A-Sapiens Business School

What A-Sapiens Business School does

A-Sapiens Business School is the commercial brand of Edupuntozero S.r.l., an Italian professional training company founded in 2006 under the legal entity and operating under the A-Sapiens brand since 2009. The company is headquartered in Rome and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees. It delivers continuing education and executive training to working professionals and corporate clients across multiple disciplines, including artificial intelligence, privacy, project management, sustainability, cybersecurity, and management. Named enterprise customers include Italo (transport), Trentino Digitale (public sector), Limonta (manufacturing), Intesa Sanpaolo (banking), and Samothrace, indicating a mixed B2C/B2B revenue base.

The school operates three product lines: Executive Programs (including MBAs and master-level tracks), Smart Business (shorter-format executive courses), and Learning Practices + Corporate Solutions (customized corporate training and e-learning). Course delivery combines classroom formats with a proprietary digital learning platform. The academic backbone rests on partnerships with Sapienza MEMOTEF (University of Rome), DIBRIS (University of Genoa), and the University of Camerino, providing content validation and co-branded credentials. The company also holds UNI/ISO certifications and ACS Italia accreditation, and maintains a scientific committee with high-profile academic and professional members.

The business model is fee-for-service training with course prices ranging from approximately €150 to €2,400, complemented by access to interprofessional training funds via FonARCom territorial representative status. In 2026 the company obtained CNDCEC authorization through 2028 to deliver mandatory continuing education to Italian commercialisti, opening access to a regulated professional segment of over 30,000 practitioners. Geographic reach is primarily Italy, with latent international capacity through the digital platform. The company is privately held and has no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

A-Sapiens Business School

Legal name

Edupuntozero S.r.l

Website

https://asapiens.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A-Sapiens Business School is an Italian professional training company, based in Rome, offering executive programs, corporate training, and e-learning in AI, privacy, project management, and sustainability to working professionals and enterprise clients. It holds CNDCEC authorization for chartered accountant education and partners with Italian universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Corporate Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Education & Training (Teaching/Instructional Design) Certifications (EDAAANAM), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Professional training courses
• Executive education programs
• E-learning certification training
• Corporate training solutions
• UNI ACCREDIA certification prep

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

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. Course Sales - Individual: Direct sales of individual courses to professionals via e-commerce platform. Pricing ranges from €150 to €2,400+ per course with promotional discounts. Revenue recognized per transaction at point of sale.
2. Corporate Training Solutions: Custom Transformation Programs sold to enterprises requiring bespoke training solutions. Includes multimedia content production, communication architecture, and organizational change programs. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales.
3. Funded Training via FonARCom: As territorial representative of FonARCom (national interprofessional fund), company facilitates training plans financed through employer INPS contributions (0.30%). Revenue represents facilitation of employer training budgets rather than direct payment.
4. Certification Exam Fees: Courses prepare students for UNI/ACCREDIA and ACS Italia certification exams. Separate exam fees ranging from €100 to €600+ collected for certification body exams. Company receives referral/coordination revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A-Sapiens Business School delivers certified professional training programs in project management, innovation, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability/ESG, privacy/DPO, HSE, and gender equality, sold to individuals and corporations through a proprietary e-learning platform with live streaming and on-demand formats. Courses are aligned to UNI/ACCREDIA standards and delivered in partnership with Italian universities (Sapienza, Genoa, Camerino), serving both individual professionals seeking certification and enterprises needing custom workforce transformation programs.

