ITS MAKER Academy is the Higher Technical Institute offering two-year programs in Mechanics, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering and Packaging, training professionals for Industry 4.0.
Build your future with ITS MAKER Academy and leading companies in the region
ITS MAKER Academy’s free two-year post-secondary programs are designed in collaboration with top mechanical and mechatronics companies in Emilia-Romagna.
Through specialized, job-oriented training, you will join the most innovative enterprises in the region, guided by experienced instructors and the know-how of partner companies.
Choose from five specialization areas and start your career in Industry 4.0.
AREA
Automation
and mechatronics
Campuses: Bologna, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Sassuolo (MO)
AREA
Design
and materials
Campuses: Faenza, Modena, Pavullo (MO), Piacenza, Reggio Emilia
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Build your future with ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER Academy’s free two-year post-secondary programs are designed together with the most prestigious companies in Emilia-Romagna to meet real labor market needs.
Thanks to internships with leading enterprises and highly specialized hands-on training, you will gain practical skills that companies are looking for, quickly accessing stable and well-paid jobs. Turn your passion into a successful career.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
|---|---|
| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Key figures
95
of students find employment within a few months *
* official survey in January 2025
70
of ITS MAKER instructors come from the industry
40
of total course hours are dedicated to internships in companies
Opportunities for students
Discover a training path that prepares you for professional success. With company internships, scholarships to support your talent, dedicated housing for out-of-town students and experienced tutors by your side, ITS MAKER Academy offers all the opportunities you need to grow and build your career. Invest in your future with ITS MAKER Academy.
Internships in companies
Educational internships and on-the-job training in the most important companies in Emilia-Romagna.
ITS MAKER Academy scholarships
Scholarships can be used to supplement existing funding schemes or to support new initiatives.
Housing for out-of-town students
Concrete support to help future students find accommodation.
Tutors supporting students
Professional tutors accompany students throughout the two-year program.
Educational internships in partner companies
Over 40% of the total course hours are dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive and automation sectors of Emilia-Romagna.
ITS MAKER Academy campuses
in Emilia-Romagna
Sede di Piacenza Strada Bosella 14/16 – 29122 PiacenzaGo to campus
Sede di Fornovo di Taro (PR) Via Nazionale 8 – 43045 Fornovo di Taro (PR) Go to campus
Sede di ParmaBorgo Girolamo Cantelli 5 – 43121 Parma Go to campus
Sede di Reggio EmiliaVia Cadoppi 8 – 42124 Reggio Emilia Go to campus
Sede di Modena L.go Moro 25 – 41124 Modena Go to campus
Sede di BolognaVia Bassanelli 9/11 – 40129 Bologna Go to campus
Sede di FaenzaVia Granarolo, 62 – 48018 Faenza (RA) Go to campus
Sede di ForlìViale Della Libertà 14 – 47122 Forlì Go to campus
Sede di RiminiVia IV Novembre 37 – 47921 Rimini Go to campus
ITS MAKER Academy is present in all major provinces of Emilia-Romagna, representing the region’s center of excellence for Mechanics and Mechatronics. With campuses strategically located in key cities, ITS MAKER Academy connects training and industry, offering career opportunities in the most advanced industrial districts of the region.
