CICE Professional School of New Technologies

Name

CICE Professional School of New Technologies

Legal name

CICE, S.A.

Website

https://cice.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technology Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational technology training
• Professional certification courses
• Digital design education
• Cloud computing training
• Cybersecurity education

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Master's Degree Programs: Full-length professional master's programs (432+ hours) offering in-depth training in specialized digital technology fields with official certifications from major software vendors.
2. Expert Courses: Shorter professional courses (100-216 hours) focused on specific technologies and tools, with pricing from €1,330 to €2,660 depending on the program.
3. Corporate Training (CICEmpresas): Customized in-company training programs adapted to specific business needs, including both on-site and campus-based delivery with FUNDES financing support.
4. Summer Courses: Intensive summer programs offered at discounted rates, running July-August with various technology specializations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CICE Professional School of New Technologies is a Madrid-based vocational training institution that delivers Master's programs (260–432+ hours) and Expert Courses (100–216 hours) covering digital design, motion graphics, programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, big data, BIM architecture, 3D animation, VFX, and game development. Each program leads to official certifications issued by major software vendors such as Adobe, Autodesk, Microsoft, AWS, Unity, The Foundry, Maxon, Pixologic, EC-Council, and CompTIA. Training is delivered through two physical campuses in Madrid and the synchronous CICE Live Learning online platform, with corporate training delivered through the CICEmpresas division.

Product overview

CICE Professional School of New Technologies is an educational institution offering a portfolio of master's programs and professional expert courses in new technologies. The school operates as a unified training platform with multiple program categories including Motion Graphics, Data Science & Business Intelligence, Programming, Design & Web Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Architecture/BIM, and Animation/3D/VFX/Game Development. Programs are officially authorized and certified by leading technology companies including Autodesk, Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon AWS, The Foundry, Maxon, Pixologic, Python Institute, EC-Council, CompTIA, and Chaos Group. The school complements its academic offerings with CICE Live Learning (online synchronous methodology), a Job Placement Service (Bolsa de Empleo), CICEmprende startup acceleration program, and corporate training services. With over 50,000 alumni from more than 30 countries, CICE holds the distinction of being the only training center in Spain officially authorized by more than 20 multinational technology companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CICEmprende: Start-up acceleration platform and entrepreneurship support program for CICE students to help them launch their business projects.
• CICEworking
• CICE Live Learning

