INFAP - National Institute of Professional Education and Training

What INFAP - National Institute of Professional Education and Training does

INFAP (Istituto Nazionale Formazione e Addestramento Professionale) is an Italian non-profit training institute headquartered in Rome (Via Giovanni Giolitti 212/C), operating as an Ente del Terzo Settore since at least 2013, when it received accreditation from Regione Lazio (determination B02119 del 30/05/2013) and UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 quality certification. The institute delivers professional training across workplace safety (D.Lgs 81/08 compliance, fire prevention, first aid, HACCP, BLSD, diisocyanate handling), IT certifications (ICDL, PEKIT), CAF and Patronage operator pathways, and teacher qualification CFU programs, through three modalities: in-person classroom at its Rome HQ or client sites, live video conference, and a 24/7 self-paced e-learning platform (FAD) with 6-month course access and online assessment.

The business model combines three revenue streams: direct fee-for-service course tuition (prices ranging from approximately €25 for short compliance modules to €5,000 for the 900-hour Java Full Stack Web Developer program), publicly funded training delivered through interprofessional funds (FonARCom, Fondolavoro, Forma.Temp) where companies use 0.30% of INPS contributions for zero-cost employee training, and affiliate/referral commissions from Università eCampus and Università Pegaso for teacher CFU pathways. Distribution is multi-channel: a proprietary e-learning platform, direct sales (phone, email, website forms), the MePa/CONSIP public procurement marketplace, and interprofessional fund administrators that route employer demand to INFAP.

Go-to-market targets six documented segments — companies and employers needing mandatory safety and compliance training, CAF/Patronage operators, education-sector teachers and ATA staff competing for GPS placement lists, job seekers and disoccupied workers via GOL/Garanzia Giovani, third-sector (ETS) organizations, and public administration entities. Marketing is primarily digital and institutional: the infap.org website, GDPR-compliant email, Facebook/Instagram pages, SEO, and word-of-mouth from interprofessional funds, employer associations, and university partners. Italian-language operations are confined to Italy (Lazio being the primary region), with no disclosed headcount, revenue, or financial statements in available sources.

Name

INFAP - National Institute of Professional Education and Training

Legal name

I.N.F.A.P. - Istituto Nazionale Formazione e Addestramento Professionale Nazionale – ETS

Website

https://infap.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INFAP is a Rome-based Italian non-profit training institute (ETS) delivering workplace safety, IT, CAF/Patronage, and teacher qualification courses via classroom, video conference, and e-learning, funded by employer tuition, interprofessional funds, and university referral commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAM

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAAALAH

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDANAIAN

Public Safety & Government Licensure/Entrance Exam Prep (Civil service, law enforcement, firefighting)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Workplace safety courses
• Professional certification training
• E-learning platform courses
• Funded corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Training Courses: INFAP generates revenue by charging tuition fees for professional certification courses including safety training, IT certifications, tax/patronage operator courses, and language programs. Prices range from approximately €25 to €5,000 depending on course duration and specialization.
2. Funded Training Programs: Revenue is also generated through publicly funded training programs accessed via interprofessional funds (FonARCom, Fondolavoro) and regional programs (GOL, PR FSE+). Companies access 0.30% of INPS contributions for free employee training, with INFAP managing the training plan delivery.
3. University Pathway Partnerships: INFAP partners with eCampus and Pegaso online universities to deliver teacher qualification pathways (CFU/CFA programs), earning referral or commission fees for student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INFAP delivers professional vocational training and certification courses to individuals, employers, public administration, and third-sector entities in Italy. The institute offers a multi-vertical catalog — workplace safety (D.Lgs 81/08, fire prevention, first aid, HACCP), IT certifications (ICDL, PEKIT, Java Full Stack, Cyber Security), CAF/Patronato operator training, teacher-qualification university pathways (CFU/CFA), and Erasmus Plus mobility courses — delivered through classroom, live video conference, and self-paced e-learning formats. Revenue is generated both through paid tuition and via publicly funded programs routed through interprofessional training funds (FonARCom, Fondolavoro, Forma.Temp) and regional/national employment initiatives (GOL, PR FSE+).

