Btp Cfa Auvergne Rhone Alpes

What Btp Cfa Auvergne Rhone Alpes does

BTP CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional network of 11 apprenticeship training centers (CFA) based in Lyon, France, delivering vocational education exclusively through alternance (apprenticeship and professionalization contracts) across the Building and Public Works (BTP) trades. Formed in 2019 through the merger of BTP CFA Auvergne and BTP CFA Rhône-Alpes — themselves the products of earlier consolidation of CFAs dating back to 1964 — the organization is the largest of 17 regional BTP CFA associations in France and operates as a non-profit association under French law (association loi 1901) with a paritary board governance model. It serves approximately 8,261 learners as of 31/12/2024, hosts 5,722 BTP companies as apprentice placement partners, and offers more than 80 diploma programs ranging from CAP (vocational certificate) to Engineering degree, covering trades such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, painting, and metalwork.

Its core service delivery is built around physical CFA centers distributed across all departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, supplemented by digital platforms including YPARÉO/Netyparéo for student and enrollment management, Eudonet for contract pre-registration, and Flatchr.io for external recruitment of trainers and staff. Specialized programs include the Erasmus+ international mobility offering under the European Commission's Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 and the H+ disability inclusion program providing tailored accommodations for learners with disabilities. The organization reports an 85% exam pass rate (as of September 2025) and a 72% professional integration rate at 6 months on a cumulative 2021-2023 basis.

The business model is government-funded rather than commercially priced: training is free for apprentices, with revenue derived from regional council (Région AURA) subsidies and employer apprenticeship tax contributions channeled through Constructys and the national CCCA-BTP network. The structure resembles a regulated public-private partnership — the organization is a private association but operates under the French apprenticeship framework with funding tied to public policy, meaning growth is driven by national apprenticeship reform, regional BTP labor demand, and enrollment campaigns rather than traditional product-led growth.

Name

Btp Cfa Auvergne Rhone Alpes

Legal name

BTP CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://btpcfa-aura.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BTP CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a Lyon-based non-profit operating 11 apprenticeship training centers across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, delivering over 80 BTP (Building and Public Works) diplomas from CAP to Engineering through alternance contracts to 8,261 learners and 5,722 partner companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational apprenticeship training
• Construction trades education
• Building public works training
• Alternance training programs
• Professional certification diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Contracts (Contrats d'Apprentissage): Funded through apprenticeship contracts between apprentices and BTP companies. The CFA provides theoretical and practical training while companies employ and train apprentices. Revenue comes from regional council funding (Région AURA) and apprenticeship tax contributions from employers.
2. Professionalization Contracts (Contrats de Professionnalisation): Training contracts for young people aged 16-25, job seekers 26+, and beneficiaries of RSA, ASS, AAH. Revenue stream from employer professional training contributions and regional funding.
3. Continuing Education (Formation Continue): Various continuing education devices and professional training for BTP sector employees, funded through professional training contributions from employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BTP CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes operates a regional network of 11 apprenticeship training centers (CFA) delivering vocational education in building and public works trades through alternance contracts. The organization offers over 80 diplomas from CAP (vocational certificate) to Engineer level, covering trades including carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, painting, and metalwork. Training is funded through regional council grants, employer apprenticeship taxes, and professional training contributions, and is free for enrolled apprentices.

