INFN Lyon

What INFN Lyon does

INFN Lyon is a regional teaching site of the Institut national des formations notariales (INFN), the public-utility higher education institution established in 2018 under the supervision of the Garde des Sceaux (Minister of Justice) as the sole national reference body for notarial training in France. The site delivers a comprehensive curriculum spanning the full professional pathway from BTS Collaborateur juriste notarial (BAC+2) through Licence professionnelle (BAC+3), Diplôme des Métiers du Notariat (BAC+4), and the Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Notariat (BAC+8), alongside the ECCT certification track for experienced practitioners and specialized university diplomas in notarial accounting (Comptable-taxateur), international notarial law, and legal English. Programs combine theoretical instruction by academics with practical training delivered by working notaries, tax inspectors, and chartered accountants, complemented by mandatory internships in notarial offices.

The underlying platform consists of physical classrooms at the 18 rue Chevreul site equipped with video projection systems for hybrid teaching, plus the ECCT Prépa+ e-learning platform that delivers thematic fact sheets, methodological guidance, past exam papers, web-based tutoring forums, training videos, and virtual exercises. Distribution operates through a 16-site national network coordinated with regional notarial chambers (Conseils régionaux des notaires) and over 20 partner universities (Lyon 3, Grenoble Alpes, Savoie Mont Blanc, Paris 1, Paris Dauphine, etc.) that deliver academic recognition alongside INFN's professional training. The institution holds Qualiopi certification, mandatory for French training organizations receiving public funding.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tuition and training fees (DMN at €5,862.50 full program; ECCT at €1,295/year; ECCT Prépa+ at €2,805 first registration), employer-funded training via OPCO EP under professionalization contracts, recurring continuing-education sessions (€200/journée) fulfilling the mandatory 30-hour annual requirement for practicing notaries, and the taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax) collected from French companies. Ancillary revenue comes from VAE certification coaching (€2,400) and thesis defense fees (€600). Fees are voted annually by the INFN Board of Directors, with financial assistance available through OPCO EP, CPF personal training accounts, and regional employment agencies.

Name

INFN Lyon

Legal name

Institut national des formations notariales (INFN)

Website

https://infn.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INFN Lyon is a regional teaching site of France's national public-utility notarial training institution, delivering accredited diploma programs from BTS to DESN for future notaries and their collaborators across the full professional pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Notarial Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG), National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA), International/Transnational Education Authorities (e.g., cross-border recognition) (EDADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Notarial training
• Professional legal education
• Continuing education services
• Notary exam preparation
• Higher education diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and training fees: INFN charges tuition fees for professional training programs. Fees vary by program: DMN costs 5,862.50€ for full training plus 350€ for exam fees; DESN costs 18.50€ per hour for preparatory modules and training periods (553 hours total) plus 600€ for thesis defense; ECCT preparation costs 1,295€ per year. Application fees of 150€ are non-refundable.
2. Employer-funded training (OPCO EP): Professional training costs are frequently covered by employers through OPCO EP (Opérateur de Compétences de l'Ensemble Professionnel), supporting continuing education for notaries and their collaborators.
3. Continuing education services: INFN provides continuing professional development for practicing notaries and collaborators, fulfilling the mandatory 30-hour annual training requirement. Revenue generated through seminar fees (200€ per journée) and training session fees.
4. Taxe d'apprentissage: French companies can contribute to INFN's development through the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage), supporting modernization of teaching tools, expert trainers, student support, and digital investments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

INFN Lyon is a regional teaching site of the Institut national des formations notariales (INFN), providing professional notarial training programs ranging from BTS Collaborateur juriste notarial (BAC+2) through Licence professionnelle, DMN, and DESN (BAC+8) qualifications. It also delivers specialized diplomas (DU Comptable-taxateur, DU Droit notarial international, DU Anglais juridique), supplementary ECCT exam preparation, continuing professional education, and VAE experience validation services for the French notarial sector.

