DAVA - VAE Nantes

What DAVA - VAE Nantes does

DAVA - VAE Nantes (Dispositif Académique de Validation des Acquis) is a regional public service organization operating under the French Ministry of Education, serving as the academic arm for Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) in the Pays de la Loire region. It is a component of GIP FCIP Expérience, a Groupement d'Intérêt Public (public interest grouping) under government authority. The organization guides individual candidates and enterprise cohorts through the full VAE journey — from initial feasibility assessment and admissibility (Livret 1), through dossier formalization (Livret 2), to jury interview preparation and post-jury advisory — culminating in nationally recognized certifications equivalent to training-based diplomas.

Its core products center on a 26-hour maximum individualized accompaniment program delivered by 6 dedicated counselor-accompanists (supported by 6 administrative/certification specialists), available both in-person (mobile across Pays de la Loire) and via distance/videoconference. Supporting offerings include Collective VAE for enterprise cohorts of 5-8 employees, a catalog of over 200 certifications across 15 professional domains at levels 3 through 7, downloadable validation booklets, and the experimental 'Accompagnement Inversé' program through 2026. The organization holds QUALIOPI certification (Cert. N° 2020/88319.3, valid through 2027), ensuring eligibility for CPF-funded contracts and signaling quality compliance.

DAVA's business model operates on a professional-services fee structure: 2,120 EUR TTC for Education national diplomas (all-inclusive), 1,820 EUR TTC for State diplomas, 1,950 EUR TTC for DCG/DSCG, plus 300 EUR jury/procedure fees. Pricing is funded through a combination of individual candidate CPF balances (via Mon Compte Formation marketplace), employer training plans, OPCO, France Travail, Transition Pro, and direct candidate payment. Distribution is hybrid — direct to individuals via website, France VAE portal, and mobile field advisors; and via enterprise/B2B collective programs with referral through the GRETA-CFA network. In 2025, DAVA informed 1,269 candidates, found 755 receivable, presented 729 to juries, and achieved an 89% overall validation rate (91% for accompanied candidates) with 96% candidate satisfaction.

Name

DAVA - VAE Nantes

Legal name

Groupement d'Intérêt Public – Formation Continue et Insertion Professionnelle Expérience (GIP FCIP Expérience)

Website

https://vae.ac-nantes.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DAVA - VAE Nantes is a French Ministry of Education public service that provides Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) accompaniment and certification services across the Pays de la Loire region, guiding individual candidates and enterprise cohorts through a 26-hour structured program to obtain nationally recognized professional diplomas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification & VAE Accompaniment Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFADAG

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Assessment, Testing, Proctoring & Credentialing Platforms

SECONDARYEDAAANAL

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAGADAD

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing

Keywords

• VAE accompaniment services
• Experience validation services
• Professional certification coaching
• Diploma validation programs
• VAE jury preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. VAE Accompaniment Services: DAVA generates revenue through fees charged for VAE accompaniment and certification services. The main fee structures are: 2120 EUR TTC for Education national diplomas (certification fees included), 1820 EUR TTC for State diplomas (DEAS, DEAP, DEETE, DEAES) without certification fees, and 1950 EUR TTC for DCG/DSCG (certification fees of 300 EUR included; SIEC registration fees excluded). Additionally, a 300 EUR procedure fee applies for jury certification costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DAVA - VAE Nantes delivers state-accredited VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) accompaniment and certification services, guiding individual candidates and employer cohorts through feasibility study, dossier preparation, and jury validation to obtain nationally recognized professional diplomas. Core deliverables include up to 26 hours of personalized counseling, structured Livret 1 and Livret 2 dossier support, methodology workshops, jury interview preparation, and post-jury advisory, covering over 200 certifications from CAP to DSCG.

