Infomedia

What Infomedia does

Infomedia SRL is an Italian vocational training and continuing-education provider founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ferrara, operating as part of Gruppo Cappellari alongside Istituto Cappellari (founded 1909) and Work Press. The company is accredited by Regione Emilia-Romagna under Delibera 1009/2009, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is an authorized AICA Test Center for ECDL/ICDL certifications. It serves four primary customer segments: businesses seeking corporate training and apprenticeship management; individual workers and unemployed adults pursuing reskilling; professionals seeking certifications; and women pursuing workforce re-entry. Operating offices span Ferrara (HQ), Rimini, Pistoia, and Silea (Treviso).

Core offerings include IFTS (Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore) programs of 800 hours, professional certification courses in accounting, payroll, digital marketing, Excel, and generative AI, plus funded continuing-education programs. Delivery is blended across physical classrooms with computer labs and online platforms (notably Google Classroom), with sales and account workflows supported by a Salesforce CRM instance implemented in 2022 via partner Glue4Digital. To date the company has served 2,000+ businesses and trains 500+ students annually.

The revenue model is multi-channel. Public-funded training is delivered through FSE+ (European Social Fund Plus) regional programs and through interprofessional funds (Fondimpresa, FonARCom, Fonditalia, Fonter, among others). Fee-bearing professional courses are priced in a range of roughly €250 to over €3,000 depending on length and certification. Corporate training and apprenticeship management services are sold directly to businesses. Customer concentration is distributed across many small accounts, but upstream revenue exposure to a small number of regional and interprofessional funding sources is the more material concentration risk.

Name

Infomedia

Legal name

Infomedia SRL

Website

https://infomediaformazione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Infomedia SRL is an Italian vocational training provider accredited by Regione Emilia-Romagna, offering IFTS programs, professional certifications, corporate training, and funded courses to businesses, workers, and job seekers across Ferrara, Rimini, Pistoia, and Treviso.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional development courses
• Corporate training programs
• Apprenticeship management services
• EU funded training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferrara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Funded Training Programs: Training courses funded through Italian interprofessional funds (Fondi Interprofessionali) and European Social Fund (FSE+), where costs are covered by funding bodies rather than direct payment from participants or businesses.
2. Fee-Based Professional Courses: Direct-paid professional development courses for individuals and businesses, including accounting, business organization, safety training, and digital skills courses. Pricing ranges from 150-400 euro for short courses to 2000-3000 euro for comprehensive programs.
3. Corporate Training Services: Customized training programs for businesses addressing specific organizational needs, personnel development, and workplace safety requirements, often funded through employer contributions to interprofessional funds.
4. Skills Certification Services: Formalization and certification of competencies acquired through internships and training programs, delivered in partnership with Regione Emilia-Romagna.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Infomedia is an accredited vocational training organization delivering professional courses, IFTS higher technical education programs, and corporate training services primarily in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The company provides funded training through Italian interprofessional funds (Fondimpresa, FonARCom, Fondo Professioni, FondCoop) and the European Social Fund Plus, alongside fee-based professional courses in accounting, payroll, digital marketing, Excel, English, and workplace safety. Supporting services include apprenticeship management, internship activation, and interprofessional fund advisory for businesses.

