Eduforma

What Eduforma does

Eduforma S.r.l. is a privately-held Italian training and management consulting company headquartered in Padova, with a secondary operational office in Venezia Mestre. The firm operates as an accredited training body under Regione Veneto, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (TÜV), and is accredited by Fondimpresa and FOR.TE interprofessional funds, allowing it to channel public and interprofessional funding into a wide catalog of vocational, digital, language, and corporate training programs.

The company's offering is organized into three core lines: Corsi per le Persone (individual training, including GOL employment-program tracks, Work Experience internships, programs for people with disabilities, and women's empowerment initiatives), Formazioni Aziendali (corporate training via Fondimpresa and other interprofessional funds, subsidized internships, and private consulting), and Opportunità in Europa (Erasmus+ KA2 partnerships, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, and Reactivate). Underneath these sit more than twenty sub-products — including DGR-funded initiatives (FORTI UP, Giovani Energie, COCO Plus, Passi Plus, Cultura/TRAMA, Il Veneto delle Donne, Smart People for Smart Companies, Botteghe e Atelier Aziendali) and standalone paid courses (BIM, DPO, Big Data, Cyber Security, Web Design, Training Autogeno).

The business model is professional services: revenue is largely grant-driven, flowing from Regione Veneto (via FSE/DGR programs and the GOL employment scheme), European Commission (Erasmus+ KA1/KA2 mobility and strategic partnerships), and interprofessional funds (Fondimpresa, FOR.TE.), with a small private-course tail (€270-€1,500 per course) for individual learners. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven — direct corporate sales, public calls and tenders, and open days/workshops — supported by a broad digital presence (website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletter). The tech stack is conventional for a training operator: no proprietary platform, no disclosed AI/ML capability, and no app. Revenue, funding history, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Eduforma

Legal name

EDUFORMA S.r.l.

Website

https://eduforma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eduforma S.r.l. is a Padova-based, Regione Veneto-accredited Italian training and management consulting firm delivering publicly funded vocational, corporate, and European mobility programs, plus paid short courses, to individuals, SMEs, and public-fund partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Corporate Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (61171), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Exploration, Interest/Skills Assessment & Pathway Planning (EDAFAMAK), Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI) (BPAEANAH), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Corporate training programs
• European mobility projects
• Professional development courses
• Career counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Regional Funded Training: Revenue generated through regional training programs funded by Regione Veneto, including DGR programs, FSE (Fondo Sociale Europeo), and work experience programs targeting unemployed individuals.
2. Corporate Training: Training services for businesses funded through Fondimpresa and other interprofessional funds. Companies receive subsidized training for their employees.
3. European Projects: Erasmus+ and other European funding programs for mobility and training projects across Europe.
4. Private Training Courses: Some courses have participation fees (e.g., BIM course at €480 + €50 registration, DPO course at €1500 + €100).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eduforma S.r.l. is an accredited training and management consulting company that delivers vocational and professional development courses to individuals and corporate clients. Core offerings include "Corsi per le Persone" (individual training programs such as the GOL employment program, Work Experience, Il Veneto delle Donne, FORTI, and disability services), "Formazioni Aziendali" (funded corporate training through Fondimpresa and other interprofessional funds, subsidized internships, and private consulting), and "Opportunità in Europa" (Erasmus+ and other European mobility projects). The company also offers targeted paid courses in areas like BIM, DPO, Big Data, Cyber Security, and Web Design, and provides individual/group career counseling and coaching.

