Alma Laboris Business School

What Alma Laboris Business School does

Alma Laboris Business School is an Italian private business school headquartered in Rome that delivers advanced professional training programs (Master di Alta Formazione and Corsi di Alta Specializzazione) to graduates, working professionals, managers, and healthcare professionals across Italy. Founded around 2005–2008 and led by CEO Dario Numeroso, it operates seven physical teaching centers (Roma, Milano, Napoli, Torino, Padova, Bologna, Bari) and a live-streamed virtual classroom platform (Aule Virtuali). The business is organized around sub-brands including P&H Academy (pharma and healthcare, 20+ years of specialization), Cooming Job (a Ministry of Labor–authorized placement unit submitting ~1,000 CVs weekly to a network of 7,000+ partner companies), CE.R.S./THINK HUB (research), Alma In.forma (blog/magazine), and Alma Social TV (free training broadcaster).

The company earns revenue primarily through tuition for its master programs and specialization courses, supplemented by corporate/funded training delivered via Italian interprofessional funds (Fondi Interprofessionali such as FondImpresa), Continuing Medical Education (ECM Provider n. 7118) for healthcare professionals, welfare-platform-distributed training, and management consulting. Go-to-market is sales-led: prospective students enter through free, non-binding orientation interviews (in-person, phone, WhatsApp, or Google Meet), followed by selection interviews, technical tests, and CV review. Pricing is quote-based with promotional discounts (Bonus Estate 20+10%, NASPI vouchers, early enrollment), and contracts run on multi-year cadences with placement support embedded in tuition. The school's defensibility rests on regulatory accreditations (ECM, Consiglio Nazionale Forense, Ministry of Labor), a 20-year brand in regulated verticals, and the two-sided network effects of its 7,000+ partner company placement ecosystem.

Name

Alma Laboris Business School

Legal name

ALMA LABORIS

Website

https://almalaboris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alma Laboris Business School is a private Italian business school headquartered in Rome, delivering master programs, specialization courses, and corporate training across seven Italian cities, supported by a Ministry-authorized placement unit and a 7,000+ partner company network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing medical education
• Corporate training programs
• Placement services
• Specialization courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Master di Alta Formazione Tuition: Revenue from participation fees for Master programs. Programs include placement guarantee and career support services included in tuition.
2. Corporate/Funded Training: Training programs funded through interprofessional funds (Fondi Interprofessionali) such as FondImpresa, where companies access training at no cost using accumulated contributions.
3. Corsi di Alta Specializzazione: Revenue from specialization courses including Pharma, HR, Quality/Environment/Energy sectors.
4. ECM (Continuing Medical Education): Accredited CME provider (Provider n. 7118) offering training for healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Alma Laboris Business School delivers advanced professional training programs (Master di Alta Formazione) and specialization courses (Corsi di Alta Specializzazione) covering pharma, HR, supply chain, energy, and business law sectors. Programs include a placement guarantee supported by a network of 7,000+ partner companies. Training is delivered in-person at seven Italian teaching centers and online via the proprietary Aule Virtuali live streaming platform, supplemented by ECM-accredited medical education, corporate training (Formazione Aziendale, funded via Fondi Interprofessionali), Open Training MasterClass free events, welfare programs, and management consulting (Consulenza Direzionale).

Product overview

Alma Laboris Business School operates as an integrated educational ecosystem offering a comprehensive portfolio of advanced professional training products. The core offerings include Master di Alta Formazione (advanced master's programs) and Corsi di Alta Specializzazione (specialization courses), complemented by the free Open Training MasterClass. These are delivered through a multi-modal platform combining in-person instruction at physical campuses (Roma, Milano, Napoli, Torino, Padova, Bologna, Bari) with Aule Virtuali (virtual classrooms) for live streaming. The ecosystem includes specialized units: P&H Academy for pharma/healthcare training, Cooming Job for placement services with 7000+ partner companies, CE.R.S. research center, and Alma In.forma digital platform. Additional services encompass ECM (medical education), corporate training, funded training programs, welfare solutions, management consulting, and the ALMA IN.FORMA magazine. All programs emphasize practical, immediately applicable skills for career advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P&H Academy: Pharma & Healthcare unit specializing in pharmaceutical and healthcare sector training programs.
• Alma In.forma
• Alma Social TV
• CE.R.S. - Centro Ricerca e Studi
• Cooming Job

