Mnemosine

What Mnemosine does

Mnemosine (legal entity: Associazione Mnemosine) is an Italy-based, MIUR-accredited educational association founded in 2005 that delivers university-level professional development for Italian teachers, school administrative staff (Personale ATA), aspiring teachers, and school administrators. It operates as a multi-product platform covering Level I and Level II Annual Masters (1500 hours / 60 CFU), post-diploma and post-graduate specialization diplomas (annual and biennial), CLIL methodology courses, English certifications via Pearson, ICDL IT certifications via AICA, research doctorates through Spanish university partnerships, ABA special needs courses, and 30/36/60 CFU qualification pathways. Courses are delivered via a 24/7 online learning platform, while final exams are administered at 100+ locations across Italy and 10 international sites.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time course fees ranging from €35 per CFU for single university modules to €1,450 for premium Level I Masters (e.g., Discipline Civilistiche), with €498 for CLIL bundles, €389–€489 for annual post-diploma diplomas, and €228–€450 for IT certification tracks. Promotion layers (Promo Amici, Promo Famiglia, Promo Istituto, Promo 50, Carta Docenti acceptance) provide demand activation levers. The customer base is overwhelmingly individual consumers (teachers self-funding career-advancement points) with no enterprise or institutional buyers disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a fully online enrollment platform supplemented by call center, WhatsApp, and email support across six Italian offices (Milan, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Padua, and Santa Margherita di Belice headquarters).

Name

Mnemosine

Legal name

Associazione Mnemosine

Website

https://formazionedocenti.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italy-based MIUR-accredited association, founded 2005, offering university-level teacher training programs (Masters, diplomas, CLIL, IT/English certifications) via a 24/7 online platform with 100+ exam centers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education & Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM)

Keywords

• Teacher training programs
• University master degrees
• Professional development courses
• Educational certifications
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. University Master Courses: Annual Level I and Level II Master programs (1500 hours, 60 CFU) delivered in partnership with UniCamillus University. One-time course fees per program.
2. Specialization Diplomas: Annual and biennial specialization diplomas (1500 hours, 60 CFU) for post-graduate and post-diploma students. One-time course fees.
3. Single University Courses: Individual course modules priced at €35 per CFU, with discounts for simultaneous enrollment in multiple courses (24-30 CFU: -€200; 36+ CFU: -€300).
4. Professional Certifications: English language certifications (B2/C1 levels via Pearson) and IT certifications (ICDL, coding courses) offered as standalone or bundled packages.
5. Teacher Training Courses: Continuing education courses for active teachers, including bullying prevention, DSA, inclusion, digital skills, and CLIL methodology courses.
6. Research Doctorates: Doctoral programs abroad (primarily in Spanish state universities) with limited enrollment of approximately 20 positions per cohort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Associazione Mnemosine is a MIUR-accredited Italian educational institution offering university-level training programs for teachers and school staff. The association delivers Master degrees (Level I and II), post-graduate specialization diplomas, university courses, and professional certifications, primarily through online distance learning combined with in-person exams at over 100 locations across Italy.

