What Master.D does

MasterD is a Spanish private educational institution founded in 1994 and headquartered in Zaragoza, operating as the flagship brand of Empresas DAVANTE. It is a reference center in Spain for opposition (competitive civil service exam) preparation, official vocational training (Formación Profesional), adult education titulation (ESO, Bachiller, University Access for adults over 25), and professional development courses across 270+ programs spanning industrial maintenance, veterinary, renewables, audiovisuals, healthcare, IT, administration, automotive, sports, interior design, video games, sales and marketing, education, agriculture, and hospitality. The company serves 90,000+ students annually through 39+ physical academy centers distributed across all major Spanish regions and Portugal, complemented by an online Campus Virtual and Davante Play, a 24-hour educational streaming TV channel.

The technology stack centers on a hybrid open training methodology combining asynchronous online content (Campus Virtual, available 24/7) with synchronous in-person practical training at physical centers. Notable proprietary components include the Sistema P8.10 (an exclusive study system guaranteeing student grades of 8/10 or higher conditional on 80% test pass rates), Personal Trainer 360 (a physical-test preparation and nutritional advisory system), Simulacros de Examen (mock examination platform), and Davante Play for continuous content distribution. The company maintains specialized school sub-brands including Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo, Escuela de Veterinaria, Instituto Tecnológico (ITMasterD), Escuela de Sanidad y Salud, Escuela de Videojuegos, Escuela de Audiovisuales, and MDigital (Escuela de Talento Digital).

The business model is course-fee-based, with preparation courses priced between €1,000 and €3,000 depending on program and contracted services, billed on annual subscription cadences. Go-to-market combines direct sales at physical centers, a 900-number call center, free information requests, organic search, content marketing via an educational blog, social media, a student referral program ('Trae un amigo'), and a company collaboration network for internship and job placement. The customer base is highly distributed across individual adult learners and adult education seekers, with primary segments being opposition candidates, vocational training students, adults seeking official titulations, and working professionals pursuing continuing education. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held under Empresas DAVANTE with no external PE/VC investment indicated.

Name

Master.D

Legal name

Empresas DAVANTE

Website

https://masterd.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MasterD is a Spanish private educational institution, founded 1994, that prepares candidates for civil service examinations, delivers official vocational training, and offers 270+ professional courses through 39+ physical centers in Spain and Portugal plus online platforms, serving 90,000+ students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Exam Preparation Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Professional training
• Vocational training
• Competitive exam prep
• Adult education
• Opposition preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices39 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Opposition Preparation Fees: Revenue from paid courses and opposition preparation programs including theoretical content, practical training, mock exams, and personalized coaching. Courses are offered in multiple formats (online, semi-presential, in-person) with varying price points.
2. Vocational Training (FP): Revenue from official Vocational Training programs at both Middle Grade (Grado Medio) and Superior Grade (Grado Superior) levels.
3. Official Titulation Preparation: Revenue from preparation courses for official exams including ESO title, Bachiller title, and University Access exams for adults over 25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MasterD delivers paid training programs in Spain covering civil service competitive exam preparation (oposiciones), official vocational training (Formación Profesional at Grado Medio and Grado Superior levels), and professional development courses across hospitality, IT, veterinary, healthcare, audio-visuals, video games, and other sectors. The offering is delivered through a hybrid model combining 39+ physical academy centers with the 24/7 Campus Virtual online platform and the Davante Play educational streaming channel.

Product overview

MasterD is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of training services for professional development and public sector employment preparation. The core offerings include Oposiciones (competitive exam preparation for civil service positions), Cursos (professional and vocational courses), and Formación Profesional (official vocational training with access tests). The company operates multiple specialized schools under its umbrella: Davante (parent brand), Davante Play (educational streaming TV), Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo, Escuela de Veterinaria, Instituto Tecnológico, Escuela de Sanidad y Salud, Escuela de Videojuegos, and Escuela de Audiovisuales. Students access learning through the Campus Virtual online platform. The company has over 39 physical centers across Spain and serves over 90,000 students with more than 1,000 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MDigital: Escuela de talento digital offering courses in programming, digital marketing, and technology sectors
• Davante Play
• Davante
• Personal Trainer 360

