ILERNA

What ILERNA does

ILERNA is a privately held Spanish vocational training (Formación Profesional / FP) operator headquartered in Lleida, legally constituted as Ilerna Online, S.L., and led by founder and CEO Jordi Giné. The company delivers official, state-recognized FP qualifications (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) across more than 40 programs spanning 10 vocational families — including Healthcare, IT, Administration, Sports, Hospitality, Sociocultural Services, Commerce and Marketing, Image and Sound, Building and Civil Works, and Personal Image — through three modalities: fully online (Campus Virtual), hybrid (online with 6 hours per week of in-person support), and fully in-person at 10 physical campuses across Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona, Sevilla, Valladolid, Córdoba, Jerez, Pamplona, Vitoria). The institution is officially authorized (homologado) by four regional education authorities — Generalitat de Catalunya, Comunidad de Madrid, Junta de Andalucía, and Junta de Castilla y León — enabling it to issue legally valid FP titles nationwide, a regulatory distinction that differentiates it from unauthorized online competitors.

Underlying the offering is a cloud-based virtual campus (Campus Virtual) supporting asynchronous video lectures, downloadable materials, online exam scheduling, and integration with third-party proctoring tools, complemented by physical exam centers distributed across all Spanish provinces. The group maintains agreements with over 7,000 employer partners — including Vithas, Sanitas, El Corte Inglés, Deloitte, Indra, Quirón Salud, and NH Hoteles — to guarantee mandatory student internships (FCT), and claims 100,000+ cumulative graduates and 50+ years of combined educational experience. Revenue is generated primarily through per-cycle tuition and registration fees (annual or semester billing cadence), with optional add-on revenue streams including a Servicio Premium tier (personal manager, early campus access, printed materials), physical textbook and merchandise sales, and third-party installment financing via Aplazame, Sabadell Consumer Finance, and Sequra. The group has expanded through M&A (most recently Educalive Online, 2026-04-28; earlier Albor-brand centers in Jerez, Madrid, and Córdoba) and incorporates adjacent entities including Universidad Internacional Isabel I De Castilla, Progressus Formación Profesional, Bilbao Formación, and Lets Study Spain.

Name

ILERNA

Legal name

Ilerna Online, S.L.

Website

http://www.ilerna.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ILERNA is a Spanish private vocational training (FP) operator delivering official state-recognized qualifications across 40+ programs and 10 vocational families via online, hybrid, and in-person modalities at 10 campuses nationwide. It serves individual students and guarantees internships through 7,000+ employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Food Service (EDABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP) (EDABAFAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Online education
• Professional certifications
• Distance learning
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: ILERNA generates revenue primarily through tuition/registration fees charged per cycle formativo (vocational course). Students pay per enrollment, with pricing varying by program and modality (online, in-person, hybrid). Two exam attempts are included per enrollment. Payment methods include credit card, bank transfer, third-party financing (Aplazame, Sabadell Consumer Finance, Sequra), and Bizum. Premium service add-ons (earlier platform access, physical materials, dedicated manager) are available for an additional fee.
2. Premium Service (Servicio Premium): Optional premium tier offering early platform access, free physical study materials, and a dedicated personal manager (Gestor/a Premium) available via WhatsApp, email, or phone with monthly check-ins. Billed on a semester or annual cadence. The premium service fee is non-refundable.
3. Educational Materials and Merchandising: Sale of physical textbooks, study guides, and ILERNA-branded merchandise. Physical materials for core modules are digital-only; elective modules include printed options. Shipping fees apply (ranging from €4.50 to €29.90 depending on quantity and destination). Materials carry a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ILERNA is an officially authorized Spanish vocational training (Formación Profesional / FP) center that delivers state-recognized qualifications across more than 40 cycles and 10 professional families (Healthcare, IT, Administration, Sports, Hospitality, Audiovisual, Social Services, Commerce, Construction, Personal Image). Programs are offered via three modalities — fully online through the proprietary Campus Virtual platform, fully in-person across 10 physical campuses in Spain, and hybrid (online with 6 hours/week in-person support). Students benefit from guaranteed internships through a network of 7,000+ company agreements and a methodology oriented to the labor market.

