What AiCARR Formazione does

AiCARR Formazione, legally AiCARR Educational Srl - Società Benefit, is the professional training subsidiary of AiCARR (Associazione Italiana Condizionamento dell'Aria Riscaldamento e Refrigerazione), Italy's primary HVAC&R professional association with over 2,200 members. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, the company delivers continuing professional education to Italian HVAC engineers, installers, designers, ESCos, healthcare facilities, and public administration entities. Its core offerings include the Scuola di Climatizzazione modular program (over 40 modules across Fondamenti, Approfondimenti, and Specializzazione pathways), short-format Scuola in Pillole courses (4-6 hours), customized Formazione Aziendale corporate programs, and Percorsi Specialistici leading to nationally recognized certifications for Energy Management Experts (EGE, per UNI CEI 11339:2023), Commissioning Authority, HVAC Hygiene Categories A and B, and Legionella Risk Management. As an accredited CNI provider, AiCARR Formazione grants Crediti Formativi Professionali (CFP) required for Italian engineers' license maintenance.

Revenue is generated through per-participant course fees across individual, corporate, and public-sector buyers. Delivery channels include online live streaming (direct self-serve enrollment), in-person sessions at the Milan headquarters or client premises (in-house corporate training), and the Italian public administration's electronic procurement marketplace (MEPA). The company has built a credentialing ecosystem through partnerships with three independent certification bodies — ICMQ, Bureau Veritas Italia, and CEPAS — that administer and certify the outcome of its examination pathways, providing defensible credentials tied to its training catalog. Distribution is leveraged through the parent AiCARR association's membership referral network, LinkedIn presence, email/newsletter communications, and a content-marketing news section covering regulatory updates. Course fees are not publicly disclosed but are quoted on registration or inquiry; the MEPA listing suggests structured pricing for public-sector clients.

AiCARR Formazione holds ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas emissions quantification, verified by CSQA), and B Corp certification (BIA score 105.6, certified September 2024). The organization operates with approximately 7 employees under sole director Mariapia Colella, leveraging external senior faculty from Politecnico di Milano, Università di Padova, INAIL, ASHRAE, and REHVA. The legal entity is a privately held Italian Srl with single-shareholder structure, no external institutional capital, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

AiCARR Formazione

Legal name

AiCARR Educational Srl - SB (Società Benefit)

Website

https://aicarrformazione.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AiCARR Formazione is the Milan-based professional training arm of Italy's HVAC&R association, delivering accredited continuing education and certification (EGE, Commissioning Authority, HVAC Hygiene, Legionella) to engineers, HVAC firms, healthcare facilities, and public administration via online, in-person, and MEPA channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Professional Training Course Fees: AiCARR Formazione generates revenue primarily through course enrollment fees paid by individual professionals, companies, and public entities. Courses range from short 'Pillole' modules (4-6 hours) to multi-module specialist pathways (up to 56 hours), with fees charged per participant per course or pathway.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AiCARR Formazione provides professional training and certification services for the HVAC, energy efficiency, and building systems sectors in Italy. Its offerings include the modular Scuola di Climatizzazione (over 40 modules across three pathways: Fondamenti, Approfondimenti, Specializzazione), short-format Scuola in Pillole courses, customized in-house Formazione Aziendale programs, and specialized certification pathways including EGE (Energy Management Expert), Commissioning Authority, HVAC Hygiene (Categories A and B), and Legionella Risk Management. Courses are delivered via online live streaming and in-person sessions, granting CFP credits for Italian engineers.

