What ABC Formation Continue does

ABC Formation Continue is a French private adult professional training organization founded in 2013 by Philippe Fayette and headquartered in Lyon. The company delivers customized training across four core pillars: foreign language training (nine languages including English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, French as a Foreign Language, and French as Mother Tongue, with CEFR levels A1-C2 and certification preparation for TOEIC, CLOE, LILATE, Le Robert, and Voltaire), office software training (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, accounting and payroll), digital and desktop publishing training (Community Management, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress), and Skills Assessments (Bilan de Compétences) offered in four formula options ranging from 15 to 22 hours. Delivery modalities include one-on-one in-person sessions at 40+ physical agency locations across France and La Réunion, video conference training (visio-formation), and on-site intra-enterprise group sessions; customer-facing scheduling and tracking run through third-party portals (Ogust, Dendreo), and free adaptive language level tests (English, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic) act as lead generation tools.

The business operates on a sales-led, consultative model with dedicated pedagogical advisors guiding customers from inquiry through enrollment and CPF/OPCO/France Travail financing, then handing off to deployment managers for rollout. Underlying delivery is executed by a network of 409 trainers and consultants supported by 24 internal employees, yielding 1,042 people trained in 2025, a 98% completion rate, and 95% pedagogical content satisfaction. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based by program length and customization; programs are eligible for public financing including CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO, France Travail, and regional mechanisms, with Qualiopi certification from the French Ministry of Labour required to access these funding channels.

Customer segments are deliberately diversified across individual working professionals and job seekers, small and large enterprises seeking employee development, outplacement/reclassification firms, and public sector employees preparing for civil service exams or career mobility. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and inherits pedagogical and brand credibility from founder Philippe Fayette's earlier venture ABC Cours Particuliers, established in 1998 for private tutoring. The 2026 training catalogue formalizes the expanded product portfolio with detailed course sheets including objectives, prerequisites, duration, and certification paths.

Name

ABC Formation Continue

Legal name

ABC Formation Continue

Website

https://abc-formationcontinue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABC Formation Continue is a privately held French adult professional training organization, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lyon, delivering customized language, office software, digital, and skills assessment programs to individuals, enterprises, public sector employees, and outplacement firms via 40+ agencies across France and La Réunion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence (SQL, BI Tools, Reporting) (EDABAFAD), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Adult professional training
• Language training services
• Office software training
• Skills assessment services
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices50 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Training Services: Customized training programs for individuals covering languages (8 languages), IT/bureautique (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), digital/PAO (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress), and French language. Delivered in-person or via video conference with dedicated trainers. Revenue generated through per-course or per-program fees financed via CPF, OPCO, or direct payment.
2. Skills Assessment Services (Bilan de Compétences): Career assessment and guidance services with four formula options ranging from 15 to 22 hours. Helps individuals evaluate career paths and professional projects. Revenue generated through program fees eligible for CPF and public funding.
3. Corporate Training (Intra-Enterprise): Customized group training programs delivered on-site at client companies or via video conference. Covers languages, IT, digital/PAO, and skills assessments for company employees. Revenue generated through annual contracts or per-program fees with financing via OPCO, FNE, or direct corporate payment.
4. Financing Facilitation Services: The company facilitates access to public financing mechanisms (CPF, France Travail, OPCO, regions) as a service to customers, reducing payment barriers and enabling enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABC Formation Continue is a French adult professional training organization that delivers customized individual and corporate training programs in foreign languages (9 languages, CEFR A1-C2), Microsoft Office/bureautique software, digital and desktop publishing (Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress, social media), and skills assessment (bilan de compétences) services. Training is delivered in-person at 40+ physical agencies across France, via video conference, or on-site at client premises, with dedicated trainers and financing facilitation through CPF, OPCO, France Travail, and regional public funding mechanisms.

Product overview

ABC Formation Continue is a professional adult training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized training services organized into four core offerings: Foreign Language Training (covering 9 languages with CEFR levels A1-C2 and certification preparation), Office Software Training (Microsoft Office suite and accounting/payroll), Digital & Desktop Publishing (social media, graphic design, WordPress), and Skills Assessment/Bilan de Compétences (four formula options from 15 to 22 hours). Training is delivered through multiple modalities including individual in-person sessions, remote video conferences, blended learning, and in-company group sessions. The company operates 40+ agencies across France with a network of 409 trainers and serves over 1000 learners annually, with most offerings eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) government funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foreign Language Training (Formation en Langues Étrangères) Individualized training across 9 languages (English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, French as Foreign Language, French as Mother Tongue) at CEFR levels A1 through C2, with preparation for professional certifications including TOEIC, CLOE, LILATE, Le Robert, and Voltaire. Delivered one-on-one with dedicated trainers.
• Office Software Training (Formation en Bureautique) Training in Microsoft Office suite covering Excel (Initiation, Perfectionnement, Avancé, Tableaux croisés dynamiques, Macros/VBA), Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Windows, Internet usage, plus accounting and payroll management courses. Delivered to individuals and corporate groups.
• Digital & Desktop Publishing Training (Digital & PAO) Training in community management, social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X), graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and WordPress website creation for individuals and corporate employees.
• Skills Assessment (Bilan de Compétences) Career skills assessment services with four formula options: Exploration (15h), Investigation (18h), Evolution (22h with management potential evaluation), and Ambition (22h with entrepreneurial potential evaluation). 100% individual personalized approach. Eligible for CPF financing.
• In-Company Group Training (Formations Intra-Entreprise) Customized group training sessions delivered on-site at corporate client premises across 36 cities in France. Covers languages, office software, digital, and PAO topics with dedicated expert trainers and flexible scheduling for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise clients.
• Custom Individual Training (Formations Individuelles Sur Mesure) One-on-one personalized training programs available in-person, remote via video conference, or blended format, with a dedicated trainer and schedule flexibility tailored to the individual learner's goals, schedule, and current skill level.
• Public Sector Employee Training (Formation pour la Fonction Publique) Professional development training for public sector employees covering foreign languages, French as a Foreign Language, office software, accounting, payroll, and French language skills, with CPF financing options tailored for civil service career advancement, mobility, and conversion.
• Outplacement and Reclassification Training (Formation pour Cabinets de Reclassement) Customized training programs for outplacement and career transition firms, including language optimization, FLE, office software, accounting, payroll, French language, and competitive exam preparation for displaced workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% training completion rate in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABC Cours ParticulierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013ABC Formation Continue was founded by Philippe Fayette, who previously established ABC Cours Particuliers in 1998. ABC Cours Particuliers specializes in private tutoring while ABC Formation Continue focuses on adult professional training. The two companies share pedagogical values of individualized instruction and proximity to learners. This parent company relationship provides operational expertise and brand credibility built over more than 20 years in education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abc-formation-continue
• Xx.com/AbcContinue
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABCformationcontinue

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ABC Formation Continue