Scuola di Formazione IPSOA

What Scuola di Formazione IPSOA does

Scuola di Formazione IPSOA is the professional training division of Wolters Kluwer Italia S.r.l., combining two historic brands: IPSOA Formazione (founded 1970) and Altalex Formazione (launched 2000 as Italy's first online legal newspaper). The division delivers accredited continuing professional education to licensed professionals in Italy, specifically Avvocati, Commercialisti, Consulenti del Lavoro, and Revisori Legali, alongside corporate training for HR, finance, compliance, and legal departments, and public administration entities. Its catalog spans Tax, Labour, Legal & Compliance, Finance, HSE, HR, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence, comprising 89 e-learning courses and 338 live online courses plus classroom and master programs.

The business operates a proprietary online learning platform supporting live streaming webinars, self-paced e-learning with sequential propedeutic modules and assessment quizzes, video recordings available within 72 hours of live sessions, and 90-day post-course access. Delivery formats span live online, e-learning, classroom (Rome academy), and hybrid. The platform is mobile-optimized for PC, tablet, and smartphone. Technology differentiation centers on ease-of-use and implementation rather than proprietary AI or novel instructional technology.

Revenue is generated through five streams: per-course and master enrollment fees (€52.50-€2,625), five-tier corporate training vouchers (Bronze €1,000 through Diamond €15,000 with 25-45% discounts), the Here We Learn digital subscription for corporate hard skills, customized corporate training (Formazione su misura), and funded training financed via Italian Fondi Interprofessionali. Go-to-market is hybrid: self-service website enrollment for individuals, inside sales (phone + email) for mid-market, and dedicated enterprise account management for voucher and bespoke programs. The division holds accreditations from CNDCEC, MEF, CNCDL, AIFOS, RINA ISO 9001:2015, and Regione Lombardia.

Name

Scuola di Formazione IPSOA

Legal name

Wolters Kluwer Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://formazione.ipsoa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Scuola di Formazione IPSOA is the Wolters Kluwer Italia training division offering accredited continuing professional education to Italian lawyers, accountants, labor consultants, and auditors, alongside corporate training in tax, legal, HR, and compliance via live online, e-learning, and classroom formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Continuing education credits
• E-learning courses
• Corporate training solutions
• Live online courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Master Enrollment Fees: One-time fees for individual courses and master programs. Pricing varies by course duration, type (corso vs master), and accreditation value. Examples: e-learning courses from €52.50, live online courses from €90 to €2,625, master programs from €337.50 to €2,625.
2. Training Vouchers: Pre-paid training credit packages (Bronze €1,000, Silver €2,000, Gold €3,000, Platinum €5,000, Diamond €15,000) providing tiered discounts (25-45%) on all catalog courses. Valid for 12 months with ability to register multiple participants from same organization.
3. Subscription Training - Here We Learn: Digital subscription service (Here We Learn) offering training plans in e-learning format for corporate hard skills development across all business functions. Subscription-based model for ongoing professional development.
4. Customized Corporate Training: Bespoke training solutions (Formazione su misura) designed for specific client needs. Tailored programs for companies and professional studios requiring specialized curriculum development.
5. Funded Training via Interprofessional Funds: Training financed through Italian Interprofessional Funds (Fondi Interprofessionali). Companies with employees can access government-backed training financing for any catalog or customized initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scuola di Formazione IPSOA delivers accredited professional training courses and master's programs for Italian licensed professionals (accountants, lawyers, labor consultants, auditors, corporate executives) and corporate employees. Programs cover Tax, Labour, Legal & Compliance, Finance, HSE, HR, Sustainability, and AI, delivered through live online, e-learning, classroom, and customized corporate formats with multi-body accreditation (CNDCEC, MEF, CNCDL, AIFOS, RINA ISO 9001:2015).

Product overview

Scuola di Formazione IPSOA e Altalex is a training platform operated by Wolters Kluwer Italia, combining two historic brands: IPSOA Formazione (founded in 1970) and Altalex Formazione. The offering consists of Master programs, Corsi (courses), Percorsi di aggiornamento (learning paths), and E-learning/online delivery formats. The portfolio includes branded products (IPSOA Formazione and Altalex Formazione as distinct training schools), subscription products (Here We Learn, Voucher Formazione tiers), and services (Formazione su misura, Formazione finanziata). Training covers professional areas including Tax, Labour, Legal & Compliance, Finance, HSE, HR, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence, with accreditation for lawyers, accountants, labor consultants, and legal auditors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPSOA: The main training school brand focused on professional development in Tax, Labour, Legal & Compliance, Finance, HSE, HR, Sustainability, and AI sectors.
• Altalex Formazione

