What Maison Romande de la Propreté does

Maison Romande de la Propreté (MRP), legally Fondation de la Maison Romande de la Propreté, is a Swiss non-profit foundation headquartered in Ecublens (canton of Vaud) that operates the designated vocational training center for the cleaning industry in French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande). It delivers the federally accredited diploma pathway from the Attestation Fédérale de Formation Professionnelle (AFP) through the Certificat Fédéral de Capacité (CFC) to the Brevet Fédéral, the latter comprising four exam modules covering customer advisory, cleaning execution, administrative supervision, and team leadership. MRP serves three primary personas: cleaning agents seeking entry-level certification, team leaders and site supervisors pursuing the Brevet Fédéral, and administrative or owner-operators needing competency in budgeting, contract quoting, and Romande Collective Labor Agreement (CCT) compliance.

The product portfolio is organized into six training modules — Administration, Nettoyage (Cleaning), Formation Continue (Continuing Education), Exploitation (Operations), Technique & Sécurité, and Services aux Bâtiments — supplemented by Article 32 qualification procedures for adult learners. Courses range from half-day awareness sessions (e.g., chemical risk management, basic work safety) to multi-day advanced programs (e.g., five-day advanced cleaning, three-day operations management, three-day team-leadership programs). Delivery is primarily in-person at the Ecublens facility, with regional extension through a partnership with the Fédération Fribourgeoise des Entrepreneurs into the Fribourg canton. Curriculum is supported by an in-kind sponsor ecosystem of equipment, chemical, paper-hygiene, and trade-association partners (Kärcher, Cleanfix, Gertsch, Hypros, Kerenys, Sipaec, Papival, AE).

The revenue model is course-fee based with individually determined pricing (not publicly disclosed). Distribution is direct through the website and downloadable registration forms, with both employer and employee reimbursement workflows documented. The addressable market is the Swiss Romandie cleaning sector — over 1,500 companies, 18,000+ workers, and CHF 1.5 billion+ in sector revenue. Marketing is conducted primarily through organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram under mrp.formation), email newsletters, and a public events calendar. The foundation operates without external equity, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Maison Romande de la Propreté

Legal name

Fondation de la Maison Romande de la Propreté

Website

https://maisondelaproprete.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maison Romande de la Propreté is a Swiss non-profit foundation operating the designated vocational training center for cleaning professionals in French-speaking Switzerland, delivering federally accredited AFP, CFC, and Brevet Fédéral certifications to cleaning agents, supervisors, and managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Medical Facility Cleaning (Terminal/OR/Isolation) (IMAIADAC), Laboratory & Cleanroom Cleaning (IMAIADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Cleaning certification
• Professional training
• Federal diploma
• Hygiene training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ecublens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maison Romande de la Propreté is a vocational training center for cleaning and hygiene professionals based in Ecublens, Switzerland. It delivers structured courses across six program areas (Administration, Nettoyage, Formation Continue, Exploitation, Technique & Sécurité, Services aux Bâtiments) and administers the federal diploma pathway (AFP, CFC, Brevet Fédéral) for the cleaning trade in French-speaking Switzerland. Training is offered in-person at its Ecublens facility and via regional partner locations, with content covering cleaning techniques, safety, operations management, and administration for the cleaning industry.

Product overview

Maison Romande de la Propreté is a training center for cleaning professionals based in Ecublens, Switzerland. It operates as a unified training platform offering multiple course categories and professional certifications. The portfolio includes Administration courses (A-001, A-002, A-003, A-PC-001, A-WORD-001), Cleaning/Nettoyage courses (T-001 through T-UP, including T-M01, T-M02, T-MAC, T-H01), Exploitation courses (E-001, E-002, E-003, E-005, E-CTRL, E-007), Technique & Sécurité courses (SREN-01, SREN-02), and federal certifications (AFP, CFC, Brevet Fédéral with Modules A, B, C, D). The organization provides training from introductory level through advanced federal certifications, serving both entry-level cleaning professionals and experienced managers seeking career advancement in Switzerland's cleaning industry.

