What Studi does

Studi is a France-based online education provider founded in 1999, headquartered in Montpellier, and operating as part of the Galileo Global Education group. The company delivers fully remote professional training programs spanning 18 professional domains — including finance, HR, marketing, web development, data/AI, cybersecurity, design, real estate, and personal services — through 400+ offerings that range from short professional certificates to state-recognized RNCP diplomas at CAP, Bac+2 (BTS/Graduate), Bac+3 (Bachelor), and Bac+5 (MBA/Master) levels. Its core product is a 100% online learning management platform combining asynchronous content, live sessions, career coaching (Coaching Carrière), skills assessment (Compétences 360), and human pedagogical accompaniment from nearly 1,000 trainers and advisors.

The company serves three primary learner personas — career changers, employed professionals seeking upskilling, and unemployed job seekers — alongside an enterprise B2B segment (Studi For Business), an apprenticeship channel (CFA Studi), and a niche athletes program (Studi pour les Sportifs). Studi's commercial model is built around French public training financing: most programs are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) funding, or OPCO-administered apprenticeship contracts, with self-funded options for shorter certificates. Distribution is omnichannel — direct online enrollment via studi.com, the official CPF portal integration, France Travail referral, OPCO intermediation, and direct enterprise sales — supported by SEO-led content marketing, virtual Studi Lives events, and a digital magazine (Trajectoire).

The platform is held together by Qualiopi certification (mandatory for accessing public funds) and is operated within the broader Galileo Global Education ecosystem alongside partner schools such as Comptalia, Digital Campus, ESG RH, and ESG Ecoles de commerce. The company does not disclose revenue, is privately held, and reports serving more than 59,000 active learners.

Name

Studi

Legal name

Studi

Website

https://studi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Studi is a France-based, 100% online professional education provider founded in 1999, offering 400+ state-recognized diploma and certificate programs across 18 domains to career changers, upskillers, job seekers, and enterprises, funded primarily via CPF, apprenticeship, and France Travail public financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Networking) (EDAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA), Portfolio, Capstone & Project-Based Program Support (EDAMAKAD)

Keywords

• Online professional training
• Distance learning diplomas
• Apprenticeship education
• Corporate upskilling
• Career change programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Contracts (Alternance): CFA Studi places apprentices with employer companies; training is financed through the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage). Revenue flows from employer/OPCO financing tied to student enrollment and progression.
2. France Travail (Pôle Emploi) Financed Training: Unemployed individuals receive government-funded training pathways fully covered by France Travail, generating per-enrollment revenue from the public employment service.
3. Studi For Business (Corporate Upskilling): B2B segment企业提供企业内部培训和员工技能提升服务，针对组织机构客户。
4. VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience): Recognition of prior experience pathway generating revenue through assessment and certification fees, partially financed by public funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Studi is a 100% online professional education platform delivering state-recognized diplomas (CAP through Bac+5), professional certificates, and apprenticeship programs across 18+ French professional domains. The platform combines live virtual sessions, on-demand content, AI-integrated learning tools, career coaching, and human accompaniment to support individuals pursuing career change, skill development, or workforce re-entry. It also operates a dedicated B2B corporate training arm (Studi For Business) and apprenticeship placement division (CFA Studi) for organizations seeking to upskill or recruit apprentices.

Product overview

Studi is a 100% online professional education platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of training solutions. The core platform provides over 400 online courses across 18+ professional domains including Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Web Development, Data/AI, Project Management, Infrastructure/Cybersecurity, Design, and Services. The product ecosystem includes degree programs (CAP through MBA), professional certificates, apprenticeship (alternance) programs via CFA Studi, and enterprise solutions (Studi For Business). Supporting services include career coaching, skills assessment (Compétences 360), free discovery trails, soft skills training, and the Trajectoire digital magazine. The platform integrates AI training offerings (Pack IA) within its Data-IA domain and emphasizes accessibility with features like live sessions and adaptive learning content. Founded in 1999, Studi serves over 59,000 active learners with nearly 1,000 instructors and pedagogical advisors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFA Studi: Apprenticeship and work-study training center (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis)
• Studi For Business
• Studi pour l'emploi