Products and services

• IPSOA Formazione (Master Programs) Long-form master's programs under the IPSOA brand covering tax, labor, legal, finance, HSE, HR, sustainability, and AI topics for accountants, lawyers, labor consultants, auditors, and corporate professionals.
• E-learning Self-Paced Courses Self-paced online courses with video lectures, supporting materials, and final certification tests. Available 24/7 with multi-device access, granting accredited CPD credits for licensed professionals.
• Live Online Courses (Formazione Online) Synchronous virtual classroom sessions delivered via live streaming, with interactive Q&A and post-event on-demand video replay access for participants who cannot attend live.
• Classroom Training (Corsi in Aula) In-person classroom-based professional training sessions held in major Italian cities, providing direct interaction with instructors and peer networking opportunities.
• Altalex Formazione Sister training brand offering specialized legal courses and master's programs for Italian lawyers, accredited for legal CPD credits.
• Voucher Formazione (Small, Medium, Large) Tiered corporate training voucher packages (Small, Medium, Large) that allow companies to purchase training credits for groups of employees across multiple courses and formats.
• Here We Learn (Subscription) Subscription-based offering providing access to a curated library of professional training courses for ongoing continuous learning.
• Formazione su Misura (Custom Tailor-Made Training) Bespoke training programs designed around a specific corporate client's needs, with content, format, duration, and delivery mode tailored to the organization.
• Formazione Finanziata (Funded Training) Training delivered through public funding channels (e.g., Fondimpresa, Fondirigenti, Fondo Professioni, Fondir) allowing companies to access subsidized training budgets.
• Percorsi di Aggiornamento (Learning Paths) Structured multi-course learning paths that bundle related training courses by topic (e.g., tax, labor, sustainability) to guide learners through a coherent curriculum.
• Specialized Master's Programs (Master Breve, MBA, Executive) Advanced master's programs delivered in multiple formats — Master Breve (short master), MBA, and Executive Master — designed for senior professionals and managers seeking higher-level specialization.
• Eventi e Convegni (Events and Conferences) Public events and conferences on current regulatory and professional topics, often tied to specific legislative or practice-area updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Courses accredited by CNDCEC, MEF, and CNCDL for mandatory professional continuing education credits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wolters Kluwer ItaliacoreOthersIPSOA Scuola di Formazione and Altalex Formazione operate as the training division of Wolters Kluwer Italia S.r.l. Wolters Kluwer provides institutional backing, content resources, and cross-selling opportunities through its broader portfolio of legal, tax, and compliance products including books, codes, journals, newspapers, and database services (One).
• School of Management LUMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LUM School of Management for delivery of the Alta formazione abilitante per l'iscrizione all'elenco dei professionisti delegati course. LUM provides academic institutional endorsement and examination administration support.
• AIFOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated training provider for health and safety (HSE) courses. Operates as a C.F.A. (Centro di Formazione AiFOS), an AIFOS direct emanation structure for delivering AiFOS-branded courses in workplace health and safety.
• Fondi Interprofessionali (Interprofessional Funds)minorOthersPartnership enabling corporate clients to finance employee training through Italian interprofessional training funds. Wolters Kluwer supports clients in obtaining financing for any catalog or custom training initiative through participating funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cegos: Global training and development company offering professional certification prep, management, and corporate training across multiple disciplines. Comparable in operating multinational CPD/credentialing training with both open enrollment and customized corporate programs.
• IFOA (Istituto Formazione Operatori Aziendali): Italian training institution offering professional development, master programs, and funded corporate training. Directly comparable as a domestic Italian provider of accredited continuing education, vocational masters, and Interprofessional Fund-financed programs.
• Il Sole 24 Ore Formazione / 24ORE Business School: The professional training and business school arm of Il Sole 24 Ore, the leading Italian business news brand. Directly comparable as an Italy-based provider of continuing professional education, executive programs, and master programs for accountants, lawyers, and managers.
• Kaplan Professional (Kaplan Australia / Kaplan UK): Provider of professional education and exam preparation for accounting, finance, and other licensed professions. Comparable in its focus on accredited CPD courses, modular course delivery, and corporate B2B training for regulated professions.
• BPP Professional Education: UK-headquartered professional training provider focused on accountancy, legal, and financial services qualifications. Directly comparable in its credit-bearing, accreditation-driven training for licensed professionals across multiple regulated sectors.

Regional players

• Ateneoimpresa: Italian professional training provider offering corporate and professional development programs, including master programs and funded training. Comparable as a domestic Italian peer operating in the same CPD and corporate training market segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Training: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a substantial professional training business. Comparable specifically for IPSOA's HSE and compliance segments, where Bureau Veritas offers accredited safety and quality training alongside broader certification services.
• Informa Connect: The professional development and training division of Informa plc, a large UK-listed events and information group. Comparable as a diversified incumbent operating training, conferences, and continuing education for regulated industries at a much larger scale than IPSOA.

Emerging players

• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italian business school offering executive education, masters, and professional development programs. Comparable in its domestic Italian positioning and focus on high-end professional training, though more academically oriented and less focused on mandatory CPD credits than IPSOA.
• CrossKnowledge (Wiley): Digital learning and professional development platform, now part of Wiley. Comparable for IPSOA's e-learning and Here We Learn subscription product, with overlapping corporate training focus but more international enterprise orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WoltersKluwerItalia
• Facebookfacebook.com/formazione.IPSOA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scuola-di-formazione-ipsoa
• Instagraminstagram.com/wolterskluwer_italia

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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