La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance

What La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance does

La Gouvernance au Féminin (Women in Governance) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Caroline Codsi in Quebec. It supports women's career advancement and gender parity in organizational leadership through a portfolio of programs including a tiered Parity Certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum), the Les Incontournables governance training developed in partnership with IGOPP, a mentorship program, professional development workshops (Impostor Syndrome, Strategic Networking, Communication, Career Acceleration), and annual galas held in Montreal and Toronto. The organization serves both individual professionals seeking leadership-track advancement and corporations seeking to certify and improve gender parity in their executive ranks and boards.

The core offering is the Parity Certification program, which has certified 123 organizations covering more than 1 million employees. Certification is evaluated with the support of institutional partners including Mercer, WTW, and Accenture. The governance training program has produced over 400 graduates, and online learning content distributed through LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft has reached more than 80,000 learners. The organization operates in Canada, extended operations to the United States in 2020, and is preparing a European launch of Parity Certification in 2026. An SME-specific certification track was introduced in 2022 to broaden the addressable market.

The revenue model combines individual memberships priced at $195 per year, governance training at $2,490 per participant, mentorship programs at $3,000 plus tax, workshops at $325 each, certification fees from participating organizations, annual gala sponsorship revenue, and corporate sponsorship from partners such as CDPQ, McKinsey, BNP Paribas, Mercer, WTW, and Accenture. Distribution is augmented by strategic partnerships with LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft, IGOPP, and The Board List for board placement. As a non-profit, financial statements are not publicly disclosed.

Name

La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance

Legal name

La Gouvernance au Féminin

Website

https://lagouvernanceaufeminin.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit founded in 2010 that advances women's leadership through tiered Parity Certification for organizations, governance training, mentorship, workshops, and networking galas, serving professionals and corporations across Canada, the United States, and Europe (planned 2026).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender Parity & Women's Leadership Certification Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Associations (81391), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Gender parity certification
• Women leadership development
• Governance training programs
• Corporate diversity consulting
• Professional mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Annual individual memberships priced at $195/year providing privileged access to exclusive events, 15% discount on special programming, and 5% discount on governance training (cumulative with early bird discount).
2. Group Memberships: Organizational group memberships sold in bundles of 10, 25, or 50 seats at discounted rates (2 free seats per 10 purchased, 5 free per 25, 10 free per 50). May include exclusive virtual meetings for member employees.
3. Governance Training - Les Incontournables: In-person governance training program developed jointly with IGOPP, priced at $2,490 per participant. The program consists of 6 half-day workshops with maximum 25 participants per cohort. Recognized by most professional orders including CPA, CRHA, and OIQ.
4. Mentorship Program: 12-month mentorship program pairing mentees with experienced mentors. Full program priced at $3,000 + tax, including personalized matching, 4 professional development workshops (valued at $972 + tax), access to engaged community of leaders, and exclusive networking opportunities.
5. Specialized Workshops: Individual workshops on specific topics including Impostor Syndrome ($325/person, or 3 for price of 2), Strategic Networking, Communication and Personal Branding, and Career Propulsion. Include networking breakfast/lunch.
6. Parity Certification: Certification Parité program for organizations seeking to increase women's representation. Organizations certified at Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels. Evaluation supported by Accenture, Mercer, and WTW.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

La Gouvernance au Féminin is a non-profit organization that sells a multi-level Parity Certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) to organizations, alongside individual memberships, governance training, mentorship programs, workshops, and an annual gala. Its core mission is to advance women's professional careers and help organizations close the gender gap through structured certification and education.

