The French are shopping in Italy in the field of training within companies

EdflexFrench market leader in the sector of corporate training content, buys OfCourseMe, Italian technology start-up specialized in corporate education. For the French, Italy offers unexpressed potential in a rapidly growing sector, which might reach a turnover of 20 billion. «We have identified OfCourseMe as a springboard for growth», explains Philippe Riveron, president of Edflex.

Edflex has over 100 employees distributed across offices between Paris, Nantes and Milan, for more than 1.5 million workers/users trained and active on the global market, distributed across 250 companies customers, belonging to the most diverse industrial and commercial sectors, including Total, Generali France, Bulgari, Air France and UniCredit.

France has allocated significant resources to encourage professional development for all workers. The Macron government has invested approx 1 billion euros to accelerate the digital transition. Analysts at the Polytechnic University of Milan estimate a turnover close to 20 billion euros. «We have over 20 million workers in Italy who need personalized upskilling and reskilling paths», explains Davide Conforti, Founder & CEO of OfCourseMe. «Until now these operations have mostly been characterized by spot initiatives, managed based on the sensitivity of individual HR and learning managers within companies. Today, continuous training is an integral part of the strategies of companies of all sizes and supply chains.”