Education and Training: Adapting to New Economy

Private education and training services boom as individuals and companies invest in skills:

Higher Education: Business schools like HEC, INSEAD, and ESSEC achieve global recognition while charging significant fees, demonstrating education as export service.

Coding Bootcamps: Le Wagon, 42, and Wild Code School address tech talent shortages through intensive, practical training.

Corporate Training: Companies spend €32 billion annually on employee training, creating a market for specialized providers.

Online Learning: OpenClassrooms, based in Paris, serves 3 million learners monthly, competing with global platforms while maintaining French language content.