Product overview

INFAP (Istituto Nazionale Formazione e Addestramento Professionale) is a vocational training institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offering consists of three main delivery formats: Corsi in aula (classroom courses), Corsi in videoconferenza (live online courses), and Corsi e-learning (self-paced online courses). These are supplemented by specialized training verticals including workplace safety courses (Corsi sulla Sicurezza), IT and computer certification programs (Corsi di Informatica including ICDL), and professional operator courses for CAF (tax assistance) and Patronato (social security) sectors. The institute also provides career services (Orientamento al Lavoro), government-funded training programs (Formazione Finanziata through FonARCom/Fondolavoro and Programma GOL), university pathway partnerships with eCampus and Pegaso online universities, and business consulting services. ICT professional courses include Java Full Stack development, Data Analyst, Cyber Security, and AI/ChatGPT programs. The portfolio also includes Erasmus Plus mobility courses and Europrogettazione training for European project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classroom Courses (Corsi in aula) In-person training courses held at INFAP's Rome headquarters and at client company premises, covering CAF operations, patronage operations, digital marketing, ICDL, apprendistato, computer basics, and experiential learning for individuals and corporate groups.
• Live Video Conference Courses (Corsi in videoconferenza) Live online courses delivered via webinar-style video conferencing, covering CAF operator (100 hours), Patronato operator (78 hours), European project design and accounting, Erasmus Plus KA1/KA2, safety and security, Cyber Security, Data Analyst, and Java Full Stack development.
• E-Learning Courses (Corsi e-learning) Self-paced online courses on the FAD platform accessible 24/7 for up to 6 months, including Messo Notificatore, ATA computer certification (PEKIT 2020), typing, language courses, CAF e-learning (100/40/30 hours), and Patronato e-learning.
• Workplace Safety Courses (Corsi sulla Sicurezza) Workplace safety training portfolio aligned to Italian D.Lgs 81/08, including fire prevention (livello 1, 2, 3), first aid (Group A/B/C, pediatric), HACCP food safety, BLSD/PBLSD defibrillation, PTC/PHTC, risk assessment consulting (DVR/DUVRI/PIMUS), radon risk assessment, construction-site safety (patente a crediti), and diisocyanate handling.
• IT and Computer Courses (Corsi di Informatica) Computer certification programs including ICDL Full Standard, ICDL base, basic computer skills (Livello I), CIAD international digital literacy, and ATA-targeted computer certifications (PEKIT 2020) recognized by Accredia.
• Programma GOL Free Courses Government-funded retraining and employment support program offering free courses to job seekers, part of Italy's national employment assistance initiative for unemployed individuals.
• Job Orientation Services (Orientamento al Lavoro) Career counseling services including individual orientation interviews, CV preparation assistance, personalized professional project development, and active job search support for individuals.
• Funded Corporate Training (Formazione Finanziata) Corporate training delivered through interprofessional funds FonARCom and Fondolavoro, enabling companies to allocate 0.30% of INPS contributions to fully subsidized employee professional development plans.
• University Pathways with eCampus and Pegaso Partnership program with eCampus and Pegaso online universities enabling teaching credential pathways (30, 36, and 60 CFU/CFA programs) plus CLIL + language certification for aspiring and current teachers.
• Business Services for Companies (Servizi per le Imprese) Business support services for companies including staff recruitment, consulting on organizational models and management systems, and workplace safety consulting including DVR, DUVRI, and PIMUS documentation.
• CAF Tax-Operator Course (Corso Operatore CAF) 100-hour vocational training program for tax-assistance center (CAF) operators, available in classroom, video conference, and e-learning formats, with internship opportunities for prospective CAF staff.
• Patronage Operator Course (Corso Operatore di Patronato) 78-hour video conference or 84-hour e-learning training for Patronato (social security) operators, covering welfare procedures and regulatory frameworks.
• Java Full Stack Web Developer Course + Project Work 900-hour part-time Java Full Stack Web Developer course covering front-end (Angular), back-end (Spring), and database management (PostgreSQL, Oracle) delivered via live video conference with project work, priced at €5,000 with installment payment options.
• Executive Data Analyst Course Executive-level professional data analysis training program covering statistical methods, data visualization, and analytical tools, delivered via live video conference for working professionals.
• Cyber Security Course Cybersecurity training covering network security, threat detection, and protective measures for digital assets, delivered via live video conference.
• Digital Marketing and Social Media Course 300-hour digital marketing and social media management training program, with free enrollment available under Italy's Youth Guarantee (Garanzia Giovani) program.
• Erasmus Plus KA1/KA2 Courses European mobility and project design courses under the Erasmus Plus program, covering KA1 mobility actions and KA2 strategic partnership project design for education and training professionals.
• Europrogettazione and Project Accounting Course Training in European project design and financial accounting, covering EU grant applications, budget management, and EU funding procedures for organizations seeking European program participation.
• Executive AI, ChatGPT and Digital Creativity Course 9-hour executive course in three modules delivered via live video conference, covering AI fundamentals, generative tools including ChatGPT, and digital creativity applications for executives and professionals.
• ATA 2027 Training Package for School Staff Training package for school administrative technical personnel (ATA) combining CIAD digital literacy certification, PEKIT 2020 computer certification, and typing courses to add up to 1.25 points in competition rankings, priced as a bundle at €280 (or individual modules).
• Executive Master - Establishing and Managing an ETS 16-hour executive master course on establishing and managing Third Sector organizations (ETS) in Italy, covering RUNTS registration, financial management, social balance sheets, and fundraising strategies including 5x1000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training certifications valid for Italian OSHA compliance (D.Lgs 81/08) and recognized by Accredia for professional placement

