Addestra Srl

What Addestra Srl does

Addestra Srl is an Italian professional training company (Ente di Formazione) founded in 2014 and headquartered in Faenza (RA), operating as part of Gruppo Fincasale alongside sister companies ECO Certificazioni and ECO Next. The company delivers accredited workplace safety training under Italian D.Lgs. 81/08 — including RSPP/ASPP, RLS, fire safety, first aid, and equipment operator certification courses — alongside specialized technical training in machinery safety (SISTEMA software, EN ISO 13849, Safety Machinery Expert qualification), metrology, acoustics, food, environment, and global market access. It also delivers publicly funded programs (FSE+, INAIL, Regione Emilia-Romagna) targeting women, unemployed individuals, and construction workers.

The company operates a hybrid delivery model combining in-person classroom instruction (at its Faenza HQ, partner sites, and client facilities), e-learning, and video conferencing, with VR-based safety training offered through technology partners Virtual Safety Lab and Sicurezza Comportamentale. Course content is distributed through a national network of 60+ recognized local training locations (Sedi Formative Locali) and through consortium partnerships for funded programs.

Addestra generates revenue through three primary streams: paid corporate training courses (per-participant unit pricing typically 120-350 EUR plus VAT with volume discounts), publicly funded training programs (FSE+/INAIL/regional grants), and interprofessional fund training (For.Agri for the agricultural sector). Key competitive moats include accreditations from Regione Emilia-Romagna, Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri (CFP provider), For.Agri, ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, and the structural coordination advantages provided by the Gruppo Fincasale holding. Customers include Italian companies across all sizes needing mandatory compliance training, with named enterprise accounts including STIGA, V.G. Srl, and MAY Srl.s.

Name

Addestra Srl

Legal name

Addestra Srl

Website

https://addestra.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Addestra Srl is an Italian accredited professional training company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Faenza, delivering workplace safety, technical, and publicly funded training courses to Italian companies, engineers, and job seekers through 60+ local training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services (Workplace Safety)

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• Professional certification courses
• Regulatory compliance training
• Technical vocational training
• Funded training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Faenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue from paid training courses in workplace safety, technical training, and professional development. Pricing varies by course type and duration. Volume discounts offered for multiple participants from same company.
2. EU/Regional Funded Training: Free courses funded by European Social Fund+ (FSE+), INAIL, and Emilia-Romagna Region programs. Revenue comes from public funding for these initiatives including Skills for a Purpose, Work Out Women, Più consapevoli più sicuri, and Disoccupati Digitali programs.
3. Interprofessional Fund Training: Training funded through For.Agri for agricultural sector and other interprofessional funds. Companies access training at reduced or no cost through these national funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Addestra Srl is an Italian accredited training organization delivering professional courses in workplace safety (D.Lgs. 81/08 compliance, RSPP/ASPP, fire safety, first aid, equipment operation), technical training (machinery safety, metrology, acoustics, environment, food, global market access), funded programs (ESF+, INAIL, regional initiatives), and cross-sectional skills (digital, soft skills). Courses are delivered through classroom, video conferencing, e-learning, and VR modalities across a network of more than 60 local training sites in Italy.

Product overview

Addestra Srl is a professional training company (Ente di Formazione) accredited by the Emilia-Romagna Region, operating since 2014. The company offers a portfolio of training products organized into four main categories: Formazione Sicurezza sul lavoro (workplace safety training), Formazione Tecnica (technical training), Corsi Finanziati (ESF-funded training programs), and Formazione Trasversale (cross-sectional skills training). The safety training division covers RSPP/ASPP, RLS, fire safety, first aid, and equipment certification courses. Technical training includes machinery safety, metrology, acoustics, environment, food, and global market access programs. Funded training programs include regional ESF+ initiatives targeting women, unemployed individuals, and workers seeking digital and entrepreneurial skills. The company also provides career guidance services through the IDEA network and maintains a network of over 60 local training locations throughout Italy. Course delivery modes include classroom, video conference, and e-learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO Academy: Technical training academy operated by Addestra offering courses on machinery safety, software tools (SISTEMA), EN ISO 13849 standards, and specialized technical topics.