Products and services

• Máster Programs (Master's Degrees in New Technologies) Full-length professional Master's programs (260–432+ hours) covering Motion Graphics with After Effects and Cinema 4D, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence with Microstrategy and Power BI, Python Programming, Digital Graphic Design, Web Application UX/UI, Cloud Computing with Azure and AWS, Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity, 3D Infoarchitecture and Architectural Visualization, BIM for Architecture and Construction, Game Development and Virtual Production, 3D Modeling and Digital Compositing with Maya and Nuke, Organic Modeling with ZBrush, and Generalist 3D and Animations with Maya. Programs lead to official certifications from Adobe, Autodesk, Microsoft, AWS, Python Institute, EC-Council, CompTIA, The Foundry, Maxon, Pixologic, and Chaos Group. Targeted at professionals and recent graduates seeking internationally recognized credentials, starting from €3,458.
• Cursos Experto (Expert Courses) Shorter professional certification courses (100–216 hours) covering specialized technologies: Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Power BI, Microstrategy, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Web UX, Web UI, Advertising Graphic Design, Compositing with Nuke, Generalist 3D with Maya, 3D Animation with Maya, BIM Methodology for Construction, Autodesk Revit for Architecture, Unreal Engine 5 for Virtual Reality, and 3ds Max with V-Ray for Infoarchitecture. Pricing from €1,330 to €2,660, designed for professionals seeking targeted skill upgrades with official certifications.
• CICE Live Learning Synchronous online learning methodology that broadcasts classes live with recordings and personalized assistance, enabling students to balance professional and personal commitments while attending CICE programs remotely.
• Formación Empresas (CICEmpresas Corporate Training) Customized corporate training programs delivered on-site at the client company or at CICE campuses, adapted to specific business needs in digital technologies. Includes FUNDES financing support and past customers include McCann, FedEx, Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Nike, and Fjord.
• Summer Courses Intensive summer programs offered July–August at discounted rates (€1,729–€1,995) with various technology specializations.
• Bolsa de Empleo (Job Placement Service) Employment exchange service connecting qualified CICE alumni with companies that actively demand specialized digital technology personnel. 60% of offers through this exchange resulted in contracts, with 553 companies recruiting from CICE in 2016.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of job offers through the employment exchange resulted in contracts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) in Madrid, authorized for both training and certification exams. Students can obtain official Autodesk certifications including 3ds Max, Maya, Revit, and BIM specializations.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Adobe Authorized Training Center providing certifications in Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, After Effects, and design tools.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Imagine Academy partner offering official certifications in Azure, Power BI, and development tools.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Academy member offering official cloud computing certifications including AWS architecture and services.
• UnitycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Unity partner providing game development and real-time 3D training with Unity engine certifications.
• The FoundrycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial training partner for Nuke compositing software, providing VFX certifications.
• MaxoncoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for Cinema 4D training and certification in motion graphics and 3D visualization.
• SideFXcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Houdini training partner providing VFX and effects certifications.
• Chaos GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial V-Ray certification center for architectural visualization and rendering training.
• PixologiccoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ZBrush training partner for organic modeling and digital sculpting certifications.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial academic partner for ethical hacking and cybersecurity certifications including CEH.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for CompTIA Security+ cybersecurity certifications.
• Python InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Python programming certifications for data science and AI training programs.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized testing center for worldwide IT certification exams including Cisco, Adobe, and other technology vendors.
• Scrum ManagercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized certification center for Scrum Manager agile methodology certifications across all programs.
• Banco SabadellminorOthersExclusive student loan program with 0% interest for 12 months, 3.5% opening commission, for financing course costs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Platzi: Latin American online technology education platform focused on Spanish-speaking markets with courses in programming, cloud, data, and digital marketing. While purely online, it targets the same Spanish-speaking professional audience at lower price points.

Direct peers

• Ironhack: Global tech bootcamp founded in Madrid offering web development, data analytics, UX/UI, and cybersecurity courses. Competes with CICE for career changers and professionals seeking technology certifications, with similar instructor-led methodology.
• The Bridge: Spanish digital talent school offering bootcamps and master's in full-stack development, data science, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. Operates in similar Madrid/Spain market with comparable course catalog and target audience.
• Tokio School: Spain-based online and in-person technology school offering bootcamps and certifications in programming, cybersecurity, cloud, and data science. Direct competitor in the Spanish professional training market with similar online delivery model.
• Hack Academy: Spain-based cybersecurity training provider specializing in ethical hacking and offensive security bootcamps. Directly overlaps with CICE's cybersecurity programs and CompTIA/EC-Council certification offerings.
• IMMUNE Technology Institute: Madrid-based technology training institute offering bootcamps and master's programs in cybersecurity, cloud, data, and software development. Directly competes with CICE for the same Madrid-based professional and career-changer segment in new technology training.
• Upgrade Hub: Madrid-based digital training school offering bootcamps in full-stack development, data, UX/UI, and digital marketing. Targets same career-changer and professional upskilling segment as CICE in Spain.

Broad incumbents

• EAE Business School: Spanish business school offering master's programs in marketing, technology management, and digital transformation. A broader postsecondary institution that competes for the same professional upskilling wallet in Spain.
• General Assembly: Global provider of technology and business training (now part of Adecco) offering bootcamps and short courses in data, web development, UX, and digital marketing. Broader, multi-region incumbent with overlapping course catalog.
• EDEM: Valencia-based business and technology school offering master's programs in digital business, data, and entrepreneurship. A broader Spanish professional education institution with overlapping technology master's offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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