IPSO Campus

What IPSO Campus does

IPSO Campus is a French private vocational training organization (legal entity SASU IPSO FORMATIONS, RCS Lyon B 793 372 715) operating three physical campuses in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region — Lyon (Villeurbanne), Grenoble, and Annecy — and serving approximately 57 employees. The school delivers state-recognized (RNCP level 3 to 6) diploma and certification programs ranging from CAP to BAC+3 across eight specialized training poles: Sport, Optique, Audiovisuel, Management, Immobilier, Esthétique, Santé/Social, and Prépa Concours (public security exam preparation). It also offers short professional continuing-education courses (formations courtes) and Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) accompaniment services. Core technology is a standard WordPress CMS-based institutional website with an internal learning management platform, supported by professional audio-visual and sports training equipment on campus.

The business model combines government-funded training, OPCO-funded apprenticeship/professionalization contracts (via AKTO, Cohésion Sociale, AFDAS, and others), CPF financing, Pôle Emploi and regional council funding for job seekers, and direct tuition from private-paying students. Pricing is net of VAT (organization is non-VAT registered) and ranges from unit-priced short courses (e.g., €800 for 42 hours in audiovisual) to multi-year devis-based degree contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led through open-door events, information sessions, Parcoursup listings, and a broad enterprise partner network that hosts apprentices across the sport, audiovisual, retail, beauty, childcare, and real estate sectors. The company is a member of the educational consortium Groupe Studavenir alongside sister schools EAP, ADF Formation, Presqu'île, and IPSO Sécurité, and holds Qualiopi and NF214 AFNOR certifications.

Name

IPSO Campus

Legal name

SASU IPSO FORMATIONS

Website

https://ipso-campus.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IPSO Campus is a French vocational training group operating three campuses in Lyon, Grenoble, and Annecy, delivering RNCP-recognized CAP-to-Bachelor programs across eight training poles (sport, optics, audiovisual, management, real estate, aesthetics, health/social, and public-security exam prep) to young students, career changers, and employer-sponsored apprentices via OPCO, CPF, and apprenticeship funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional training
• Alternance programs
• State-recognized diplomas
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne (Lyon)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded professional training: IPSO Campus generates primary revenue through government-funded professional training. Training is financed via OPCO operators (AKTO, Cohésion Sociale, AFDAS, etc.), CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), and regional/state funding for job seekers. When financing is full or co-funded, the student pays little or nothing.
2. Individual private payer: Students financing their own training pay tuition fees directly. Prices are listed on the website as net (non-VAT registered organization). Rates are provided via quote/devis based on the specific program.
3. Apprenticeship contracts: Companies employing apprentices under contrat d'apprentissage or de professionnalisation contribute to training costs through OPCO coverage, while students receive a salary. This generates revenue for IPSO Campus from enterprise/OPCO financing tied to student placements.
4. VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience): Candidates undertaking VAE (validation of prior experience) pay for accompaniment services, financed via CPF or personal/employer funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IPSO Campus is a private vocational education provider operating three campuses in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Lyon/Villeurbanne, Grenoble, Annecy) delivering state-recognized diploma and certification programs from CAP to BAC+3 across eight specialized poles: Sport, Optique, Audiovisuel, Management, Immobilier, Esthétique, Santé/Social, and Prépa Concours. Programs are delivered through both initial training and work-study alternance (apprenticeship/professionalization) contracts, financed via OPCO operators, CPF, Pôle Emploi, and regional funding, with VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment services for the sport sector.