Product overview

Infomedia is an accredited vocational training organization offering a broad portfolio of professional training courses, free funded programs, and corporate services. The core offering consists of IFTS (Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore) higher technical programs (e.g., Tecnico dell'amministrazione e della finanza aziendale), professional certification courses (accounting, payroll, digital marketing, Excel), and EU-funded free training programs (Competenze Digitali, Donne e Digitale, Innovare le Professionalità, Imprenditorialità Femminile, Coltivare l'Autonomia) for specific target groups. Supporting services include apprenticeship management (Apprendistato), internship activation (Tirocini Formativi), and interprofessional fund advisory (Fondi Interprofessionali). Technology-forward offerings incorporate AI, business intelligence, and cloud tools. The Glue4Digital project implements Salesforce CRM for internal process optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IFTS - Tecnico dell'amministrazione e della finanza aziendale A free 800-hour higher technical education (IFTS) course focused on administrative, financial, and fiscal management of businesses with emphasis on digital and data-driven management. Approved by Regione Emilia-Romagna and co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus. Targets graduates seeking technical specialization in business administration and finance.
• Professional Certification Courses (Accounting, Payroll, Excel, Digital Marketing) Paid professional development courses for individuals and businesses covering integrated corporate accounting, employee administration and payroll, Microsoft Excel (base/intermediate/advanced), digital marketing 4.0 (social media, SEO, e-commerce), and business English. Pricing ranges from €250–€3,000+VAT depending on course length and topic.
• Workplace Safety Training (Corsi di Sicurezza) Mandatory workplace safety courses under Italian law covering organizational training, electrical maintenance responsibility (CEI 78-17:2015 EX 0-15), and compliance training for workers and managers. Delivered for businesses requiring regulatory adherence.
• Apprenticeship Management Services (Apprendistato) Apprenticeship training services for companies covering vocational training for apprentices aged 15-29, including vocational qualification, professional, and higher education and research apprenticeships. Includes administrative practices and quality vocational training delivery.
• Internship Services (Tirocini Formativi) Internship activation and management services for companies, including candidate search, selection, placement support, and skills certification through Regione Emilia-Romagna programs. Includes full administrative procedure support.
• Interprofessional Fund Advisory (Fondi Interprofessionali) Training financing advisory services through Italian interprofessional funds (FonARCom, Fondimpresa, Fondoprofessioni, FondCoop) enabling free company-funded training for employees. Infomedia guides businesses through application, project design, and fund access for continuous training.
• Innovare le Professionalità (Free ESF+ Program for Freelance Professionals) Free courses for self-employed professionals (accountants, lawyers, labor consultants, engineers, architects, doctors, agronomists) covering project management, team leadership, data analysis, business intelligence, GDPR, cybersecurity, financial planning, AI and business, cloud processes, sustainability, digital marketing, and generative AI design. Approved by Regione Emilia-Romagna and co-financed by ESF+.
• Competenze Digitali (Free Digital Skills for Unemployed) Free digital skills courses for unemployed individuals or those in the GOL program, covering Microsoft Excel, social media marketing, digital communication, cybersecurity, website building, and PC/network troubleshooting.
• Donne e Digitale (Free Digital Skills for Women) Free courses for women residing or domiciled in Emilia-Romagna covering basic computing, video making, digital security, Photoshop, cloud computing, and PC/network troubleshooting.
• Imprenditorialità Femminile (Female Entrepreneurship Program) Free courses for women aimed at improving employability through entrepreneurial competencies, covering business models, marketing, AI tools, financial planning, and business plan development. Approved by Regione Emilia-Romagna.
• Coltivare l'Autonomia (Business and Entrepreneurship Program) Free courses for starting and managing a business or strengthening organizational roles, covering design thinking, green economy, digital transition, financial planning, AI tools, networking, and business plan development.
• Corso Responsabile Attività Assistenziali (RAA) An 110-hour qualification course for Responsible Care Activities in assisted living settings, preparing participants for coordination roles in social healthcare environments.
• Corso Cocktail Perfetto - Bartending A professional bartending course (€1,200+VAT) covering mixology techniques, free pouring, molecular cocktails, flair bartending, and professional bar equipment for hospitality workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ businesses served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Istituto CappellaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and founding partner (est. 1909). Provides classrooms, three computer laboratories (approx. 60 Dell computers), qualified teaching staff, and brand recognition. Infomedia is part of the Cappellari Group.
• Work Press (Editore Bollettino del Lavoro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing company and founding partner (est. 1993). Operates Bollettino del Lavoro network including web portal, direct mailing, digital monthly, and social media. Provides recruitment and communication channels reaching thousands of contacts nationally.