Product overview

Mnemosine is an Italian educational services company operating as a MIUR-accredited training institution since 2005. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of university-level programs for teachers and school staff, organized as a multi-product platform. Core offerings include: Level I and II Annual Masters (1500 hours, 60 CFU) delivered with UniCamillus University; single university courses and specialization diplomas at various levels (biennial and annual, post-diploma and post-graduation); CLIL methodology courses; computer and English language certifications (in partnership with AICA and Pearson); research doctorates with Spanish universities; TFA Sostegno training programs; and qualification pathways (30/36/60 CFU). The portfolio also includes ABA behavior analysis courses, ATA staff training, and professional development courses. Additionally, the company provides promotional programs (Promo Amici, Promo Famiglia, Promo Istituto, Promo 50) and support services including title evaluation. Programs are delivered online with exams available in over 100 Italian cities and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Annuali di I livello First-level (post-bachelor) annual university Master programs for teachers and school professionals seeking advanced specialization and career progression credits.
• Master Annuali di II livello Second-level (post-master) annual university Master programs targeted at teachers and education professionals pursuing advanced academic qualifications.
• Corsi Singoli Universitari Individual university courses that teachers and school staff can enroll in as standalone modules for professional development and CFU credit accumulation.
• Diplomi di Perfezionamento Biennale Post Laurea Two-year post-graduate specialization diplomas for graduates seeking extended professional training and academic credentials.
• Diplomi di Perfezionamento Annuali Post Diploma One-year post-diploma specialization programs for high-school graduates pursuing vocational and professional certifications in education-related fields.
• Diplomi di Perfezionamento Annuali Post Laurea One-year post-graduate specialization diplomas for graduates pursuing targeted professional training in education-related disciplines.
• CLIL Specialization Courses Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methodology courses designed for teachers seeking bilingual teaching certification.
• Corsi di Perfezionamento Annuali Annual advanced training courses for teachers and school staff covering specialized pedagogical and methodological topics.
• Corsi di Laurea in Scienze della Formazione Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Education Sciences (Scienze della Formazione) delivered in partnership with universities.
• Certificazioni linguistiche Inglese B2/C1 English language proficiency certifications at B2 and C1 levels, delivered in partnership with Pearson for teachers needing language credentials.
• Certificazioni ICDL International Computer Driving License (ICDL) digital skills certifications delivered in partnership with AICA.
• Corsi ATA Training courses specifically designed for administrative, technical, and auxiliary school personnel (personale ATA).
• Formazione Docenti Continua Continuous professional development courses for in-service teachers to meet Italian mandatory training requirements and earn career advancement points.
• Corsi Concorso Docenti Preparation courses for the Italian teacher recruitment competitive examination (concorso docenti).
• Corso ABA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) course for teachers and specialists working with students on the autism spectrum.
• Dottorati di Ricerca Research doctorate programs for academics and educators pursuing advanced research qualifications.
• Percorsi Abilitanti 30/36/60 CFU Enabling pathways of 30, 36, or 60 university credits (CFU) required for teacher qualification and certification in Italy.
• Certificazioni DigComp European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp) certifications validating digital skills for educators.
• TFA Sostegno Specialization course for teachers seeking qualification in support teaching for students with disabilities (Tirocinio Formativo Attivo Sostegno).
• Servizio Valutazione Titoli Title evaluation service helping teachers assess and value their qualifications and certifications for career advancement and competitive examination purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 students served since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UniCamillus (Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary university partner for delivery of all Master programs (Level I and Level II), specialization diplomas, and single course programs. UniCamillus is a recognized Italian private university that confers official degrees valid throughout the Italian education system.
• Pearson Education LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational certification partner for English language proficiency exams (B2 and C1 levels). Pearson provides official international certifications recognized for Italian teacher ranking points.
• AICA (Associazione Italiana per l'Informatica ed il Calcolo Automatico)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian computer association partner for ICDL (International Computer Driving License) IT certification exams including IT Security and Full Standard certifications.
• Spanish State UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple Spanish state universities for delivery of doctoral research programs. These doctorates are recognized by MIUR as equivalent to Italian doctoral qualifications. Programs include research areas in Education, Immigration, Psychology, Physical Education, and more.
• Asuniver S.r.l.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-provider of doctoral research programs abroad, operating in partnership with Mnemosine for the tenth consecutive year. Handles approximately 20 student positions per doctoral cohort.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Editrice La Scuola: Italian education publisher (Brescia-based) with a long-running catalog of teacher training materials, texts, and certified professional development programs targeting the same Italian educator and school market as Mnemosine.
• Centro Studi Erikson: Italian education publisher and training center offering teacher professional development, in-service courses, and school-facing resources—directly comparable to Mnemosine's educator-facing professional development portfolio within Italy.

Others

• AICA: Italian computing association and the Italian certifying body for ICDL, Mnemosine's IT certification partner—operates in the same educator IT-upskilling certification space through which Mnemosine sells ICDL products.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson Italia: Italian arm of Pearson plc—Mnemosine's international English certification partner (B2/C1 via Pearson). Operates an overlapping English-proficiency certification and language learning footprint for the same Italian teacher/candidate customer base.
• Giunti Scuola / Giunti Editore: Major Italian education and school publisher offering textbooks, certified training, and educator professional development—a broader incumbent in the same Italian teacher resources and training category.

Emerging players

• Università Telematica Pegaso: Large Italian online university offering degree programs, Master's, and continuing education through a telematic platform—closely comparable to Mnemosine's online-first learning model and UniCamillus-partnered degree offerings.
• Università Telematica Mercatorum: Italy's first telematic university offering fully online degree and specialization programs with national exam infrastructure; mirrors Mnemosine's combination of online courses plus a national examination network.
• Università Telematica San Raffaele Roma (Unicusano): Major Italian online (telematic) university providing Master's, Bachelor's, and professional continuing education; shares Mnemosine's online delivery model and overlapping customer base of working professionals seeking flexible credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mnemosine_formazione_docenti
• Facebookfacebook.com/mnemosine.formazionedocenti

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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