| ANPAL | National Agency for Active Labour Market Policies |
| CGIL, CISL, UIL | The largest trade unions in Italy |
| CPIA | Centri Provinciali per l'Istruzione degli Adulti |
| CVT | Continuous Vocational Training |
| EQF | European Qualification Framework |
| EU | European Union |
| ICT | Information and communications technology |
| INAPP | National Institute for the Analysis of Public Policies |
| INPS | National Institute for Social Security |
| MLPS | The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs |
| NQF | National Qualification Framework |
| OHS | Occupational Health and Safety |
| PES | Public Employment Service |
| PIAAC | Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies |
| SAA | Skills Assessment and Anticipation |
| SME | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| TF | Training fund |
| UN | United Nations |
Adult Learning in Italy
What Role for Training Funds ?