IMT Grenoble

What IMT Grenoble does

IMT Grenoble (Institut des Métiers et de Techniques) is a French vocational training institution operating as a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) within the Campus de l'Alternance de Grenoble, under the quasi-public governance of the CCI de Grenoble (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie). It delivers approximately 65 accredited programs from CAP (level 3) to BTS/BAC+5 across ten vocational domains: auto/moto, commerce, environment/energy, métiers de bouche, restauration, bâtiment, santé, art floral, beauté, and services à la personne, serving roughly 2,000 apprentices annually with an 84% examination pass rate.

The institution's technology stack is modest and vocationally oriented: a YParéo student management portal (administrative SaaS from Ymag), a free mobile learning application delivering course supplements and quizzes, and the Learning Grid by Grenoble, a campus-wide energy management infrastructure comprising 1,500 m² of photovoltaic panels producing approximately 20% of campus electricity, 400 kWh of battery storage, and monitoring platforms connected to hundreds of utility meters. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, no public APIs, and no developer-facing integrations.

Revenue mechanics are structurally defined by the French apprenticeship financing regime: training is free for apprentices under contrat d'apprentissage or contrat de professionnalisation, with costs reimbursed by the OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) of the employing company via the taxe d'apprentissage. The institution supplements this primary flow through adult professional conversion (CPF, individual financing), Qualiopi-certified continuing education, and partner-driven program co-delivery (notably the BTS Maintenance des systèmes in partnership with Dalkia/EDF). The core customer segments are young people aged 15-29 seeking vocational qualifications, adults in professional conversion, and employers recruiting apprentices through the Service Conseil Alternance, with over 1,000 partner companies and roughly a dozen professional organization relationships anchoring the placement ecosystem.

Name

IMT Grenoble

Legal name

IMT - Institut des Métiers et de Techniques

Website

https://imt-grenoble.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IMT Grenoble is a French CFA vocational training institution under CCI de Grenoble delivering 65 accredited apprenticeship programs from CAP to BAC+5 across ten trade sectors to roughly 2,000 apprentices annually, funded through government-backed OPCO apprenticeship financing and a network of 1,000+ employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional certification
• Continuing education
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training (Contrat d'apprentissage): IMT Grenoble provides vocational training under apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization contracts (contrat de professionnalisation). Training is free for apprentices; costs are covered by OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) of the employing company. Revenue is derived from government-backed apprenticeship financing mechanisms managed through OPCO partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IMT Grenoble is a vocational training center (CFA) that delivers 65+ government-recognized certification programs from CAP to BAC+5 across ten vocational domains (auto/moto, commerce, environment/energy, food trades, restaurant/hospitality, building, health, floral art, beauty) via the French apprenticeship model combining campus-based instruction with workplace training. Training is free for apprentices, funded by employers through OPCO mechanisms, and concludes with nationally recognized certifications (CAP, BP, BAC PRO, BTS, DEUST, professional titles).