Product overview

DAVA Nantes operates as a unified public service platform offering VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) counseling and certification services. The core product is the Accompagnement VAE service (26-hour maximum program) that guides candidates through the entire VAE journey from initial feasibility assessment through jury validation. Supporting offerings include Collective VAE for corporate teams, a Certification Catalog covering over 200 diplomas across 15 professional domains, and downloadable Validation Booklets (Livret 1 and Livret 2). The organization also offers an experimental Reversed VAE program through 2026. All services operate under the GIP FCIP Expérience umbrella, with physical locations in Nantes and mobile advisors covering the Pays de la Loire region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accompagnement VAE (VAE Accompaniment – 26h) Personalized VAE counseling service covering feasibility study, methodology workshops, experience analysis, dossier formalization, jury preparation, and post-jury consultation, capped at 26 hours of accompaniment. Designed for individual candidates seeking a nationally recognized diploma through Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience.
• VAE Collective (Collective VAE) Group VAE service for companies and public-sector organizations allowing cohorts of 5–8 employees to pursue certification together. Includes pre-project feasibility study, project design, financing optimization, and delivery, supporting team cohesion and internal skills development.
• Livret de Validation (Livret 1 and Livret 2 dossiers) Structured downloadable dossier documents — Livret 1 (feasibility/receivability) and Livret 2 (validation) — used by candidates to describe professional experience and competencies aligned with a target certification.
• Accompagnement Inversé (Reversed VAE) Experimental VAE pathway combining a professionalization contract with the VAE journey, allowing candidates to validate experience while employed, under the framework of the December 2022 law and operated until 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% overall validation rate (all candidates presented to jury); 91% for DAVA-accompanied candidates specifically
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Réseau GRETA-CFA Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAVA collaborates with the GRETA-CFA network (public vocational training centers) across the Pays de la Loire region to develop and promote VAE within the Academy of Nantes. The two organizations share resources and expertise, with DAVA referring candidates to GRETA-CFA for complementary training and vice versa.
• Employers and Enterprises (Collective VAE)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDAVA works with employers to design and deliver collective VAE programs for groups of employees. The organization provides pre-project support to companies including feasibility studies, project design, financing optimization, and implementation across groups of 5-8 employees.
• OPCO and Public Funders (France Travail, Transition Pro, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAVA coordinates with OPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences), France Travail, and Transition Pro to secure financing for individual and collective VAE candidates. These funders prescribe and fund VAE accompaniment, channeling candidates to DAVA's services.
• Rectorat de Nantes (DEC - Direction des Examens et Concours)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAVA works in close coordination with the Direction des Examens et Concours (DEC) of the Rectorat de Nantes for organizing VAE juries and validating certifications for Education national, social work, and accounting diplomas.
• GIP FCIP Expérience (Parent Organization)coreOthersDAVA is a component of GIP FCIP Expérience (Groupement d'Intérêt Public - Formation Continue et Insertion Professionnelle Expérience), the regional public consortium for continuing education and professional integration under the Ministry of Education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ID6M (VAE accompagnement): Private VAE accompaniment operator delivering counselor-led support with a focus on collective enterprise programs. Smaller and more commercial than DAVA but offers a comparable service bundle, particularly for collective VAE with employers — useful emerging comparable.
• Compétences Attendues: Private VAE accompaniment provider offering both in-person and distance services across multiple régions. Smaller scale than DAVA but digitally native and growing — relevant emerging comparable in the same candidate segment.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's national vocational training agency delivers both training-based certifications and VAE accompaniment across all régions. Broader portfolio than DAVA but overlapping on VAE candidate journey, jury preparation, and CPF-eligible services — relevant comparable for scale and public-sector training economics.
• CNAM (Conservatoire national des arts et métiers): Lifelong learning institution offering VAE accompaniments across a wide catalog of certifications including DCG/DSCG and technical diplomas. Overlaps with DAVA's accounting certification focus (DCG/DSCG) and general VAE service model.

Others

• France Compétences: National regulatory authority overseeing RNCP certification registration and CPF funding rules. Shapes the regulatory environment in which DAVA operates and is the body that defines which certifications are VAE-eligible — relevant comparable for understanding policy-level constraints on DAVA's service.
• Mon Compte Formation / Caisse des Dépôts: National CPF marketplace platform where DAVA lists its accompaniment services. Marketplace owner rather than a peer in the operational sense, but central to DAVA's candidate acquisition motion and pricing transparency.
• AKTO (OPCO): OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) funding body that channels employer training budgets toward providers like DAVA. Not a direct competitor but a critical counterpart — comparable in scale and serves as a funder/prescriber channel for VAE candidates.

Direct peers

• DAVA Académie de Lille / autres académies: Other regional DAVA dispositifs operating the same VAE accompaniment model under different académies of the Ministry of Education. Same service portfolio (Livret 1/2, jury preparation, QUALIOPI certified) and comparable candidate journeys, differing only by territory — making them the most direct comparables for unit economics and scale.
• CIBC (Comité Interprofessionnel du Bilan de Compétences): CIBC networks operate bilans de compétences and VAE accompaniments across France, sharing the same counselor-led, QUALIOPI-certified positioning as DAVA. Comparable candidate experience and pricing models, though CIBC is private non-profit while DAVA is public-sector.

Regional players

• Réseau GRETA-CFA: DAVA's direct institutional partner in Pays de la Loire — GRETA-CFA delivers the training-based diploma path that complements VAE, referring candidates in both directions. Comparable regional footprint and target population, though GRETA-CFA focuses on training delivery rather than VAE accompaniment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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