Cipsa

What Cipsa does

CIPSA (CIPSA Escuela Superior de Informática, formerly Centro de Informática Profesional) is a privately held Spanish professional IT training institution founded in 1984 and headquartered in Barcelona, with a secondary campus in Bilbao. The company delivers short professional courses and 60 ECTS master's programs across nine primary domains: SAP, design, programming, web development, systems and IT engineering, business management (SAGE), digital marketing, video game development, and artificial intelligence. Its core technology is a Moodle-based virtual campus (eCampus.cipsa.net) for asynchronous and blended delivery, supplemented by official vendor platforms (Microsoft IT Academy, Autodesk, SAGE) and Jasperactive for Office diagnostic assessment. Programs are accredited by Spanish employment authorities (SEPE, SOC GENCAT, Lanbide) and qualify students for recognized credentials including Microsoft MOS, ACTIC, SAGE, SAP, and Autodesk certifications.

CIPSA generates revenue through four streams: (1) individual course and master's tuition delivered in person, online, or blended; (2) corporate training contracts via its CIPSA Empresas division offering customized plans, on-site instruction, and skills assessment; (3) government-subsidized training administered through Fundación Tripartita / FUNDAE for employed workers; and (4) free training for job seekers (Colectivo 45). Pricing is quote-based and supported by scholarship programs offering up to 50% discounts for categories including large families, the unemployed, entrepreneurs, women executives, and academic excellence candidates. Customer segments span individuals seeking retraining or upskilling, SMEs and multinationals requiring workforce development, and international students recruited via a visa-supported pathway around EUNEIZ-affiliated master's degrees. A Bolsa de Empleo job board connects graduates with hiring partners, and ancillary services include Capman English certification exams.

Name

Cipsa

Legal name

CIPSA Escuela Superior de Informática

Website

https://cipsa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIPSA is a privately held Spanish professional IT training institution, founded in 1984 and based in Barcelona with a Bilbao campus, offering certified courses and master's programs in SAP, design, programming, web, systems, business management, marketing, video games, and AI to individuals, SMEs, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Professional IT training
• SAP certification courses
• Corporate workforce training
• Digital marketing education
• Software development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Course Tuition: Revenue generated from short professional courses and technical programs across areas including SAP, Design, Programming, Office, Systems, Management, Marketing, Video Games, and AI. Delivered in-person, online, or blended formats with fees varying by program length and specialization.
2. Master's Degree Tuition: University-affiliated Master's programs (Formación Permanente) in partnership with Universidad EUNEIZ, such as the 60-ECTS SAP Business One Master (12 months, 1500 hours). Generates revenue through tuition fees for degree-granting postgraduate programs.
3. Enterprise Training Services: B2B corporate training contracts through the CIPSA EMPRESAS division, including customized plans, on-site delivery, subsidy processing, and facilities rental. Revenue from companies and public institutions seeking workforce development.
4. Subsidized / Funded Training: Government-funded training programs (Fundación Tripartita / FUNDAE) for employed workers and free courses for job seekers, where revenue is paid by public subsidies rather than students directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIPSA is a private IT professional training school that delivers vocational courses, master's degree programs, and official certification preparation across SAP, design, programming, web development, systems, business management, digital marketing, video games, and artificial intelligence. Training is offered in-person at campuses in Barcelona and Bilbao, fully online through a Moodle-based virtual campus (eCampus), in blended formats, and on-site at corporate client locations. The institution also operates a dedicated B2B division (CIPSA Empresas) that designs customized corporate training plans, processes government subsidies, and provides workforce development for SMEs and multinationals.