Product overview

Eduforma is a training and management consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programs. The core offerings include 'Corsi per le Persone' (individual training programs) and 'Formazioni Aziendali' (corporate training services), supplemented by 'Opportunità in Europa' (European mobility projects via Erasmus+). Key products include the GOL employment program with multiple vocational tracks, Work Experience programs combining training with internships, and specialized initiatives like Il Veneto delle Donne for women's empowerment, Smart People for Smart Companies for digital skills, and Botteghe e Atelier Aziendali for heritage marketing. The company also provides targeted courses in areas like BIM, Cyber Security, Big Data, Web Design, and Data Protection. Eduforma operates primarily as a training service provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corsi per le Persone (Individual Training Programs)
• Programma GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) Government-funded employment program offering specialized training tracks across multiple occupational areas including Hospitality & Tourism, Digital & Green Self-employment, Design & Creative, Marketing & Communication, Administration & HR, Logistics & Production, Information Technology, and Commercial & Sales, targeted at unemployed individuals in Veneto.
• Work Experience (DGR 1190/2024) Work experience programs combining theoretical training with internship periods, targeting unemployed individuals over 30 years old, with tracks in Graphic Design, E-Commerce with SEO, 3D Printing, Sales Operations, HR Administration, Foreign Trade, Interior Design, IT Systems, and E-Commerce Programming.
• Formazioni Aziendali (Corporate Training Services) Corporate training services including funded training programs, professional fund management (Fondi Interprofessionali), subsidized internships, and private business consulting for SMEs.
• Giovani Energie / F.O.R.T.I. Up (DGR 307/2025 and DGR 729/2023) Regional programs for young people offering training and internship opportunities for youth employment, combining theoretical instruction with on-the-job experience.
• COCO Plus / 50&50 (DGR 588/2025) Gender equality program promoting equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with focus on professional development, STEM skills, and entrepreneurship for women.
• Opportunità in Europa (European Mobility Projects) European mobility and training projects including Erasmus+ for young entrepreneurs, Reactivate, and multiple KA2 partnerships (YMEC, Suyse, Community Guarantee, NextGen4SC, EILM, EDUSTORYTELLING, STREAMpreneur, REMOTEMO, PROCARE, PATH, EGE, Dis-Employability, GSMESKILL) for cross-border learning and entrepreneurship.
• Il Veneto delle Donne (DGR 526/2020) Women's empowerment program with two lines: IL FILO for unemployed women's employability and LA TELA for employed women's professional development, with focus on STEM and entrepreneurship.
• Corso di Training Autogeno (Autogenic Training Course) Psychophysical relaxation technique course teaching self-induced relaxation through specialized exercises including heaviness, warmth, breathing, heart, solar plexus, and forehead sensations. Priced at €270 + VAT.
• Corso DPO - Data Protection Officer Professional certification course for Data Protection Officer covering GDPR compliance, privacy management, and data protection methodologies following UNI 11697:2017 standards. Priced at €100 registration + €1,500 participation + VAT for 80 hours.
• Corso di Big Data e Data Science Technical course covering Big Data concepts, Apache Spark, Python programming, and data analysis methodologies for business intelligence applications. Priced at €320 + VAT for 16 hours.
• Corso di Cyber Security Security management course covering network protection, database security, access control procedures, and virus prevention methodologies across two levels.
• Corso di Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technical course on BIM methodology and electronic information modeling for construction and infrastructure projects, aligned with the new Italian Public Contracts Code. Priced at €50 registration + €480 participation + VAT for 24 hours.
• Corso di Web Designer Professional training course for web designers covering web interface design, HTML/CSS programming, customer relationship management, and online marketing strategies.
• Corso Analista Programmatore E-Commerce Work Experience program (188 hours training + 360 hours internship) training professionals to create online sales portals through web programming and site optimization skills.
• Orientamento e Coaching (Career Counseling and Coaching) Individual and group career counseling services including career orientation, coaching, and guidance for professional development, offered under DGR 307/2025.
• Corso di Lingua Italiana per Stranieri (Italian Language Course for Foreigners) Italian language courses for foreign residents designed to improve language proficiency for professional integration.
• Botteghe e Atelier Aziendali (Heritage Marketing Program) Heritage marketing program helping companies with 10+ years of history preserve and promote their cultural heritage through corporate museums and archives, primarily for traditional sectors like Made in Veneto.
• Smart People for Smart Companies (DGR 1311/2018) Regional training initiative offering modular courses in digital, soft, and language skills for employed workers, including IoT, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, 3D Printing, Cyber Security, and Business English.
• Refresh your Skills! (DGR 1311/2018 Linea 4) Digital skills update program for women's employability, covering Web Design, App Development, Additive Manufacturing, Team Building, and Lead Generation.
• Cultura 2025 / TRAMA (DGR 490/2025) Cultural training program for entertainment industry professionals focusing on techniques and resources for stage and audiovisual production.
• Servizi per la Disabilità (Disability Services) Specialized services for people with disabilities, providing tailored training and support programs to support workforce inclusion.
• Passi Plus (DGR 1143/2024) Training program for personal and professional development under DGR 1143/2024.
• Formazione Finanziata per le Imprese (Funded Corporate Training) Funded corporate training delivered through interprofessional funds (Fondimpresa, FOR.TE) for member companies' employee upskilling.
• Consulenza Aziendale / Consulenza Privata (Private Business Consulting) Private business consulting services for SMEs, delivered as part of Eduforma's Formazioni Aziendali offering.
• Tirocinio Agevolato (Subsidized Internships) Subsidized internship programs for companies, part of Eduforma's corporate training and consulting portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Various project completions with EU funding ranging from €94,397 to €179,094
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Teatro Stabile del VenetominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for corporate theatre training as part of the DGR 526 Il Veneto delle Donne project. Teatro Stabile del Veneto provided venue and expertise for improvisation-based training workshops.
• FondimpresacoreOthersInterprofessional fund for continuing training. Eduforma is accredited to deliver courses through Fondimpresa for member companies' employee training.
• Fondo FOR.TE.coreOthersInterprofessional fund for training. Multiple training programs delivered through FOR.TE. system notices.
• Regione del VenetocoreOthersRegional government authority that funds and accredits training programs. Main source of public funding for Eduforma's activities including GOL program, DGR regional calls.
• European Commission (Erasmus+)coreOthersEU funding body for mobility and training projects. Eduforma participates in multiple Erasmus+ KA2 and other European mobility programs.
• Rete Innovativa Regionale Venetian Smart LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation network of lighting companies. Eduforma partnered on heritage marketing and digital skills training projects for member companies.
• Store CucineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture retailer in Venice that partnered with Eduforma for workplace training programs under the DGR 526 project.
• Galzignano Terme Golf ResortminorOthersEvent venue used for seminars and training events organized by Eduforma for regional programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegos Italia: Cegos Italia is part of a large international professional training group offering corporate learning, management development, and upskilling programs. It is comparable to Eduforma's B2B training activity but operates at broader scale and with a larger course portfolio.
• CUOA Business School: CUOA Business School offers executive education, management programs, and corporate training from Veneto. It overlaps with Eduforma's management-development and corporate-training services, though CUOA is more business-school oriented.
• 24ORE Business School: 24ORE Business School provides professional, management, and executive training programs in Italy. It is comparable to Eduforma's paid professional courses and corporate upskilling, but is a larger national training brand.