• MyEAP SrlmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinistry-accredited employment agency with offices in Bologna, Ferrara, Parma, Piacenza, and Rimini. Provides orientation services and job matching through the GOL program. Operates a desk at Istituto Cappellari facilities.
• EPAR (Ente Bilaterale Paritetico)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral joint body for CIFA Italia and Confsal union. Registered national joint body (April 2023). Provides collective bargaining, union services, training, and workplace safety support. Infomedia/Istituto Cappellari is provincial referent for Ferrara and Rimini.
• CIFA ItaliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfederation of Autonomous Trade Federations (est. 2000). Through Confsal, established bilateral entities including EPAR, FonARCom, and SanARCom. Provides contractual assistance, continuous training, corporate welfare, and workplace safety services. Infomedia is provincial referent.
• FondimpresacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Italian interprofessional fund for continuous training. Provides 0.30% of employer contributions to INPS for worker training. Infomedia recommends for SMEs.
• Fondo Professioni (Fondoprofessioni)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterprofessional fund for professionals and studios. Provides training financing for self-employed professionals. Infomedia recommends for professional studios.
• UniEticPMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthical consortium bridging Italian SMEs with academia. Offers high-level university courses on sustainability, digitalization, and active labor policies. Joint programs with Istituto Cappellari.
• Punto Certo SrlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting and training network specialized in workplace safety, HACCP, privacy, ISO certifications, and regulatory compliance. 75+ consultants, 400+ companies assisted annually, 5000+ workers trained yearly.
• Regione Emilia-RomagnacoreOthersRegional government authority providing accreditation, funding approval, and program oversight for training activities. Co-financing partner for European Social Fund programs.
• Azienda USL di FerraraminorOthersLocal health authority for OSS (Operatore Socio Sanitario) course certification and healthcare sector training partnerships.
• Università di Ferrara (UNIFE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Ferrara partner for IFTS program. Provides academic credibility and pathways for higher education integration.
• Federfarma FerraraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial association of pharmacy owners. Collaboration for pharmaceutical sector training and FonARCom-funded programs for member businesses.
• EPAR (training partner)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IFTS program providing expertise in bilateral training initiatives and regional workforce development programs.
• CIFA (training partner)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in IFTS program contributing to administration and finance professional training development.
• Associazione Rete Formazione ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation operating in work culture development and training. Promotes territorial development activities for businesses and regions. Joint initiatives with EPAR bilateral entity.
• Erasmus+ Empathy for Children Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partners: City of Bratislava (Slovakia, coordinator), Utrip (Slovenia), and ECECE (Austria). Focus on empathy-based educational methodology for primary schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Joinrs: Italian digital recruiting and training platform targeting young professionals and SMEs with online learning and job-matching services — comparable to Infomedia's GOL/Donne e Digitale programs but delivered as a digital-native model.
• Punto Certo: Italian consulting and training network specialized in workplace safety, HACCP, privacy, ISO certifications, and regulatory compliance — an Infomedia partner with overlapping course catalog and SME customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Manpower Italia: Italian operations of ManpowerGroup delivering staffing, professional reskilling, and certified training programs — comparable B2B training and apprenticeship footprint with similar fund access.
• Adecco Italia: Italian arm of Adecco Group, offering staffing and corporate training (including digital and accounting skill programs) to SMEs and large enterprises with comparable B2B training services.
• Gi Group: Major Italian staffing and HR services group with a dedicated training arm; serves similar B2B clients with workforce upskilling and apprenticeship programs, leveraging broader scale than Infomedia.
• Randstad Italia: Italian subsidiary of Randstad, providing staffing, training, and workforce development services to enterprises with overlapping B2B customer base and funding-driven training offerings.

Regional players

• Umana: Italian staffing and training group with strong presence in Northern Italy, providing similar corporate training, apprenticeship, and recruitment services to the same SME and professional segments.

Direct peers

• Enaip: Italian vocational training network offering continuing education, apprenticeships, and IFTS-equivalent programs across regions with public funding. Closely comparable to Infomedia's accredited vocational model and fund-driven revenue mix.
• Cegos Italia: Italian arm of global Cegos Group, a B2B professional training provider offering a broad catalog of management, leadership, digital, and compliance courses to enterprises — directly comparable to Infomedia's corporate professional development offering.
• Fondazione ITS Emilia-Romagna: Regional network of ITS foundations delivering higher technical education (Istruzione Tecnica Superiore) programs comparable to Infomedia's IFTS offering on administration and finance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infomediaformazione

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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