Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée

What Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée does

AFP2i (Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1987 and headquartered at 2 rue Gustave Eiffel in Arras, Pas-de-Calais. It delivers continuing education, foundational skills training (literacy, numeracy, digital), French as a Foreign Language, occupational certifications (SST, CléA, PIX, PCIE), and socio-professional insertion programmes across 10 territorial sites in the Hauts-de-France region. Its primary beneficiaries are job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, low-qualified employees, people with disabilities, young school-leavers, and non-French-speaking immigrants, with approximately 2,000-2,500 trainees served annually.

The organisation operates under the APP (Atelier de Pédagogie Personnalisée) label, which it has held for 30 years (1985-2025), and holds Qualiopi certification. Its delivery model relies on individualised learning paths with rolling entry-exit, in-person and distance learning (FOAD), and partnerships with institutional referrers including France Travail, Mission Locale, CAP Emploi, and EPIDE. Programmes include the regional S'Engager Vers l'Emploi scheme, the FSE+-co-financed COOP'déclics et talents dispositif for RSA beneficiaries, the FLE Intensif programme, Pass Numérique, and the Théâtre des Savoirs literacy-through-theatre initiative.

AFP2i's revenue model is overwhelmingly dependent on French and European public funding: the Région Hauts-de-France (principal financier via SIEG "S'Engager Vers l'Emploi" and PRIC), the Département du Pas-de-Calais (RSA dispositifs), the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+ operation 202504866), the Communauté Urbaine d'Arras, Agefiph, OPCO, and CPF. Supplementary revenue comes from individual certification fees (€70-€600 per candidate) and a growing mécénat programme. The organisation employs 41-55 permanent staff plus 24 civic service volunteers and is governed by President Christophe Beaumont (appointed 2024) and Director Daniel Lemai-Ducrocq. A 36% regional funding cut announced in April 2025 and site closures in 2024 (loss of 15+ ETP) have triggered a structural economic model reassessment and a 2026 public fundraising campaign.

Name

Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée

Legal name

L'Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée (AFP2i)

Website

https://afp2i.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AFP2i is a French non-profit association founded in 1987 that delivers continuing education, foundational skills, language training, certifications, and socio-professional insertion programmes across 10 sites in Hauts-de-France, serving roughly 2,000-2,500 job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, low-qualified workers, and immigrants annually through publicly funded dispositifs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Employment Insertion Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Continuing education programs
• Employment insertion support
• Language training FLE
• Digital skills certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Arras-en-lavedan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financements publics régionaux: LAFP2i est principalement financée par le Conseil Régional des Hauts-de-France via le SIEG S'Engager Vers l'Emploi, la Région Hauts-de-France, et le Conseil Départemental du Pas-de-Calais pour les dispositifs RSA. Le financement couvre les coûts de formation des demandeurs d'emploi et salariés.
2. Fonds Social Européen Plus (FSE+): Opérations cofinancées par l'Union européenne dans le cadre du programme national FSE+ pour favoriser l'inclusion active et l'employabilité des groupes défavorisés. Dispositif COOP'déclics et talents numéroté 202504866.
3. Mécénat et contributions privées: Soutien de mécènes par dons financiers ou apport de biens, services et compétences. Le mécénat permet la reconnaissance fiscale des activités 'savoirs de base'.
4. Certification TCF IRN: Certification payante à 195€ par candidat pour le Test de Connaissance du Français - Intégration Résidence Nationalité.
5. Préparation à la certification TCF IRN: Formation préparatoire facturée entre 15,00 € et 20,00 €/h/stagiaire. Prise en charge possible par CPF, OPCO, individuel payant ou Région Hauts-de-France.
6. Formation initiale SST: Formation au Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail: 154€/personne ou 1200€/groupe en intra. Prise en charge possible par OPCO ou individuel payant.
7. Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences SST: Formation de renouvellement SST à 120€/personne, sur devis.
8. Certification PIX: Certification PIX à 101€/personne. Prise en charge CPF, OPCO, individuel payant.
9. Test civique: Examen du test civique à 70€, payable sur place (espèces, chèque) ou par virement bancaire.
10. Certification CléA Management: Certification CléA Management à 600€. Nouveau dispositif.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFP2i delivers continuing education, vocational training, and employment insertion services through 10 sites across the Hauts-de-France region. Its portfolio includes foundational skills (literacy, numeracy), French as a Foreign Language (FLE), digital skills certifications (PIX, PCIE), workplace safety training (SST, MAC SST), management certification (CléA Management), and civic/certification preparation (TCF IRN, Test Civique). It also runs employment integration programmes (S'Engager Vers l'Emploi, La Coop' Déclics & Talents, Clés en Main Métiers au Féminin) for job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, disabled persons, and non-French-speaking immigrants.