Product overview

ILERNA is an official vocational training (Formación Profesional) center authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, operating both online and in-person across 10 physical campuses in Spain. The core product is the iLERNA Online platform (Campus Virtual), a 100% online learning management system delivering vocational training cycles in 12 professional families: Healthcare, IT & Communications, Administration & Management, Sociocultural Services, Marketing & Commerce, Image & Sound, Hospitality & Tourism, Building & Civil Works, Sports, Personal Image, and Security & Environment. Students can study through three modalities: FP Online (fully distance learning), FP Online con apoyo presencial (hybrid with 6 weekly in-person hours), and FP Presencial (fully in-person at physical centers). The product portfolio includes the core iLERNA Online platform, optional Premium service tier (with personal manager, early access, and printed materials), iLERNA+ professional specialization courses, FP+Universidad pathway for university credit recognition, Erasmus+ international mobility program, and guaranteed work placements through 7,000+ company partnerships. The platform also provides supplementary tools including a vocational aptitude test, free course demo, and credit convalidation simulator. ILERNA operates 8 physical centers (Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Lleida, Tarragona, Valladolid, Córdoba, Jerez) and 2 Open centers (Pamplona, Vitoria).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iLERNA Online (Campus Virtual) Fully online vocational training delivery through a proprietary cloud-based virtual campus offering video lectures, downloadable materials, discussion forums, and online examination. Targets Spanish students aged 16+ seeking official FP qualifications.
• FP Online con apoyo presencial (Hybrid) Hybrid vocational training combining online study with 6 hours per week of mandatory in-person classes at ILERNA physical centers for hands-on practice. Designed for students who want flexibility plus face-to-face support.
• FP Presencial (In-Person) Fully in-person vocational training delivered at ILERNA's 10 physical campuses across Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona, Sevilla, Valladolid, Córdoba, Jerez, Pamplona, Vitoria), with annual subjects and local examinations.
• Servicio Premium Optional premium tier providing a dedicated personal manager (Gestor/a Premium), early access to the campus before semester start, and free physical textbooks. Available via WhatsApp, email, or phone with monthly check-ins; non-refundable.
• iLERNA+ (Cursos de Especialización Profesional) Professional specialization courses offered as add-on credentials, including Gesden, Técnico Trasplante Capilar, Tanatopraxia, and Sage 50. Designed for professionals seeking targeted micro-credentials.
• FP + Universidad Pathway program allowing students to combine vocational training with university studies, enabling credit recognition toward university degrees in partnership with institutions such as UCAM.
• Programa Erasmus+ (Movilidad Internacional)

