CITY PRO VERIN Formation

What CITY PRO VERIN Formation does

Verin Formation is a privately held French vocational training organization headquartered in Sallaumines and operating five physical sites across the Hauts-de-France region (Calais, Dunkerque with two locations, Valenciennes, Lille/Fretin, and Lens). Founded in February 2012, the company delivers in-person professional training programs across four domains: BTP (construction), logistics, industry, and workplace risk prevention. Its catalog comprises more than 15 professional titles (Titres Professionnels) certified by the French Ministry of Employment, CQPM certifications (including CQP TMI under Certimetal habilitation), CACES safety certifications across categories R482, R484, R486, R489, and R490, electrical habilitations, AIPR, SST first-aid, and specialized safety modules. Training is delivered through workshops and pedagogical spaces engineered to replicate real enterprise conditions.

The business model is B2B/B2C/G2G hybrid, with revenue drawn from training fees financed through multiple public and quasi-public channels: Region Hauts-de-France subsidies, CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), apprenticeship contracts, POEC programs, and direct employer financing. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct outreach to companies and temporary staffing agencies, inbound referrals from Pôle Emploi and regional employment services, and digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). The company holds Qualiopi certification (October 2024 audit, valid through 2027) and Certimetal habilitation (effective November 2022 for five years). It also operates a dedicated recruitment service that matches trained candidates with local employers, functioning as a placement channel that differentiates the offering from pure-play training providers. As of December 3, 2025, the organization employs 23 staff.

Name

CITY PRO VERIN Formation

Legal name

Verin Formation

Website

https://verin-formation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades & Industrial Direct Hire (BPACAFAG), Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE), Production & Manufacturing Operations (TPM, OEE, SMED) (EDABAKAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Construction safety certification
• Logistics forklift training
• Industrial maintenance training
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sallaumines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Verin Formation generates revenue through professional training services in BTP, Logistics, and Industry sectors. They offer diploma programs (Titres Professionnels), certifications (CACES, AIPR), electrical habilitations, and safety training. Revenue comes from training fees funded through various channels including region funding, apprenticeship programs, CPF (personal training account), and POEC programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CITY PRO VERIN Formation operates professional training centers delivering vocational programs in construction (BTP), logistics, and industry sectors. The company provides diploma-track Titre Professionnel certifications, CQPM industrial maintenance qualifications, and CACES safety certifications, delivered through hands-on workshops that replicate real workplace conditions. An integrated recruitment service connects trained job seekers with employers and temporary staffing agencies in the Hauts-de-France region.

Product overview

Verin Formation is a professional training organization operating under the CITY PRO group, offering vocational training programs across three main sectors: BTP (Building and Public Works), Logistics, and Industry. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional titles (Titres Professionnels), CQPM certifications, and CACES safety certificates, complemented by specialized safety training modules. The core offering includes both diploma-track programs and short-term certification courses, with an integrated recruitment and placement service that connects job seekers with employers in the Hauts-de-France region. Training is delivered at two centers in Calais and Dunkerque, featuring hands-on pedagogical workshops designed to simulate real workplace conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTP Training Programs
• Logistics Training Programs
• Industry Training Programs
• Recruitment and Professional Accompaniment Services
• CQPM Technicien en Maintenance Industrielle
• Titre Professionnel Cariste d'entrepôt
• Titre Professionnel Préparateur de commandes en entrepôt
• Titre Professionnel Maçon VRD
• CACES R489 - Chariots de manutention
• CACES R482 - Engins de chantier
• AIPR Certifications (Opérateur, Encadrant, Concepteur)
• Habilitation Électrique (Électricien et Non-électricien)
• Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail (SST)
• Scaffolding Assembly Training (R408/R457)
• Titre Professionnel Conducteur d'Engins de Chantiers

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UIMM (Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2022UIMM territorial certification center grants CERTIMETAL habilitation to Verin Formation for Calais and Dunkerque centers, enabling them to deliver training and certifications for the Metallurgy industry branch including CQP TMI (Industrial Maintenance Technician). This partnership has been effective since 23/11/2022 for a duration of 5 years.
• Region Hauts-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional council provides funding for training programs and professional integration initiatives in the Hauts-de-France region.
• Pôle EmploicoreOthersNational employment service refers job seekers to Verin Formation for professional training and skills development programs.
• Temporary staffing agencies (Agences d'intérim)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with temporary staffing agencies for training interim workers and recruiting qualified profiles for BTP, logistics, and industry positions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CESI: French engineering and professional training school with campuses across France offering industry-aligned programs. Comparable to Verin through industrial training (CQPM TMI) and electrical/industry certifications, but at broader scope.
• AFPA: France's largest adult vocational training organization, offering a broad catalog across BTP, logistics, and industry. Comparable to Verin at the portfolio level, but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• CNAM: National conservatory delivering higher education and professional titles for working adults. Comparable to Verin at the professional certification level, but operates at much larger national scale and broader academic scope.

Direct peers

• GRETA: National public network of continuing education providers attached to lycées, offering vocational titles (Titres Professionnels) and adult retraining. Closely comparable to Verin's professional title programs and public-funded training model.
• AFTRAL: Leading French vocational training organization specializing in transport, logistics, and handling equipment (CACES) certifications. Highly comparable to Verin Formation's logistics training portfolio and CACES R489/R482 offerings.
• ECF (École de Conduite Française): Major French driver and CACES training group with national center coverage. Comparable to Verin Formation through shared CACES certification programs, safety training, and BTP equipment operation courses.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship organization focused on construction and craft trades. Comparable to Verin's BTP training portfolio (Macon VRD, Plaquiste, Coffreur-bancheur, Peintre Façadier) and apprenticeship-based delivery model.
• MFR (Maison Familiale Rurale): National network of vocational training schools delivering apprenticeship-based programs in trades, agriculture, and services. Comparable to Verin through apprenticeship contracts, Titre Professionnel pathways, and rural/regional training presence.

Emerging players

• Skill and You: Online vocational and professional training platform (formerly ISEG/EDUCATEL) offering distance learning certifications. Comparable thematic peer to Verin as an emerging alternative delivery model for French professional certifications.

Regional players

• CCI Formation Hauts-de-France: Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry training arm operating in the same Hauts-de-France geography. Comparable to Verin through shared regional market, BTP/logistics/industry curriculum, and access to local employer demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VERINFormation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verin-formation-city-pro
• Instagraminstagram.com/verinformation_citypro

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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