Scic Ifad

What Scic Ifad does

SCIC IFAD is a French cooperative (Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif) vocational training center founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ganges, France. It operates across eight physical sites in the Hérault and Gard departments of the Occitanie region, serving job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, low-qualified employees, young adults (16–29), unaccompanied minors/migrants, and adults seeking university re-entry. Its core offerings include RNCP-registered professional certifications (Employé.e Commercial.e — RNCP 37099, Assistant.e de Comptabilit et d'Administration — RNCP 38506), CléA Socle and CléA Numérique skills certifications, DAEU university access diplomas, and pre-qualifying programs (Projet Pro, Lectio, FLE/FLS MNA, AES). The organization launched its own Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) in 2024, adding an apprenticeship pathway alongside its existing training catalog.

The underlying technology stack is modest: Moodle-based distance learning for DAEU preparation through a partnership with Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, plus multimedia access centers (Lieux d'Accès Multimédia) and digital third spaces (tiers lieux numériques) selected by Région Occitanie and the State under the DEFI'OCC program. Pedagogy is differentiated by the labeled APP (Atelier de Pédagogie Personnalisée) methodology, which combines individualized learning plans, competency-based evaluation, and enterprise immersion periods. The organization does not disclose any AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated predominantly through publicly funded training programs financed by OPCOs (professional training operators), France Travail, the Région Occitanie, the Conseil Départemental de l'Hérault, Préfecture/ANCT, and the European Social Fund. Most training is free for eligible participants; direct fee revenue is limited to certification evaluations (CléA Socle €450 initial / €250 final; CléA Numérique €500 combined) and apprentice-side government subsidies (€2,000–€5,000 per apprentice depending on diploma level). Customer acquisition is referral-driven through France Travail advisors, Mission Locale, Cap Emploi, departmental social workers, and direct enrollment at local sites. The cooperative is member-owned, has no parent company, and operates without disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Scic Ifad

Legal name

SCIC IFAD

Website

https://scicifad.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCIC IFAD is a French cooperative vocational training center operating across eight sites in Hérault and Gard, delivering certified professional training, apprenticeships, and employment support to job seekers, low-qualified adults, and youth through public funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional certification programs
• Apprenticeship training center
• Employment integration support
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ganges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: SCIC IFAD generates revenue primarily through publicly funded training programs financed by OPCOs (professional training operators), France Travail (Pôle Emploi), the Région Occitanie, and the Conseil Départemental de l'Hérault. Training costs for eligible participants are covered through these institutional funding mechanisms, with the organization acting as an accredited training provider within the French professional training ecosystem.
2. Certification Evaluation Fees: Revenue generated through fees charged for professional certification evaluations, including CléA Socle (450€ initial evaluation, 250€ final evaluation) and CléA Numérique (500€ for combined initial and final evaluation). These fees are typically covered by France Travail for job seekers or OPCOs for employees.
3. Apprenticeship Funding: The organization operates an apprenticeship training center (CFA) established in 2024, receiving funding through the apprenticeship financing system. Employer OPCOs cover training costs for apprentices, and companies hiring apprentices may receive government subsidies (5,000€ for level 4 diplomas, 4,500€ for level 5, 2,000€ for level 7).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCIC IFAD is a cooperative professional training center (SCIC) that delivers Qualiopi-certified vocational training, professional certifications (Titre Professionnel, CLÉA Socle and Numérique), apprenticeship pathways through its CFA, French-language training for migrants (FLE/FLS), DAEU university re-entry preparation, entrepreneurship counseling, and digital-inclusion services via multimedia access centers and digital third places. It operates eight physical sites across rural southern France and serves job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, young dropouts, migrants/MNA, low-qualified employees, and adults pursuing higher education.