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of students recommend iLERNA; 87% would study with iLERNA again
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VithascoreOthersVithas is one of the leading hospital groups in Spain. It hosts iLERNA FP healthcare students (nursing assistants, laboratory, imaging) for mandatory internship placements (FCT) as part of their vocational qualification.
• SanitascoreOthersSanitas, a major Spanish health insurance and healthcare provider, partners with iLERNA to host FP healthcare students for internship placements at its hospitals and clinics.
• El Corte IngléscoreOthersEl Corte Inglés, Spain's largest department store group, offers internship placements for iLERNA students across multiple vocational families including administration, commerce, and services.
• DeloittecoreOthersDeloitte Spain hosts iLERNA students for internship placements, primarily in administration, finance, and IT vocational programs.
• IndracoreOthersIndra, a major Spanish information technology and consulting firm, hosts iLERNA students for internships in IT, systems administration, and software development programs.
• Quirón SaludcoreOthersQuirón Salud, one of Spain's largest private hospital groups, provides internship placements for iLERNA healthcare students across nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, and imaging programs.
• NH Hoteles (NH Collection)coreOthersNH Hoteles partners with iLERNA to host FP hospitality and tourism students for internship placements at its hotels across Spain.
• Vueling AirlinescoreOthersVueling, the Spanish low-cost airline, offers internship placements for iLERNA students in administration, commerce, and logistics vocational programs.
• UCAM (Universidad Católica de Murcia)minorOthersUCAM, a private Catholic university in Murcia, has academic recognition agreements with iLERNA, potentially enabling FP graduates to continue into university degree programs.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersThe regional government of Catalonia (Departament d'Educació i FP) authorizes and regulates iLERNA's operations in Lleida, Tarragona, and Barcelona. iLERNA is an authorized (homologado) FP center under Catalonia's education authority.
• Comunidad de MadridcoreOthersThe Community of Madrid's education authority authorizes and regulates iLERNA's Madrid and Rivas Vaciamadrid campuses as official FP centers.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreOthersThe Andalusian regional government authorizes and regulates iLERNA's campuses in Sevilla, Córdoba, and Jerez as official FP centers.
• Junta de Castilla y LeóncoreOthersThe Castile and León regional government authorizes and regulates iLERNA's Valladolid campus as an official FP center.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEAC (Centro de Estudios CEAC): CEAC is a Spanish distance-learning vocational training provider owned by Grupo Planeta, offering online FP and professional training programs across multiple families. It is the most direct distance-FP competitor to ILERNA Online in the Spanish market, with overlapping program portfolios and a comparable nationwide online delivery model.
• CCC (Centro de Estudios CCC): CCC is a long-established Spanish distance education and vocational training school offering a broad catalog of FP-aligned programs. Like ILERNA, it serves individual students seeking accredited vocational qualifications through a multi-modality (online + support center) model.
• Centro de Estudios Adams: Adams is a Spanish professional training and exam-preparation provider with a strong footprint in healthcare, administration, and civil-service FP-adjacent programs. It is comparable to ILERNA in the breadth of vocational families offered and in its appeal to working adults and career changers.
• Deusto Formación: Deusto Formación, affiliated with the Deusto group, offers online vocational training and professional development programs aimed at working professionals. It is comparable to ILERNA in its online-first, multi-vertical FP/professional training positioning and in its direct-to-consumer enrollment model.
• IMF Smart Education: IMF Smart Education is a Spanish online business and professional school offering vocational master's, FP, and specialization programs. It directly overlaps with ILERNA in online delivery, multi-vertical catalog, and a target audience of career-oriented adult learners.
• INESEM Business School: INESEM is a Spanish online business school offering vocational, master's, and specialization programs in administration, healthcare, IT, and commerce. It competes with ILERNA in the same online professional training segment with a similar multi-vertical structure.
• CEF (Centro de Estudios Financieros): CEF is a Spanish business and professional school offering vocational, postgraduate, and FP-aligned programs with both in-person and online modalities. Its multi-modality delivery and focus on administration/finance/IT vocational training place it in direct competition with ILERNA.
• ESERP Digital Business School: ESERP is a Spanish business school offering online and in-person vocational and degree programs across business, law, marketing, and communications. It is comparable to ILERNA's administration/marketing/commerce FP families and its direct-to-professional-learner model.

Broad incumbents

• Grupo Planeta (parent of CEAC): Grupo Planeta is one of Spain's largest private education and publishing conglomerates, owning CEAC and other training assets. As a broader incumbent in Spanish private education with a portfolio of vocational and professional training brands, it is a useful scale benchmark for ILERNA's broader Grupo Campus Educativo.

Emerging players

• OpenClassrooms: OpenClassrooms is a France-headquartered online职业教育 platform focused on competency-based training and employer-funded programs. It is a relevant emerging player given the European online vocational training space and the employer-paid model that overlaps with ILERNA's strong employer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ilernaonline

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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