Product overview

IMT Grenoble (Institut des Métiers et de Techniques) operates as a vocational training center (CFA/Campus de l'Alternance) offering over 65 professional training programs across diverse sectors including beauty and wellness (CAP/BP in aesthetics, hairdressing, floristry), food trades (CAP/BP/BTM in bakery, pastry, butchery, charcutery, chocolate-making), construction and building (CAP/BP in masonry, carpentry, electrical work, painting, plumbing, metalwork), restaurant and hospitality management (CAP, BAC PRO, BTS in culinary arts and dining services), and environmental/energy management (BTS, professional titles in renewable energy systems, heat pumps, and building energy efficiency). The institution serves approximately 2,000 apprentices annually with an 84% examination success rate. Training delivery combines campus-based instruction with apprenticeship contracts through partner enterprises, supported by digital learning tools including the YParéo student portal and mobile learning application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Apprentissage (Apprenticeship Training Programs) Vocational training programs delivered under contrat d'apprentissage and contrat de professionnalisation, covering CAP to BAC+5 across 10 domains and funded by OPCO. Programs combine campus instruction with workplace experience in partner companies.
• BP Esthétique cosmétique parfumerie Two-year advanced professional certification in aesthetic cosmetics and perfumery (RNCP 39291), preparing highly qualified technicians for beauty services, client advisory, sales, and business management.
• CAP Esthétique cosmétique parfumerie One-year professional certification in aesthetic cosmetics and perfumery (RNCP 39030) covering facial care, manicure, makeup, and product sales.
• BP Coiffure Two-year advanced professional certification in hairdressing (RNCP 38231) covering personalized hairstyling, coloring, cutting techniques, and business management.
• CAP Métiers de la coiffure Entry-level professional certification in hairdressing (RNCP 39266) covering fundamental cutting, coloring, and customer service skills.
• CAP Fleuriste One-year professional certification in floristry (RNCP 38400) covering floral arrangement creation, product care, and customer advisory services.
• BP Fleuriste Two-year advanced professional certification in floristry (RNCP 36005) for managing floral design operations, leading teams, and developing commercial activities.
• DEUST Préparateur/Technicien en pharmacie Two-year university diploma (BAC+2, RNCP 41851) in partnership with Université Grenoble Alpes, training pharmacy technicians in dispensing, preparation, and pharmaceutical administration.
• Formation Épilation à la Lumière Pulsée (IPL) Professional aesthetic training in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilation technology, combining interactive distance learning with hands-on practical sessions.
• Formation Bâtiment (Building Trades Programs) Construction and building trades training including CAP and BP programs in masonry, carpentry, electrical work, painting, plumbing, welding, and metalwork, with over 650 annual enrollments across IMT and ISCO.
• BP Boulanger Two-year advanced professional certification in bakery (RNCP 37491) training master bakers in production management, team leadership, and business operations.
• CAP Boulanger Entry-level professional certification in bakery (RNCP 37537) covering bread and Viennese pastry production, ingredient selection, and customer service.
• CAP Pâtissier Professional certification in pastry-making (RNCP 38765) covering cakes, pastries, petit fours, and entremets production.
• CAP Chocolatier-Confiseur Professional certification in chocolate and confectionery making (RNCP 38632) covering tempering, dipping, enrobing, cooking, and creative artistic chocolate work.
• BTM Chocolatier-Confiseur Advanced mastery certification in chocolate and confectionery (RNCP 36049) at BAC level, training senior chocolatiers in production management and team leadership.
• CS Boulangerie spécialisée One-year specialization certification (RNCP 37313) in specialized bakery focusing on premium bread varieties and traditional Viennese pastry techniques.
• CAP Boucher Entry-level professional certification in butchery (RNCP 37535) covering meat cutting, boning, preparation, retail operations, and hygiene standards.
• BP Boucher Two-year advanced professional certification in butchery (RNCP 37310) training senior butchers in sales management, team supervision, and business operations.
• CAP Charcutier-Traiteur Professional certification in charcuterie and catering (RNCP 38631) covering cured meat products, prepared foods, and food preservation techniques.
• Formation Restauration (Restaurant/Hospitality Programs) Restaurant and hospitality training including CAP, BAC PRO, BTS, and specialized certifications in professional kitchen and dining room service, with over 300 annual enrollments.
• CAP Cuisine Entry-level professional certification in cooking (RNCP 38430) covering culinary techniques, food preparation, cooking methods, and kitchen hygiene.
• BAC PRO Cuisine Two-to-three-year professional baccalaureate in culinary arts (RNCP 37910) training kitchen managers in production planning, team management, and restaurant operations.
• CAP Commercialisation et services en HCR Entry-level certification in hotel-cafe-restaurant services (RNCP 38424) covering front-of-house operations, customer service, and beverage preparation.
• BTS Management en hôtellerie-restauration option A Two-year BTS higher education diploma in hotel and restaurant management (RNCP 37889) training unit managers in team leadership and restaurant operations.
• BP Peintre applicateur de revêtements Two-year advanced professional certification in painting and wall coverings (RNCP 38740) covering decorative techniques, surface preparation, and facade treatment.
• CAP Peintre applicateur de revêtements Entry-level professional certification in painting and wall covering application (RNCP 39036) covering surface preparation and paint application techniques.
• Formation Environnement / Énergie (Energy/Environment Programs) Environmental and energy management training category including certifications in renewable energy systems, heat pumps, building energy efficiency, and HVAC maintenance, with a 75% post-graduation employment rate.
• Titre Technicien d'installations et de maintenance des systèmes énergétiques renouvelables One-year professional title (RNCP 39223, Level 4) training heat pump installation and maintenance technicians for renewable energy systems.
• Titre Chef de projet en rénovation énergétique performante One-year professional title (Level 5) training energy renovation project managers to design, finance, and oversee building energy efficiency improvement projects.
• BTS Maintenance des systèmes option B: systèmes énergétiques et fluidiques Two-year BTS diploma (RNCP 36968) delivered in partnership with Dalkia (EDF group) training systems maintenance technicians for heating, cooling, and renewable energy installations.
• TFP Technicien Expert Après-Vente Automobile New training program covering diagnostics, innovation, and customer support for automotive after-sales technicians.
• Mobile Learning Application (Application Mobile) Free smartphone, tablet, and web application providing access to course materials, summary sheets, and interactive quizzes for IMT apprentices.