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAF Italia SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025INFAP operates in ATS (Temporary Association of Enterprises) with CAF Italia Srl for the 'Le Skills nella Sicurezza' and 'Consulenza su Modelli Organizzativi' project. The partnership addresses workplace safety training needs and organizational management consulting for companies, funded by PR FSE+ program. CAF Italia contributes its network of tax assistance centers and employer relationships.
• FonARCom (Fondo Arcale per le Arti e la Comunicazione)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterprofessional fund through which INFAP delivers funded training plans to company employees. Companies allocate 0.30% of INPS contributions to FonARCom for employee professional development, which INFAP accesses to deliver training at zero direct cost to employers.
• FondolavorocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterprofessional fund enabling INFAP to access company training budgets for professional development courses. INFAP delivers training plans financed through Fondolavoro's contribution system.
• Forma.TempcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemporary agency worker training fund partnering with INFAP to deliver professional development courses to temporary agency workers and related companies in the supply chain.
• Università eCampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINFAP serves as a recruitment and support partner for Università eCampus online teacher qualification pathways (30, 36, and 60 CFU/CFA programs). INFAP promotes programs, collects applications, and provides student support services for the online university.
• Università Pegaso (UniPegaso)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pegaso Online University for teacher qualification CFU pathways (30, 36, 60 CFU). INFAP handles student recruitment and administrative support for Pegaso's accredited programs.
• If Then ElseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership providing €200 discount coupon for participants enrolling in the Java Full Stack Web Developer course through INFAP. Joint promotion of IT professional training programs.
• EBG / Ente Bilaterale / As.Na.LIminorOthersBipartite/paritetical training entities (EBG, EBigen, As.Na.LI) that certify INFAP safety courses and enable recognition of training for OSHA compliance purposes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CFI – Confindustria Formazione Italia: Confindustria-affiliated training body providing funded professional training for industrial-sector employees. Comparable to INFAP in relying on interprofessional fund channels (including Fondolavoro) and serving Italian enterprise training compliance needs.
• IFOA: Italian professional training institute offering vocational, safety, and IT certification courses with multi-region presence. Directly comparable to INFAP in catalog (workplace safety, IT certifications, funded training) and customer base (companies, individuals, public administration).
• Università Telematica Pegaso: Italian online university offering the same 30/36/60 CFU teacher qualification pathways that INFAP distributes. Both a channel partner and direct competitor in the online teacher credentialing market.
• Cegos Italia: Italy-based arm of global training consultancy Cegos, delivering professional development, leadership, and certification courses. Comparable to INFAP in offering classroom, video conference, and e-learning delivery with corporate and individual learner bases.
• ENAIP Nazionale: Major Italian vocational training network delivering apprenticeship, safety, and professional certification programs. Comparable to INFAP in offering accredited workplace safety, IT, and continuing education courses to companies and individuals.
• Università eCampus: Italian online university partnered with INFAP for CFU pathway enrollment. Directly competes with INFAP and Pegaso for online teacher qualification learners and shares the same Accredia-recognized credential framework.

Broad incumbents

• Gi Group Training: Major Italian HR services group with a training division offering professional development, GOL program courses, and funded workforce training. Comparable to INFAP in funded training delivery (Forma.Temp, GOL) and corporate/individual learner segments, with significantly larger scale.
• Adecco Italia – Adecco Training: Italian arm of global staffing group Adecco, offering professional training, certifications, and government-funded labor market programs (GOL/Forma.Temp). Directly comparable in funded training channel and B2B compliance courses, with materially larger national footprint than INFAP.
• Randstad Italia – Randstad Training: Large Italian HR/staffing firm with a training arm focused on professional certification, safety, and funded workforce programs. Overlaps with INFAP in safety training and interprofessional fund–funded course delivery to corporate clients.
• TÜV Italia (TÜV NORD / TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD local entities): International certification bodies operating in Italy that deliver safety, quality, and professional certification training. Comparable to INFAP in workplace safety and compliance certification training, with broader international scale and brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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