CCI Charente Formation

What CCI Charente Formation does

CCI Charente Formation is a publicly operated vocational training center headquartered in L'Isle d'Espagnac near Angoulême, France, owned and operated by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de la Charente. With more than 50 years of expertise and a permanent staff of roughly 130 supported by 250+ external instructors and consultants, the organization trains approximately 1,200 apprentices per year and roughly 2,000 adult continuing-education learners across the Charente department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its portfolio spans eight verticals — automotive/mobility (Mobil'Innov), commerce and distribution, finance/HR (Charente Business School), marketing and digital commerce, hospitality and culinary arts (Hôtellerie Restauration), graphic arts and packaging, sport and health, and language training (Centre d'Étude de Langues) — with programs ranging from CAP level 3 to BAC+5 engineering degrees.

The training delivery model combines traditional classroom instruction with digital/e-learning via the Netypareo platform and an on-campus innovation environment branded OPEN LAB (comprising Living Lab, Learning Lab, CREA Lab, Studio Lab, and Huddle Lab). Supporting infrastructure includes a 16-hectare main campus with 32,000 m² of classrooms and workshops, a 3,000 m² gymnasium, 200 individual accommodation rooms, and the training restaurant La Table; a secondary 1,500 m² campus in Cognac was relocated to new premises in 2024. Programs are QUALIOPI-certified and registered in the French RNCP, with international language certifications (CLOÉ, LILATE) offered.

Revenue is generated primarily through three mechanisms: apprenticeship training funded by OPCO partners and the French apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage); continuing professional training funded via CPF, OPCO, employers, or individual payment; and ancillary on-site services (campus accommodation priced €12–25 per night, restaurant meals €5.5–€18). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via two physical campuses plus an online pre-registration flow on Netypareo, complemented by referral partnerships with Pôle Emploi, Cap Emploi, Mission Locale, and OPCO funding bodies. The organization operates as a non-listed CCI chamber entity, so revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CCI Charente Formation

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de la Charente

Website

https://ccicharente-formation.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CCI Charente Formation is a publicly operated vocational training center in Angoulême and Cognac, France, owned by the local Chamber of Commerce. It trains ~1,200 apprentices and ~2,000 adult learners annually across automotive, business, hospitality, and other sectors, funded primarily via French OPCO, CPF, and apprenticeship tax schemes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA), Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Apprenticeship education
• Continuing professional training
• Language study center
• Corporate employee training

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Isle d'Espagnac (Angoulême)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training (CFA): Vocational training through apprenticeship contracts, funded by OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) and the French government. Revenue comes from government subsidies and employer contributions through the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
2. Continuing Professional Training (FC): Adult professional training funded through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OPCO, employers, or individual payment. Revenue generated from training fees for short, certifying, and qualifying programs.
3. Campus Accommodation: On-campus housing services at competitive rates (12€ per night for apprentices, 18€ for students) including breakfast, plus meal services in the self-service restaurant (5.5€ for apprentices).
4. Application Restaurant 'La Table': Training restaurant operated by students providing practical experience. Open to the public with menu pricing from 8€ to 18€ per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCI Charente Formation is the vocational training center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Charente in France. It delivers apprenticeship programs from CAP to BAC+5 (including engineering degrees), continuing education for adults, corporate training, and language instruction across eight sectors: automotive, commerce, finance, hospitality, graphic arts/packaging, sports/health, marketing/management, and languages. The center trains approximately 1,200 apprentices and 2,000 adults annually across two physical campuses.

