Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec

What Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec does

Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec is a regionalized enterprise training services provider (Service aux entreprises) operating across the Centre-du-Québec administrative region of Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham (Drummondville), the organization runs four physical service points in Bécancour, Nicolet, Victoriaville, and Drummondville, employing 21 staff. It delivers customized corporate training (Formation en entreprise), accredited AEP/DEP vocational programs (Formations créditées), self-paced online courses via lesaeenligne.ca, and synchronous instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams, organized across 10+ industry sectors including health, construction, electromechanics, manufacturing, metallurgy, regulated trades, and francisation. The organization also operates a Reconnaissance des acquis (RAC) competency-recognition pathway and a digital knowledge-transfer service for capturing tacit workforce knowledge into training capsules.

The underlying technology is a conventional stack: a WordPress-hosted LMS for self-paced autoformation, Microsoft Teams for synchronous instruction, and internally produced digital content (video, narrated slides, downloadable materials). No proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed. Le_SAE is integrated into Quebec's public vocational-training ecosystem, partnering with three Centres de services scolaires (CSSBF, CSSDC, CSSDLR) and serving as a founding member of the Consortium Formation Énergie, a province-wide coalition of nearly 50 educational institutions.

Le_SAE monetizes through multiple streams: per-course registration fees ($25–$425) paid by individuals and enterprises, quote-based customized corporate training, and government-subsidized seats at $5/hour funded through Emploi-Québec's Mesure de la formation de la main-d'œuvre. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are dual: regional enterprises purchasing workforce development and individuals seeking credentials, with the educational-system partnerships serving as delivery infrastructure rather than direct revenue customers. The go-to-market motion is event- and calendar-driven, with program promotion via the website, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and the provincial AdmissionFP portal for AEP enrollment.

Name

Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec

Legal name

Le_SAE Centre-du-Québec

Website

https://lesae.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regionalized vocational and professional training provider in Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, operating four service points and offering customized corporate training, accredited AEP/DEP programs, self-paced online courses, and synchronous instruction across 10+ sectors to regional enterprises and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Vocational Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Corporate workforce training
• Professional development programs
• Adult continuing education
• Online self-paced courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville (Saint-Germain-de-Grantham)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Le_SAE generates revenue through course registration fees charged to individual and corporate participants. Fees vary by program: self-paced online courses range from $30 to $75, instructor-led online courses from $25 to $95, and in-person professional courses from $100 to $425. Some programs are offered at $5/hour subsidized rates through government support.
2. Customized Corporate Training: Le_SAE creates bespoke training programs for enterprises tailored to specific needs, sectors, company culture, and requirements. Companies can contact Le_SAE directly to request custom quotes for on-site or virtual training. Customers are advised to check with Services Québec regarding potential subsidies.
3. Government-Subsidized Training Programs: Certain training programs are offered at reduced cost (e.g., $5/hour) thanks to the financial support of the Government of Quebec. These programs target individuals meeting specific eligibility criteria and are funded through the Mesure de la formation de la main-d'œuvre d'Emploi-Québec.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec is a regionalized training services provider offering customized corporate training (Formation en entreprise), accredited AEP/DEP vocational programs across 10+ sectors, self-paced online courses (Autoformation via lesaeenligne.ca), and synchronous instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams. It also delivers Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) services and specialized digital knowledge-transfer solutions for enterprises seeking to retain critical workforce knowledge.

