Adiaj Formation

What Adiaj Formation does

ADIAJ Formation is a French non-profit association (loi 1901), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Paris (3 Rue Henri Poincaré, 75020), specializing in HR, public administration law, management, and public finance training for the French territorial public sector. Its core offering is a catalog of more than 200 specialized training programs delivered through four formats: presential sessions in Paris, virtual classrooms via Zoom/Teams, blended/e-learning modalities (in place since the 2017-2021 digital transformation), and customized intra-company programs delivered on client sites. Adjacent products include the Web Prépa Concours distance-learning civil-service exam preparation program, two manager certification paths (Parcours Manager Autrement and Manager Responsable), the Les Estivales summer virtual series, and study days (Journées d'étude) for regulatory monitoring.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: a Gescof training management platform integrates EvalOne for assessment and EasySign for attendance/certification, supported by Qualiopi-certified processes. ADIAJ monetizes through a hybrid model combining annual membership fees (€30/year for legal entities, €10/year for individuals) that unlock preferential pricing on a catalog priced at €360/class (members) or €390/class (non-members), multi-class packs at €918 (3 classes) and €1,260 (5 classes), and bespoke intra-company contracts priced by quote. The customer base spans 220+ member organizations including local governments, departmental and regional councils, intercommunal management centers (CDG), DGAC, and INRAE.

Distribution is direct sales-led, complemented by webinars, newsletter, website enrollment, and federation relationships (Les Acteurs de la Compétence, CNFEL). ADIAJ employs 6 permanent staff while leveraging a network of 300+ trainers (including 150+ active civil-service practitioners), and has received the highest Banque de France H1+ financial rating. Strategic positioning is reinforced by multiple accreditations: Qualiopi certification (2025), CST/F3SCT prefectural approval for health-and-safety training, and—most significantly—the February 18, 2026 agrément from CNFEL authorizing training of local elected officials and enabling DIFE public funding.

Name

Adiaj Formation

Legal name

ADIAJ

Website

https://adiaj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADIAJ Formation is a Paris-based French non-profit association founded in 1989 that delivers specialized HR, management, public-law, and public-finance training to territorial public-sector organizations and elected officials through catalog, intra-company, and digital formats, serving 220+ member organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Professional Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Public sector training
• HR training services
• Civil service exam prep
• Professional certification paths
• Customized corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inter-Company Training (Catalog): Open enrollment training sessions delivered in-person or via virtual classroom to individual participants from various public organizations. Participants benefit from member pricing through annual membership fees.
2. Intra-Company Custom Training: Tailored training programs designed and delivered for specific public organizations based on their particular needs, culture, and objectives. Customized to address specific challenges and requirements of each client organization.
3. Competition Preparation Programs: Specialized preparation courses for civil service competitive exams and professional examinations, including web-based, in-person, and virtual classroom formats.
4. Annual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to preferential training rates. Members receive discounts of at least 40 EUR per training day compared to non-member pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ADIAJ Formation delivers a catalog of professional training courses and certification paths for the French territorial public sector, covering HR management, public administration, management, public finance, occupational health and safety, and elected-official governance. Offerings are delivered via in-person sessions in Paris, virtual classrooms (Zoom/Teams), 100% e-learning for civil service exam preparation, and customized intra-company programs. Supporting services include membership-based access and project accompaniment for public employers.

