CROSSTHINK

What CROSSTHINK does

CROSSTHINK is a French private professional training company headquartered in Valbonne (Sophia-Antipolis), operating as a SAS and part of a larger undisclosed group. Founded circa 2014, the company delivers 100% online certification programs in agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), project management (PMP, PMI-aligned), management and leadership, and soft skills, through a proprietary learning management system called CrossInstitute. Course pricing spans €990-€3,490, and the company holds official certificateur status from France Compétences (RS7266) plus Qualiopi quality certification, qualifying its programs for state-recognized credentials and access to French public training funds.

The go-to-market is hybrid: B2B direct sales to ESN (IT services) partners and scale-ups for enterprise cohorts, complemented by consumer-led acquisition via France's CPF (MonCompteFormation), OPCO employer-funded channels (Atlas, Akto, Afdas), and France Travail AIF job-seeker pathways, with administrative support provided for funding dossiers. A recurring monthly ESN talent showcase catalog connects certified graduates with employer hiring demand, building a community-driven recruitment side-channel. Reported scale includes 18,500+ professionals trained, 500,000+ mentored training hours, 398 active learning paths, 33 catalog courses, and 218+ Trustindex-verified Google reviews at 4.6-4.9/5. Partnerships with Scaled Agile, Scrum.org, PMI, Microsoft, Atlassian, ORIIONS, and SCYFCO SAS round out an internationally credentialed catalog aimed at the French agile and IT services workforce.

Name

CROSSTHINK

Legal name

Crossthink SAS

Website

https://crossthink.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CROSSTHINK is a French online professional training company that delivers state-recognized agile, project management, leadership, and soft-skills certifications via its proprietary CrossInstitute LMS, serving ESN enterprises, scale-ups, salaried professionals, and job seekers funded through CPF, OPCO, and AIF channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Agile certification programs
• Project management courses
• Online learning platforms
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Valbonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: Revenue generated from fee-based professional certification courses ranging from €990 to €3,490 per course. Training programs include agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), project management (PMP), and soft skills certifications.
2. CPF/Government Funding Processing: Administrative services facilitating government-funded training through CPF, OPCO, and AIF channels. Company handles dossier preparation and liaises with funding bodies.
3. ESN Talent Placement: Monthly showcase catalog connecting certified professionals with ESN partners, generating placement and recruitment referral value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CROSSTHINK delivers 100% online, certified professional training programs in agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), project management (PMP), leadership, and personal development through its proprietary CrossInstitute learning management system (LMS). The company is an official France Compétences certificator (RS7266) authorized to issue state-recognized professional certifications, and also delivers international certifications (SAFe, PSM, PSPO, PAL-E) through partnerships with Scaled Agile, Scrum.org, and PMI.

