What Simplon Maghreb does

Simplon Maghreb is a Morocco-based tech training organization and operating subsidiary of the French social enterprise Simplon.co, established in Morocco in October 2018 at Youssoufia. It operates a 13-campus network spanning nine Moroccan regions — including YouCode bootcamps (Youssoufia, Safi, Nador) co-developed with OCP Group, Simplon Academy campuses in Marrakech, Casablanca and Agadir, plus partner facilities in Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah and Ouzoud — and a distance-learning arm. Programs cover four tracks: Development (Web, Mobile, DevOps), Data/AI (AI Developer, Data Analyst), Networks & Cybersecurity (in partnership with Microsoft), and Digital Competencies, with credentials recognized by France Compétences.

The organization's core technology asset is Simplon Academy, a proprietary Learning Management System that supports synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and in-person delivery, integrates OpenAI API-based generative AI tools (a Copilot assistant and an AI Question Generator), and is scaled to thousands of concurrent connections. Pedagogy is competency-based, with active learning via real-world projects, developed over Simplon.co's 10+ year history and credentialed through France Compétences-registered titles (Bac to Bac+5).

Simplon Maghreb's business model mixes four revenue streams: (1) free, partner-funded learner training financed by OCP Group, CDG, Digital Africa, OCP Foundation, OFPPT and similar institutional funders; (2) fee-for-service enterprise corporate training (890 employees trained to date); (3) "Powered by Simplon" certification licensing to other training organizations; and (4) recruitment services connecting graduates to employers. Reported outcomes include an 83% positive outcome rate (employment or further training) among Moroccan learners, 30% women representation, and 95% certification success across the broader Simplon network. Headcount stands at 31 employees.

Name

Simplon Maghreb

Legal name

Simplon Maghreb

Website

https://simplon.ma

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simplon Maghreb is a Morocco-based tech training subsidiary of French social enterprise Simplon.co, operating 13 campuses across nine regions and delivering free, partner-funded programs in Development, Data/AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Skills, plus fee-for-service enterprise training, certification licensing, and recruitment services to employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tech Vocational Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA), eLearning & Microlearning Module Development (EDAGAKAD)

Keywords

• Tech vocational training
• Digital skills bootcamps
• Coding education programs
• Professional certification training
• Corporate tech training

Headquarters

HQ city

Marrakech

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free Training Funded by Partners: Most training programs are provided free of charge to learners, funded through partnerships with institutions, funders, enterprises, and international/local organizations including OCP Group, CDG, Digital Africa, JobInTech, and Talent4Startups programs.
2. Enterprise Corporate Training: Fee-for-service training programs for companies looking to upskill employees, including custom curriculum design, pedagogical expertise consultation, and trainer development programs.
3. Certification Licensing (Powered by Simplon): Training organizations can integrate Simplon certifications into their offerings, making their training eligible for professional training financing while Simplon provides evaluation support and quality standards.
4. Recruitment Services: Connecting trained graduates to employers seeking tech talent, including custom promotion programs where companies fund and hire trained cohorts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Simplon Maghreb is a Morocco-based digital-skills training organization that delivers free or partner-funded technology bootcamps (web development, mobile, DevOps, AI, data analysis, IT support, networks and cybersecurity) across 13 campuses and through the Simplon Academy LMS. Programs lead to certifications registered with France Compétences and combine active pedagogy on real-world projects with personalized career support, recruitment services for employers, and corporate training offerings.

Product overview

Simplon Maghreb offers a comprehensive tech education ecosystem centered on Simplon Academy, an LMS platform that enables synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and in-person learning with integrated AI tools including Simplon Academy's Copilot and an AI-powered question generator. The platform supports professional training programs across four main tracks: Development (Web, Mobile, DevOps), Data/AI (AI Developer, Data Analyst), Networks & Cybersecurity, and Digital Competencies. All programs follow competency-based pedagogy and lead to certifications recognized by France Compétences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YouCode: Coding bootcamps in partnership with OCP Group offering web and mobile development training, located in Youssoufia, Safi, and Nador
• Simplon Academy
• Simplon Foundation
• Simplon Academy Campus
• Talent4Startups
• JobIntech
• Simplon Academy | Distance Campus

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% positive outcome rate (employment or further training) for Simplon Maghreb learners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing access to IBM tools, platforms, and expertise for training programs in data, AI, and enterprise technologies.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner offering access to Microsoft platforms, cloud services, and certifications for cybersecurity, cloud, and data specializations.
• MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supporting digital skills training and platform development programs.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI technology partner providing API access for Simplon Academy's generative AI tools integrated into the learning platform.
• OCP GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner for the YouCode network - launched first Simplon Maghreb campus at Youssoufia in October 2018 with 110 learners. Extended to Safi and Nador campuses, training hundreds in web and mobile development.
• CDGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for innovative training program deployment in Morocco, contributing to digital skills development initiatives.
• Digital AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-African partner supporting innovative training programs to strengthen digital employability across the continent.
• OFPPTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoroccan vocational training authority partner for professional training delivery and skills development.
• OCP FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting skills development and digital inclusion initiatives through training partnerships.
• Maroc Numeric ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital ecosystem cluster partner contributing to the digital ecosystem development.
• Fondation Société GénéraleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting social innovation and digital inclusion through tech training programs.
• BNP Paribas AlgeriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional banking partner supporting tech training initiatives in North Africa.
• LMPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for training program delivery and professional development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ALX Africa: ALX Africa operates free, employer-aligned software engineering training programs across multiple African countries, including Morocco. Shares the same bootcamp-plus-corporate-pipeline model, target learner base (job seekers without formal credentials), and partner-funded revenue approach.
• Ironhack: Ironhack offers immersive bootcamps in web development, data analytics, and UX/UI design across multiple countries. Matches Simplon Maghreb on bootcamp format, career-switcher focus, and corporate training revenue line.
• Le Wagon: Le Wagon runs full-time and part-time coding bootcamps in web development and data science globally, including presence in Morocco. Comparable in pedagogy (project-based, intensive), bootcamp duration, and target audience of career changers seeking tech jobs.
• Holberton School: Holberton School is a project-based software engineering school with campuses in multiple countries. Comparable on intensive in-person bootcamp model, employer partnership funnel, and accessible (no-prerequisite) admissions philosophy.

Regional players

• Moringa School: Moringa School delivers full-stack and data science bootcamps in East Africa (Kenya, Nigeria). Analogous African-context bootcamp with employer pipeline model, although operating in different geographies than Simplon Maghreb's Morocco focus.
• UM6P / Code 213: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University houses Morocco's leading tech training programs (including 1337). Comparable in operating environment and target workforce outcomes, but operating as a university rather than a social-enterprise bootcamp.

Broad incumbents

• Andela: Andela trains and connects African software engineers to global employers, with a marketplace matching model. Equivalent on training African tech talent and recruiter/employer pipeline, though Andela's scale and global placement focus are broader.
• General Assembly: General Assembly is a global workforce development and bootcamp provider offering courses in tech, data, and design with strong corporate training offerings. Larger and broader portfolio than Simplon Maghreb, but overlaps on bootcamp format and enterprise upskilling.

Others

• OFPPT: OFPPT is Morocco's national vocational training agency and a partner of Simplon Maghreb. Relevant as a competing/adjacent public provider of professional tech training in Morocco, shaping the broader training market.

Emerging players

• 1337 (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University): 1337 is a tuition-free, peer-to-peer coding school in Morocco as part of UM6P. Competes for the same Moroccan tech talent pool with a similar free, no-prerequisite admission model, though using a different pedagogical approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simplon-maghreb

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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