Products and services

• Oposiciones Preparation courses for public service competitive examinations (oposiciones) in Spain, covering Administration, Justice, Finance, Security Forces, Healthcare, Education, and other government sectors. Designed for individuals seeking stable public employment through competitive exams.
• Cursos Professional and vocational courses spanning Industrial Maintenance, Veterinary, Renewables, Audiovisuals, Healthcare, IT, Administration, Automotive, Sports, Interior Design, Video Games, Sales and Marketing, Education, Agriculture, and Hospitality and Tourism. Targeted at working professionals and career changers.
• Formación Profesional (FP) Official Vocational Training programs at Middle Grade (Grado Medio) and Upper Grade (Grado Superior) levels, with preparation for FP access tests. Aimed at students seeking government-aligned vocational qualifications.
• Davante Play 24-hour educational streaming television channel offering live and on-demand audiovisual content for exam preparation and open training. The first educational group in Spain with a 24-hour open TV channel.
• Campus Virtual Online learning platform providing 24/7 access to course materials, multimedia content, live virtual classes, and self-paced study resources for enrolled students across Spain.
• Graduado en Educación Secundaria (ESO) Preparation course for official free examinations to obtain the Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) certificate for adults.
• Título de Bachillerato Preparation course for official free exams to obtain the Spanish Bachiller title, covering both Social Sciences and Sciences & Technology modalities. Targeted at adult learners without formal qualifications.
• Acceso a la Universidad para Mayores de 25 University access preparation course for adults over 25 years old without prior academic qualifications, accepted across all Spanish public universities (PAU25).
• OPE 2026 Preparation Preparation services for the 2026 Public Employment Offer (OPE 2026), covering over 37,000 public sector positions across multiple administrations.
• BRIF Preparation Specialized preparation for Forest Firefighting Brigades (Brigadas de Refuerzo en Incendios Forestales) selection processes, including physical training and technical tests, developed in collaboration with TRAGSA.
• Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo Specialized hospitality and tourism school offering courses for Maître, Hotel Receptionist, Cocktail Making, Kitchen and Pastry certifications.
• Escuela de Veterinaria Specialized veterinary school offering courses in auxiliary veterinary clinic, zoological animal care, and veterinary assistance.
• Instituto Tecnológico (ITMasterD) Specialized technology institute offering IT, cybersecurity, programming, and digital skills courses (sub-brand MDigital covers programming, digital marketing, and technology talent).
• Escuela de Sanidad y Salud Specialized healthcare and health school offering nursing auxiliary, ambulance driver, nutrition and dietetics, and pharmacy courses.
• Escuela de Videojuegos Specialized video game school offering courses in graphic design, 3D game creation with Unity 3D, 3D modeling, digital illustration, and anime.
• Escuela de Audiovisuales Specialized audiovisual school offering DJ, audiovisual production, professional dubbing, and music production courses.
• Prueba de Acceso a Grado Superior Preparation course for Upper Grade Vocational Training (Grado Superior) access tests, covering common and specific subject areas.
• Prueba de Acceso a Grado Medio Preparation course for Middle Grade Vocational Training (Grado Medio) access tests, covering socio-linguistic, mathematical, and scientific-technical areas.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TRAGSA (Grupo Tragsa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for preparing candidates for BRIF (Brigadas de Refuerzo en Incendios Forestales) and other forestry positions. MasterD provides specific preparation materials adapted to TRAGSA convocations.
• GEACAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreparation programs for forestry emergency brigade positions managed by GEACAM in Castilla-La Mancha region.
• INFOCA (Junta de Andalucía)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreparation for firefighting positions in the Andalusian forestry emergency service (308 plazas offered recently).
• Spanish Public UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration network for university access preparation, accepting MasterD students across all public universities in Spain for access exams (PAU25).
• Companies for Student InternshipsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration agreements with companies across various sectors allowing MasterD students to perform internships and gain practical experience, facilitating job placement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ilerna: Ilerna is a Spanish online-only FP (Formación Profesional) provider covering Middle and Upper Grade qualifications and access tests, directly comparable to MasterD's FP business and the broader online distance-learning model.
• Centro de Estudios Adams: Adams is one of Spain's largest dedicated opposition (oposiciones) preparation centers, combining physical centers with online study, closely competing with MasterD's core 'Oposiciones' offering across administration, justice, health, and security forces.
• OpositaTest: OpositaTest is a pure-play online opponent-prep platform with adaptive testing and mock exams; it competes with MasterD specifically on the exam-prep/online-only flank of the opposition market.
• CEAC: CEAC is a Spanish distance-learning and career training provider offering oposiciones, FP, and professional courses across multiple sectors, very closely overlapping with MasterD's catalog and online-plus-physical distribution model.
• Academia CECE (CECE Oposiciones): CECE is a Spanish opposition preparation academy covering administration, justice, healthcare and education oposiciones with physical and online delivery, directly competing with MasterD's flagship 'Oposiciones' portfolio.
• Tokio School: Tokio School is a Spain-based digital-skills and vocational training provider specializing in programming, digital marketing, video games, and design bootcamps — overlapping with MasterD's Instituto Tecnológico and Escuela de Videojuegos verticals in target audience and online-plus-presential delivery.
• Formación Universitaria: Formación Universitaria is a Spain-focused provider of oposiciones, FP and access-test preparation courses via online distance-learning — closely comparable to MasterD in audience (adults, healthcare and admin aspirants) and delivery model.
• Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF): CEF combines financial and managerial training with oposiciones preparation and professional development programs, targeting the same working-adult and exam-prep segments as MasterD, including FP and business disciplines.
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): CCC is a long-established Spanish distance-learning provider (formerly Pearson-owned) offering oposiciones, vocational training, and professional courses — directly comparable to MasterD in scope, audience, and online/distance delivery model.
• EFORMA: EFORMA is an online oposiciones and continuous training platform serving Spanish candidates across administration, education, and health tracks, competing head-to-head with MasterD's online Campus Virtual and Oposiciones segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/masterd
• Facebookfacebook.com/CursosMasterD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/master-d

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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