CPI Formations

What CPI Formations does

CPI Formations (Centre de Perfectionnement Interprofessionnel) is a private Swiss continuing and higher education center founded in 1986 and headquartered in Granges-Paccot, Canton of Fribourg. The organization delivers more than 250–300 vocational continuing education, adult training, and preparatory courses for federal certificates and diplomas across IT (Microsoft Office, ICDL), human resources (HRSE), management and leadership (ASFC), accounting, languages, pedagogy, and professional reintegration. Named clients include Swisscom, Groupe E, WAGO Contact SA, Fribourg Public Transport (TPF), and multiple cantonal agencies. CPI is the first general continuing education center in Western Switzerland to achieve ISO 21001:2018 certification (including eduQua standards) and operates as an accredited ECDL testing center, Winbiz Specialist, and fide Test Center for Swiss national language certification.

The core delivery stack combines a Moodle-based learning management system, MS Teams for video conferencing, the Bright online testing platform for language assessment, and Microsoft Office à la carte workshop modules delivered in French, German, and English. CPI runs a custom corporate training process (needs analysis, tailored offer, delivery, evaluation) with a dedicated pedagogical manager, and operates a commercial practice enterprise plus four cantonal labor market measures (AMM/IV) for job seekers and disability insurance beneficiaries.

Revenue is generated through five streams: public course fees, custom corporate training billed as projects, federal certification preparation courses, government-commissioned labor market measures, and language testing services (Bright, fide). Pricing is unit-based (CHF 60–450 per course segment) with monthly installment options and SEFRI subsidies of up to 50% for selected federal certifications. CPI also sells training vouchers redeemable across the full catalog. Go-to-market spans direct-to-consumer enrollment (website/phone), enterprise field sales with a pedagogical account contact, and government commissioning through AMA and IV channels.

Name

CPI Formations

Legal name

Centre de Perfectionnement Interprofessionnel CPI

Website

https://cpi.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CPI Formations (Centre de Perfectionnement Interprofessionnel) is a Swiss continuing education center founded in 1986 in Fribourg, offering 250–300+ vocational, IT, language, HR, and federal certification courses to individuals, companies, and cantonal labor market programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education and Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFAIAJ

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

SECONDARYEDAFAIAH

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

Keywords

• Continuing education services
• Vocational adult training
• Federal certification preparation
• Corporate training programs
• Language proficiency testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Granges-Paccot

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Training Courses: Continuing education courses open to the general public, including short courses, professional development, and skills training. Revenue generated through course fees.
2. Federal Certification Preparation: Preparation courses for federal certificates and diplomas including HR, management, accounting, and IT certifications.
3. Custom Corporate Training: Tailored training programs designed specifically for individual company needs. Billed as custom projects with separate pricing.
4. Labor Market Measures (AMM): Government-commissioned training programs for job seekers, funded by the Cantonal Office for Labor Market (AMA) and disability insurance (IV).
5. Language Testing Services: Bright language proficiency testing (Bright, BLISS, Five Star Bright) for individuals and companies, with certification outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CPI Formations (Centre de Perfectionnement Interprofessionnel) is a continuing education center offering 250+ professional development courses, including preparation for federal certificates and diplomas (HR, management, accounting, IT), Microsoft Office workshops delivered à la carte, language proficiency testing (Bright, BLISS, Five Star Bright, fide), and customized corporate training. The center also operates a commercial practice enterprise for hands-on training and delivers four government-commissioned labor market measures (AMM) for job seekers and disability insurance beneficiaries in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Product overview

CPI Formations (Centre de Perfectionnement Interprofessionnel) operates as a professional training center offering more than 300 continuing education courses. The core offering consists of customized training programs organized around several key areas: Microsoft Office workshops (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) delivered as self-paced à la carte programs; language assessment services including Bright Tests (standard, BLISS, and Five Star variants) for evaluating German, English, and French proficiency; and certification preparation courses including federal certificates (FSEA Adult Educator, Leadership and Management ASFC) and ICDL computing certifications. The center also provides custom corporate training, a training voucher gift system, and serves as a fide testing center for Swiss language certification. The portfolio spans computing and IT, business administration, human resources, communication, and specialized professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microsoft Office à la carte Workshop (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Customized training platform available in French, German, and English for learning Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) with self-paced learning, books, 550+ exercises for home practice, and guaranteed course dates. Targets adult learners and corporate trainees seeking Microsoft Office skills.
• Microsoft Excel à la carte Workshop Customized Microsoft Excel training covering basics (6 sessions) and advanced topics (6 sessions) including formulas, charts, pivot tables, macros, and data analysis. Sold as a standalone workshop for adult learners and professionals.
• Microsoft PowerPoint à la carte Workshop Customized Microsoft PowerPoint training covering presentation management, slide creation, animations, templates, and collaboration features. Sold as a standalone workshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Federal recognition: Graduates receive federal-recognized certificates and diplomas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SVEB FSEAcoreOthersMember of SVEB (Swiss Association for Adult Education), the umbrella organization for adult education in Switzerland
• HRSEcoreOthersPartner for HR-related certifications and professional development in human resources
• Agir FormationminorOthersEducation partner in professional development sector
• SBBK/EDKminorOthersSwiss Conference of Cantonal Education Directors partnership
• ARFORminorOthersAssociation for professional formation in French-speaking Switzerland

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klubschule Migros: Largest adult continuing education provider in Switzerland, offering a broad catalog of language, IT, management, and certification courses with regional centers. Closest comparable in scale, audience, and product breadth across Romandie and German-speaking Switzerland.
• EB Zürich: Swiss provider of vocational continuing education, federal certificate preparation (e.g., HRSE, FSEA), and corporate custom training. Comparable in catalog scope, federal cert focus, and B2B training model.
• Bénédict School: Swiss continuing education school offering federal certificate and diploma preparation, language courses, and corporate training. Comparable in federal certification prep and adult learner focus.
• SAWI International School of Management and Entrepreneurship: Swiss continuing education provider specializing in management, marketing, and leadership certificates/diplomas. Comparable in management/leadership certificate prep and corporate upskilling.
• IFAK Institut: Swiss adult education provider offering IT, management, and language courses with government-recognized certifications. Comparable in catalog breadth and vocational/continuing education positioning.
• BVS Business School: Swiss vocational continuing education school offering federal diploma prep (HR, management, finance) and corporate training. Comparable in federal certification pathways and SMB/enterprise audience.

Broad incumbents

• AKAD Business: Large Swiss distance-learning and continuing education institution offering professional, management, and IT certifications with strong digital delivery. Comparable in certification prep and adult professional audience, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• ZFU (Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht): German distance-learning regulator and provider of accredited continuing education programs. Comparable in adult continuing education and certification prep, primarily serving the German-speaking market.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver professional certificates and continuing education. Comparable in adult upskilling and certification, with broader scale and digital-first delivery.

Others

• Digitalswitzerland: Swiss cross-industry initiative promoting digital skills and workforce transformation. Comparable in shaping demand for digital upskilling training in Switzerland, though not a direct training provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVjSPXMNHRoO_HRTyIPcUPg
• Facebookfr-fr.facebook.com/cpiformations
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/-cpi
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpiformations

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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