Accademia delle Professioni DIEFFE – Job’s Academy

What Accademia delle Professioni DIEFFE – Job’s Academy does

Accademia delle Professioni DIEFFE – Job's Academy is a privately held vocational training institution founded in 1985 and operated under the nonprofit foundation Fondazione San Nicolò, headquartered in Noventa Padovana, Italy. The institution delivers over 100 professional training programs annually across two primary verticals — Food & Beverage (culinary arts, pastry, brewing, distillation, hospitality) and Tech & Digital (digital marketing, full-stack web development, cybersecurity, AI, UX/UI design) — through seven physical campuses spanning Veneto, Emilia Romagna, and Lombardia, supplemented by online and hybrid delivery formats. Programs are certified under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the institution holds MIUR paritary upper secondary accreditation, Regione del Veneto training organism status, and UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification.

The institution serves approximately 2,000+ adult learners per year across three persona segments: adult retrainees seeking career pivots, employed professionals pursuing specialization, and post-diploma youth entering the workforce. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees for professional courses, certifications, and master's programs, with pricing varying by program type and format. A merit-based loan partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo (Prestito per Merito) expands financial accessibility. Go-to-market relies on a combination of event-driven enrollment (Open Days, Full-EXPERIENCE events, education fairs), inside sales with CRM-tracked lead management, and educational consultants providing orientation counseling. Marketing channels include the institutional website, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), Meta paid advertising, email newsletters, and participation in regional orientation events such as Job&Orienta.

The institution has built an ecosystem of over 4,500 partner companies across Italy that host student internships and provide employment pathways, supporting a reported 93% post-graduation employment rate. Strategic partnerships include Apple (educational accreditation), Università degli Studi di Padova and Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia (academic collaboration), Talent Garden (community hub membership), and founding-member status in PTP Polo Turismo Veneto. The leadership team includes Co-Director and Marketing Manager Laura Boesso, who also serves on the CTS for Digital Professions. The institution adopted the D. Lgs. 231/01 organizational model for governance compliance and does not disclose revenue or operate as a publicly traded entity.

Name

Accademia delle Professioni DIEFFE – Job’s Academy

Legal name

Fondazione San Nicolò

Website

https://accademia.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Accademia delle Professioni is a 40-year-old Italian vocational training institution operating under nonprofit foundation Fondazione San Nicolò, delivering 100+ EQF-certified programs across Food & Beverage and Tech & Digital verticals through seven campuses in Northern Italy, serving 2,000+ adult learners annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Professional Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bar & Beverage (Bartending/Mixology/Coffee/Tea) (EDAOAKAH), Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate) (EDAOAKAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional certification courses
• Master degree programs
• Hospitality training education
• Digital marketing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Noventa Padovana

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Master Tuition Fees: Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees for professional courses, certifications, and master's programs across Food & Beverage and Tech & Digital domains. Fee schedules vary by program type and format.
2. Prestito per Merito (Merit-Based Loans): A partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo provides financial support to students for tuition payment, expanding access to courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accademia delle Professioni is a vocational training institution delivering more than 100 professional courses, certifications, and master programs annually across two main sectors: Food & Beverage (culinary arts, brewing, hospitality) and Tech & Digital (marketing, web development, cybersecurity, AI). Programs are EQF-certified and combine classroom theory, lab practice, and mandatory company internships, with 4,500+ partner companies providing placement opportunities across 7 Northern Italian campuses.

Product overview

Accademia delle Professioni is a professional training institution operating as a comprehensive educational platform offering over 100 annual training courses across multiple disciplines. The portfolio includes four flagship Master Annual programs (Digital Strategy and Marketing Intelligence, Full Stack Developer with Vibe Coding, Cyber Security and Data Analyst, UX UI Graphic Design), Executive Master programs (AI Specialist, Digital Marketing & Communication, Business Administration, Intelligent Commerce), Professional Certifications in Digital (AI Data Manager, Web Graphic Designer, Video Maker), Business & HR, Food & Beverage, Beer & Distillation, and Hospitality sectors, plus specialized technical courses. All programs are certified according to European EQF (European Qualifications Framework) standards and delivered through 7 locations across Veneto, Emilia Romagna, and Lombardia regions with a network of 4,500+ partner companies for internships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stage Network: Network of partner companies providing internship and professional placement opportunities for students
• Sportello Studenti

Products and services

• Master in Digital Strategy and Marketing Intelligence
• Master Executive AI Specialist
• Master in UX UI Graphic Design
• Master Full Stack Developer & Vibe Coding
• Master in Cyber Security and Data Analyst
• Master in Digital Marketing & Communication
• Master in Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo di Gestione
• Master in Intelligent Commerce & Global Marketplace
• Certificazione di AI Data Manager
• Certificazione di Web Graphic Designer
• Certificazione di Video Maker and Content Creator
• Certificazione di HR & Payroll Specialist
• Certificazione di Amministrativo Contabile
• Corso per CUOCO con Certificazione Professionale
• Corso per PASTICCERE con Certificazione Professionale
• Qualifica di Panificatore
• Certificazione Professionale di Gelatiere Artigiano
• Certificazione di Birraio Artigiano
• Certificazione di Beer Sommelier
• Certificazione di Distillatore
• Certificazione di Food & Beverage Manager
• Certificazione Professionale di Maître Sommelier
• AI per il Marketing
• Tecniche del Barman
• Fondamenti di Cucina
• Tecniche di Birrificazione
• Abilitazione Ex Rec SAB
• Corso di FORMAZIONE HACCP

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of students are employed upon completing their course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and notable.