Products and services

• Master di Alta Formazione Advanced professional training master's programs (Master di Alta Formazione) with guaranteed placement services, designed for immediate employability in the job market. Programs cover specialized sectors including pharma, supply chain, HR, energy management, and business law. Target customers include graduates, professionals, and managers seeking practical skill development supported by placement guarantees.
• Corsi di Alta Specializzazione Professionalizing specialization courses targeting specific disciplinary segments. Includes pharma sector courses (Quality Assurance/GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Medical Science Liaison), HR courses (Digital HR, Diversity Management), and ISO auditor training. Designed for professionals seeking targeted upskilling in defined domains.
• Open Training MasterClass Free training events with certificate issuance, accessible through the ALMA IN.FORMA platform, enabling professional development without cost barriers. Functions as a top-of-funnel engagement offering for prospective students considering enrollment in paid programs.
• Formazione Aziendale (Corporate Training) Corporate training solutions including funded and self-funded options, providing flexible and personalized programs to develop competencies and support company growth. Targeted at companies seeking employee skill development, compliance training, and workforce upskilling.
• ECM - Educazione Continua in Medicina Continuing Medical Education (ECM) programs delivered by accredited ECM Provider No. 7118, providing accredited training pathways for all Healthcare Professions. Satisfies mandatory CME credit requirements and supports specialized pharmaceutical knowledge development for doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Formazione Finanziata (Funded Training) Training programs funded through Italian interprofessional funds (Fondi Interprofessionali) such as FondImpresa, enabling companies to access free employee training using accumulated contributions. Provides cost-effective workforce development leveraging national training fund mechanisms.
• Welfare Training Programs Training programs accessible through major welfare platforms, designed to enhance human capital and support the growth of individuals and companies via welfare benefit distribution channels.
• Consulenza Direzionale (Management Consulting) Management consulting services providing strategic direction support, including organizational management, business information systems, personnel training, and competency development for company leadership. Targeted at corporate clients.
• Cooming Job Placement Services Career development and placement unit authorized by the Italian Ministry of Labor and Social Policies (Prot. ANPAL/0000071), providing free placement services including CV dissemination to over 7,000 partner companies, career counseling, and job placement assistance for graduates and program participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1000 weekly CV submissions to partner companies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Companies Network (7000+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlma Laboris maintains an extensive network of over 7000 partner companies that participate in training programs, evaluate student profiles in exit from Masters, and recruit graduates through the Cooming Job placement services. Companies can request profiles of potential candidates and engage in various forms of collaboration with the school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gi Group: Italy-headquartered global workforce solutions company providing staffing, training, and talent development. Comparable as a fellow Italian player in adjacent employment, training, and placement services, with a similar corporate-funded-training angle to Alma Laboris' Fondi Interprofessionali channel.

Direct peers

• 24ORE Business School: Italian business school operated by Il Sole 24 Ore offering Master's, executive education, and corporate training programs. Comparable to Alma Laboris on target audience (working professionals and managers), Master/executive short-course mix, and Italian-domestic delivery model.
• ISTUD Business School: Italian independent business school offering Master's, MBA, and corporate programs with a focus on practical business education. Overlaps with Alma Laboris on Italian-domestic focus, Master-and-exec-ed mix, and emphasis on placement and corporate-funded training.
• Rome Business School: Rome-based private business school offering Master's programs, MBA, and corporate training with an international student focus and placement support. Directly comparable to Alma Laboris on geography (same city), product type (Master and specialization), and target customer base (career advancers and recent graduates).

Broad incumbents

• Bologna Business School: University of Bologna-affiliated business school offering full-time MBA, Master, and executive programs. Comparable to Alma Laboris on Italian-domestic delivery and Master program mix; broader incumbent with university affiliation lending additional brand credibility.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italy's top-tier business school affiliated with Bocconi University, offering MBA, executive MBA, and custom corporate programs. A larger, more established player whose Master and executive offerings compete for the same Italian working-professional and manager segments, though at a higher price point.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European business school with a Turin campus offering MBA, Master in Management, and executive programs. Comparable to Alma Laboris on Master and executive education mix, with overlapping Italian footprint and corporate-placement focus, but operating a much broader multi-country model.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano: Polytechnic-affiliated business school in Milan offering MBA, Master, and executive programs, plus digital/online MBAs. Comparable to Alma Laboris on Master and executive education mix and Italian-domestic operations, but with the brand premium of Politecnico di Milano.
• LUISS Business School: University-affiliated Italian business school (LUISS Guido Carli) offering MBA, Master, and executive programs with strong corporate placement. A larger and broader incumbent serving the same Italian professional-and-graduate segments with a wider portfolio of programs and stronger brand recognition.

Emerging players

• IED - Istituto Europeo di Design: Italian private higher education network offering specialized Master's, undergraduate, and continuing education programs across design, fashion, business, and communication. Comparable to Alma Laboris on Italian-domestic private-school structure, multi-city campus footprint, and Master-program focus, though more design-specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/almalaboris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alma-laboris-business-school
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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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