IFA

The Institut de Formation Actor (IFA) is a specialist training centre based in Boulogne-Billancourt, serving individuals and organisations across Île-de-France. It focuses on private security, fire safety, first aid, security management and risk prevention, with courses designed for jobseekers, employees and businesses. Its catalogue includes the TFP APS qualification for private security officers, SSIAP fire-safety courses for agents and team leaders, workplace first aid (SST), prevention training, and refresher or skills-renewal programmes such as MAC APS.

Training can take place at the centre or at a company, and some courses can be arranged at other locations on request. IFA also supports trainees with administrative steps related to obtaining a professional security licence and offers guidance on funding options. The institute reports training more than 1,000 participants annually, with over 80 sessions organised in 2025 and an average pass rate of 100% across its courses.

IFA is Qualiopi-certified and also provides audit and consulting services in security and safety