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Products and services

• Nettoyage (Cleaning) Training Program Cleaning techniques training covering building maintenance, office and sanitary cleaning, floor restoration, window cleaning, hospital cleaning, ultra-clean environments, collective kitchen hygiene, and equipment maintenance. Targeted at cleaning professionals seeking technical competencies for the cleaning trade in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Administration Training Program Administrative training covering commercial quoting, contract management, budget monitoring, collective labor agreement application, IT skills, Word proficiency, and harassment awareness. Aimed at administrative staff and managers in cleaning companies.
• Exploitation (Operations Management) Training Program Operations management training covering team leadership, site organization, work site planning, quality control, personal organization, and site startup procedures. Aimed at supervisors and managers in the cleaning industry.
• Technique & Sécurité (Technical and Safety) Training Program Technical and safety training including chemical risk management, occupational health and safety, and first aid certification for cleaning professionals.
• Services aux Bâtiments (Building Services) Training Building services training for professionals working in facility management and building maintenance.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for professionals seeking to update skills or advance in the cleaning industry.
• AFP - Attestation Fédérale de Formation Professionnelle Federal attestation for cleaning professionals — entry-level certification recognized by public authorities in French-speaking Switzerland.
• CFC - Certificat Fédéral de Capacité Federal Certificate of Capacity for cleaning agents — an official title widely recognized, obtainable through apprenticeship or the Article 32 qualification procedure pathway.
• Brevet Fédéral (Federal Certificate) Advanced federal certification for cleaning professionals, consisting of four modules (A, B, C, D) covering customer advisory and sales of cleaning services, execution of cleaning services, administrative supervision, and team leadership and apprenticeship supervision.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CleanfixminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing professional cleaning equipment for training purposes
• KärcherminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing professional cleaning equipment for training purposes
• GertschminorOthersEquipment sponsor for cleaning industry training
• HyprosminorOthersSponsor providing cleaning industry equipment for training
• KerenysminorOthersSponsor providing cleaning solutions for training purposes
• SipaecminorOthersIndustry association sponsor for cleaning sector training
• PapivalminorOthersSponsor providing paper and hygiene products for training
• AE (Appartenance d'Entreprises)minorOthersCorporate sponsor for the training center
• Fédération Fribourgeoise des EntrepreneursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner hosting training courses in Fribourg canton, enabling broader geographic access to MRP courses

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Diversey: Global cleaning and hygiene solutions company offering specialized training programs for cleaning professionals in healthcare, hospitality and facility management. Comparable in providing industry-specific training content intersecting MRP's hospital and ultra-clean course offerings.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene and infection-prevention solutions, providing training programs (e.g., Ecolab University) for cleaning and sanitation professionals. Comparable as an emerging player in professional cleaning certification and chemical-handling training adjacent to MRP's SREN-01 curriculum.

Others

• FREN (Fédération Romande des Entrepreneurs en Nettoyage): Romandie cleaning industry employers' federation referenced by MRP. Functions as a key ecosystem stakeholder and potential channel partner rather than a direct training competitor; comparable in serving the same cleaning-industry workforce in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) body offering professional training and credentialing across industrial and service sectors. Comparable as an adjacent certification ecosystem participant, though operating at a far broader scope than MRP's cleaning-trade focus.

Direct peers

• Allpura: Swiss-German counterpart industry association and training provider for the cleaning sector. Operates as the German-speaking Switzerland equivalent of MRP's Romandie franchise, offering parallel vocational pathways and serving the same professional certification need in a different language region.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Multinational facility management and cleaning services group with established training and certification programs for cleaning professionals. Comparable as a broad incumbent running large-scale cleaning workforce development, albeit embedded in a much wider services offering.
• CWS (CWS Workwear / CWS Hygiene): European hygiene, washroom and facility services provider with structured training initiatives for cleaning and hygiene staff. Comparable as an established incumbent that combines cleaning-product supply with professional training programs.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services and cleaning provider operating in Switzerland with extensive internal training academies for cleaning staff. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent that delivers structured cleaning-profession training as part of a wider services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/61554077902295
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-romande-de-la-propret%C3%A9
• Instagraminstagram.com/mrp.formation

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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