Product overview

ADIAJ Formation is a training organization (association loi 1901) offering a comprehensive catalog of HR and public administration training for the French public sector. The offering consists of multiple training formats (in-person, virtual classes, e-learning, INTRA) and professional certification paths. Core products include the main training catalog organized by themes (Recruitment, Career, Compensation, Public Law, Social Dialogue, Prevention/Health, Management, Strategic HR, Public Finance, Elected Officials), the Web Prépa Concours for civil service exam preparation, and specialized programs like the Estivales (summer series) and Manager paths. Training is delivered via presential sessions in Paris, video-conferencing classes (Zoom/Teams), and 100% e-learning formats, with INTRA customization options for organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalogue de formations Comprehensive catalog of in-person and remote training courses covering HR management, public administration, management, public finance, and elected official training for the French territorial public sector.
• Web Prépà Concours 100% distance preparation for civil service competitive exams (FPT, FPE, FPH), integrating e-learning modules, copy corrections, personal virtual classroom sessions, and territorial culture sheets.
• Formations INTRA Customized group training delivered at client premises or adapted to specific needs, with reduced costs and internal cohesion benefits for public sector organizations.
• Parcours Manager Autrement 12-day certification path (4 modules) for public service managers, with innovative approach focusing on work activity and human aspects from social science perspective.
• Parcours Manager Responsable 14-day certification path (5 modules) for public service managers, emphasizing psychology of work, experience sharing, and post-session evaluations.
• Accompagnement de projets Project support services including service project implementation, technical HR project execution (e.g., salary compensation redesign), and managerial support for public sector organizations.
• Les Estivales de l'ADIAJ Summer virtual classroom series offering 5 virtual classes of 3h30 each on public management themes, available as individual sessions or discounted packs of 3 or 5 classes.
• Formation Intelligence Artificielle et Numérique Training courses covering AI integration in HR practices, organizational and ethical considerations, HR management applications, and skills development using AI tools for public sector professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction rate based on 2591 learner reviews in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Les Acteurs de la Compétence (formerly Fédération de la Formation Professionnelle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Professional federation membership providing legal advisory services (social law, competition law, public procurement, tax law), continuous regulatory updates, quality process support, and participation in professional standards development. ADIAJ benefits from peer recognition and contributes to the profession's development.
• CNFEL (Conseil National de la Formation des Élus Locaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational council that provides advisory opinion for approval of training organizations for local elected officials. ADIAJ received official approval (agrément) in February 2026 following CNFEL consultation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dalloz Formation: Training arm of Éditions Dalloz covering legal, HR, and public-law topics for professionals. Comparable to ADIAJ as a broader legal-publishing incumbent intersecting on public-law and HR training for the same professional buyers.
• EFE (Lefebvre Formation): Established French executive and professional education brand under Lefebvre group covering legal, HR, tax, and management topics. Comparable to ADIAJ as a broader incumbent that overlaps on HR/public law training but serves a wider corporate and public audience.

Direct peers

• Gereso: French professional training organization covering HR, management, public finance, and prevention topics. Comparable to ADIAJ in target buyer (HR professionals and territorial agents), catalog breadth, and blended in-person/virtual delivery model.
• Lexom Formation: French training provider specializing in HR, public law, and elected-officials training with a strong territorial footprint. Directly comparable to ADIAJ because of overlapping elected-officials catalog and similar CDG/collectivité customer base.
• Elegia Formation: Specialist French training firm focused on HR, public law, and management for public and private organizations. Comparable to ADIAJ because it serves the same HR professional audience with a similar catalog of statutory and management topics.
• Comundi (Groupe Moniteur): Major French B2B training provider with a strong public-sector catalog covering HR, management, finance, and public procurement. Directly competes with ADIAJ for territorial HR professional enrollment across in-person and virtual classroom formats.
• CNFPT (Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale): France's national public-sector training operator with statutory mission to train territorial civil servants. Directly comparable because it serves the same collectivités territoriales and établissement publics on HR, management, and statutory topics, but at much larger scale and with mandatory contribution funding.

Emerging players

• CSP Docendi: French digital-first training platform with growing public-sector catalog. Comparable to ADIAJ as an emerging alternative leaning on digital delivery to address the same HR professional audience with potentially more scalable technology infrastructure.

Regional players

• Centre de Gestion (CDG) de la Fonction Publique Territoriale: Network of departmental Centers de Gestion providing HR support and training to territorial employers across France. Comparable to ADIAJ as they serve the same HR professional and territorial employer audience, sometimes as both customer and partner.

Others

• Acteurs de la Compétence (formerly FFP): French professional federation representing training organizations. Comparable as an ecosystem peer because ADIAJ is a member and benefits from legal counsel, regulatory monitoring, and quality frameworks that shape the competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adiajformation

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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