 3.0 executive program), recurring annual revenue from e-learning subscriptions (350 hours of content), and TOSA certification examination fees (€80 per test). Financing routes — CPF via Mon Compte Formation, OPCO skill-operator funding, and FNE Formation — are central to the GTM. The company holds QUALIOPI certification (mandatory for French public training funds) and is an authorized TOSA and Voltaire examination center. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the company website, supplemented by LinkedIn and Facebook, with intra-company custom work sold directly to organizations.

GIFOP Formation operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Homnéo, a diversified French group, alongside a healthcare/early-childhood sub-brand (Sahneo) and an executive-education sub-brand (Institut de l'Entrepreneur). The company is led by President Frédéric PARENT. No external venture funding, M&A activity, or public listing is evidenced in the source material.

Name

GIFOP FORMATION

Legal name

EP Orientation et Formation S.A.S.

Website

https://gifop-formation.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GIFOP Formation (EP Orientation et Formation S.A.S.) is a Mulhouse-based professional continuing-education provider offering 176 classroom and digital training courses across 24 domains to employees, job seekers, business owners, and SMEs in Eastern France via five training centers and an e-learning subscription platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Professional Education & Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundational PM & Delivery Methods (Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid) (EDABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA), Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence (SQL, BI Tools, Reporting) (EDABAFAD)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing education programs
• Corporate training solutions
• E-learning platform
• Certification testing center

Headquarters

HQ city

Mulhouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from individual and corporate training courses. Pricing varies by course duration and format, ranging from single-day workshops to multi-week programs (1-20 days). Courses available in inter-company (open enrollment), intra-company (on-site for organizations), and distance learning formats.
2. E-learning Subscriptions: Annual subscription access to the complete e-learning catalog with over 1000 modules across 34 learning paths. Provides 350 hours of training content for corporate subscribers.
3. Certification Testing: TOSA certification examination fees for Microsoft Office and Adobe software skills validation, integrated into relevant training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GIFOP Formation operates a continuing professional education organization delivering 176 training courses across 24 professional domains (management, HR, sales, marketing, accounting, IT, regulatory compliance, healthcare, real estate, and language skills). Training is delivered through four formats: inter-company classroom sessions at five physical centers in Eastern France, customized intra-company on-site training, instructor-led distance learning, and a self-paced e-learning platform offering over 1,000 modules and 34 learning paths accessible via annual subscription.

Product overview

GIFOP Formation operates a multi-format professional training platform under the GIFOP Formation brand, offering 176 classroom and digital training programs across 25 professional domains including management, office software, artificial intelligence, marketing, accounting, safety certifications, and sector-specific skills. The portfolio comprises four delivery formats (Inter-company classroom, Intra-company customized, Distance learning, and E-learning with 1000+ modules), accessible as individual courses or bundled learning pathways. The company also operates two sub-brands: Institut de l'Entrepreneur for business leadership programs (Dirigeant 3.0, École des Managers, Acquérir une Entreprise) and Sahneo for healthcare and early childhood training. Certification exam preparation including TOSA digital skills assessments is available as an integrated offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPOF Centre de Formation: Primary brand identity used on main website for EP Orientation et Formation

Products and services

• GIFOP Formation - Inter Entreprise (Classroom) Open-enrollment classroom training sessions held at GIFOP locations in Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Belfort, and Valenciennes. Covers 25 professional domains with short courses typically lasting 1-5 days, allowing individual professionals to register and attend scheduled sessions.
• GIFOP Formation - Intra Entreprise (Customized Corporate) Customized in-company training delivered at client locations or GIFOP premises, allowing organizations to train teams on specific needs with tailored content adapted to organizational requirements. Most catalog courses are available in this format.
• GIFOP Formation - Distanciel (Live Distance Learning) Live remote training sessions with instructors via video conferencing, offering real-time interaction and collaboration from any location while maintaining the same pedagogical quality as in-person sessions.
• GIFOP Formation - E-learning Platform Self-paced online learning with over 1,000 modules and 34 learning paths accessible via annual subscription, covering management, sales, HR, digital culture, office software, and stress management, including Microsoft Copilot fundamentals.
• Institut de l'Entrepreneur (Executive Training Sub-Brand) Specialized training brand for business owners, future executives, and senior managers featuring dedicated programs including Dirigeant 3.0 (€5,400, 20 days), Acquérir une Entreprise cycle (€3,825, 15 days, co-developed with ARCA), and École des Managers.
• Sahneo - Santé et Petite Enfance (Healthcare & Early Childhood Training) Training programs for healthcare professionals and early childhood educators covering care assistance, dependency support, hygiene, child development, and disability recognition, including Petite Enfance and Sanitaire et Social domains.
• Certification TOSA (Authorized Testing Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.97% customer satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ARCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ARCA (Association pour le Retournement et la transmission Croissance Alimentaire) partnered with GIFOP Formation to jointly develop the 'Acquérir une Entreprise' training cycle for future business owners and managers looking to acquire an existing company. This partnership demonstrates deep strategic collaboration in curriculum development for entrepreneurship education.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCOs (skill operators) are authorized funding bodies that manage training budgets for companies based on their industry collective agreements. GIFOP Formation works with OPCOs to facilitate training funding for corporate clients, with companies responsible for ensuring payment and remaining liable in case of non-payment by the OPCO.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENI (École Nationale d'Informatique): French IT and digital-skills training school offering classroom, distance, and e-learning courses in programming, office software, and web. Comparable to GIFOP's IT/CAO/PAO/e-learning portfolio.
• Demos: Paris-based training organization with broad professional, management, and digital course offerings delivered across multiple formats. Directly comparable in catalog breadth and target customer base (corporates and individuals).
• Orsys: French training firm specializing in IT, digital, management, and project management courses delivered via inter-company, intra-company, distance, and e-learning formats. Closely mirrors GIFOP's multi-format model and core domain mix.
• M2i Formation: French training provider with strong IT, digital, and office-software portfolio plus management and soft-skills courses. Direct overlap with GIFOP's Bureautique, IA, and Management domains across France.
• IB Formation: Mid-sized French training firm with a similarly broad catalog across management, IT, and regulatory topics and multi-format delivery. Closely comparable in size and operating model to GIFOP.
• GNFA: French training organization focused on automotive, transport, and logistics skills, including regulatory certifications (CACES, safety). Adjacent to GIFOP's Logistique/Qualité and Formations Réglementaires domains.

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: France's largest corporate training provider offering 1,000+ courses across management, leadership, and professional skills with global delivery. Comparable in subject breadth and multi-format (classroom/distance/e-learning) but vastly larger in scale than GIFOP.
• AFPA: France's state-affiliated vocational training organization with national reach across hundreds of qualifications. Comparable in Qualiopi-equivalent legitimacy but far larger and broader than GIFOP's regional offering.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Public higher-education institution delivering continuing professional education across management, IT, and technical disciplines. Comparable in continuing-education mission and CPF eligibility but operates at national scale.

Regional players

• CCI Formation / Réseau CCI: Chambers of Commerce training network offering business, management, and digital courses primarily to local SMBs. Comparable in target customer (regional SMBs) and CPF-eligible course format, though typically a competitor within Alsace rather than a national peer.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GifopFormation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gifop-formation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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