FORMITES

Name

FORMITES

Legal name

Formités SAS

Website

https://formites.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training consulting
• RNCP RS certification support
• Qualiopi certification audits
• Training organization advisory
• Regulatory compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Advisory Services: Strategic consulting, audits, and personalized accompaniment services for training organizations covering compliance, quality, pedagogy, and certification. Includes strategic audits, Qualiopi preparation, RNCP/RS certification support, and administrative management consulting.
2. Training Programs: Continuing education and professional training programs delivered to training organization staff. Programs include Gestion administrative d'un organisme de formation (RS6711 certification), Référent Handicap en organisme de formation, Architectes Accompagnateurs de Parcours VAE, and AI integration training for pedagogical consultants.
3. Certification Support Services: Accompaniment services for obtaining RS and RNCP certifications from France Compétences, including dossier preparation, process management, and follow-up through the certification decision.
4. Formités CONNECT Network Services: Network structuring and partner management services for certification holders seeking to deploy through authorized training organization networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FORMITES advises and provides accompaniment services to French professional training organizations (organismes de formation) and apprenticeship centers (CFA) on regulatory compliance, certification strategy, and operational development. The firm delivers Qualiopi audit preparation, RNCP/RS certification dossier support via France Compétences, EDOF platform compliance, modular strategic audits, and certified professional training programs (e.g., RS6711 administrative management), operating under the philosophy "By a training organization AND for training organizations."

Product overview

FORMITÉS operates as both a consultancy and a training organization (OF) dedicated to the professional training sector in France. The portfolio consists of two main pillars: (1) Advisory/consulting services including Formités CONNECT (partner certification network management), Qualiopi certification support, RNCP/RS certification support, EDOF platform support, modular strategic audits, and strategic management advisory; and (2) Certified training programs including the 'Gestion Administrative d'un Organisme de Formation' (RS6711 certified), 'Référent Handicap' training, and 'Architectes Accompagnateurs de Parcours VAE' training. The company targets training organizations, CFAs, and higher education institutions across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Formités CONNECT: A network structuring and certification deployment service that serves as a trusted third party for certifying bodies to identify, qualify, and manage authorized training partners for RNCP and RS certifications.

