IRFEDD
French cooperative (SCIC) operating a vocational apprenticeship and continuing-education center (CFA MEDD) in Aix-en-Provence that trains apprentices, job seekers, and employer-sponsored learners in environmental services, waste management, and sustainable development.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersAix-en-Provence, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What IRFEDD does
IRFEDD is a French cooperative (Societe Cooperative d'Interet Collectif, SCIC) headquartered in Aix-en-Provence and operating as a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis des Metiers de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable (CFA MEDD). Founded in 2010, the organisation delivers apprenticeship and continuing-education vocational training in environmental and sustainable development fields, including waste management, urban cleanliness, ecological transition, urban agriculture, and ecotourism. It awards nationally recognised Titre Professionnels (notably RPMS) and CAP certifications, with 100% pass rate on CAP PEUCR in 2024-2025 and 97% learner satisfaction in 2023-2024.
The organisation's customers are apprentices, employers sponsoring apprenticeship contracts, job seekers, and a network of public and private institutions. Named employer clients include Uzaje, Probionat Provence, Suez Eau France, Savonnerie du Midi, Novalie, and AFPA, alongside LEHV association members such as Heineken and Arkema. Institutional partners span ADEME, Region Sud PACA, Pole Emploi, the European Social Fund, Maison de l'Emploi Marseille, Apprentis d'Auteuil, and Cite de l'Agriculture. The 2019 acquisition of CFME waste and urban cleanliness training activities broadened the curriculum scope, and a portfolio of Erasmus+ projects (GREEN LABS, SESAME, SHARE YOUR SKILLS, TICHE ACADEMY, FlexHyForm) anchors pan-European curriculum partnerships.
Revenue is generated through multiple streams. Apprenticeship contracts are priced at EUR 6,930 (private sector) and EUR 6,250 (public sector) for the Titre Pro RPMS. Continuing-education engagements are billed at EUR 15/hour, partial certification modules at EUR 1,900 per CCP, full Titre Pro retraining at EUR 4,850, and standalone exams at EUR 500. Additional funding flows from Region Sud PACA grants, apprenticeship tax via OCTA, the European Social Fund, and Erasmus+ project grants. Operations are supported by an in-house LMS with online pre-registration (Smartof), e-learning modules, and digital educational resources. The cooperative holds QUALIOPI certification (since August 2021) and Datadock (since June 2017), and operates with approximately 15 staff.
IRFEDD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IRFEDD
- Legal name
- IRFEDD (Institut Régional de Formation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable)
- Website
- https://irfedd.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- French cooperative (SCIC) operating a vocational apprenticeship and continuing-education center (CFA MEDD) in Aix-en-Provence that trains apprentices, job seekers, and employer-sponsored learners in environmental services, waste management, and sustainable development.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IRFEDD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vocational Training Services
- NAICS
- Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)
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Where IRFEDD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aix-en-Provence
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
IRFEDD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Apprenticeship Training Fees: Revenue from apprenticeship contracts with employers; private sector employers pay 6930€ while public sector employers pay 6250€ per trainee for the Titre Professionnel RPMS
- Continuing Education: Revenue from training employees and job seekers; priced at 15€/hour for professionalizing pathways
- Certification Services: Fees for examination registration and certification, including 500€ for certification-only pathway and various CCP (Competency Certificate) pricing
- Regional Public Funding: Major funding from Conseil Régional Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur for training programs; co-financed by European Social Fund for qualifying projects
- Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): CFA funding from enterprise apprenticeship tax contributions collected via OCTA organisms
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Apprenticeship pathway - Titre Professionnel RPMS |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professionalizing pathway |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | CCP (Block of Competencies) - Single block |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Complete Titre Professionnel certification |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Certification examination only |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Democracy training - 3 days |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Project financing module - 2 days |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
IRFEDD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IRFEDD (Institut Régional de Formation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable), also operating as CFA MEDD, is a regional vocational training center and apprenticeship provider based in Aix-en-Provence, France. It delivers certified professional training programs (Titre Professionnel RPMS, CAP PEUCR, CQP Opérateur de Tri Manuel) and a continuing education catalog covering water/sanitation, waste management, urban cleanliness, social economy (ESS), ecological transition, and project management. Training is funded through apprenticeship contracts with employers, regional public funding from Conseil Régional Sud, European Social Fund co-financing, and apprenticeship tax contributions.