Product overview

AFP2i (Atelier de Formation Personnalisée et d'Insertion Individualisée) is a professional training and insertion association founded in 1987, operating under the APP (Atelier de Pédagogie Personnalisée) label and holding Qualiopi certification. Its offering is structured around a multi-category training portfolio rather than a unified software product. The core programme categories are: (1) Foundational Skills — basic literacy, numeracy, and illiteracy remediation; (2) Key Competencies — transversal skills aligned with European key competence frameworks; (3) Language Training — French as a Foreign Language (FLE), civic knowledge, and TCF IRN certification; (4) Digital Inclusion — PIX and PCIE digital certifications, Pass Numérique, and Fabrique Numérique; (5) Employment Integration — S'Engager Vers l'Emploi (SIEG regional programme), La Coop' Déclics & Talents (FSE+-co-financed), and Clés en Main Métiers au Féminin; and (6) Occupational Certifications — SST first-aid and MAC SST refreshers, CléA Management. These programmes are delivered across 10 territorial sites in the Hauts-de-France region, primarily serving job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, and low-qualified workers.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Test de Connaissance du Français - Intégration Résidence Nationalité (TCF IRN) Preparation and administration of the official TCF IRN French language proficiency certification used for naturalisation (B1), residence card (A2), and OFII pathway (A1) applications; delivered as both training and exam sessions. Certification fee €195 per candidate.
• Test Civique Civic knowledge examination required for French nationality or multi-year residence permit applications, validating knowledge of French institutions, values, and society. Exam fee €70 payable on site (cash, cheque) or by bank transfer.
• Certification PIX Preparation for and administration of the PIX digital skills certification covering five digital competency domains: information management, communication, content creation, safety, and digital environment. Certification fee €101 per person, with CPF/OPCO/individual funding options.
• Certification PCIE Preparation for and delivery of the PCIE (Permis de Conduite Informatique Européen) European computer skills certification, covering modules including essential IT, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, image editing, and collaborative tools.
• Certification CléA Management Certification evaluating foundational management competencies covering team organisation, collective work animation, employee development, and continuous improvement across a multi-step evaluation including self-assessment, QCM, and simulated scenario. Certification fee €600.
• Formation Initiale Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail (SST) Two-day (14h) in-person initial first-aid and workplace safety training leading to the SST certificate, qualifying participants to intervene in workplace accidents and contribute to occupational risk prevention. Pricing: €154 per person or €1,200 per group intra.
• Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences - Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail (MAC SST) One-day (7h) refresher course for existing SST certificate holders, maintaining and updating first-aid competencies and familiarising participants with changes to INRS guidelines. Pricing: €120 per person.
• Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) - Arras French language training for foreign speakers delivered through individualised learning paths with flexible entry and exit points, covering oral and written communication for daily life and professional integration.
• Français Langue Étrangère Intensif Intensive six-month French language programme (15h/week) for non-French speakers at infra-A1 to A2 levels, fully funded by the Communauté Urbaine d'Arras, aimed at fostering social, civic, and professional insertion.
• Pass Numérique - Arras Personalised digital skills coaching (10–20h) for residents of the Communauté Urbaine d'Arras, covering computer basics, email management, secure navigation, and administrative platforms (CAF, taxes, Ameli, Carsat, Doctolib).
• Fabrique Numérique pour l'Emploi - Arras Digital autonomy and employment-focused training using essential digital tools, tailored to professional needs with continuous entry and exit points.
• S'Engager Vers l'Emploi Comprehensive social and professional accompaniment programme (70h–840h in-centre plus 280h practical immersion) for job seekers and precariously employed individuals, covering key skills development, digital certification, and personalised career pathway planning; deployed across multiple territorial sites in Hauts-de-France under the SIEG S'Engager Vers l'Emploi.
• La Coop' : Déclics & Talents Co-financed reintegration programme (290h–380h) for RSA recipients and young people in difficulty, spanning six territories and focusing on confidence-building, key skills, digital autonomy via an EPNS (Espace de Production Numérique Solidaire), and personalised career planning. Co-financed by FSE+ and the Pas-de-Calais Department.
• Clés en Main, Métiers au Féminin Specialised programme accompanying women (RSA beneficiaries) in developing professional projects aligned with personal circumstances and territorial realities, incorporating self-esteem building, obstacle identification, professional project design, and PIX certification; delivered in Auchel and Bruay-la-Buissière.