Products and services

• Formazione Sicurezza sul lavoro

Quantifiable outcome

• Training credits for RSPP maintenance (40 hours every 5 years for RSPP, 20 hours for ASPP)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECO Certificazioni S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within Gruppo Fincasale holding. ECO Certificazioni provides certification, inspection, and homologation services. Addestra was founded from ECO's training experience and maintains close operational ties.
• Fincasale S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company that controls Addestra, ECO Certificazioni, and ECO Next. Founded by Ing. Carlo Farina. Coordinates group companies to provide comprehensive safety, training, and innovation services.
• ECO Next S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Gruppo Fincasale focused on innovative consulting and advanced training.
• W.Training SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider partner in the Women in Digital project consortium, delivering digital skills courses for women in Emilia-Romagna.
• Fondazione Giuseppe CFP C.E.S.T.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerrara-based training foundation partner in the Women in Digital project consortium.
• Corsi Rimini SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRimini-based training provider partner in the Women in Digital project consortium.
• Centoform S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider partner in the Disoccupati Digitali project consortium for digital skills training.
• Adecco Formazione S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdecco training division partner in the Disoccupati Digitali project consortium.
• Centro di formazione professionale Alberto SimoniniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional training center partner in the Disoccupati Digitali project consortium.
• Sicurform Italia Group SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider partner in the Disoccupati Digitali project consortium.
• AppliedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for digital transformation training services.
• Electrix DistribuzioneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in organizing free webinars on electromagnetic compatibility topics.
• Osservatorio BikeconomyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner for Mobility Manager course development and delivery.
• AssodimiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian rental equipment association. Addestra sponsors and presents at Assodimi Congress events.
• Associazione Datori di Lavoro Italiani (ADLI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian employers association partner listed in Addestra's network.
• Centro Noleggio e Formazione (GrowUp Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining and rental center partner in Addestra's network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Euroform S.r.l. Accredited Italian training organization delivering professional, safety, and funded courses, comparable in scale and accreditations to Addestra. Competes in the same regulated and publicly funded training categories.
• Assefor S.r.l. Italian accredited vocational training and workplace safety provider, comparable in size and accreditation profile to Addestra. Overlaps in RSPP, equipment operator, and regional funded training.
• Quasar Formazione: Italian accredited training provider offering workplace safety (RSPP/ASPP/RLS) and technical courses. Directly comparable in product portfolio and target customer base to Addestra.
• Sicurform Italia Group Srl: Italian training company focused on workplace safety and HSE training, including RSPP/ASPP pathways. A listed consortium partner in Addestra's Disoccupati Digitali program and a direct competitor for D.Lgs. 81/08 compliance training.
• Sinergie Group / Sinergie S.r.l. Italian consultancy and training group active in HSE, quality, and workplace safety education, with overlap on technical and compliance training audiences comparable to Addestra's portfolio.
• Centoform S.r.l. Italian accredited vocational training provider offering safety, digital, and professional courses across Emilia-Romagna and nationally. Listed as a direct consortium partner in Addestra's Disoccupati Digitali program and competes for the same regional funded and corporate training mandates.
• W.Training Srl: Italian training operator running the Women in Digital project alongside Addestra. Overlaps directly with Addestra in regional digital-skills and workplace safety training offerings in Emilia-Romagna.

Broad incumbents

• Gi Group Italia: Large Italian HR services group with a dedicated training and upskilling practice. Offers corporate safety and professional training with national reach that competes head-to-head with Addestra for enterprise mandates.
• Adecco Formazione S.r.l. Training division of Adecco Italy, one of the largest staffing and workforce development groups in the country. Listed as a consortium partner in Addestra's Disoccupati Digitali program and competes across the same corporate and funded training segments at greater scale.
• Umana Forma: Training and workforce development arm of Umana, a major Italian HR and training operator. Competes for the same corporate and publicly funded training opportunities at broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/addestra-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/addestra_formazione/?hl=it

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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