• MIUR – Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della RicercacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited as a paritary upper secondary institute (Istituto Superiore di secondo Grado paritario) with decree n. 7765/C19a of 16/06/2014. This accreditation allows Accademia to issue legally recognized educational qualifications.
• Regione del VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited as an Organismo di Formazione (OdF) for orientation, basic training, higher education, and continuing education, enabling access to regional funding and recognition.
• Università degli Studi di PadovamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the costituendo PTP Turismo Veneto and co-developer of IFTS projects with two departments: Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e Alimentazione, and Dipartimento di Filosofia, Sociologia, Pedagogia e Psicologia Applicata (FISPPA). Accademia also hosts psychology and communication internship students from the university.
• Università Ca' Foscari di VeneziamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the Master in Cultura del Cibo e del Vino events. Contributed equipment to the Chemistry, Microbiology, and Sensory Analysis Laboratory at the Padova campus, with Prof. Roberto Stevanato.
• IOV – Istituto Oncologico VenetominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on projects and events promoting healthy and correct food culture.
• Apple Inc.notableTechnology or IntegrationAccredited by Apple as an 'Ente Istituzione Educational' for schools, upper secondary, and training programs, with particular focus on Web Graphic Designer and Web Marketing Expert certification courses with European recognition.
• TAG – Talent GardennotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccademia is a member of Talent Garden, a community hub where technology, digital, and creative professionals can work, learn, and connect.
• PTP – Polo Turismo VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccademia is a founding partner of PTP Polo Turismo Veneto, a tourism training cluster bringing together accredited training institutions and universities in the Veneto region.
• 4,500+ Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of over 4,500 companies across Italy and abroad that host student internships and provide employment opportunities. Sectors include hospitality, food service, accounting, marketing, web design, and graphic arts.
• 311 VeronanotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub in Verona that serves as a venue for the Multimaster Bootcamp, hosting sessions on AI Impact, Human Intelligence, and innovation didactics in collaboration with Edulife.
• EdulifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides an Innovation Didactics Reference (Antonio Faccioli) for the Multimaster Bootcamp program at 311 Verona.
• Umana ICT DivisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUmana's ICT division participates in the HR Speed Date session of the Multimaster Bootcamp, connecting students with high-tech recruitment opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ALMA - La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana: Italian culinary school founded by Gualtiero Marchesi based in Parma. Directly comparable to Accademia's Food & Beverage portfolio (chef, pastry, hospitality) and competes for the same career-changer and professional chef segment in Italy.
• CAST Alimenti: Italian culinary training institute based in Brescia offering professional chef, pastry, and bakery courses. Closely comparable to Accademia's Food & Beverage professional certifications and targets the same employment-oriented culinary learner segment.
• IED - Istituto Europeo di Design: Italian design school with campuses nationwide offering programs in design, fashion, visual arts, and communication. Comparable to Accademia's UX/UI Graphic Design and Digital Marketing masters, competing for design-focused learners across Italy.
• 24ORE Business School: Italian business and professional training school affiliated with Il Sole 24 Ore. Comparable to Accademia's business/HR/payroll master programs and digital marketing courses, targeting similar professional reskilling and executive education segments.
• Gambero Rosso Academy: Italian food and wine education brand offering professional courses in cuisine, wine, and hospitality. Comparable to Accademia's Food & Beverage and Sommelier programs, competing for the same food-service professional learner in Italy.
• H-FARM Education: Italian education and innovation platform based near Venice offering digital skills training and executive education. Comparable to Accademia's Tech & Digital portfolio (AI, coding, digital marketing) and headquartered in Accademia's Veneto core market.
• IFOA - Istituto Formazione Operatori Aziendali: Italian vocational training institution offering professional courses, certifications, and master programs with regional accreditations. Comparable to Accademia's business/HR and digital professional certifications, operating in adjacent northern Italian regions.

Broad incumbents

• NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti: Italian academy of fine arts and design based in Milan offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in design, fashion, and media arts. Overlaps with Accademia's UX/UI Graphic Design and digital masters but operates as a broader higher-education institution.
• ITS - Istituti Tecnici Superiori (Network): Network of Italian higher technical institutes offering two-year post-secondary specialized courses in technology, food, hospitality, and digital sectors with MIUR backing. Comparable to Accademia's professional certifications and short-cycle masters, with publicly funded positioning that creates adjacent competitive pressure in the same learner segments.

Emerging players

• Talent Garden: European digital skills education and coworking platform; Accademia is already a Talent Garden member. Comparable for digital and innovation training programs targeting professionals seeking upskilling in AI, coding, and digital business—potential partner or emerging competitor in the Tech & Digital vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/accademia-professioni

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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