Product overview

CCI Charente Formation is a vocational and higher education training center operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Charente. With over 50 years of expertise, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of training programs structured as distinct schools and divisions: Charente Business School (commerce and management), Commerce Vente & Distribution, Hôtellerie et Restauration, Mobil'Innov (automotive), Arts Graphiques et Packaging, Sport et Santé, and a Centre d'Étude de Langues. The institution provides apprenticeships from CAP to BAC+5 engineering degrees, continuing education courses, and professional certifications. Supporting facilities include the OPEN LAB innovation center, campus accommodations, and the training restaurant 'La Table'. Programs span finance, marketing, hospitality, automotive trades, graphic arts, pharmaceuticals, and languages, with 100% of business school programs accessible via apprenticeship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charente Business School (Finance, Administration & HR Management Programs) The business school division of CCI Charente Formation offering 13 programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5 in finance, accounting, and human resources, including BTS, Bachelor, and Master degrees accessible via apprenticeship. Covers programs such as BTS Comptabilité et Gestion, Bachelor Finance, and Mastère Manager en Ingénierie d'Affaires. Achieves 86% exam success rate.
• Marketing Opérationnel et Digital, Commerce International & Management Programs Training programs in marketing, digital operations, international commerce, and management including BTS, Bachelor, and Manager en Ingénierie d'Affaires (BAC+5). Targets students pursuing careers in digital marketing, international trade, and business management.
• Commerce, Vente & Distribution Programs Vocational programs including Bac Pro Métiers du Commerce et de la Vente, CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce, and Titre Pro EPCD for retail and distribution careers. Targets youth pursuing careers in commerce and sales.
• Hôtellerie et Restauration Programs Culinary and hospitality programs including CAP Cuisine, CAP Production et service en restaurations, Brevet professionnel Arts de la cuisine, Brevet professionnel Arts du service, and specializations in desserts and bartending. Includes the new Hôtellerie Restauration pole inaugurated in 2020.
• Mobil'Innov - Automobile et Mobilité Programs School dedicated to automotive and mobility trades with 8 diplomas and 5 specializations (Bodywork, Painting, Mechatronics Maintenance, Technical Control, and Classic Vehicles). Recognized as a pilot CFA by ANFA, part of the 100-site pilot network.
• Arts Graphiques et Packaging Programs Programs in graphic arts, design, printing, publishing, and packaging materials. Includes unique-in-France BAC+5 engineer degree in materials for packaging through Cnam/ISIP partnership. Serves 150 apprentices annually.
• Sport et Santé Programs Programs in sports and health including DEUST Préparateur(trice) Technicien(ne) en Pharmacie, BP JEPS APT, and CQP Dermo-cosmétique pharmaceutique. Targets learners pursuing pharmaceutical and fitness instructor careers.
• Centre d'Étude de Langues (CEL) Language study center offering courses in English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, and French for foreigners. QUALIOPI certified and part of a national network of 80+ centers. Achieves 97% learner satisfaction in 2025. Offers international certifications CLOÉ and LILATE.
• OPEN LAB Innovation Space Innovative collaborative training and work space dedicated to experimentation and dissemination of practices in pedagogical transformation and innovation. Features Living Lab, Learning Lab, CREA Lab, Studio Lab, and Huddle Lab spaces with mobile equipment and advanced technological tools.
• CCI Campus Accommodation On-campus housing services offering 160-200 individual rooms across 4 buildings, including 8 rooms accessible to people with reduced mobility. Rates: 12€/night for apprentices, 18€/night for students, 25€/night for continuing training participants, all including breakfast. 9€ regional aid available for apprentices.
• Restaurant d'Application La Table Training restaurant where hospitality students serve real customers, providing practical learning experience. Open to the public with menu options at self-service (8€), brasserie (10-13€), and restaurant levels (12-18€).
• Formations Continues (Continuing Professional Training) Continuing education offerings including short courses in IT/bureautique (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), commerce/vente, accounting, professional effectiveness, AI, management/HR, health/safety, and hospitality. Includes AI Initiation courses and skills assessments (bilan de compétences). 95% learner satisfaction in 2025.
• CPF-Eligible Training Programs Training programs eligible for the French Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), including certifications listed in RNCP and RSCH, managed through the Caisse des dépôts platform. Allows individuals to fund professional training using their personal training account.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of companies recommend CCI Charente Formation CFA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• ANFA (Association Nationale pour la Formation Automobile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI Charente Formation is recognized as a reference CFA in automotive sector with ANFA support. Selected as one of 100 pilot CFA sites in their network. ANFA provides expertise and validation for automotive training programs including 8 diplomas and 5 specializations.
• OPCO Network (Afdas, OPCO EP, OPCO ATLAS, OPCO2i, Constructys, AKTO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) partners that fund professional training and apprenticeship programs. Each OPCO covers specific industry sectors and provides financial support for training costs.
• CNAM/ISIPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) and ISIP for engineering degree programs in materials and packaging (BAC+5), unique in France.
• Nouvelle-Aquitaine RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner providing support for apprenticeship and training initiatives. Offers regional aid for accommodation (9€ for apprentices) and training development.
• Pôle Emploi, Cap Emploi, Mission LocalemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployment services partners that refer job seekers and youth to training programs. Collaborate on career orientation, skills assessment, and professional integration initiatives.
• CCI CharentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Charente. Provides institutional support, business network access, and strategic direction for training programs aligned with regional economic needs.
• International School of Business DublinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership providing Charente Business School students with access to an international economics and business program, entirely funded by the school.
• Specialized Disability Partners (Adapéï, IRSA, ARI insertion, Handamos)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized organizations supporting training accessibility for people with disabilities. Help implement accommodations for courses, exams, and workplace adaptations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greta (GRoupement d'ETAblissements publics): Public network of adult continuing education providers affiliated with the French Ministry of Education; directly competes with CCI Charente Formation for CPF-funded adult learners across regions.
• AFTRAL: Major French apprenticeship training provider focused on transport, logistics, and mobility trades — directly comparable to CCI Charente Formation's apprenticeship model and its Mobil'Innov automotive division.
• Pigier: Private French network of business and management schools offering BTS, Bachelor, and MBA programs via apprenticeship; competes directly with Charente Business School's BAC+2 to BAC+5 programs.
• AFPI Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional industrial training partner referenced in CCI Charente Formation's accommodation pricing; provides apprenticeship and continuing training for industry trades in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA: France's largest public vocational training organization, offering apprenticeship and continuing education across the country; comparable in mission and program scope but operating at a national scale versus CCI Charente Formation's regional Charente focus.
• CCI Formation France (CCI Campus network): National federation of CCI training centers that includes CCI Charente Formation; sibling institutions (CCI Bordeaux, CCI Lyon, CCI Paris) offer the same CFA + continuing education model across other French regions.

Others

• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Strategic partner of CCI Charente Formation for the unique BAC+5 packaging engineering degree; offers its own professional degree programs and could be viewed as an enabling ecosystem participant.

Regional players

• CCI Bordeaux Gironde Formation: Regional CCI training peer in Nouvelle-Aquitaine serving the Bordeaux/Gironde area with similar CFA and continuing education offerings; same parent structure and funding model as CCI Charente Formation.
• CCI Limoges Formation: Another Nouvelle-Aquitaine CCI training peer serving Haute-Vienne; offers the same CFA + continuing education model within the same region, providing geographic competition.

Emerging players

• INSEEC U. / Sup de V: Private French group of higher-education schools offering business and management programs from BAC+2 to BAC+5; emerging competitor in the apprenticeship business-school segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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