Product overview

S.C.I.C. IFAD is a multi-site cooperative professional training center offering a portfolio of certified training programs, apprenticeship services (CFA), and support services. The core offerings include professional title certifications (Employé.e Commercial.e RNCP 37099, Assistant.e de Comptabilité RNCP 38506), CLéA digital and foundational certifications, DAEU university access diplomas (A and B options), and pre-qualifying programs (Projet Pro, Lectio, FLE/FLS MNA). The CFA sub-brand provides apprenticeship pathways in partnership with local businesses. Support services include RISE employment assistance, business creation counseling (Activ'Créa, C-PARTI), multimedia access centers (LAM), and a cultural third-place at Lodève. The organization operates across 8 sites in the Hérault and Gard departments with a quality-oriented pedagogy approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification Titre Professionnel Employé.e Commercial.e (CFA apprenticeship)
• Certification Assistant.e de Comptabilité (CFA apprenticeship)
• Certification CLÉA Socle
• Certification CLÉA Numérique
• DAEU A – Option Littéraire
• DAEU B – Option Scientifique
• Projet Pro
• Lectio
• FLE/FLS MNA
• Formation DE AES
• Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% learner satisfaction rate (2025 data)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, significant and minor.

• Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for DAEU (Diplôme d'Accès aux Études Universitaires) preparation. SCIC IFAD delivers DAEU programs in partnership with the university's Service of Apprenticeship and Continuing Education, using the Moodle platform for distance learning components.
• Mission Locale Garrigues et CévennessignificantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth employment service prescribing training programs and supporting young people (16-25) in their professional integration journey.
• Association Éducative du Mas Cavaillac (AEMC)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support for Unaccompanied Minors (MNA), with SCIC IFAD delivering French as a Foreign Language (FLE) instruction as part of their educational accompaniment.
• Gard' et AutonomieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental service forautonomy support, collaborating on training for care workers and professional development for the home care sector.
• GRETA-CFAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of public continuing education institutions collaborating on apprenticeship and professional training delivery.
• IRFA SUD FormationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional training organization for agricultural and rural professions, potential partner for sector-specific training initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GRETA: Public continuing-education network operating across French académies with multi-site CléA certification, RNCP titles, and CFA apprenticeship pathways. Direct overlap with IFAD's training portfolio and target learner population, and is named as an IFAD partner in the source data.
• AFPA: France's principal public vocational training organization, delivering RNCP-registered certifications, reskilling programs, and integration support for job seekers nationwide. Closely comparable to SCIC IFAD's mix of CléA/RNCP titles, France Travail referrals, and apprenticeship offerings.
• AFTRAL: Major multi-site French vocational training organization running CFA apprenticeship centers and professional certifications across many regions. Direct operational analog to IFAD, though more specialized in transport/logistics rather than retail/accounting/social care.
• AFORMAC: Private French vocational training network operating multi-region training centers delivering CléA certifications, RNCP titles, and digital skills programs. Comparable multi-location model and adult-reskilling mission.
• École de la Deuxième Chance (E2C): Federation of second-chance schools offering qualification-pathway programs for 16-25 year olds without diplomas, including CléA preparation and integration support. Direct overlap with IFAD's young-adult and RSA beneficiary segments.
• EPIDE (Établissement Pour l'Insertion Dans l'Emploi): Public integration-for-employment institutions delivering civic, educational, and vocational training for young adults furthest from employment. Comparable mission, target population, and reliance on French state financing.
• CCI Formation (CCI France réseau): Chambers of Commerce training arm delivering RNCP-registered commercial and accounting certifications (including equivalents of IFAD's ASCA and Employé.e Commercial.e titles) plus employer-linked apprenticeship programs. Highly comparable offering mix and B2B enterprise sales motion.

Emerging players

• Simplon.co: Mission-driven digital-inclusion training organization targeting underserved populations across France with certification-driven employment outcomes. Comparable learner mission and public-funding model, but heavily digital-native versus IFAD's primarily physical model.

Broad incumbents

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): National conservatory providing higher-tier continuing education, RNCP titles, and apprenticeship pathways through a national network. Overlaps with IFAD on professional certification and adult learners, but operates at a broader incumbent scale.

Others

• Constructys: OPCO (opérateur de compétences) that collects and redistributes employer training contributions to vocational training providers in France. Not a direct delivery competitor but a key funding intermediary in the same ecosystem that IFAD accesses for apprenticeships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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