Product overview

INFN Lyon operates as a multi-site educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of notary and legal training programs structured across multiple credential levels. The core offerings include foundational programs (BTS Collaborateur juriste notarial at BAC+2, Licence professionnelle at BAC+3, and DMN at BAC+4) for aspiring notary collaborators, as well as advanced pathways (DESN at BAC+8) for future notaries. The institution also provides specialized diplomas including DU Comptable-taxateur, DU d'Anglais juridique, and DU Droit notarial international, alongside supplementary exam preparation programs like ECCT Prépa+. Legacy pathways (Diplôme de notaire Voie professionnelle and Diplôme supérieur de notariat Voie universitaire) remain for enrolled students but are no longer accepting new registrations. Supporting services include continuing education, VAE certification through experience validation, and themed professional development seminars (Journées de l'INFN). The 16-site national network operates in partnership with universities and is supported by the Banque des Territoires.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Collaborateur juriste notarial

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% professional insertion rate for DN graduates (2024-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Lyon is partnered with Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 for DESN preparation, where students attend classes at the university while completing their notary-stagiaire internship in notarial offices. Students receive university registration and benefit from academic recognition alongside professional training.
• Université Grenoble AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for DESN preparation providing academic recognition and university registration for notary-stagiaire students following the alternating training program.
• Université Savoie Mont Blanc (Chambéry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for DESN preparation for students in the Chambéry area, offering university registration and academic support alongside INFN professional training.
• Université de MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Montpellier partners with Université de Montpellier for licence professionnelle Métiers du notariat, combining university academic instruction with INFN professional notarial training.
• Université de LillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Lille partners with Université de Lille for licence professionnelle Métiers du notariat delivery, providing academic pathway alongside notarial professional training.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region providing academic recognition for notary-stagiaire students, among multiple Paris-area university partnerships.
• Université Paris Panthéon-AssascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region offering academic pathway for notary training alongside INFN professional instruction.
• Université Paris CitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region providing academic recognition for notary-stagiaire program.
• Université Paris Dauphine-PSLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region for notary training academic component.
• Université Paris NanterrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region for notary training.
• Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region for notary training academic pathway.
• Université Sorbonne Paris NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region providing academic recognition for notary-stagiaire students.
• Université de Reims Champagne-ArdennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university for students in the Reims region.
• Université Paris-SaclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESN partner university in Paris region providing academic pathway for notary training.
• Université de BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Bordeaux partners with Université de Bordeaux for DESN preparation.
• Université Clermont AuvergnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Clermont-Ferrand partners with Université Clermont Auvergne for DESN delivery.
• Université de Lorraine (Nancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Nancy partners with Université de Lorraine for DESN preparation in the Lorraine region.
• Université de Bourgogne (Dijon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Nancy area partners with Université de Bourgogne for DESN delivery in the Dijon region.
• Nantes UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Nantes partners with Nantes Université for DESN preparation combining academic instruction with notarial professional training.
• Université de La RéunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Paris partners with Université de La Réunion for DESN delivery to students in the overseas department.
• Université de PoitierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Poitiers partners with Université de Poitiers for DESN preparation in the Poitou-Charentes region.
• Université de RennescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Rennes partners with Université de Rennes for DESN delivery in Brittany.
• Université de Rouen NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Rouen partners with Université de Rouen Normandie for DESN preparation in Normandy.
• Université de Caen NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Rouen area partners with Université de Caen Normandie for DESN delivery in the Caen region.
• Université de StrasbourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Strasbourg partners with Université de Strasbourg for DESN preparation in Alsace.
• Université de Toulouse CapitolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Toulouse partners with Université de Toulouse Capitole for DESN delivery in the Occitanie region.
• Aix-Marseille UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFN Aix-en-Provence partners with Aix-Marseille Université for DESN preparation in the Provence region.
• Conseils régionaux des notairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional notarial councils across France collaborate with INFN sites, providing facilities, professional expertise, and facilitating connections between students and notarial offices for internships and employment.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries17 records

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