Product overview

IPSO Campus is a professional education and training center with three campuses in Lyon, Grenoble, and Annecy (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France), offering programs from CAP to BAC+3 across eight training departments (Pôles). The school provides both initial training and work-study programs (alternance). The eight poles include: Sport (with BPJEPS, CQP fitness certifications, and short Pilates training), Optique (optician diplomas), Audiovisuel (BTS with image/sound/production options plus six new short formations covering AI storytelling, advanced editing, color grading, studio sound, digital consoles, and audio networks), Management (BTS MCO and sport specialization), Immobilier (BTS real estate), Esthétique (CAP to BTS in cosmetics and aesthetics), Santé et Social (early childhood education CAP), and Prépa Concours (public security exam preparation). Additionally, VAE (validation of prior learning) support services are offered for sport sector certifications. All diplomas are state-recognized (RNCP), and the school holds Qualiopi and NF214 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pôle Sport (Sports Training Department) Sports training department offering programs from CAP to BAC+3, including BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel Sport, BPJEPS (multiple specialties: AAN, APT, MAPST, AF cours collectifs, AF haltérophilie musculation), CQP Instructeur Fitness (options musculation personal training and cours collectifs), and short formations including Pilates. Designed for students and professionals entering the fitness, sport coaching, and sport management sectors.
• Pôle Optique (Optics Training Department) Optical training department offering BTS Opticien Lunetier (optician) and Prépa BTS Opticien Lunetier programs, preparing students for careers in optical health and eyewear retail.
• Pôle Audiovisuel (Audiovisual Training Department) Audiovisual training department offering BTS Métiers de l'Audiovisuel with three options (Métiers de l'Image, Métiers du Son, Gestion de la Production) plus six new short professional formations covering storytelling with AI, advanced editing, color grading, studio sound production, digital consoles, and digital audio networks.
• Pôle Management (Management Training Department) Management training department offering BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel (general and sport specializations) and Bachelor programs for careers in commerce, marketing, and business management.
• Pôle Immobilier (Real Estate Training Department) Real estate training department offering BTS Professions Immobilières for careers in property transaction, rental management, and real estate administration.
• Pôle Esthétique (Aesthetics Training Department) Aesthetics training department offering programs from CAP to BTS in Esthétique, Cosmétique et Parfumerie, covering beauty treatments, makeup, cosmetics, and spa services.
• Pôle Santé et Social (Health and Social Training Department) Health and Social training department offering CAP Accompagnant Éducatif Petite Enfance (early childhood education assistant) for working with children under 6 years old in nurseries and schools.
• Pôle Prépa Concours (Public Security Exam Preparation Department) Public security exam preparation department at Lyon campus offering training for police, gendarmerie, customs, military, fire service, and prison administration entrance exams.
• Accompagnement VAE (Validation of Prior Learning Support) Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) support service for sport sector diplomas, helping candidates validate professional experience to obtain BPJEPS, CQP, and other certifications through CPF funding. Achieved 100% certification rate (2 out of 2 candidates presented in 2025).
• BTS Métiers de l'Audiovisuel Two-year BTS state-recognized diploma at Bac+2 level covering audiovisual production with options in image (Métiers de l'Image), sound (Métiers du Son), and production management (Gestion de la Production). 75% combined pass rate, 100% employment rate.
• BTS Opticien Lunetier Two-year BTS optical science diploma preparing students for the regulated optician profession, covering eye examinations, eyewear fitting, and lens manufacturing.
• BTS Professions Immobilières Two-year BTS real estate diploma covering property transaction, rental management, construction, and property administration for careers in real estate agencies.
• BTS Management Commercial Opérationnel Two-year BTS commercial and operational management diploma preparing students for customer relations, commercial animation, and team leadership roles.
• CQP Instructeur Fitness Professional Qualification Certificate for fitness instruction, approximately 6-month program with options in group courses or personal training/musculation, enabling employment in fitness clubs. 94% pass rate, 100% exam presentation rate.
• BTS Esthétique, Cosmétique et Parfumerie Two-year BTS aesthetic, cosmetics, and perfumery diploma at Bac+2 level covering beauty treatments, makeup, cosmetics, and retail management. 100% pass rate, 100% recommendation rate.
• CAP Accompagnant Éducatif Petite Enfance State-recognized CAP diploma (RNCP Level 3) for early childhood education assistants, preparing for childcare work with children under 6 years old. 77.57% pass rate, 94% employment rate.
• Storytelling pour les Réseaux Sociaux avec l'IA Short professional formation teaching narrative storytelling for social media using generative AI tools for text, image, and video creation, covering script writing, storyboarding, filming techniques, and post-production optimized for short-form social platforms.
• Montage Avancé Advanced editing formation covering professional editing techniques, multicam workflows, audio post-production, color correction, VFX, and export standards for TV, web, and cinema (DCP). Priced at €800 for 42 hours (6 days).
• Étalonnage pour les Réseaux Sociaux Color grading formation focused on social media platforms, teaching DaVinci Resolve techniques, LUTs, DCTL, and export specifications for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Production Sonore Studio Studio sound production formation covering acoustic design, sound recording, sound design, mixing, and mastering using professional DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and iZotope RX.
• Console Numérique Pro Digital console training covering Yamaha QL/CL and Midas M32/Behringer X32 professional mixing consoles for live sound and studio environments.
• Réseaux Audio Numériques Digital audio networks formation teaching Dante, AES50, and MADI protocols for deploying and managing audio network infrastructures in live and studio settings. Priced at €800 for 42 hours (6 days).
• Formation Pilates Two-day intensive Pilates instructor training for BPJEPS AF and CQP IF holders, teaching how to conduct Pilates sessions for all levels in group and individual settings.
• BPJEPS Certifications (AAN, APT, MAPST, AF cours collectifs, AF haltérophilie musculation) State-recognized BPJEPS (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) certifications across multiple specialties preparing graduates for employment as qualified sports coaches, animators, and instructors in fitness, aquatic activities, outdoor sports, and group fitness.
• Esthétique Diploma Programs (CAP, BAC PRO, BP Esthétique, Cosmétique et Parfumerie) State-recognized aesthetics programs from CAP through BP covering beauty treatments, makeup, cosmetics formulation, spa services, and retail management in the cosmetics and perfumery sector. CAP Esthétique achieved 88.5% pass rate with 100% employment rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for Prepa Concours, 94% employment rate for CAP AEPE, 100% employment rate for CAP Esthétique, 75% employment rate for CQP IF, 100% VAE certification rate