Product overview

BTP CFA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional network of 11 apprenticeship training centers (CFA) providing vocational education exclusively through alternance (apprenticeship and professionalization contracts). The network offers over 80 diplomas from CAP to Engineer level across building and public works trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, metalwork, and more. The offering consists of a network of physical CFA establishments supported by digital platforms including YPARÉO/Netyparéo for learning management, Eudonet for pre-registration, and Flatchr.io for careers recruitment. Training programs are delivered through apprenticeship (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization (contrat de professionnalisation) contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeship Training Programs (Contrats d'Apprentissage) Vocational training delivered through apprenticeship (contrat d'apprentissage) covering 80+ diplomas from CAP to Engineer level in building and public works trades, including carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, painting, and metalwork. Free for enrolled apprentices; funded through regional council grants (Région AURA) and employer apprenticeship tax contributions. Theoretical training is delivered at CFA centers and practical training is hosted by 5,722+ partner BTP companies.
• Professionalization Contracts (Contrats de Professionnalisation) Training contracts for young people aged 16-25, job seekers aged 26+, and beneficiaries of RSA, ASS, and AAH social assistance programs. Designed for workforce qualification and integration into BTP trades. Funded through employer professional training contributions and regional funding.
• Continuing Education (Formation Continue) Continuing education and professional training programs for BTP sector employees seeking qualification (CAP, BP, BTS, Licence, Master, RNCP titles), skills development, or career advancement. Funded through employer professional training contributions (OPCO Constructys).
• Erasmus+ International Mobility Program European and international mobility programs for apprentices and staff, providing cross-border training experiences under the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 awarded by the European Commission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% exam pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regional funding partner providing financial support for investments in 11 training establishments through Calls for Projects for apprenticeship training organizations. Co-finances the FSA (Fonds de Solidarité des Apprentis) student aid program.
• Constructys Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint professional training fund for the Construction sector, a key partner for apprenticeship financing and professional development in BTP.
• CCCA-BTPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of BTP CFA establishments. BTP CFA AURA is affiliated with this network which provides pedagogical resources, quality standards, and national coordination.
• CAPEB AURA (Confédération des Artisans et Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of artisans and small building enterprises. Partner for industry alignment, apprenticeship promotion, and connection with small BTP businesses.
• FFB AURA (Fédération Française du Bâtiment)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Building Federation regional branch representing large and medium construction companies. Partner for apprenticeship promotion and industry workforce planning.
• CCI AURA (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnership for business connections and regional economic development.
• CMA AURA (Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Chamber of Trades and Crafts partnership for artisan business connections and apprenticeship promotion in the crafts sector.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment service partnership for job seeker referral, professionalization contracts, and employment integration support.
• European Union (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU education and training program enabling international mobility for apprentices and staff through Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027.
• Ministère du TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ministry of Labor partnership for apprenticeship policy, professionalization contracts, and national training standards.
• Académie de LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority partnership for pedagogical coordination, school-to-apprenticeship transitions, and youth guidance.
• Académie de GrenoblemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority partnership for pedagogical coordination in the Grenoble education zone.
• Académie de Clermont-FerrandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority partnership for pedagogical coordination in the Clermont-Ferrand education zone.
• OPP BTPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTP Prevention organization partnership for workplace safety training and accident prevention in construction.
• Pro BTPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTP social protection fund providing student aid (FSA), financial assistance, housing support, permit funding, vacation subsidies, and insurance for apprentices.
• Action LogementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing assistance organization providing Avance LocaPass (security deposit advance), Visale guarantee, and Mobili-Jeune housing aid for apprentices.
• FRTP AURA (Fédération Régionale des Travaux Publics)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Public Works Federation partnership for workforce planning and apprenticeship in the civil engineering sector.
• SCOP BTPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative construction companies network partnership for apprenticeship promotion in the cooperative BTP sector.
• CERC AURA (Cellule Économique Régionale de la Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional construction economics observatory providing market data, employment statistics, and industry forecasting for the BTP sector.
• Missions Locales AURAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment missions network partnership for supporting young people (16-25) in career guidance and integration into the workforce.
• Fondation du BTPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTP Foundation supporting training, research, and social actions in the construction sector.
• Observatoire des Métiers du BTPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational BTP skills observatory providing labor market intelligence, job projections, and training needs analysis for the construction sector.
• SIRA (Service d'Incendie et de Réseau Auvergne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional fire service partnership for safety training and emergency response coordination.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: AFTRAL is the leading French apprenticeship training network for transport, logistics, and supply chain trades. While focused on a different sector than BTP, AFTRAL is a comparable large-scale apprenticeship operator with similar funding mechanics (alternance contracts, OPCO financing) and multi-site regional structure.
• GRETA: GRETA is the French public network of continuing education organizations linked to the national education system, offering vocational training across many sectors including construction. It competes for adult learners and continuing education budgets with comparable public funding dependencies.
• AFPA: AFPA is France's national agency for adult vocational training, offering programs across multiple sectors including construction trades. It is a broader incumbent providing comparable alternance and continuing education services, with similar reliance on public funding and regional establishments.
• CCI Formation: CCI Formation is the training arm of France's Chambers of Commerce and Industry, offering vocational programs including in construction and trades. BTP CFA AURA has formal partnerships with CCI AURA; CCI Formation represents a broader alternative channel for similar apprenticeship candidates.

Others

• Constructys: Constructys is the joint professional training fund (OPCO) for the French construction sector, managing apprenticeship financing for BTP CFA networks including BTP CFA AURA. While not a direct competitor, it is a key ecosystem partner and funding intermediary shaping the network's revenue economics.

Direct peers

• CCCA-BTP: CCCA-BTP is the national coordinating body that BTP CFA AURA is affiliated with, overseeing all 17 regional BTP CFA associations across France. While structurally a parent/coordinator, it operates comparable pedagogical standards, quality certifications, and apprenticeship training programs in the construction sector.
• BTP CFA Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Another of the 17 regional BTP CFA associations under CCCA-BTP, BTP CFA Nouvelle-Aquitaine provides apprenticeship training in construction and public works trades in southwestern France. It offers a directly comparable regional network model, funding structure, and curriculum scope.
• BTP CFA Île-de-France: BTP CFA Île-de-France operates a regional network of apprenticeship training centers serving the construction and public works trades in the Île-de-France region. It is one of the 17 regional BTP CFA associations under the CCCA-BTP national network, directly comparable in mission, training scope, and operational model.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Compagnons du Devoir is a traditional French crafts training organization offering apprenticeship programs across building trades including carpentry, masonry, and roofing. It serves as a complementary vocational training peer with overlapping apprenticeship model and trade-focused curriculum.
• BTP CFA PACA: BTP CFA PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) is another of the 17 regional BTP CFA associations, providing apprenticeship training for construction and public works trades in southeastern France. Operationally identical to BTP CFA AURA, it serves as a regional peer for benchmarking scale and outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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