Sole 24 ORE Formazione

What Sole 24 ORE Formazione does

Sole 24 ORE Formazione, operating as Sole 24 Ore Business School, is an Italian executive education provider established in 1994 and headquartered in Milan. It delivers a portfolio of 350+ master programs and courses across 17 subject areas — including Digital Transformation and AI, Marketing, Finance, HR, Project Management, ESG, Fashion, Luxury, and Healthcare — to recent graduates, working professionals, and corporate clients. Programs are delivered in three formats: In Aula (classroom), Live Streaming (synchronous remote), and On Demand (asynchronous), with classroom locations in Milan and Rome. The company monetizes through per-program tuition fees ranging from approximately €400 (promotional Specialistici) to €25,000 (Executive MBA), with guaranteed 6-month internships at partner companies for Post Laurea Master students and a dedicated 'Per le aziende' division for customized corporate training.

The school's core technology is an e-learning platform supporting hybrid synchronous/asynchronous delivery, with proprietary curriculum elements aligned to international standards (e.g., 35 Contact Hours for PMI certification). Distribution is primarily self-service online enrollment through the company website (www.24orebs.com), supplemented by an event-driven GTM motion (Open Days, Open Evenings), seasonal promotional campaigns (Summer Black Friday, Summer BOOST), and direct enterprise sales for corporate clients. The business is supported by an ecosystem of 600+ partner companies (including LVMH, Deloitte, WINDTRE, Assogestioni) that provide internship pipelines and curriculum co-development, and a faculty of 1,200 active managerial practitioners. Since 2023, the company has operated as part of Digit'Ed S.p.A., Italy's largest training and education group under Digit'Ed Holding S.p.A.

Name

Sole 24 ORE Formazione

Legal name

Digit'Ed S.p.A. a Socio unico

Website

https://sole24oreformazione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sole 24 ORE Formazione is an Italian executive education provider, established 1994 and part of the Digit'Ed group. It delivers 350+ master programs and courses across 17 subject areas to recent graduates, professionals, executives, and corporate clients in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tools & Platforms Training (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) (EDABAHAH), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Data & Metrics for PM/PPM (Analytics, KPIs, Experimentation) (EDABAHAL)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Business school
• Professional masters
• Corporate training
• Management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Individual Master and Course Fees: Tuition fees for Master programs (Post Laurea, Executive, Specialistici) ranging from approximately €490 to €25,000 depending on program type, duration, and delivery format. Additional enrollment fee of €150 for some programs.
2. Corporate Training Solutions: Customized training programs for enterprise clients under 'Per le aziende' division.
3. Executive Education Programs: Premium pricing for Executive MBA (€17,500-25,000) and executive-level programs targeting senior professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sole 24 ORE Formazione is an Italian business school delivering master programs and professional courses in business, management, digital transformation, finance, marketing, HR, project management, and other disciplines to recent graduates, working professionals, and corporate clients. Programs are delivered via In Aula (in-person), Live Streaming, and On Demand formats, with flexible scheduling and a learning-by-doing methodology supported by 1,200 faculty members from managerial backgrounds and 600+ partner companies offering internships and career placement.