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe Studavenir (parent group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSO Campus is part of Groupe Studavenir, which includes EAP (Grenoble), ADF Formation, Presqu'île, and IPSO Sécurité. This grouping provides shared resources, cross-promotion, pedagogical tools, and access to a broader network of opportunities for students. Each school maintains independence while benefiting from the group's collective strength.
• OPCO partners (AKTO, Cohésion Sociale, AFDAS, and others)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPSO Campus works with multiple OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) operators to finance student training. OPCOs including AKTO (sectoral), Cohésion Sociale, AFDAS, and others provide funding coverage for apprenticeship and professionalization contracts, enabling students to access training with full or partial financing.
• Enterprise partners (sport clubs, audiovisual companies, retail, beauty, childcare, real estate, health sector)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPSO Campus maintains a broad network of enterprise partners across all its training sectors who host apprentices and interns. These partners provide practical training placements and are a key component of the school's alternance model. The school actively matches students with partner companies for apprenticeship and professionalization contracts.
• EAP (École d'Architecture du Paysage, part of Groupe Studavenir)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAP (Grenoble) is part of the same Studavenir group as IPSO Campus, enabling resource sharing and pedagogical synergies across institutions within the same educational group.
• ADF Formation (part of Groupe Studavenir)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADF Formation is part of the Studavenir group alongside IPSO Campus, enabling cross-institution collaboration and resource sharing within the educational group.
• Presqu'île (part of Groupe Studavenir)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresqu'île is part of the Studavenir educational group, collaborating with IPSO Campus under the shared governance and resource-sharing structure of the group.
• IPSO Sécurité (part of Groupe Studavenir)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSO Sécurité, sister school under Groupe Studavenir, shares the IPSO brand with IPSO Campus and operates in the domain of security and public service training, potentially enabling cross-referrals for students in Prépa Concours.
• CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) systemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPSO Campus training programs are eligible for CPF financing. Active employees in France accumulate €500/year in CPF credits that can be used to fully or partially finance VAE accompaniment and short professional courses. The school facilitates CPF funding applications for eligible candidates.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENACO: Online and alternance-focused French vocational school offering BTS, Bachelor, and certification programs in commerce, management, real estate, and audiovisual, with the same OPCO/CPF funding model IPSO Campus relies on.
• ESRA (École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle): Paris-based French audiovisual school offering BTS and beyond in audiovisual production with image/sound specialization — directly comparable to IPSO Campus's Pôle Audiovisuel and its three BTS options plus short formations.
• ISEFAC Bachelor: French private vocational network offering BTS and Bachelor programs in management, marketing, and real estate, with a similar alternance-heavy model and multi-campus presence.
• 3iS (Institut International de l'Image et du Son): French multi-campus audiovisual school offering BTS audiovisual programs with image, sound, and production-management options, plus short professional courses — overlapping with IPSO Campus's Pôle Audiovisuel.
• Sup de V (Groupe Sciences U / GES Éducation): Multi-campus French private vocational higher-education group offering BTS, Bachelor, and professional certifications across business, real estate, and services — directly comparable in scale, alternance model, and pole breadth to IPSO Campus.
• Pigier: France's largest network of private multi-sector vocational schools offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs across business, beauty, health, real estate, and audiovisual — directly comparable to IPSO Campus's 8-pole portfolio and alternance-heavy model.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Association pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): National French public vocational training organization delivering CAP-to-Bachelor programs across many of the same sectors IPSO Campus covers, with Qualiopi-equivalent public-sector positioning and broader geographic reach.
• INA (Institut National de l'Audiovisuel): French national audiovisual institute offering professional training programs in audiovisual production and digital media — directly comparable to IPSO Campus's Pôle Audiovisuel but with a public-sector, broader-scope mandate.
• GRETA (réseau public): Public national network of continuing-education centers delivering vocational CAP/BTS programs across all sectors — a state-funded broad incumbent overlapping with IPSO Campus's full portfolio.
• CCI Formation (France's Chamber of Commerce training network): Chamber-of-Commerce-operated school network delivering alternance BTS programs in management, commerce, and real estate — overlapping directly with IPSO Campus's Management, Immobilier, and Sport Management poles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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