Certottica: Applications Now Open for the ITS Eyewear Product Manager Master Program
Selection day on May 21 at the International Polytechnic of Eyewear in Longarone for the two-year post-secondary school program aimed at training new talents in the eyewear industry. Applications open until May 19.
On Wednesday, May 21, the first selection session for the high-specialization program ITS Eyewear Product Manager will take place at the International Polytechnic of Eyewear in Longarone. The two-year program, promoted by Fondazione ITS Cosmo and organized by Certottica Group—a multidisciplinary hub of knowledge, talent, and projects for the eyewear sector—is designed as a rewarding alternative to a short university degree. It offers advanced skills to become creators of future eyewear collections. With a top-tier faculty and cutting-edge laboratories, the course enables young people dreaming of a future in the eyewear world to enter a district that produces over 70% of mid-to-high-end glasses and sets fashion and market trends globally.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the 2025–2027 program, candidates must register on the official website www.itscosmo.it no later than 6 PM on May 19. The process involves creating a personal profile and uploading digital documents (a Europass-format CV, a valid ID, and a high school diploma). On Wednesday, May 21 at 3 PM, at the International Polytechnic of Eyewear in Longarone (via Malcolm 1), candidates will take a general knowledge written test and a motivational interview to complete the admission process. Those unable to attend the May session may apply for subsequent selection rounds scheduled for July and September 2025. The academic year will begin in October.
A HIGHLY QUALIFYING PROGRAM
With the ITS Eyewear Product Manager master—a flagship in training excellence within the eyewear sector—Certottica Group reaffirms its commitment to developing highly qualified professionals ready to drive innovation in the field. Recognized at the European level (EQF Level 5), the program offers 1,200 hours of classroom and lab training focused on software such as Illustrator and Rhinoceros 3D and on prototyping techniques, along with 800 hours of guaranteed internship at leading industry companies. Graduates receive a Higher Technical Diploma with an employment rate exceeding 90%. The course also provides a broad range of career paths, preparing professionals such as Product Managers (collection development), Eyewear Designers (innovative design), and Prototypers (3D printing and modeling).
"Today, higher technical education represents one of the most effective responses to the needs of the job market," notes Sara Trevisan, course coordinator. "Our goal is to build a concrete bridge between education and the professional world, training talents who can contribute to the innovation of the eyewear sector."
