Forgescom Services aux entreprises

What Forgescom Services aux entreprises does

Forgescom Services aux entreprises is the enterprise and individual training division of the Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Saint-Jean (CSSLSJ), a public school board under Quebec's Ministry of Education. It delivers more than 140 vocational and continuing-education programs across 14+ sectors — agriculture, woodworking and construction, early childhood education, entrepreneurship and administration, bicycle mechanics, Francisation and languages, industrial trades (CNC, welding, industrial painting), digital, HR and organizational development, health, occupational health and safety (SST), personal care, and transport — through four in-person locations (Alma, Jonquière, Roberval, Dolbeau-Mistassini) and an online Moodle LMS, plus an SVI eSolutions enrollment portal. Recognized certifications include AEP, DEP, and ASP credentials issued under Quebec's regulated vocational framework, alongside shorter modules on Microsoft 365, ChatGPT and generative AI, cybersecurity (Loi 25), and digital maturity assessment (PMO 5.0).

Name

Forgescom Services aux entreprises

Legal name

Forgescom - Formation aux entreprises et à l'individu

Website

https://forgescom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forgescom is the vocational and continuing-education division of Quebec's Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Saint-Jean, delivering 140+ certified and subsidized training programs across 14+ sectors to businesses, individuals, and government-referred learners in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region via in-person and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Human Resources (HR) & Talent (SHRM/HRCI) Certifications (EDAAANAE), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional certification
• Workforce development
• Continuing education
• Occupational health safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Alma

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Fee-for-service training programs where participants or employers pay for specific courses. Examples include AEP Service de garde ($80-90), exam preparation classes ($195-225), and professional skills courses.
2. Government Subsidized Training: Programs fully or partially funded through Services Québec and CPMT (Commission des partenaires du marché du travail), reducing or eliminating participant costs while receiving government compensation.
3. Workforce Development Contracts: Custom training contracts with businesses and organizations for bespoke professional development programs, often partially funded through government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forgescom is the enterprise and individual training services division of the Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Saint-Jean, delivering over 140 vocational and professional training programs across 14+ sectors. Offerings span government-recognized certifications (AEP, DEP, ASP), customized corporate training, digital and AI literacy courses, occupational health and safety training, French language training, and skills recognition services delivered via in-person classrooms, online platforms, and subsidized government channels.

Product overview

Forgescom Services aux entreprises operates as the corporate training division of Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Saint-Jean, offering a unified platform of vocational and professional training services. The core offering is 'Formation aux entreprises et à l'individu' - over 140 training programs across 14+ sectors. The portfolio includes professional certification programs (AEP - Attestation d'études professionnelles in areas like school daycare services, industrial painting, bicycle mechanics, door/window assembly, welding, CNC operations; DEP - Diplôme d'études professionnelles in truck transport); technology training (Microsoft 365 suite, ChatGPT/generative AI courses, cybersecurity); sector-specific training (health, OHS/SST, agriculture, transport, digital); and organizational services (customized training, coaching, team building, skills assessment, RAC recognition). Programs are delivered through various modalities (in-person at 4 locations, online with instructor, self-directed e-learning) and include subsidized options through Services Québec and CPMT funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Formations RéHa: A shared HR training service created in partnership with Projet Compétences, offering over 30 human resources management programs for organizations and individuals.