Direct peers

• Umana Forma: Umana Forma provides professional and corporate training in Italy, including funded training and workforce development services connected to the broader Umana HR ecosystem. It is comparable to Eduforma's subsidized training, employability, and company upskilling model.
• Niuko Innovation & Knowledge: Niuko is a Veneto-based corporate training and consulting firm offering managerial, technical, and funded training programs. It is comparable to Eduforma's B2B training, management consulting, and regional funded-training activities.
• IAL Veneto: IAL Veneto provides vocational training, continuing education, and labor-market services in the Veneto region. It is comparable to Eduforma's regional adult education, career guidance, and funded workforce-development offerings.
• IFOA: IFOA is an Italian training provider offering vocational education, apprenticeships, internships, corporate training, and employment-oriented programs. It compares closely with Eduforma's mix of workforce development, work experience, and employer-facing training, albeit at a larger national scale.
• ENAIP Veneto: ENAIP Veneto is a regional vocational training and employment-services organization in Veneto. It is comparable to Eduforma because both operate accredited workforce-training programs for individuals and job seekers in the same regional market.
• Fòrema: Fòrema is a Padua/Veneto training and consulting provider focused on corporate training, management development, funded training, and business advisory. It is highly comparable to Eduforma because both serve local companies with subsidized and professional training services.

Emerging players

• Talent Garden: Talent Garden offers digital skills training, innovation education, and corporate academies across Italy and Europe. It is comparable to Eduforma's digital, IT, and innovation training lines, though it is more focused on technology and startup ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Investors

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