Product overview

A-Sapiens Business School is a multi-format professional training platform operated by Edupuntozero Srl, comprising three primary product lines: (1) Executive Programs — university-backed, certification-aligned courses (UNI/ACCREDIA standards) covering Data Protection, Innovation Management, ESG/Sustainability, AI, Gender Equality, Project Management, HSE Management, and Business Strategy, offered in partnership with Sapienza University of Rome (MEMOTEF, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology), DIBRIS at University of Genoa, and University of Camerino; (2) Smart Business Courses — agile, short-format courses including AI Power Skills, Cybersecurity, Sustainability/ESG, AI Modules, Audit Strategy, Governance, AI-Powered Accounting, and Leadership/Soft Skills; and (3) Learning Practices — microlearning modules (30 min to 4 hours) on topics from Gender Equality Audit to GDPR to NIS2 to LCA to Sports Management. The Corporate Solutions suite offers six branded transformation programs (Digital Leadership Mastery, Human Firewall Transformation, AI Productivity Accelerator, Gender Equality Program, Sustainable Future & AI Integration, PMO Academy) plus a Custom Transformation Program for bespoke organizational needs. All offerings are delivered through the company's proprietary e-learning infrastructure with live streaming and on-demand access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Program in Project Management Executive program aligned to UNI/ACCREDIA 11648:2022, developing project management competencies from foundational to expert levels with UNI/ACCREDIA certification preparation. Delivered with MEMOTEF Sapienza and DIBRIS Genoa.
• Executive Program in Innovation & Digital Transformation Executive program aligned to UNI/ACCREDIA 11814:2021, training Innovation Managers to plan, coordinate, and govern innovation processes within enterprises. Delivered with DIBRIS University of Genoa.
• Executive Program in ESG & Sustainability Management Executive program aligned to UNI/PdR 109.1:2021, developing sustainability management competencies for environmental, social, and governance leadership.
• Executive Program in AI & Digital Transformation Executive program aligned to UNI CEI ISO/IEC 42001:2024, preparing professionals for AI management and digital transformation leadership roles.
• Executive Program in Data Protection e Governance della Privacy High-level executive program aligned to UNI CEI EN/ACCREDIA 17740:2024, preparing professionals for Data Protection Officer roles and privacy governance in organizations.
• Executive Program in Gender Equality Management Executive program aligned to UNI/PDR 125:22, training professionals to manage gender equality initiatives and inclusive leadership within organizations.
• Executive Program in HSE Management Executive program aligned to UNI/ACCREDIA 11720:2025, training Health, Safety, and Environment managers for workplace safety and sustainability leadership. Delivered with DIBRIS University of Genoa.
• Executive Program in Strategie e Gestione d'Impresa (Business Strategy) Executive program developing strategic business management skills, integrating vision, analytical capability, and operational competencies for growth and innovation leadership.
• Algoritmo Contabile (AI for Accountants) Modular AI-powered accounting course for professional accountants (commercialisti), covering automation, predictive analysis, and AI tools for accounting, tax, and consulting services. CNDCEC members receive discounted rates.
• Reti & Cyber Attacchi Cybersecurity course covering network security and cyber attack prevention for professionals managing digital assets.
• Sustainability & ESG Essentials 15-hour on-demand course providing foundational understanding of ESG principles and corporate sustainability topics.
• Learning Practices (Microlearning Modules) Collection of modular training courses ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours, providing essential knowledge and rapid updates on strategic topics including Gender Equality, GDPR, NIS2, and Life Cycle Assessment for enterprises, public administration, and professionals.
• Custom Transformation Program (Corporate Solutions) Bespoke organizational transformation program combining advanced training, internal communication architecture, and custom multimedia content tailored to complex organizational needs. Sold through Program Advisors via direct B2B sales.
• Digital Leadership Mastery (Corporate) Corporate transformation program developing digital leadership competencies to guide teams through digital change and manage hybrid, technology-enabled work environments.
• Human Firewall Transformation (Corporate) Cybersecurity awareness program strengthening behaviors, procedures, and accountability to reduce human risk and prevent cyber incidents across organizations.
• AI Productivity Accelerator (Corporate) AI implementation program reducing time, costs, and inefficiencies by applying artificial intelligence to real business processes for immediate operational gains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital Leadership & PMO Academy: 20-30% reduction in project costs, 25-40% reduction in delays
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNDCEC (Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Official authorization to organize Professional Continuing Training (Formazione Professionale Continua) nationwide from April 13, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Ministero della Giustizia approved. Enables access to 30,000+ registered commercialisti requiring CFP credits.