Products and services

• Formation aux entreprises et à l'individu Core vocational training umbrella offering 140+ programs across 14+ sectors including professional certifications (AEP, DEP, ASP), continuing education, subsidized training, and customized corporate training for businesses and individuals in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
• AEP Service de garde en milieu scolaire 390-hour Attestation d'études professionnelles in school daycare services delivered as a work-study program, preparing participants to animate children's groups in school daycare settings. Priced at $80-90 per participant.
• DEP Transport par camion 615-hour Diplôme d'études professionnelles in truck transport covering heavy vehicle operation, driving techniques, trip planning, loading/unloading, and safety compliance. Offered in collaboration with CFTC across the region.
• AEP Assemblage de portes et fenêtres Attestation d'études professionnelles in door and window assembly addressing high demand in the construction manufacturing sector. First cohort started January 2026.
• AEP Mécanique de vélos Attestation d'études professionnelles in bicycle mechanics covering repair, diagnostic, assembly, tuning, parts management, and customer service skills. Training begins March 9, 2026.
• AEP Peinture industrielle 720-hour Attestation d'études professionnelles in industrial painting covering paint application techniques, workplace health and safety, blueprint reading, and quality control.
• Formation ChatGPT et IA générative Generative AI training at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels covering ChatGPT, workflow automation, innovation strategy, and design of customized AI assistants. Available online with financial support.
• Formations Microsoft 365 Customized Microsoft 365 training covering Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, To Do, Bookings, Lists, Power BI, Forms, Power Automate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. Available online or in-person.
• Transformation numérique - Compétences du 21e siècle Digital transformation training with 14 specialized trainers helping SMEs develop digital competencies, covering change management, responsible digital practices, and 21st century digital issues. Launched September 2025.
• Introduction à la cybersécurité Cybersecurity training covering practical tips for securing organizations, including Loi 25 implementation. Available as 'Visées Cybersécurité' program.
• PMO 5.0 - Évaluation maturité numérique Digital maturity assessment tool (PMO 5.0) that evaluates organizational digital readiness and helps businesses understand their current digital capabilities.
• Francisation en entreprise French language training for businesses, including workplace-specific French instruction in industrial manufacturing settings. Five-year collaboration with PERFORM developing didactic tools for machinists and welders whose first language is not French.
• Formation SST en ligne (autoformation) Self-directed online occupational health and safety training courses covering various workplace safety topics, delivered through the Moodle LMS with over 1,500 people trained in 2025-2026.
• Programmes subventionnés Services Québec Subsidized training programs under Services Québec covering communication, customer management, stress management, AI introduction (ChatGPT), Microsoft 365 tools, QuickBooks, HR tools, bookkeeping, and change management. Offered at no cost to eligible participants.
• Formations RéHa Shared HR training service (Réelles Habiletés en Ressources Humaines) launched September 2024 in partnership with Fjord and Projet Compétences CSS, offering over 30 HR training programs including coaching, change management, and team development.
• SARCA - Service d'aide et de renseignements aux choix d'apprentissage Free career guidance service helping individuals make informed decisions about their career and training projects.
• Approche de formation sur mesure Customized training approach tailoring programs to specific business needs for companies requiring tailored professional development solutions.
• Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) Skills and competencies recognition service allowing experienced workers to obtain official diplomas, including DEP Soudage-montage (5195) with up to $25/h salary subsidies for employers.
• AEP Soudage semi-automatique GMAW et FCAW Attestation d'études professionnelles in semi-automatic welding (GMAW and FCAW methods), part of industrial sector offerings.
• AEP Opérations sur machines-outils à commande numérique (OMOCN) Attestation d'études professionnelles in CNC machine operations, preparing workers for automated manufacturing environments.
• Class 3 License Exam Preparation 8-hour exam preparation course for Class 3 license at $225 + taxes per participant, supporting truck transport certification pathway.
• Class 2 License Exam Preparation 4-hour exam preparation course for Class 2 license at $195 + taxes per participant, supporting truck transport certification pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of people trained annually across all sectors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre PERFORMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Five-year collaboration to develop French language learning tools for industrial manufacturing sector workers (machinists and welders). PERFORM provides funding and distributes Forgescom-developed materials through their online learning platform.
• Collège d'Alma - Entreprises et collectivitéscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Inter-order partnership between Forgescom and Collège d'Alma to develop 'entreprises apprenantes' (learning enterprises) across Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Project includes developing a toolkit for organizations to become learning enterprises. Government funding of $250,000 from Quebec government.
• Projet Compétences / Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-FjordmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Shared service partnership between Forgescom and Projet Compétences creating Formations RéHa (réelles habilités en ressources humaines). Offers 30+ HR training programs for organizations and individuals across two school service centers.
• MRC de Lac-Saint-Jean-EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic collaboration for developing the first Social Development Policy for the MRC territory. Forgescom serves as advisory partner for community development, engaging 25 organizational representatives in the orientation committee.
• Services QuébeccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner providing subsidized training programs to eligible individuals and businesses. Services Québec referrals and funding enable free or reduced-cost training for participants.
• Centre de formation des transports du Cégep de Chicoutimi (CFTC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for DEP Transport par camion program delivery, with CFTC providing online information sessions and program coordination across the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
• SAE du Pays-des-BleuetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWork-study partnership for AEP Service de garde en milieu scolaire program, collaborating on alternating work-study training for early childhood educators.
• Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Saint-JeancoreOthersParent organization providing administrative infrastructure, facilities, and educational framework for Forgescom as the enterprise services division of the school service center.
• CFP AlmamajorOthersRelated professional training center under the same school service center, offering 15+ DEP programs and collaborating on regional training initiatives.
• CFGA AlmaminorOthersGeneral adult education center providing secondary school completion and basic skills training, serving as complementary pathway to Forgescom programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CDI College: Canadian private vocational college with business, technology, healthcare and trade programs - directly comparable to Forgescom's multi-sector AEP/DEP and continuing education offerings for adult learners.
• Universal Technical Institute: US public for-profit operator of trade and transportation schools, including diesel/transport programs comparable to Forgescom's DEP Transport par camion (615 hours) and industrial welding AEP offerings.
• Penn Foster: Online career and vocational training provider offering self-paced career certificates; comparable to Forgescom's Moodle-based SST autoformation that delivered 1,500+ completions in 2025-2026.
• Eastern College: Canadian career college with business, technology and healthcare programs similar to Forgescom's mixed-sector portfolio serving working adults and career changers.
• Computek College: Canadian vocational college focusing on business, IT, and healthcare diplomas - comparable to Forgescom's continuing education mix of Microsoft/AI courses, HR (Formations RéHa), and healthcare tracks.
• Lincoln Educational Services: Publicly traded US vocational school group delivering skilled trades, transportation, and healthcare programs that overlap with Forgescom's AEP/DEP credential catalog and adult career-changer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Tech and digital skills learning platform serving enterprises and individuals with technology tracks overlapping Forgescom's Microsoft 365, AI, and cybersecurity training verticals.
• Skillsoft: Global corporate digital learning platform with extensive Microsoft 365, AI, and leadership content - comparable to Forgescom's transformation numérique program and ChatGPT/Copilot training catalog for SMEs.

Emerging players

• BrainStation: Digital skills training company specializing in AI, data, and tech courses for professionals; comparable to Forgescom's newer AI/ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot training offerings targeting working professionals.

Regional players

• Collège d'Alma - Entreprises et collectivités: Quebec CÉGEP active in continuing education and corporate training across Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean; partner of Forgescom on the 'entreprises apprenantes' project and a direct competitor for adult training wallet share in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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