Product overview

Le_SAE du Centre-du-Québec is a regionalized business training services provider serving the Centre-du-Québec region of Quebec. The organization operates as a unified service offering multiple training modalities including customized corporate training (Formation en entreprise), accredited vocational programs (Formations créditées/AEP), self-paced online learning (Autoformation via lesaeenligne.ca), and synchronous instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams. Core offerings include the RAC (Reconnaissance des acquis) competency recognition service and digital knowledge transfer solutions (Transfert des compétences). Training is organized across 12 professional sectors: Administration/IT, Construction, Electromechanics, Motorized Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing, Francisation, Industrial Maintenance Mechanics, Metallurgy, Regulated Trades, Healthcare, and Skills Transfer. Programs range from short professional development courses (Excel, Office 365, first aid) to full AEP vocational certifications (animal care, palliative care, electric vehicle mechanics, canine behavior intervention, pet grooming, private security, school daycare, personal assistance). A subsidized training option at $5/hour is available for eligible participants. The organization collaborates with local school boards (CSS) and maintains service points in Bécancour, Nicolet, Victoriaville, and Drummondville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation en entreprise (Corporate Training Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs available in 10+ industry sectors across the Centre-du-Québec region with 4 service points
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consortium Formation ÉnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Le_SAE is a founding member of the Consortium Formation Énergie, which began in 2023 with approximately 10 educational institutions from Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec. The consortium has since expanded nationally to include 4 universities, 2 institutes, 20 cégeps, and 22 centres de services scolaires. It received $650,000 in funding over 3 years from the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy. The consortium aims to be a one-stop shop for energy transition training, coordinating institutions across Quebec to address workforce needs in battery, electrification, hydrogen, and decarbonation sectors.
• Centre de services scolaire des Bois-Francs (CSSBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school board for vocational training delivery. Le_SAE collaborates with CSSBF to offer programs such as AEP Service de garde en milieu scolaire and AEP Toilettage pour animaux de compagnie on CSSBF territory.
• Centre de services scolaire des Chênes (CSSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school board for vocational training delivery. CSSDC is listed as a partner institution alongside other regional school boards for program offerings.
• Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine (CSSDLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school board for vocational training delivery, notably for AEP Service de garde en milieu scolaire on CSSDLR territory. CFP Riveraine (École d'agriculture de Nicolet) is also part of the partner network.
• Services QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLe_SAE advises enterprise clients to check with Services Québec regarding potential training subsidies, directing businesses toward government financial support for workforce training.
• CFP Paul-RousseauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partner vocational training center used as a training location for RCR et Premiers secours and heavy vehicle programs at 220, boulevard Industriel in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Herzing College: Private vocational college with multiple Quebec campuses offering AEP/DEP programs, professional training, and customized corporate training; competes with Le_SAE for both individual learners seeking credentials and enterprise clients in Quebec.
• Formation Orio: Quebec-based corporate training provider offering customized enterprise training, professional development, and certification programs; directly comparable to Le_SAE in target customer (regional Quebec enterprises) and service offering (customized B2B training).
• SOFIA (Société de formation des industries de l'aluminium et de la métallurgie): Industry-specific vocational training organization in Quebec focused on metallurgy and manufacturing sectors; directly overlaps with Le_SAE's metallurgy and fabrication mécanique training offerings and serves a similar Quebec enterprise customer base.
• Cégep de Drummondville: Public CEGEP headquartered in Drummondville — the same city as Le_SAE's headquarters — offering vocational, continuing education, and corporate training programs that directly overlap with Le_SAE's regional service area and competing for the same Centre-du-Québec learners and employers.
• Collège CDI: Private vocational college operating across Quebec and Canada offering AEP/DEP programs and corporate training; competes directly with Le_SAE for both individual learners pursuing credentials and enterprises seeking customized workforce training.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: Large online learning platform offering self-paced courses covering topics directly overlapping with Le_SAE's autoformation catalog (Excel, Office 365, leadership, communication); competes for individual self-paced learners at a global scale.
• Skillsoft: Global leader in corporate e-learning and digital skills development; broader scale and reach but overlapping with Le_SAE's enterprise digital learning content (Excel, Office 365, leadership) and competing for the same enterprise training budgets.

Emerging players

• BrainStation: Digital skills training provider offering courses in technology, data, and business; competes with Le_SAE for individual learners seeking IT and digital skills training as an alternative to Le_SAE's autoformation catalog.
• 360training: Provider of regulated and certification training including construction safety and other compliance topics; competes with Le_SAE in regulated trade certification programs such as ASP Construction and workplace safety offerings.

Regional players

• Collège LaSalle: Large private college in Montreal offering vocational and professional programs including AEP/DEP and continuing education; similar curriculum and credentialing focus but primarily serves the greater Montreal region rather than Centre-du-Québec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Le_SAE-1654515641429091
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le_sae-du-centre-du-qu%C3%A9bec
• Instagraminstagram.com/le_sae_cdq

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Investors

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