Product overview

AiCARR Formazione (AiCARR Educational Srl - Società Benefit) operates as a professional training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services for the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) sector. The core offering includes the Scuola di Climatizzazione, a modular training system with over 40 modules organized into three learning paths (Fondamenti, Approfondimenti, Specializzazione); Scuola in Pillole, short-format courses on emerging topics; Formazione Aziendale, customized in-house corporate training; and Percorsi Specialistici, specialized certification pathways. The company provides professional certifications including EGE (Energy Management Expert), Commissioning Authority, HVAC Hygiene and Maintenance, and Legionella Risk Management. Courses are delivered online via streaming and in-person at their Milan headquarters, with professional credits available for engineers. The organization also offers courses through the Italian public procurement system (MePA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scuola di Climatizzazione Modular training school offering over 40 modules organized into three learning paths (Fondamenti/Basics, Approfondimenti/Deepening, Specializzazione/Specialization) for HVAC designers, installers, and professionals, covering heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy efficiency topics.
• Scuola in Pillole Short courses of 4-6 hours focusing on the latest technological and regulatory developments, conducted by active professionals in the field, available online with optional in-person delivery.
• Formazione Aziendale In-house customized training programs for companies, professional studios, private organizations, and public entities seeking personalized professional development in the HVAC sector.
• Percorsi Specialistici Specialized training paths including Commissioning Authority, Energy Management Expert (EGE), Legionella Risk Management, and HVAC Hygiene and Maintenance certifications.
• Certificazione EGE (Esperto in Gestione dell'Energia) Professional certification pathway for Energy Management Experts, defined by UNI CEI 11339:2023 standard, enabling professionals to manage rational energy use and energy performance improvement in organizations.
• Certificazione Commissioning Authority Professional certification for Commissioning Authority professionals, the only course of its kind in Italy, with examination and certification through CEPAS.
• Corso Igiene, Ispezione e Manutenzione Impianti di Climatizzazione Training course for hygiene, inspection, and maintenance of HVAC systems, with Category A (Hygiene Manager) and Category B (Maintenance Operator) certifications, exam certified by ICMQ.
• Corso Esperto in Gestione del Rischio Legionellosi Professional training for Legionella risk management in building operations, addressing prevention and compliance requirements.
• Catalogo Corsi MePA Training courses available through MePA (Mercato Elettronico della Pubblica Amministrazione), the Italian public administration's electronic marketplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• Benefit Impact Assessment (BIA) score of 105.6 — well above the 80-point minimum required for B Corp certification — demonstrating measurable social and environmental performance.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CNI - Consiglio Nazionale degli IngegnericoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCARR Formazione is an accredited Provider of the Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri (CNI), enabling it to grant Crediti Formativi Professionali (CFP) to engineers who attend its courses. This accreditation is essential for Italian engineers who must earn mandatory continuing education credits to maintain their professional license.
• ICMQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCARR Formazione partners with ICMQ, an accredited certification body, to administer certification examinations for Commissioning Authority (CxA) and for HVAC hygiene categories A and B. ICMQ certifies the examination outcomes, providing nationally recognized professional credentials.
• Bureau Veritas ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCARR Formazione collaborates with Bureau Veritas Italia for Commissioning Authority certification under the REG-01 COMM scheme. Bureau Veritas certifies the qualifications of professionals who complete the AiCARR training and examination pathway.
• CEPAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCARR Formazione collaborates with CEPAS, an accredited certification body, to deliver the professional examination for Commissioning Authority (CxA) certification. CEPAS administers and certifies the exam results for AiCARR students.
• MEPA / Acquisti in Rete (Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAiCARR Formazione is an enabled supplier on MEPA, Italy's electronic public procurement marketplace operated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Italian public administration bodies can purchase AiCARR's training services through this official procurement channel.
• AiCARR - Associazione Italiana Condizionamento dell'Aria Riscaldamento e RefrigerazionecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAiCARR Formazione is the training subsidiary (Business Unit 'AiCARR Formazione') of AiCARR, Italy's leading HVAC&R professional association with over 2,200 members. The parent association contributes faculty, technical content, and a referral network of member companies and professionals. AiCARR Formazione also communicates to clients on behalf of the association for events, journals, and publications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEPAS: Italian accredited personnel certification body that partners with AiCARR on CxA exams and runs its own training programs across multiple professional disciplines, making it both a partner and adjacent competitor in certification-led training.
• Bureau Veritas Italia: Global certification provider with a strong Italian presence, offering training and certification for Commissioning Authority (REG-01 COMM) and other engineering credentials — competing for the same compliance-driven training budgets as AiCARR Formazione.
• REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations): European umbrella of HVAC associations, aligning with national bodies like AiCARR and providing cross-border training content; relevant for engineers seeking EU-recognized credentials that could substitute for AiCARR's offerings.
• TÜV Italia: International testing, inspection, and certification body offering professional training and certification services in Italy across energy, HVAC, and engineering — competing for corporate and MEPA-listed training contracts.
• ASHRAE (Society): International HVAC&R society that delivers professional training, certification, and continuing education with growing reach into the Italian market — a comparable professional body offering competing content for the same engineering audience.
• RINA (training division): Global certification, verification, and training group with established Italian training offerings in energy, environment, and engineering — competing for the same corporate and public-sector training contracts.
• ICMQ: Accredited Italian certification body that certifies AiCARR's HVAC Hygiene exams and also offers its own training and certification services across sustainability, energy, and construction — a partner but also a competitor in the certification-training space.

Direct peers

• FIRE (Federazione Italiana per l'uso Razionale dell'Energia): Italy's leading energy efficiency association, offering professional training, certification (EGE), and continuing education directly competitive with AiCARR Formazione's EGE pathways and energy management courses for the same Italian engineering audience.
• Politecnico di Milano – POLI.design / MIP Continuing Education: Continuing education arm of Italy's top engineering university, offering CNI-accredited professional development courses to engineers — including in the energy and built environment fields — competing for the same individual and corporate engineering training budgets.

Emerging players

• ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development): Italian public agency that runs energy-efficiency training programs, study visits, and informational initiatives for professionals and public administration — competing for the public sector training budget and energy certification audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aicarr-formazione-srl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about AiCARR Formazione