Products and services

• Studi Online Training Platform (Core) 100% online professional training platform offering courses across 18+ professional domains with state-recognized diplomas, professional certificates, and apprenticeship programs. Includes live virtual sessions, on-demand content, AI-integrated learning tools, career coaching, and skills assessment capabilities for adult learners pursuing career change, skill development, or workforce re-entry in France.
• State-Recognized Diploma Programs (Diplômes) State-recognized credentials including CAP, Bac, Bac+2 (BTS, Graduate), Bac+3 (Bachelor), and Bac+5 (MBA, Master) across business, digital, management, IT, marketing, HR, finance, design, real estate, and service sectors. Duration ranges from 8 months to 24 months. Eligible for CPF, apprenticeship, and France Travail financing.
• Professional Certificates (Certificats Professionnels) Short-form professional certifications designed for rapid skill acquisition and career advancement in specific professional domains, distinct from full diploma programs. Many are CPF-eligible. Available at lower price points than full diploma programs.
• CFA Studi Apprenticeship Programs (Alternance) Apprenticeship and work-study programs (alternance) combining theoretical online learning with practical workplace experience. CFA Studi places students in apprenticeship contracts with employer companies, handling the full process from matching to contract signing to training delivery. Fully funded through employer/OPCO financing via apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
• Studi For Business (Corporate Training) Corporate training solutions for organizations seeking to upskill or reskill employees, including customized learning paths, group enrollment management, and dedicated account management. Serves enterprise clients like BNP Paribas (employee career transition via PDV) and SKIOLD (apprentice recruitment).
• Studi pour l'Emploi Employment-focused training programs delivered in partnership with France Travail (Pôle Emploi), providing unemployed individuals with fully funded training pathways to obtain marketable diplomas and re-enter the workforce.
• Pack IA (AI Training Package) AI-focused training package offering courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and prompt engineering. Includes specialized programs such as Graduate Développeur IA, Chief AI Officer, and dedicated AI-related courses. Targeted at professionals seeking AI expertise across multiple domains.
• Coaching Carrière (Career Coaching) Career coaching service guiding learners through professional transitions, job search strategies, and career development planning. Included with Studi's training programs to support learners in achieving professional outcomes.
• Compétences 360 (Skills Assessment) Comprehensive skills assessment and development service enabling learners to evaluate and track their professional competencies across both technical and soft skills dimensions for holistic professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates reported professional progression after completing their Studi training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, flagship and core.

• Galileo Global Educationparent companyOthersStudi is a member of the Galileo Global Education network, a major international higher education group. This affiliation provides Studi with institutional backing, cross-brand academic resources, shared research, and international expansion potential through the broader GGE platform.
• ComptaliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerComptalia is a partner school within the Studi ecosystem offering accounting and finance training programs. Its brand logo appears prominently on Studi's homepage alongside other school partners, indicating a key co-branded academic relationship for the finance and accounting domain.
• Digital CampusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Campus is a partner institution offering digital and technology programs (IT, cybersecurity, web development) within the Studi network. Co-branded on Studi's homepage and program listings.
• ESG RHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG RH is a partner school within the Studi ecosystem offering HR and human resources programs. Its logo appears on Studi homepage as a key academic partner for social/payroll domains.
• ESG Ecoles de commerceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG Ecoles de commerce (ESG Business Schools) partners with Studi to deliver business and commerce programs. Co-branded on Studi's homepage indicating a significant academic partnership.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Travail (public employment service) refers unemployed job seekers to Studi for funded professional training. Studi is an approved training provider on the France Travail catalog, enabling unemployed individuals to access Studi's programs at no personal cost.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCOs (Skills Operators) are French industry bodies that finance apprenticeship and professional training for companies. Studi works with OPCOs to receive apprenticeship funding for students, making programs free for apprentices while Studi receives public financing through these intermediaries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online education platform partnering with universities to offer certificates, degrees, and specializations. Competes with Studi's professional certificate and degree programs, especially for internationally-oriented learners and corporate L&D buyers.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online courses with a large catalog spanning business, tech, and personal development. Competes with Studi's professional certificate offerings on price point and breadth, especially for self-funded skill acquisition.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise-focused corporate training and talent development platform offering courses, coaching, and compliance training. Directly comparable to Studi's Studi For Business division in target market, business model, and B2B GTM motion.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills training platform focused on IT, cloud, and cybersecurity upskilling for enterprises. Competes with Studi's Infra-Réseaux-Cybersécurité and Développement Web domains, particularly for B2B corporate training buyers.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional development video course platform integrated with LinkedIn's professional network. Competes with Studi's B2B upskilling offering and shorter-form certificate programs, often bundled with LinkedIn Talent Solutions for enterprise L&D.

Emerging players

• DataCamp: Online learning platform specializing in data science, AI, and analytics skills. Competes with Studi's Data-IA training domain and Pack IA offerings, particularly for individual learners and corporate data upskilling programs.

Regional players

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): French public higher education institution offering professional degrees and continuing education, including online pathways. Competes with Studi's diploma programs in France, especially in technical and engineering domains, often at lower price points with public funding.

Direct peers

• Edflex: French content curation and training platform for enterprises. Competes with Studi's Studi For Business division in the French B2B training market, with a focus on aggregating third-party content rather than producing proprietary curricula.
• OpenClassrooms: French online education platform offering state-recognized diplomas and apprenticeships (alternance). Directly competes with Studi on B2C career-changer enrollment, apprenticeship placement, and CPF-funded programs, with overlapping domain coverage in tech, business, and digital.

Others

• Galileo Global Education (sister brands: ESG, Paris School of Business): Studi's parent group operates multiple higher education brands in France and internationally. Sister brands (ESG, PSB, etc.) share governance and resources with Studi and offer overlapping online and hybrid programs, creating both synergy and potential cannibalization risk.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/studi-digital-education

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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