Product overview
IRFEDD (Institut Régional de Formation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable) / CFA MEDD operates as a regional vocational training center and apprenticeship provider specializing in environmental and sustainable development. Its portfolio is organized around three core pillars: (1) certifiable professional training programs — primarily the Titre Professionnel 'Responsable de petite ou moyenne structure' (BAC+2), the CAP Propreté de l'Environnement Urbain Collecte et Recyclage, and the CQP Opérateur de Tri Manuel; (2) a broad catalog of continuing education modules for employees covering water/sanitation, waste management, urban cleaning, circular economy, social economy (ESS), and ecological transition; and (3) European research projects under Erasmus+ (GREEN LABS, SESAME, SHARE YOUR SKILLS, TICHE ACADEMY), the FlexHyForm project, and the ECUM urban circular economy diagnostic study. IRFEDD also runs placement-oriented programs including Quali'Futur and Qualijob (pre-qualification for industrial trades) and Fil Vers l'Emploi (support for refugees). All offerings are delivered through classroom instruction and alternating (apprenticeship) formats, with sessions held primarily at its Technopôle de l'Arbois site in Aix-en-Provence.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Titre Professionnel Responsable de Petite ou Moyenne Structure (RPMS) Certifying professional training program at BAC+2 level preparing trainees to manage projects with social impact in small and medium structures in the social economy and sustainable development sectors. Validated by the Titre Professionnel RPMS. Available through apprenticeship (6,930€ private sector / 6,250€ public sector per trainee, 402 hours over 1 year) or continuing education pathways.
- CAP Propreté de l'Environnement Urbain, Collecte et Recyclage (CAP PEUCR) One-year training program providing general and technical competencies in recycled raw materials management (collection, sorting, treatment/valorization) and urban cleanliness. Delivered via apprenticeship pathway. Achieved 100% certification pass rate in 2024-2025 promotion.
- CQP Opérateur de Tri Manuel Certification program qualifying individuals to perform handling, reception, sorting, packaging, and simple transformation operations on raw materials destined for recycling in waste management facilities.
- Formations Eau / Assainissement (Continuing Education) Continuing education catalog for employees covering drinking water production and surveillance, pool water treatment, non-collective sanitation, connection controls, and wet network sizing in water and sanitation sectors.
- Formations Gestion des Déchets (Continuing Education) Continuing education catalog covering waste sorting facilities (valorization, DDS/D3E management, asbestos, safety, reception), household waste collection, waste prevention, and urban cleanliness for waste management sector employees.
- Formations Transition Écologique (Continuing Education) Continuing education catalog for employees focused on ecological transition, including carbon footprint measurement for ESS enterprises and climate competency development.
- Formations Économie Sociale et Solidaire (ESS) Continuing education for employees and apprentices covering corporate social responsibility (RSE), project management in the social economy (ESS), and management of social and solidarity economy structures.
- Formations Gestion de Projet (Continuing Education) Continuing education for employees covering project management in ESS organizations, including financing, communication, and collective work methodologies.
- Formations Déchèteries (Waste Sorting Facility Training) Specialized training for waste sorting facility (déchèteries) staff covering valorization optimization, reception of hazardous waste (DDS, D3E, asbestos), safety procedures, and adapted management.
- Formations Propreté Urbaine (Urban Cleanliness Training) Training for agents and managers of urban cleanliness services, including the cleaning agent role, hazardous waste management on public roads, and conflict management.
- Expérimenter la Démocratie (Democracy Training Module) 3-day (21-hour) training module co-constructed with Au Maquis association, enabling adoption of reflexive posture on collective facilitation practices and implementation of participatory democracy tools. Priced at 1,200€ for employees and job seekers.
- Financer les Projets & Activités (Project Financing Module) 2-day (14-hour) training module on identifying different types of financing, public funding modes (subsidies, calls for projects, tenders), and ESS partners. Priced at 350€ per day (700€ total).
- Favoriser & Animer le Travail Collectif (Collective Work Facilitation Module) 3-day (21-hour) training module covering communication circuits, collaborative work methods, conflict management, and quality of work life in small and medium structures.
- Formation Compétences Climat Ecotourisme Professional development module for hospitality and restaurant industry professionals covering climate change, circular economy, eco-design, and eco-responsible practices in the ecotourism sector.
- Formation Entreprendre en Agriculture Urbaine 5-day training program for project leaders and stakeholders in urban agriculture covering land access, financing, economic models, territorialized food systems, and partnerships, in partnership with Cité de l'Agriculture.
- Formation Repérer l'Amiante dans les Déchets en Mélange One-day training module enabling participants to identify asbestos risk sources, differentiate bonded asbestos-containing waste, and apply safeguard procedures in mixed waste management contexts.
Quantifiable outcome
- 97% overall satisfaction rate among trainees (2023-2024)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use IRFEDD
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
IRFEDD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
IRFEDD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Association Au MaquiscoreCo-construction and animation partner for democracy and citizen participation training programs. Au Maquis brings 15 years of experience accompanying collective initiatives toward autonomy.
- STELO Formation (Saint-Raphaël)minorExternal training venue partner for environmental and transition sector discovery programs in Saint-Raphaël area.
- Apprentis d'AuteuilcoreCoordination partner for POEC (Préparation Opérationnelle à l'Emploi Collectif) programs in waste management sector, specifically for collective employment preparation.
- Cité de l'Agriculture (Marseille)corePartnership for urban agriculture training; venue partner for practical sessions; organization working on agro-ecological transition and circular economy in urban settings.