Product overview

Sole 24 Ore Business School is an educational platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of master programs and courses. The core offerings include Executive MBA and MBA Part Time programs for senior professionals, Master Post Laurea with guaranteed internships for recent graduates, Executive Master and Master Specialistici for specialized skill development, and Corsi Intensivi for rapid skill updates. Additional offerings include Master Always ON for flexible immediate-start programs and a Scuola di Coaching for personal development. Programs span 17 subject areas including Digital Transformation/AI, Marketing, Finance, HR, Project Management, and ESG/Sustainability, delivered through In Aula, Live Streaming, and On Demand modalities. The school operates as part of the Digit'Ed group, Italy's largest training organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive MBA (EMBA) A 14-month Executive Master in Business Administration program (300 hours) combining in-class (In Aula) and Live Streaming instruction, designed for senior managers and executives seeking advanced leadership skills. Pricing €25,000 (reduced to €17,500 with Advance Booking -30% discount).
• MBA Part Time A 14-month part-time MBA (210 hours) combining Live Streaming, In Aula, and On Demand formats for professionals seeking leadership roles with maximum flexibility. Pricing €19,000 (reduced to €14,250 with Advance Booking -25% discount).
• Master Post Laurea (Full-time with guaranteed internship) Full-time master programs (12 months, 700 hours) for recent graduates featuring a guaranteed 6-month internship at partner companies, practical exercises, and project work. Pricing €10,000-€16,000+ (excl./incl. VAT depending on program).
• Executive Master Part-time executive masters (typically 7-20 weekend modules, 56-200 hours) designed for professionals and managers seeking advanced skills, combining weekend sessions with business-oriented methodology for immediate workplace application. Pricing €4,200-€12,000+; Summer BOOST -20% available.
• Master Always ON Flexible masters (6 months, 50 hours) combining on-demand content and live streaming sessions for immediate enrollment without waiting for cohort dates, designed for professionals updating vertical skills. Pricing €2,600-€3,000.
• Master Specialistici Specialized master programs (2-8 months, 40-100 hours) focused on developing or consolidating specific functional competencies across areas including marketing, digital transformation, project management, finance, HR, ESG, and more. Pricing €1,150-€5,500+. Summer Black Friday 50% discount available on selected programs.
• Corsi Intensivi (Intensive Courses) Intensive short courses for agile learning of new skills and updating on specific topics, available in various formats including live streaming and on-demand.
• Scuola di Coaching Coaching school programs for developing personal potential and guiding others toward success, including Professional Coaching Level 1, Level 2, and Complete Programs.
• Master Digital Transformation, Tecnologia e AI Comprehensive programs covering AI, cybersecurity, data management, and digital innovation, including courses on AI Strategy, Big Data, AI Agent Survival Kit, Generative AI in Healthcare, AI per Content Creation, AI e legal compliance, and AI Strategy & Intelligent Agent Economy.
• Master Project Management Program aligned with PMI standards (currently in its 73rd edition), providing 35 Contact Hours for PMI certifications through predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Corporate Training Solutions (Per le aziende) Dedicated B2B 'Per le aziende' division offering customized corporate training solutions for enterprise clients to address employee skill gaps, leadership development, compliance training, and digital transformation capability building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Post Laurea Master graduates find or change jobs within 4 months of completing the program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• WINDTREnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Italian telecommunications company. Co-CEO Gianluca Corti participates directly in classroom sessions with Master Post Laurea Marketing students, sharing insights on changing work landscape, emerging competencies, and competitive opportunities.
• Jet HRnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian HR tech startup redefining payroll and HR management standards. Partnership brings operational realities of a rapidly transforming sector into the classroom, offering students cutting-edge competencies and career opportunities while providing Jet HR direct access to young talent pipeline.
• AssogestionicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian asset management association representing the governance of Italian financial industry. Partnership guarantees content excellence and direct access to institutional network. Students train with top professionals; Assogestioni shapes training of next generation of board members and auditors.
• LVMHnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured among 600+ partner companies supporting student programs. Leading luxury goods conglomerate providing industry exposure and potential internship/hiring opportunities.
• DeloittenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured among partner companies. Major professional services firm providing industry connections, potential guest lectures, and hiring pipeline for graduates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LUISS Business School: Rome-based Italian business school offering MBAs, Executive Masters and corporate training. Directly competes in the Post Laurea and executive education segments in the same Italian market.
• Bologna Business School (BBS): University of Bologna's business school delivering MBA, Executive MBA and specialized masters with a strong corporate partner network. Comparable full-time and part-time master offerings targeting similar Italian professional segments.
• Rome Business School: International management school in Rome offering MBAs, Executive Masters and online programs with a strong international student mix. Competes with Sole 24 ORE Formazione in the Rome catchment and in master specialistici.
• CUOA Business School: Italian business school focused on executive education, MBA and corporate development programs. Comparable positioning in mid-market executive education and corporate custom training.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italy's top-ranked business school offering MBAs, Executive MBAs, specialized masters and corporate custom programs. The most direct domestic competitor for executive and professional education in the Italian market.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano (Polimi Graduate School of Management): Graduate business school of Politecnico di Milano offering MBAs, Executive MBAs, specialized masters and corporate programs. Comparable catalog breadth and direct overlap in Post Laurea and executive segments in Milan.

Broad incumbents

• IE Business School: Spain-based international business school with strong executive education, online and blended programs. A broader incumbent that increasingly targets the Italian executive learner segment with global branding.
• Cegos: Global corporate training and consulting firm offering leadership, project management (PMI-aligned) and digital learning programs. A broader incumbent competing for the same 'Per le aziende' corporate training budget.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European business school with multi-campus executive MBA and specialized master programs. Operates broadly across Europe and competes for the same cohort of European executive learners.

Others

• 24ORE Cultura / Gruppo 24 ORE (parent media assets): Parent brand ecosystem (Il Sole 24 ORE business media) that historically housed the business school. Not a direct competitor but a thematic enabler supplying brand, content IP and audience access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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