Product overview

La Gouvernance au Féminin offers a comprehensive suite of programs supporting women's leadership advancement and organizational gender parity. The core offering is the Parité Certification™ program (Bronze to Platinum levels) which certifies organizations for gender equity. Complementing this are professional development training programs including Les incontournable governance training (developed with IGOPP), Impostor Syndrome workshops, Strategic Networking, Impact Communication & Personal Branding, and Career Acceleration workshops. The organization also provides a 12-month Mentorship Program pairing women with executive mentors, annual Recognition Galas in Montreal and Toronto, and individual/organizational memberships. The portfolio works together to address the full spectrum of women's career development needs while helping organizations implement parity measures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parity Certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) A structured, multi-level certification program (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) that organizations pursue to measure, benchmark, and certify their gender parity practices and progress.
• Individual Membership An annual membership priced at approximately $195/year that gives individual women professionals access to training, mentorship, networking events, and the annual gala.
• Governance Training Programs Training programs delivered to organizations and individuals focused on board governance, gender equity, and women's leadership development.
• Mentorship Program Structured mentorship program for women professionals across Canada, supporting career advancement and leadership development.
• Annual Gala Signature annual event that combines networking, recognition of advancement of women, and fundraising for the organization.
• Workshops Topic-based workshops on gender equity, leadership, and inclusion for organizations and individual members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ employees work for Parity Certified organizations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IGOPP (Institut sur la gouvernance d'organisations privées et publiques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of governance training program 'Les Incontournables' and 'Les thématiques actuelles'. IGOPP is a recognized research and studies center on governance in Canada and internationally. Certificate jointly issued by LGAF and IGOPP.
• MercercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParity Certification evaluation partner supporting LGAF in assessing certification applications. Also annual partner and presenter sponsor for Impostor Syndrome workshops. Co-chair of 2026 Toronto Gala.
• WTWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParity Certification evaluation partner supporting LGAF in evaluating organizational certification applications. Annual partner and gala sponsor.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParity Certification evaluation partner supporting LGAF in assessing certification applications. Originally supported launch of certification in 2017.
• Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenter sponsor of governance training program. Annual partner supporting LGAF's mission. Contributes to accessibility of governance education.
• LinkedIn LearningStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform partner for online courses on imposter syndrome and career advancement created by Caroline Codsi. Courses have been followed by tens of thousands worldwide.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected by Microsoft as partner for online training content delivery on leadership topics. Courses available through Microsoft-affiliated platforms.
• The Board ListminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for women's access to board positions. Helps connect qualified women with board opportunities.
• DesjardinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented mentorship program event (November 7 cocktail/fireside chat). Mentorship program includes mentorship from Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins.
• Ordre des CRHAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for governance training. 3.5 hours per workshop recognized in CRHA continuing education program (17.5 hours for full series of 5).
• Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for governance training continuing education recognition.
• The Globe and MailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner and media sponsor. Promutuel Assurance presenting 2026 Montreal Gala.
• Air CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner providing travel support for LGAF activities and events.
• BNP ParibasflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenter sponsor of 2026 Toronto Gala. Major financial sector supporter of parity initiatives.
• Roche-BoboisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDecoration partner for 2026 Toronto Gala.
• McKinsey & CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported launch of Parity Certification in 2017. Original strategic support for certification framework development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Forte Foundation: Non-profit consortium focused on launching women into business leadership through MBA and corporate talent-pipeline programs. Comparable as a women's leadership pipeline organization with corporate partnerships and educational offerings.
• 30% Club: Global campaign organization focused on achieving at least 30% female representation on corporate boards and senior leadership. Closely aligned governance-focused mission and corporate certification-style engagement model.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, advisory services, and corporate partnerships. Highly comparable mission around women's leadership and corporate inclusion, with a similar membership and corporate-client model.
• International Women's Forum (IWF): Global membership organization for accomplished women leaders across sectors, offering leadership development, peer networks, and corporate programming. Directly comparable in operating model — membership, events, mentorship — and target audience.
• Women's Executive Network (WXN): Canada's most prominent membership organization for female executives, operating Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women awards and corporate leadership programs. Highly comparable Canadian market positioning, membership model, and recognition-gala approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carolinecodsi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC82OKev5AWAj6VmZftC4LDw
• Facebookfacebook.com/women.gov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-gouvernance-au-feminin
• Instagraminstagram.com/__womeningovernance

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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