ITS ICT Piemonte

What ITS ICT Piemonte does

ITS ICT Piemonte (also operating as ITS Academy ICT Piemonte) is a non-profit vocational higher education foundation founded in 2010 in Turin, Italy, under the Italian ITS (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore) framework. It delivers 14 specialized two-year, 1,800-hour ICT programs across four thematic areas: Communication & Entertainment, Cyber & Cloud, Programming & Development, and Artificial Intelligence. The foundation serves 2,419 enrolled students with 100% in-person attendance, achieving a 92% employment rate within one year of graduation and a 91% placement rate within 24 months, supported by guaranteed 360+ hour internships and a 300+ partner company network that includes Deloitte, NTT Data, Microsoft, Cisco, Iren, and Engineering.

The underlying technology stack combines a Moodle-based distance learning platform (FAD), Google GSuite for Education integration, virtual desktop infrastructure for remote lab access, and a KeCert blockchain diploma issuance system built on the public Ethereum blockchain using MIT's Blockcerts standard. Equipment includes 3D visors and IoT laboratories, with 2,000+ lab hours embedded in curricula. Seventy percent of instructors are active industry practitioners, and each course is co-designed and powered by a specific industry partner (e.g., AWS Cloud Architect with Corley, SOC Analyst with Aizoon, GenAI Specialist with KVA-GLUE).

The business model is fully government-funded: courses are 100% free for students, financed by Italy's PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza) and Regione Piemonte through PR-FSE 2021-2027, with supplementary Erasmus+ ECHE funding for international mobility and Intesa Sanpaolo's "Prestito d'Onore" merit-based loans for enrolled students. The institution is ranked 1st in Italy for ICT by INDIRE, has held ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2014, and is governed by a multi-stakeholder founding consortium including Politecnico di Torino, Città Metropolitana di Torino, and multiple industry and vocational partners.

Name

ITS ICT Piemonte

Legal name

ISTITUTO TECNOLOGICO SUPERIORE ACADEMY PER LE TECNOLOGIE DELLA INFORMAZIONE E DELLA COMUNICAZIONE DEL PIEMONTE

Website

https://its-ictpiemonte.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ITS Academy ICT Piemonte is a non-profit vocational higher education foundation in Turin, Italy, delivering 14 free two-year ICT programs (1,800 hours each) to 2,419 students. Funded by PNRR and Regione Piemonte, it combines coursework, 360+ hour internships, and a 300+ company partner network to achieve 92% graduate employment within one year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• ICT vocational training
• Higher technical education
• Professional skills development
• Cybersecurity training courses
• Cloud computing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding - PNRR and Regional: Courses are entirely financed by Italy's PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza) and Regione Piemonte. Students pay no tuition fees.
2. Erasmus+ Funding: International mobility programs funded through Erasmus+ ECHE accreditation, enabling students to do internships abroad.
3. Merit-Based Loan (Prestito d'Onore): Intesa Sanpaolo provides merit-based loans to enrolled students, with repayment terms adapted to graduates' needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ITS ICT Piemonte delivers free, two-year (1,800-hour) higher vocational training programs in ICT for high school graduates. The institution offers 14 specialized biennial courses across four areas (Communication & Entertainment, Cyber & Cloud, Programming & Development, and Artificial Intelligence), each including at least 360 hours of guaranteed company internships, and issues EQF Level 5 European diplomas, with credentials verifiable via blockchain (KeCert/Blockcerts on Ethereum).

Product overview

ITS Academy ICT Piemonte is an Italian higher technical institute (Fondazione ITS) founded in 2010, offering 14 specialized two-year (1,800-hour, 100% in-person) ICT courses across 4 thematic areas: Comunicazione e Entertainment (Digital Twin e 3D Specialist, Digital Strategist), Cyber e Cloud (AWS Cloud Architect, Cloud Specialist, SOC Analyst, Cyber Threat Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist), Programmazione e Sviluppo (Data Manager, Full Stack Developer, Web Solution Architect, Web e Mobile Developer, Software Developer), and Intelligenza Artificiale (Data Analyst and AI Specialist, GenAI Specialist). All courses are free of charge, fully funded by the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) and Regione Piemonte, and include guaranteed internships (360 hours). The institute also provides a blockchain-based digital diploma system (KeCert/Blockcerts on Ethereum) for credential verification, a Moodle-based distance learning platform, and Google GSuite for Education for all enrolled students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Twin e 3D Specialist
• Digital Strategist
• AWS Cloud Architect
• Cloud Specialist
• SOC Analyst
• Cyber Threat Analyst
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Data Manager
• Full Stack Developer
• Web Solution Architect
• Web e Mobile Developer
• Software Developer
• Data Analyst and AI Specialist
• GenAI Specialist

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% employment rate within one year from graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

68 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, industrial and core.

• KedosfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and technical partner for blockchain diploma certification (KeCert). Kedos developed the KeCert solution for blockchain-based digital diplomas using Ethereum and MIT's Blockcerts standard.
• Città Metropolitana di TorinofoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner representing public administration governance in the ITS foundation.
• Politecnico di TorinofoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and major technical university in Turin providing academic rigor and research collaboration.
• Pininfarina - Istituto Tecnico Industriale StatalefoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - technical high school providing pathway from secondary to higher vocational education.
• Immaginazione e LavorofoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - vocational training foundation.
• Fondazione per la Scuola - Compagnia di San PaolofoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - foundation supporting school education initiatives.
• Piazza dei MestierifoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - campus facility housing ITS with shared study spaces, event areas, and relaxed environments.
• EnAnimation Movie ProductionfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner - animation studio providing industry expertise for digital arts programs.
• AdobeindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner providing software tools and potentially certifications for digital media training.
• LinkedInindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner supporting career development and professional networking for students.
• Torino Film FestivalindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner providing industry connections in film and media production.
• View ConferenceindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner - conference focused on digital arts and visual effects industry.
• Film Commission Torino PiemonteindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner supporting film and media production training.
• SynesthesiaindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial and technology partner for software development and digital solutions programs.
• DeltatreindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner - company specializing in sports broadcasting and digital media technology.
• EngineeringindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner - major Italian software company providing technology and training collaboration.
• 7 LayersindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner - IT services and solutions company.
• PolitronicaindustrialTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner - innovative technology company.
• Fondazione Piemonte InnovaindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner - foundation supporting innovation in Piedmont region.
• DeloittecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor consulting firm actively recruiting ITS graduates and providing internship opportunities. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• NTT DatacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal IT services company recruiting ITS graduates and providing industry-aligned training. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• IrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-utility company participating in ITS training and recruitment. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• GBS (Generazione Biblioteche Servizi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner supporting ITS programs. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• AlpitourcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTourism and hospitality group participating in ITS training. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• DedagroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian technology company actively involved in ITS training and graduate recruitment. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• SpindoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital transformation company partnering with ITS for talent development. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• SorintcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company participating in ITS training programs. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• HorsacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT consulting and services company engaged with ITS. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Critical CasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCloud and IT services company participating in ITS training. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• CSI (Consorzio per il Sistema Informativo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT consortium providing training and career opportunities. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• RetelitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications and ICT company participating in ITS training. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Kairos 3DindustrialTechnology or Integration3D technology company - partner for Digital Twin and 3D Specialist course providing industry expertise and equipment.
• MeláindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Positive GroupindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• OrbytaindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• AvvaleindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• 2Plus ConsultingindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• 7LayersindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• AizoonindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• AlteainindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• BlueindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• CodeployindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• CorleyindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner for AWS Cloud Architect course. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Doit SystemsindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• E-MindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• FormatindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• GiobertindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Glue LabsindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• ISCSindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• ITcoreindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Kakashi Venture AcceleratorindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenture accelerator partner supporting innovation and startup ecosystem connections. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Lux RealityindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• MSC TechnologyindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner for Web Solution Architect course. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• NaisindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• NC System IntegratorindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• NPO TorinoindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• PresentindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner for Data Manager course. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• SicuranextindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• SpinforwardindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• SunnyvaleindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Telematica InformaticaindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Tesi SquareindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner for Full Stack Developer course. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• WarptechindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• WeplusindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• WillbitindustrialChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany partner. Part of 300+ company partners network.
• Libera Società CooperativaindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner - cooperative providing social and professional integration support.
• Tiny Bull StudiosindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner - independent game studio providing industry expertise for digital arts programs.
• Jusan NetworkindustrialStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner - network providing industry connections and collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aulab: Italian coding bootcamp providing full-stack web development training for career changers, with a strong focus on job placement and partner-company engagement. Directly comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte on audience (high-school graduates / career changers), pedagogy (project-based), and outcome (employment) orientation.
• Ironhack: Global coding and UX/UI bootcamp with a physical campus in Milan, offering intensive ICT training aimed at career changers and recent graduates. Directly comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte on target persona, course structure, and career-outcome focus, though Ironhack is tuition-funded and operates on shorter bootcamp timelines.
• Le Wagon: International full-stack web development and data science bootcamp with Italian campuses (Milan, Rome, etc.). Highly comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte in audience, employer-aligned curriculum design, and job-placement focus, with a similar 9-to-24 week intensive model.
• Generation Italy: Italian arm of the global Generation non-profit, providing free, employer-aligned training in tech and digital professions to unemployed/underemployed youth. Closely comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte in mission (employment outcomes), free-tuition model (sponsored by employers and foundations), and ICT curriculum focus, though shorter program duration.
• Start2Impact: Italian online training platform specializing in digital, design, and programming skills with a mentor-driven model. Comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte in target learner (aspiring digital professionals) and outcome orientation, but differentiated by fully remote delivery versus ITS's 100% in-person model.
• Boolean: Italian 6-month full-stack coding bootcamp offering intensive, employer-aligned tech training to career-changers and recent graduates in Italy. Highly comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte on target audience, employment outcomes focus, and Italy-only delivery model, though Boolean is shorter duration and tuition-funded.

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Global provider of short-format tech, data, and digital skills bootcamps and corporate training. Comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte in subject matter (software development, data, cloud) and employer-aligned curriculum, but operates globally, on a tuition-funded commercial model, and through shorter programs.

Emerging players

• 42 (42 Network): Free, peer-to-peer, project-based software engineering school founded in France and expanding globally. Comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte on free-tuition, no-prerequisites model and intensive project-based ICT curriculum, though 42's approach (gamified, peer learning) and global reach differ materially from ITS's instructor-led regional model.
• Talent Garden: Italian digital education and coworking ecosystem offering tech and innovation training programs (data, coding, digital marketing). Comparable to ITS ICT Piemonte in Italian digital-skills training and employer-network orientation, though Talent Garden's model is broader (coworking + education) and shorter-format courses.

Others

• Politecnico di Torino: Top-tier Italian technical university and a founding partner of ITS ICT Piemonte, offering computer engineering and ICT degrees. Comparable as an educational ecosystem partner and Italian ICT-talent producer, but is a full degree-granting university rather than a vocational academy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ITSICTPiemonte
• Facebookfacebook.com/its.ictpiemonte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/its-ict
• Instagraminstagram.com/its_ict_pie

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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