- Association LEHV (Les Entreprises de la Vallée de l'Huveaune)coreIndustrial consortium including Heineken, Arkema, Cérésine, Laphal Industries, Cafés Henry Blanc, Foselev Technic Hydro - partner for Masterclass industry training with high employment outcomes.
- Maison de l'Emploi de MarseillecoreProject lead for Qualifutur and Qualijob programs; coordinates multi-partner initiatives for pre-qualification and employment in industrial and environmental sectors.
- FIL Vers l'Emploi ConsortiumminorMulti-organization consortium for refugee employment integration including SARA LOGISOL (housing/accompaniment), IRFEDD and FORMATION & METIER (training), INSTANTS VIDEO (culture/arts).
- Novalie / SYVADEC (Syndicat Mixte pour la Valorisation des Déchets)minorWaste management facility providing practical training visits; SYVADEC manages waste for 16 communes and 217,000 inhabitants.
- ADEME (Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie)coreNational environmental agency partner for interactive resources on green economy, jobs, professions and training in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
- Pôle EmploicoreNational employment service for trainee recruitment and referral; coordinates job dating and employment integration programs.
- CFAI ProvenceminorIndustrial training center for technical visits and industry awareness; partner for Qualifutur program showing trainees diverse career paths.
- AFPA (Agence Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes)minorNational adult vocational training agency; joint open days and training access partnerships at regional level.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
IRFEDD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- INHNI: Institute dedicated to training for the cleaning and hygiene professions, including CAP-level vocational certifications and continuing education for cleaning professionals. Directly comparable to IRFEDD's CAP PEUCR (urban cleanliness, collection, and recycling) training programs and to the CQP Opérateur de Tri Manuel qualification pathway.
- CPIE (Centres Permanents d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement): National network of environmental education centers providing training and public awareness on sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological transition topics. Directly comparable to IRFEDD's environmental and sustainable development training mission and its continuing education modules on ecological transition.
- CEMEA (Centres d'Entraînement aux Méthodes d'Éducation Active): Federation providing training for social, educational, and youth-sector professionals using active pedagogy methods. Comparable to IRFEDD for its social economy (ESS) training, project management offerings, and active/participatory pedagogy approach in modules like 'Favoriser et Animer le Travail Collectif'.
Broad incumbents
- CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale): National center responsible for training all French territorial civil servants, including environmental, urban cleanliness, and waste management roles. Comparable to IRFEDD for the significant portion of training it delivers to public sector environmental staff, though CNFPT operates as a national monopoly across all functional areas.
- GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements): National network of public vocational training centers attached to lycées, offering continuing education for adults across France with QUALIOPI-certified programs and similar public funding model. Comparable to IRFEDD in delivery model (modular continuing education, professional certifications) and target audience (employed workers and job seekers).
- AFPA (Agence Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's national agency for adult vocational training, delivering apprenticeship, continuing education, and professional certification across all sectors with QUALIOPI certification and public funding. Directly comparable to IRFEDD as a French adult vocational training provider, though AFPA operates at much larger national scale and broader sectoral scope.
- CCI France (Chamber of Commerce training): National network of Chambers of Commerce providing vocational training, apprenticeships, and continuing education for businesses across all sectors. Broad incumbent comparable to IRFEDD's inter-enterprise and intra-enterprise training offerings, particularly for the management and project management modules serving small/medium structures.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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IRFEDD leadership team
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Profiles5 records
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Frequently asked questions about IRFEDD
What does IRFEDD do?
IRFEDD (Institut Régional de Formation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable), also operating as CFA MEDD, is a regional vocational training center and apprenticeship provider based in Aix-en-Provence, France. It delivers certified professional training programs (Titre Professionnel RPMS, CAP PEUCR, CQP Opérateur de Tri Manuel) and a continuing education catalog covering water/sanitation, waste management, urban cleanliness, social economy (ESS), ecological transition, and project management. Training is funded through apprenticeship contracts with employers, regional public funding from Conseil Régional Sud, European Social Fund co-financing, and apprenticeship tax contributions.
Is IRFEDD a public or private company?
IRFEDD is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was IRFEDD founded?
IRFEDD was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is IRFEDD based?
IRFEDD is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France, in the Europe region.
How does IRFEDD make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Apprenticeship Training Fees are the primary driver. The others are continuing Education, certification Services, regional Public Funding and apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage).
Who are IRFEDD's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are INHNI, CPIE (Centres Permanents d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement) and CEMEA (Centres d'Entraînement aux Méthodes d'Éducation Active). Broad incumbents are CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale), GRETA (Groupements d'Établissements), AFPA (Agence Nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes) and CCI France (Chamber of Commerce training).
Does IRFEDD have an API?
No public API is recorded for IRFEDD.
What industry is IRFEDD in?
IRFEDD's product category is Vocational Training Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAALAH, Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE), with a secondary code of EDAAALAK, Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE). Its NAICS code is 611513 and its SIC code is 8200.