• Service Conseil Alternance Internal advisory service that matches apprentices with partner companies and assists employers with apprenticeship contracts and OPCO financing navigation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Learning Grid by GrenoblecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Learning Grid is a campus-wide energy management initiative at the Campus de l'Alternance de Grenoble, involving 1,500 m² of photovoltaic panels, 400 kWh battery storage, and monitoring platforms connected to hundreds of utility meters. The platform is used to sensitize apprentices to energy transition issues relevant to their future trades. The initiative involves local institutions and is described as unique in France.
• Dalkia (Groupe EDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022BTS Maintenance des systèmes option B: systèmes énergétiques et fluidiques delivered in partnership with Dalkia. Dalkia recruits candidates through a dedicated process, conducts HR and operations interviews, and arranges geographic placement. Apprentices work across Dalkia regions matching their origin.
• European Mobility Partners (CFA and enterprises across EU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Campus de l'Alternance has established partnerships with schools, CFAs, and enterprises in several European Union countries. Apprentices can spend 1 to 4 weeks in training abroad in a professional and cultural environment, improving their foreign language skills and professional methods.
• Union départementale des entreprises de coiffure 38 (UDEC 38)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partner for beauty sector training, contributing to curriculum development and apprenticeship placements for hair and beauty students.
• Syndicats des patrons coiffeurs de l'IsèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partner for beauty sector training, supporting apprenticeship recruitment and curriculum relevance.
• Chambre syndicale des fleuristes de l'IsèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partner for floral arts training, providing industry input and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Les coiffeurs et fleuristes indépendants et franchisésminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent and franchised hair and flower businesses hosting apprentices from IMT Grenoble's beauty and floral programs.
• La PosteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company welcoming apprentices in personal services sectors.
• Syndicat des pharmaciens de l'IsèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partner for health sector training (DEUST Préparateur/Technicien en pharmacie), providing industry expertise and apprenticeship placements.
• Union des métiers de l'industrie hôtelière (UMIH 38)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization representing hospitality-restaurant businesses in Isère, partnering with IMT for student placements and curriculum development. Around 100 companies welcome apprentices through this partnership.
• Association Tables Gourmandes Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastronomic restaurant association partner for food trades and hospitality sector training, supporting apprenticeship opportunities.
• AFIPH Emploi CompétencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for hospitality sector training, providing support for employment and skills development.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat de l'IsèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Trades and Craftsmanship for Isère, providing industry support and apprenticeship oversight for building sector programs.
• Confédération des artisans et des petites entreprises du bâtiment (CAPEB 38)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding trade confederation partner representing small craft businesses, supporting curriculum relevance and apprenticeship recruitment for building sector programs. Around 500 companies welcome apprentices.
• Fédération du bâtiment et des travaux publics de l'Isère (FBTP Isère)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding and public works federation partner for building sector training programs.
• CCCA BTPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction continuing education and apprenticeship consortium partner for building sector training.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Formaposte (Groupe La Poste): Corporate CFA operated by La Poste to train apprentices in commercial, logistics, and digital roles. Comparable on the corporate-anchored apprenticeship model (similar to IMT's Dalkia BTS), though narrower in trade coverage.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: France's leading private CFA for transport, logistics, and supply-chain trades, with multi-site delivery. Directly comparable on the CFA business model, OPCO-funded alternance, and corporate-employer placement engine.
• INHNI: Sector-specific CFA for hygiene, cleaning, and custodial professions, operating through OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts. Comparable to IMT on the multi-employer alternance model and the Qu​​aliopi-certified CFA delivery structure.
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) — réseau de formation: Public network of Chambers of Trades running their own CFAs across France for craft professions (bâtiment, métiers de bouche, beauté). Directly comparable to IMT on trades covered, regional delivery, and apprenticeship mission — and a competitor for apprentice candidates in the same Isère/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France: Historic French trade-guild training organization offering apprenticeship pathways in skilled crafts (building, food, metalwork, etc.). Comparable on the alternance/traveling-apprentice model and skilled-trades focus, with a stronger brand in traditional craftsmanship.
• CCCA BTP: National network coordinating apprenticeship training for the French building and public-works sector. Already an IMT partner; directly comparable on the BTP curriculum, OPCO funding flow, and apprentice placement infrastructure, but operating at national scale.
• GRETA (GRoupement d'ETAblissements publics locaux d'enseignement): Public network of GRETA continuing-education organizations attached to the French national education system, offering CAP-to-BTS vocational training for adults and apprentices. Overlaps directly with IMT on program mix, alternance model, and Qualiopi-certified delivery.
• CCI Formation Lyon / Réseau CCI Formation: Other CCI-affiliated CFA networks delivering apprenticeship and continuing education under the French Chamber of Commerce system. Closest structural peer — same funding (OPCO/taxe d'apprentissage), same public-chamber governance, same alternance focus — and a direct competitor for corporate clients and apprentice candidates across regions.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public higher-education institution delivering professional titles and vocational degrees, including energy and engineering tracks. Overlaps with IMT's BTS and Titre Professionnel offerings and competes for adult continuing-education candidates (CPF).
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's largest public vocational training provider, delivering apprenticeship and adult reskilling programs across regions. Directly comparable to IMT on the adult vocational / alternance mission and Qualiopi-certified CFA model, but at a national scale versus IMT's regional focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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