• Intesa SanpaolocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promoter of Osservatori research (Look4ward on skills evolution, Blue Economy Monitor, Life Sciences) under direction of Elisa Zambito. Co-organizer of sustainability events including 'L'evoluzione della sostenibilità'. Strategic partner for corporate training initiatives including Management dello Sport program.
• FonARCom (Fondo Paritetico Interprofessionale Nazionale)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA-Sapiens Business School is territorial representative of FonARCom, enabling financing of corporate training through employer INPS contributions (0.30%). Supports companies in activating fully-funded training plans. National coverage with offices in Rome, Milan, Taranto, Palermo.
• MEMOTEF - Sapienza Università di RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Methods and Models for Economics, Territory and Finance. Scientific responsibility for Project Manager, Sustainability Manager, Governance courses. Professor Alessandra De Rose and Professor Giorgio Alleva serve as Scientific Directors.
• DIBRIS - Università di GenovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering. Scientific responsibility for Innovation Manager, HSE Manager, Audit Strategy, Algoritmo Contabile courses. Professor Gianni Vercelli serves as Scientific Director since 2017.
• Facoltà di Medicina e Psicologia - Sapienza Università di RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty collaboration for Management dello Sport, Gender Equality, Psychology courses. Professor Fabio Lucidi serves as Scientific Director. Professor Paolo Renzi (former) contributed to founding programs.
• Università di CamerinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to executive program development and professional certification pathways.
• ACS ItaliacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccredited certification body (ISO/IEC 17024) for person certification. A-Sapiens courses are qualified preparation for ACS Italia certification exams in DPO, Project Manager, Innovation Manager, HSE Manager, Sustainability Manager.
• LexactaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT consulting company specializing in software development, data engineering, and digital transformation for businesses and public administration. Legal advisory for Lexacta courses under Scientific Directors Avv. Alessandro Ela Oyana and Prof. Giovani Barbara.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPSOA (Wolters Kluwer Italia): Major Italian professional training and publishing brand for accountants, lawyers, and tax advisors. Directly comparable in target segment (commercialisti, professionals requiring CFP credits) and content offering (tax, accounting, labor law continuing education).
• GEMA Business School: Italian business school focused on executive masters, corporate training, and professional certifications. Directly comparable in delivery format, professional continuing education focus, and SME/corporate customer base.
• 24ORE Business School: Italian executive education provider offering post-graduate masters, executive programs, and corporate training with similar university-style positioning. Directly comparable in target customer (working professionals seeking certifications) and delivery model (live streaming + on-demand).
• RINA Services: Italian certification body and training provider offering courses preparing professionals for ISO and UNI standards (HSE, quality, energy). Comparable as a competing route for UNI/ACCREDIA-aligned professional certifications that A-Sapiens positions around.
• ISTUD Business School: Italian business school offering masters and executive programs with focus areas including sustainability and digital transformation. Comparable in providing mid-tier executive programs aligned to industry trends, but with broader degree-granting offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Elite Italian business school offering MBA, executive MBA, and corporate custom programs. Comparable as a high-end executive education competitor with university backing, but at a much larger scale and broader scope than A-Sapiens' professional certification focus.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano (Graduate School of Business): Polytechnic-affiliated business school delivering MBAs, executive masters, and corporate custom programs in Italy. Comparable in offering certified, university-backed executive programs, particularly in technology and innovation management.
• LUISS Business School: Italian university-affiliated business school offering masters, executive programs, and corporate training. Comparable in leveraging an Italian university brand to deliver certified executive education in management, technology, and innovation.
• TÜV Italia (TÜV Süd / TÜV Rheinland Italia): International certification body's Italian arm offering ISO-aligned training (HSE, quality, information security) and person certification. Comparable in offering UNI/ACCREDIA-aligned professional certifications in HSE, quality, privacy — overlapping with A-Sapiens' executive programs.

Others

• AIFES (Associazione Italiana Formatori ed Esperti in Sicurezza sul Lavoro): Italian association of HSE trainers and safety professionals, listed as a partner on A-Sapiens' website. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the Italian HSE certification market where A-Sapiens' HSE Manager program is positioned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asapiensedupuntozero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asapiensbusinesschool

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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