• Théâtre des Savoirs Twelve-week creative programme (72h total) using theatrical arts to combat illiteracy and foundational skill weaknesses, combining literacy, oral expression, digital skills, and cooperative learning for adults in the CUA territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% des apprenants de S'Engager Vers l'Emploi Faches-Thumesnil ont accédé à un emploi ou à une formation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• France Travail (ex-Pôle Emploi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrescripteur principal des formations AFP2i pour les demandeurs d'emploi. Orientation vers les dispositifs CléA, PIX, SST, et S'Engager Vers l'Emploi. Compétences validées transmises via France Travail.
• Mission LocalemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrescripteur pour les jeunes de moins de 26 ans vers les formations et dispositifs d'insertion professionnelle de lAFP2i.
• CAP EmploimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartenaire pour lorientation et laccompagnement des personnes en situation de handicap vers les formations AFP2i et les aménagements adaptés.
• AROFESEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéseau national et régional dans lequel lAFP2i est impliqué pour la veille territoriale et les capacités dinnovations pédagogiques et sociales. Arofesep est le réseau national des APP.
• APappcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRéseau national des ateliers de pédagogie personnalisée. LAFP2i est engagée dans ce réseau avec certification du label APP.
• SyNOFDEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyndicat national des organismes de formation. LAFP2i participe à ce réseau pour les innovations pédagogiques et sociales.
• CRESS Hauts-de-FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre Régionale de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire. LAFP2i est engagée dans les réseaux ESS avec la CRESS et participe au budget citoyen du Pas-de-Calais.
• ANLCImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgence Nationale de Lutte Contre lIllettrisme. LAFP2i porte des actions dans le cadre de l'accès aux savoirs de base et de la lutte contre lillettrisme.
• CORIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartenaire intervenant dans le cadre du programme 'Clés en main, métiers au féminin' pour les interventions spécialisées (environ 12 semaines).
• EPIDEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorÉtablissement pour l'insertion dans l'emploi. Partenaire dans le champ de lorientation et de la formation professionnelle des publics en difficulté.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFPA: AFPA is France's national adult vocational training organization, delivering professional training, certifications (CléA, PIX, SST), and employment integration programs across 100+ sites. It is the closest national-scale peer to AFP2i's regional APP model.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Compagnons du Devoir is a French association providing apprenticeship, craft, and insertion training through a national network. It shares AFP2i's non-profit continuing education model and serves similar low-qualified adult populations.
• AFTRAL: AFTRAL is a major French vocational training organization specializing in transport, logistics, and safety training. Its multi-site Qualiopi-certified model for adult workforce training closely parallels AFP2i's territorial delivery approach.
• EPIDE: EPIDE (Établissement Pour l'Insertion Dans l'Emploi) is a public institution providing insertion training for youth in difficulty. AFP2i already partners with EPIDE; it serves a similar under-26 persona with comparable insertion methodology.
• GRETA (réseau national): GRETA is the national network of public continuing education providers hosted in lycées, offering foundational skills, language, and professional certifications to adults — directly comparable to AFP2i's APP delivery model and target audiences (job seekers, low-qualified workers).
• CCI Formation: CCI Formation is the training arm of France's Chambers of Commerce, delivering adult professional training, certifications, and insertion programs through regional chambers. It competes with AFP2i for the same Qualiopi-certified public-funded contracts.

Emerging players

• Simplon.co: Simplon.co is a French network of free digital training schools for underrepresented populations, focused on web development and digital skills certification. It overlaps with AFP2i's PIX/PCIE and Fabrique Numérique pour l'Emploi offerings.
• Emmaüs Connect: Emmaüs Connect is a French non-profit specializing in digital inclusion for vulnerable populations, offering Pass Numérique-type training. It directly overlaps with AFP2i's digital inclusion (Pass Numérique, illectronisme remediation) mission.

Others

• Pôle Emploi / France Travail: France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) is AFP2i's principal referral partner for job-seeker prescriptions. While not a direct competitor, it is the institutional buyer of AFP2i's insertion training and a strategic ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM: CNAM is France's largest continuing and higher education institution, offering foundational skills, vocational, and professional certifications. While broader in scope and much larger in scale, it competes with AFP2i for adult continuing education learners and Qualiopi funding.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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