I.cert

What I.cert does

I.Cert is a French certification body (organisme certificateur) founded in 2007 and headquartered in Saint-Grégoire, France. The company certifies the competencies of individual professionals and the quality of enterprises, products, and services, primarily serving training organizations and real estate diagnosticians in France. It operates under COFRAC accreditation (numbers 5-0531 for Certification of Products and Services and 4-0522 for real estate diagnosticians) and serves more than 4,000 clients with a national reach.

I.Cert's product portfolio centers on Qualiopi certification, which is mandatory for French training organizations seeking access to mutualized funding since January 2022, alongside ISO 9001 quality management system certification. The company also delivers a portfolio of personnel certifications for real estate diagnosticians across domains including asbestos, lead, DPE (energy performance), gas, electricity, termites, surface measurement, and parasitic state diagnostics, as well as energy efficiency certifications (thermography, RGE-related approvals, and "Experts en Rénovation Énergétique" personnel certification) and certifications for training organizations in specialized safety domains (SS3 asbestos prevention and SPS coordinators). Examinations are administered through on-site centers and the Managexam remote proctoring platform, with results guaranteed within five business days for real estate diagnostician certifications.

The business model combines recurring certification and surveillance fees, with Qualiopi following a multi-year cycle priced by organization revenue tier and number of sites, alongside unit-priced examination fees for individual certifications ranging from €95 HT to €390 HT. I.Cert operates a sales-led, direct-engagement go-to-market with a 24-hour response commitment, dedicated client managers, and a national network of more than 130 auditors and examiners conducting over 40,000 audits annually across France. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

I.cert

Legal name

I.Cert

Website

https://icert.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I.Cert is a France-based, COFRAC-accredited certification body founded in 2007 that certifies training organizations, real estate diagnosticians, and energy efficiency professionals, serving more than 4,000 clients with over 130 evaluators conducting 40,000+ audits annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Training organization certification
• Real estate diagnostician certification
• Quality management certification
• Energy efficiency accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-grégoire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: I.Cert generates revenue through certification fees for organizations and professionals seeking quality certifications. This includes initial certification, renewal, and surveillance audit fees. Revenue is generated from certification of training organizations (Qualiopi), real estate diagnosticians, and energy efficiency professionals.
2. Examination Fees: Fees charged for certification examinations including initial exams, retakes, and recertification. Pricing varies by certification type such as Thermography (95-150€ HT) and Parasitic State certification (390€ initial, 95-245€ for retakes).
3. Surveillance and Monitoring Fees: Ongoing surveillance and monitoring fees for certified clients to maintain their certifications over multi-year cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I.Cert is a France-based COFRAC-accredited certification body (organisme certificateur) founded in 2007, providing certification and qualification services for training organizations (Qualiopi), real estate diagnosticians (amiante, plomb, DPE, gaz, électricité, termites, surface measurement, parasitic state), energy efficiency professionals (ERE, thermography, RGE approvals), and construction safety coordinators (SPS). Services cover initial certification, surveillance audits, and renewal cycles, delivered through on-site audits and remote examinations via the Managexam platform.