Products and services

• Formités CONNECT A trusted third-party network structuring service that helps certification holders secure the deployment of their RNCP and RS certifications through a vetted network of authorized training organizations, including upstream partner qualification, prerequisite verification, and candidacy file preparation.
• Accompagnement Qualiopi Advisory and accompaniment service to help training organizations secure and maintain Qualiopi certification, covering the 32 quality indicators framework, compliance documentation, initial audits, surveillance audits, and renewal audits.
• Accompagnement RNCP/RS Advisory service to help training organizations register their training programs in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) and RS (Répertoire Spécifique), achieving eligibility for public funding such as CPF.
• Accompagnements EDOF Support services for training organizations to operate and comply with the EDOF platform (Mon Compte Formation) for CPF financing management, subcontracting declarations, and compliance tracking.
• Audit Stratégique Modulable A modular audit service providing expert external review across five themes: pedagogical engineering, communication, financial, administrative/quality/compliance, and a global strategic audit. Priced from 990€ to 3,490€ HT per audit, with a 10% discount for subscribing to two or more audits.
• Formation Architectes Accompagnateurs de Parcours VAE A 17.5-hour synchronous training program (2.5 days) priced at 1,290€ HT for inter-company sessions, preparing professionals to become VAE pathway architects. Covers the legal framework, administrative procedures, and jury presentation preparation. Eligible for OPCO funding.
• Formation Référent Handicap en Organisme de Formation A one-day (7-hour) fully remote training program priced at 590€ HT, designed to certify professionals as disability referents within training organizations. Covers the legislative framework, types of disabilities, partner networks, and Qualiopi indicator compliance. Limited to 3-8 participants per session and eligible for OPCO funding.
• Formation Gestion Administrative d'un Organisme de Formation (RS6711) A 61-hour certified training program (21 hours synchronous + 40 hours asynchronous) priced at 1,700€ HT (1,760€ eligible for CPF), registered under France Compétences RS6711. Prepares professionals for training organization administrative roles covering the 32 Qualiopi indicators, BPF, and regulatory compliance, with a final certification exam including a written report and oral defense.
• Pilotage Stratégique Strategic management advisory service helping training organizations transition from daily operations to strategic oversight, including process organization, subcontracting management, and sustainable activity development.
• Formation des Équipes (Ingénierie Pédagogique) Team training and pedagogical engineering services covering pedagogical animation, AI and pedagogical innovation, certification engineering, administrative management, and specialized expertise for training organization staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% favorable decisions on RS dossiers over 2 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• SYNTECstrategicOthers · 1 January 2017Professional network in the training sector. Formités experts are involved in SYNTEC's professional networks to anticipate transformations in the training ecosystem.
• Groupe UlyssecoreOthersGroupe Ulysse is the parent company of Formités. Created in 2017, Formités operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Ulysse. The group also includes MHD Accompagnement and L'Académie du Coaching (training organization for professional coaches).
• AtlasstrategicOthersProfessional network organization in the training sector. Formités maintains active involvement to stay current with regulatory and sector developments.
• Les Acteurs de la CompétencestrategicOthersProfessional network representing training sector stakeholders. Formités participates in this network for industry intelligence and regulatory anticipation.
• Centre InffostrategicOthersInformation and resources center for professional training. Formités maintains involvement for continuous regulatory and sector monitoring.
• France CompétencescoreTechnology or IntegrationFrance Compétences is the regulatory body responsible for the RNCP and RS directories. Formités prepares and submits certification dossiers to France Compétences on behalf of training organizations seeking registration.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Akteos: French management consulting and training firm offering organizational development, project management, and quality certification (ISO, Qualiopi) consulting. Comparable niche, target clients, and delivery model to Formités' consulting practice.
• SVP (Société de Veille et de Presse): French B2B advisory and information-services firm offering expertise, regulatory monitoring, and operational support to SMEs and training organizations. Competes in the same regulatory-adjacent advisory space that Formités occupies, particularly on Qualiopi and CPF compliance.
• Groupe EFE (Éducation Formation Entreprise): French professional training and events group specializing in regulatory, HR, and compliance training for businesses. Competes with Formités for training-organization clients seeking certified training programs and compliance expertise in the French market.
• ISM (Institut Supérieur de Management): French consulting and training firm serving training organizations on compliance, Qualiopi preparation, and continuing professional education. Closely comparable in business model, customer base (OFs and CFA), and service mix to Formités.

Broad incumbents

• BPI France (Le Lab / Conseils aux entreprises): French public investment bank that offers free and subsidized advisory services to small businesses, including training organizations navigating certification and funding. While not a direct competitor on consulting fees, it crowds out a portion of Formités' advisory market at the entry-level.
• Cegos: One of the largest international training and consulting firms, headquartered in France. While primarily a corporate training provider, Cegos also advises training organizations on quality, compliance, and certification strategy — overlapping with Formités' advisory scope at the upper end of the market.
• AFNOR Compétences: The training and competence division of AFNOR Group, the dominant French certification body. Offers Qualiopi preparation, certification, and training-organization advisory at national scale — directly competing with Formités for the same pool of French training organizations but with far broader scope and brand recognition.
• Apave Certification: Major French certification and conformity-assessment body that has expanded into Qualiopi certification and training-organization support. Competes with Formités on certification preparation and compliance advisory but serves a much broader industrial and regulatory client base.

Regional players

• Centre Inffo: National resource center for professional training information in France, providing regulatory intelligence, documentation, and training programs to training organizations. Adjacent to Formités' content and advisory offerings, with overlap on training-organization professional development.

Emerging players

• ProConsulting Formation: Smaller French consultancy providing Qualiopi preparation, RNCP support, and continuing education services to training organizations. A direct niche competitor to Formités, particularly in the mid-market segment of French training organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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