Product overview

CIPSA is a professional IT training school in Barcelona and Bilbao offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and professional training programs. The institution provides face-to-face, semi-presencial, and online courses across multiple technology domains including SAP ERP systems, graphic and technical design, office productivity (Microsoft/Google), web development (frontend/backend), programming (C#, Java, Python, .NET), systems administration, business management (SAGE), digital marketing, and video game development. The core offerings include master's programs (SAP Business One, Design Technical, Marketing Digital, Video Games, AI) with 60 ECTS qualifications, professional certification courses aligned with SEPE/SOC official certifications, and corporate training services. The institution operates through a Moodle-based virtual campus and integrates official certifications from Microsoft (MOS), Autodesk, Adobe, and SAGE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAP Business One Courses Comprehensive training programs for SAP Business One ERP system covering introduction, specific modules, and ABAP programming. Targeted at professionals seeking SAP certification and ERP implementation skills.
• Máster en SAP Business One 12-month permanent formation master's program (60 ECTS, 1,500 hours) providing comprehensive SAP Business One training including all modules, project management, and Agile methodologies for ERP implementation. Valid for international student visa applications.
• Diseño 3D Multimedia Courses Professional training in graphic design, 3D modeling, and interior design covering Adobe Suite, Autodesk products, and multimedia applications. Targeted at aspiring designers and creative professionals.
• Máster en Diseño Técnico 60 ECTS university-affiliated master's program focused on CAD/BIM modeling, visualization, and technical projects using AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, and SketchUp.
• Ofimática Courses Office productivity training including Microsoft Office Suite, MOS certification preparation, Google Workspace, and digital skills for ACTIC certification. Targeted at professionals seeking office productivity credentials.
• Programación Courses Programming and software development training covering C#, .NET, Visual Basic, C++, Java, Python, SQL Server, and specialized tracks in database programming and AI programming.
• Desarrollo y Diseño Web Courses Web development and design training covering frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Bootstrap) and backend (PHP, MySQL, Java, Ajax) technologies plus WordPress and Moodle.
• Sistemas e Ingeniería Informática Courses IT systems and engineering training covering Windows Server, networking, hardware maintenance, helpdesk, cybersecurity, and IT technical engineering programs.
• Gestión Empresarial Courses Business management and digital enterprise training including SAGE accounting software, administrative management, human resources, and business process optimization.
• Marketing Digital Courses Digital marketing training covering SEO, SEM, Google Analytics, social media, WordPress, ecommerce, branding, inbound marketing, and video marketing.
• Máster en Marketing Digital University master's program covering creative strategies and analytics for online, offline, and omnichannel environments, including Inbound Marketing, SEO, SEM, email marketing, and social media specialization.
• Videojuegos Courses Game development training covering Unity 3D, Visual C#, 3ds Max for game assets, character creation, game scripting, and multiplayer game development.
• Inteligencia Artificial Courses AI and machine learning training covering generative AI, AI agents, business intelligence with Power BI, and AI programming with C#. Targeted at professionals entering AI-related roles.
• Máster Inteligencia Artificial Programación C# Master's program in AI with C# programming, covering AI concepts, machine learning fundamentals, and practical AI implementation.
• Formación Empresas (CIPSA Empresas) Customized corporate training services for businesses including needs assessment, specialized IT training, IT consulting, subsidized training plans, and staff evaluation. Targeted at SMEs and multinationals seeking workforce development.
• Becas de Estudio (Scholarship Program) Scholarship programs offering up to 50% discounts on tuition for various categories including large families, academic excellence, entrepreneurs/autonomous, unemployed individuals, women executives, and social projection candidates. Targeted at prospective students seeking financial assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• The vast majority of SAP students secure employment or improve their job situation within 3 months of completing their training.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCIPSA is an official Microsoft training partner and member of the Microsoft IT Academy (Imagine Academy). The partnership enables delivery of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification programs, access to official Microsoft learning platforms, and inclusion of Jasperactive interactive practice tools for Office training students.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationCIPSA is an official Autodesk-authorized training center, delivering certified courses in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit, SketchUp, and other Autodesk design tools with access to educational licenses for students.
• SAGEcoreTechnology or IntegrationCIPSA is an official SAGE partner (SAGE Partner Program), providing certified training in SAGE 50Cloud and SAGE 200 business management and accounting software, including SAGE Nóminas.
• Universidad EUNEIZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIPSA is the organizing entity for university-affiliated Master's programs (Formación Permanente) in partnership with Universidad EUNEIZ, offering 60-ECTS master's degrees in SAP Business One, Digital Marketing, Digital Business Management, and Technical Design. These degrees are valid for international student visa applications.
• SEIDORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA CIPSA SAP alumnus was hired by SEIDOR, described as the most important SAP partner in Spain. SEIDOR is a major SAP implementation partner, and this hiring outcome reflects the quality of CIPSA's SAP training program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MasterD: Large Spanish vocational training group offering IT, business, and professional courses with strong presence in the subsidized training channel (FUNDAE). Direct competitor for both B2C students and B2B corporate training, with overlapping government-authorization framework.
• IMF Business School: Spanish professional school offering Master's degrees and continuing education in technology, business, and digital fields. Comparable degree-granting Master's model, similar online and blended delivery, and overlap in digital marketing and IT Master's programs.
• The Bridge: Madrid-based digital talent school providing full-stack, data, cybersecurity, and digital marketing bootcamps. Comparable bootcamp-style, employer-connected training model targeting similar career-changer and corporate upskilling segments in Spain.
• CEPI Base: Barcelona-based IT professional training school with similar course catalog (programming, systems, design, office). Closest geographic and product-line competitor to CIPSA's Barcelona campus, serving similar career-changer and corporate segments.
• Ironhack: Spain-origin global tech bootcamp offering web development, data analytics, UX/UI, and cybersecurity bootcamps. Directly competes with CIPSA's programming and web development tracks for career-changer and upskiller students, with a similar online/onsite hybrid model and career-services emphasis.
• Tokio School (Tokio): Spain-based digital and tech training school offering bootcamps and professional courses in programming, digital marketing, and design. Closest direct competitor in the Spanish vocational IT training market, with overlapping course catalog, target audience (career changers and upskillers), and online/blended delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Global provider of tech and digital skills training (bootcamps, short courses, corporate programs) with a presence in multiple European markets. Comparable course portfolio (web dev, data, digital marketing) and corporate training model, with significantly greater scale and brand recognition.

Emerging players

• 4Geeks Academy: Bootcamp-style coding school with operations in Spain and Latin America, focused on full-stack development, data science, and AI. Comparable target audience (career changers, upskillers) and online/onsite delivery, but narrower course portfolio.

Regional players

• EDEM: Valencia-based digital and entrepreneurial training school offering programming, data, and digital business programs. Comparable in target audience and digital-skills focus, but primarily serves the Valencia region and is less established in Barcelona than CIPSA.

Others

• SEIDOR: Largest SAP consulting and implementation partner in Spain and a direct hiring channel for CIPSA SAP graduates. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a training competitor, but a strategic employer of CIPSA alumni and a potential corporate training partner or competitor in the SAP enablement space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cipsa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cipsabarcelona
• Facebookfacebook.com/cipsa.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-informatica-profesional-cipsa-escuela
• Instagraminstagram.com/cipsa.net.oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@cipsacursos

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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