Product overview

CROSSTHINK is an online professional training company offering agile and project management certifications through its proprietary CrossInstitute LMS platform. The portfolio consists of state-recognized French certifications (RS series including RS7266, RS5487, RS6099, RS6626, RS6912, RS6337, RS5138) alongside international certifications (SAFe suite including SA, POPM, SDP, SP, LPM, and Scrum certifications PSPO, PSM, PAL-E). Training spans six categories: Project Management & Agility, Management & Leadership, Personal & Professional Development, Business Software, Cloud, and Office Productivity. The company also provides career services including ESN recruitment network placement and financing assistance (CPF, OPCO, AIF) for training funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CrossInstitute LMS Platform Proprietary online learning management system (LMS) providing 24/7 access to training content, course materials, progress tracking, mentor-supported virtual classrooms, and certification pathways for all CROSSTHINK training programs. Designed for professionals and corporate clients pursuing agile, project management, and leadership certifications.
• Certification RS7266 - Méthodes Agiles Official state-recognized certification 'Mettre en œuvre les méthodes agiles au sein d'une unité opérationnelle' enabling professionals to demonstrate agile implementation competencies; CROSSTHINK is the official certificator habilitated by France Compétences.
• Certification RS5487 - Gérer un projet en mobilisant les méthodes agiles State certification covering Scrum framework implementation and agile project management competencies for project leaders and agile practitioners.
• Certification RS6099 - Conduire et piloter un projet innovant avec des méthodes agiles State certification for driving innovative projects using agile methods, delivered in partnership with ORIIONS as the certifying organism.
• Certification RS6626 - Manager des équipes et piloter l'efficacité collective State certification for team management and collective effectiveness, delivered in partnership with SCYFCO SAS as the certifying organism.
• Certification RS6912 - Prévenir et gérer les conflits en situation d'accueil State certification for conflict prevention and management in public-facing reception environments, with 21h or 16h course formats.
• Certification RS6337 - Conduire un changement State certification for change management and professional development, with reported 100% completion and success rate.
• Certification RS5138 - Conduite du changement professionnel State certification for professional change management and personal effectiveness, delivered in three hour-based tiers (21h to 41h) with monthly payment options.
• SAFe for Teams SP (SAFe 6 Practitioner) Official Scaled Agile certification preparation for team members working within Agile Release Trains (ARTs); 16h course with official SAFe 6 Practitioner exam registration included.
• SAFe Agilist (SA) Official Scaled Agile certification preparation for leaders driving Lean-Agile transformations across enterprise programs.
• SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP) Official Scaled Agile certification preparation for DevOps practitioners breaking down silos between development and operations teams.
• SAFe POPM (Product Owner/Product Manager) Official Scaled Agile certification preparation for Product Owner and Product Manager roles operating within SAFe environments.
• SAFe LPM (Lean Portfolio Manager) Official Scaled Agile certification preparation for portfolio and investment strategy alignment across enterprise value streams.
• PSM - Professional Scrum Master Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master certification preparation course; 14h intensive course with PSM certification preparation included.
• PSPO - Professional Scrum Product Owner Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner certification preparation using Agile Games methodology.
• PAL-E - Professional Agile Leadership Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership (PAL-E) certification preparation with official exam included, two attempts, and 14 PDU credits.
• IT Project Management (PMP Methodology) Project Management Professional (PMP) methodology-aligned training delivered in a 3-day format for project managers seeking PMI credentials.
• ESN Recruitment Network (Talent Placement Service) Monthly job placement service connecting certified graduates with partner ESN (Digital Services Companies) through a recurring talent showcase catalog distributed to technical directors and HR managers.
• CPF Financing Assistance Expert administrative assistance for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding applications, including rights analysis and dossier preparation for individuals seeking government-funded training.
• OPCO Financing Services Administrative support for OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) funding applications, working with Atlas, Akto, and Afdas operators for employer-sponsored training programs.
• AIF (Aide Individuelle à la Formation) Financing Service France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) financing support for job seekers and career-transition candidates seeking agile professional training through the AIF (Aide Individuelle à la Formation) pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,500+ professionals trained and certified
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scaled Agile (SAFe)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed training partner offering official SAFe certification preparation courses including SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe PO/PM, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP), and SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM). Exam registration for official SAFe certifications included in training programs.
• Scrum.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Professional Scrum certifications including PSM (Professional Scrum Master) and PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner). Training includes PAL-E (Professional Agile Leadership) certification preparation.
• France CompétencescoreOthersGovernment regulatory body that granted CROSSTHINK official certificator status (RS7266) to deliver state-recognized professional certifications under the Répertoire Spécifique. Also validates other certifications including RS 5487, RS 6099, RS 6626, RS 6337, RS 6912, and RS 5138.
• PMI (Project Management Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationTraining aligned with PMI standards for PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. Company delivers courses covering PMP methodology for project managers seeking international credentials.
• ORIIONScoreTechnology or IntegrationCertification body for RS 6099 (Conduire et piloter un projet innovant avec des méthodes agiles) and related agile project management certifications. CROSSTHINK serves as authorized examination center.
• SimplonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExam center partner for RS 5487 and related certifications. Provides jury facilities for certification assessments including accessibility accommodations for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is a worldwide IT and professional training provider with deep partnerships across Scaled Agile, PMI, and Scrum.org. It is a direct peer in delivering official certification preparation courses, though with broader geographic reach than CROSSTHINK.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is an online professional training company partnering with PMI, Scrum.org, and Scaled Agile to deliver certification bootcamps. It is a direct peer offering comparable agile/PMP/SAFe certification programs, though primarily serving global English-speaking markets.
• Demos: Demos is a major French corporate training and consulting firm offering professional development programs across management, digital, and soft skills. It is a direct peer competing in the same French B2B/B2C training market with comparable Qualiopi-certified programs.
• Orsys: Orsys is a leading French professional training company specializing in IT, digital, and management certifications. It is a direct peer due to overlapping course catalogs in agile methodologies, project management, and IT certifications delivered to similar French enterprise and individual customers.
• Cegos: Cegos is one of the largest corporate training providers in France and globally, offering management, leadership, and professional development programs. It is a direct peer as both companies target the same French corporate and individual professional training market with overlapping agile/management curricula.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a leading technology skills platform offering courses in agile, cloud, and software development with skill assessments and certification prep. It is a direct peer in agile/tech certification preparation but with a subscription-based self-serve model rather than CROSSTHINK's mentor-led approach.
• M2i Formation: M2i Formation is a French IT and digital training specialist offering certified programs in agile, project management, and IT tooling. It is a direct peer competing for the same CPF/OPCO-funded French professional training demand with similar SAFe and Scrum offerings.
• IB Formation: IB Formation is a French professional training company focused on IT, management, and certification programs including agile and project management. It is a direct peer targeting the same France-based professional learners with similar CPF-eligible certified course offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a global enterprise learning platform offering thousands of courses in leadership, technology, and agile practices. It is a broad incumbent in the same professional development space, with overlapping content but a much larger enterprise SaaS-led go-to-market.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global online education platform partnering with universities and certification bodies to deliver professional certificates including agile and project management specializations. It is a broad incumbent offering partially overlapping content at lower price points via self-serve learning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 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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