Product overview

I.Cert is a certification organization (organisme certificateur) founded in 2007, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification and qualification services primarily focused on the French professional training and real estate diagnostics sectors. The core offering centers on Qualiopi certification for training organizations (a mandatory quality mark for accessing mutualized funding since January 2022) and ISO 9001 quality management system certification. I.Cert also provides specialized certifications for real estate diagnosticians (covering asbestos, energy/DPE, gas, electricity, lead, termites, surface measurement, and parasitic state diagnostics), energy efficiency certifications (including ERE Experts in Energy Renovation, thermography, and training organization approvals), and certifications for training organizations in specialized safety domains (asbestos prevention SS3 and SPS coordinators). The company operates under Cofrac accreditation (number 5-0531) and conducts over 5,000 audits annually. Client support is offered through dedicated account managers, with services including certification initial audits, surveillance audits, and renewal processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification Qualiopi National quality certification (Référentiel National Qualité - RNQ) for training organizations and skills development providers (organismes de formation, PAC, formateurs, CFA, VAE centers), required since January 2022 to access mutualized training funds in France.
• Certification ISO 9001 ISO 9001 quality management system certification for training organizations and service companies based on continuous improvement principles.
• Certification Diagnostiqueurs Immobiliers Personnel certification for real estate diagnostic professionals covering domains including asbestos (amiante), energy (DPE), gas, electricity, lead (plomb), and termites, with results guaranteed within 5 business days.
• Certification Thermographie Infrarouge Personnel certification for infrared thermography professionals conforming to the NF EN 13187 standard.
• Certification Organismes de Formation des Diagnostiqueurs Immobiliers (OFDI) Certification for training organizations of real estate diagnosticians, required under the decree of July 1, 2024.
• Certification des Organismes de Formation - Coordonnateurs SPS Certification for training organizations of health and safety coordinators (Coordonnateurs SPS) according to the decree of December 26, 2012.
• Certification des OF - Prévention des risques liés à l'amiante (SS3) Certification for training organizations on asbestos risk prevention for activities defined in Article R4412-94 of the Labor Code (Sous-Section 3).
• Qualification 02-01 - Repérage amiante avant travaux Company qualification for asbestos detection before construction work including demolition operations.
• Qualification 02-02 - Gestion dématérialisée DTA Company qualification for digital management of asbestos technical files (DTA) delivered in SaaS mode.
• Agrément des Organismes de Formation - Efficacité Énergétique Approval for training organizations in the energy efficiency domain, granted by a state-conventionalized certification body.
• Agrément des Formateurs - Efficacité Énergétique Approval for individual trainers in energy efficiency, required to deliver energy efficiency training courses.
• Certification ERE - Experts en Rénovation Énergétique Personnel certification for energy renovation experts, enabling recognition of competencies for accompanying clients in comprehensive renovation projects.
• Certification Mesurage Carrez et Habitable Personnel certification for surface measurement in real estate, covering private (Carrez) and habitable (Boutin) areas.
• Certification État Parasitaire dont Mérule Personnel certification for parasitic state diagnostics including dry rot (mérule), required under the Alur law.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% client recommendation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFNOR Certification: AFNOR Certification is the French national standards body's certification arm and a direct Qualiopi, ISO 9001, and RGE competitor. It operates the same COFRAC-accredited certification schemes as I.Cert and competes head-to-head for the same training-organization and enterprise customers in France.
• Certivéa: Certivéa is a French certification body focused on real estate, construction, and infrastructure quality certifications, operating under the AFNOR group. It is a direct competitor to I.Cert in construction and real-estate-related certifications and overlaps in building diagnostics and energy performance.
• Apave Certification: Apave is a major French TIC group with COFRAC-accredited certification activity, including Qualiopi and ISO 9001. It competes directly with I.Cert in training-organization certification and overlaps in building diagnostics, SPS, and energy-efficiency approvals.
• Qualiconsult: Qualiconsult is a French TIC firm active in construction, building diagnostics, and certification. It is a direct competitor to I.Cert in construction-related personnel and organizational certifications and shares an overlap in SPS coordinator and real-estate diagnostic markets.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Certification: DEKRA is a German-origin global TIC group with significant French operations in vehicle inspection, certification, and training. It is a broad incumbent competitor to I.Cert, particularly in ISO, QSE, and personnel certification schemes relevant to French enterprises.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Bureau Veritas is one of the world's largest TIC firms and operates COFRAC-accredited Qualiopi, ISO, and QSE-style certifications in France. It competes with I.Cert on enterprise and multi-site certification accounts while offering a much broader global service portfolio.
• SGS: SGS is a global TIC leader with extensive certification operations in France, including ISO 9001 and other system certifications. It is a broad incumbent peer to I.Cert where French clients require internationally recognized certification alongside Qualiopi or QSE schemes.
• TÜV Rheinland France: TÜV Rheinland is a global TIC provider with French operations offering ISO, QSE, and personnel certifications. It competes with I.Cert where international brand recognition matters, particularly for French subsidiaries of multinational clients needing globally harmonized certifications.
• Intertek France: Intertek is a global TIC group offering certification, testing, and inspection services, with French operations covering ISO and sector-specific certifications. It is a broad incumbent peer where French enterprises seek internationally backed certifications that overlap with I.Cert's portfolio.

Others

• France Compétences: France Compétences is the French public regulatory body that oversees Qualiopi and the Référentiel National Qualité framework. It is not a competitor but a key ecosystem actor whose policy decisions directly shape I.Cert's addressable market and accreditation scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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