What Xabec does

Xabec Centro de Formación Profesional is a private, non-profit vocational training center headquartered in Valencia, Spain, operating as an initiative of Fundación Eifor de la Comunidad Valenciana. Founded in 2004, Xabec delivers officially sanctioned Spanish vocational training programs (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) across technical disciplines including welding and boilermaking, electromechanics, HVAC and refrigeration, industrial mechatronics, railway maintenance, and aeronautical maintenance. The center runs four specialized campuses in Valencia: a central headquarters (Esteban Dolz del Castellar 3), a welding and logistics center, a STADLER-branded railway maintenance training center, and an ANEM-branded aeronautical maintenance training center.

The center operates three training modalities: subsidized in-person (concertado) programs, semi-presential blended programs, and dual training that combines classroom instruction with company-based practical work. Supporting these programs are three digital platforms — Aula Virtual (an LMS for course delivery), Secretaría Virtual (a DokuWiki-based administrative portal for enrollment, certificates, and procedures), and Dual Online (a platform managing the company-based component of dual training). Xabec also operates an internal job placement agency (Agencia de Colocación) and offers corporate training through a dedicated B2B motion.

Xabec's revenue derives from four streams: government subsidies for concertado programs via the Valencian Consellería de Educación, tuition fees for semi-presential programs, Labora-funded free courses for unemployed individuals, and customized corporate training contracts. Distribution relies on direct enrollment at training centers, online pre-registration via Google Forms and an intranet portal, dedicated corporate outreach, and community open-door events. As of 2026, the center has graduated 19 in-person and 11 semi-presential cohorts, reflecting two decades of continuous operation, and holds awards from Bertelsmann (2018), European institutions (2018), Generalitat Valenciana (2022), and TELVA (2025).

Name

Xabec

Legal name

XABEC Centro de Formación Profesional

Website

https://xabec.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xabec is a non-profit vocational training center in Valencia, Spain, operated by Fundación Eifor, delivering accredited intermediate and advanced technical programs (welding, HVAC, railway, and aeronautical maintenance) to students, unemployed individuals, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional education
• Dual training programs
• Corporate training services
• Technical certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training (Concertado): Xabec offers officially sanctioned vocational training programs (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) that receive government funding as part of the concertado (subsidized) education system in the Valencian Community.
2. Corporate Training Services: Customized technical training programs for companies including hiring qualified students, course catalogs, dual training programs, and INCORPORA programs for workforce development.
3. Private Vocational Programs: Semi-presential (semipresencial) and private vocational training programs with tuition fees for students seeking flexible or non-subsidized education options.
4. Labora Employment Training Courses: Free technical training courses for unemployed individuals funded through the Labora employment service, providing courses in October 2026 and ongoing enrollment periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xabec is a vocational training center (Centro de Formación Profesional) in Valencia, Spain, operating as an initiative of Fundación Eifor de la Comunidad Valenciana. It delivers Formación Profesional at intermediate (Grado Medio) and higher (Grado Superior) levels, dual training programs that combine classroom learning with workplace practice, Labora-funded courses for unemployed individuals, and bespoke corporate training services. Dedicated specialized centers cover welding, logistics, railway maintenance (in partnership with Stadler), and aeronautical maintenance (in partnership with ANEM).

Product overview

Xabec is a vocational training center (Centro de Formación Profesional) operated by Fundación Eifor de la Comunidad Valenciana in Valencia, Spain. Its core offering is dual vocational training (Formación Profesional Dual) at intermediate (Grado Medio) and advanced (Grado Superior) levels, offered in-person, semi-presential, and dual modes with official certification. The portfolio comprises vocational training programs spanning trades such as welding and boilermaking, electromechanics, heating/cooling and HVAC, railway maintenance, and construction. Supporting the educational programs are digital platforms: the Aula Virtual (virtual classroom), the Secretaría Virtual (a DokuWiki-based web portal for administrative procedures such as enrollment, certificates, and tutoring requests), and the Dual Online platform. Xabec also serves unemployed individuals through Labora courses and companies through its catalog of technical courses. Its campuses include specialized facilities such as the STADLER railway maintenance training center and the ANEM aeronautical maintenance training center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xabec Formación Profesional: Vocational training center offering official professional training cycles in technical fields.
• Xabec Dual Online
• Cursos LABORA

Products and services

• Formación Profesional (Vocational Training Programs) Officially recognized Spanish vocational training programs at intermediate level (Grado Medio) and higher level (Grado Superior), targeted at individual students seeking professional qualifications across multiple technical disciplines.
• Dual Training Programs Training programs that combine classroom instruction with workplace practice, partnering with companies such as Stadler (railway maintenance) and ANEM (aeronautical maintenance) so students earn FP credentials alongside real industry experience.
• Labora Training Courses Public-funded training courses delivered through the Generalitat Valenciana's Labora employment service, targeted at unemployed individuals seeking reskilling and reintegration into the workforce.
• Corporate Training Services Bespoke training programs delivered to companies needing tailored workforce development, leveraging Xabec's specialized technical centers in welding, logistics, railway maintenance, and aeronautical maintenance.
• Specialized Technical Training Centers Dedicated training facilities covering welding and logistics, railway maintenance (in partnership with Stadler), and aeronautical maintenance (in partnership with ANEM), providing industry-aligned technical instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Xabec has graduated its XIX in-person promotion and XI semipresential promotion as of 2026, demonstrating sustained operational history
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fundación Eifor de la Comunidad ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXabec is an initiative of Fundación Eifor de la Comunidad Valenciana. The foundation serves as the parent organization providing institutional support and oversight for Xabec's vocational training operations throughout the Valencian Community.
• StadlercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadler partners with Xabec to operate the STADLER Mantenimiento Ferroviario (Railway Maintenance) training center. The partnership provides specialized facilities for vocational training in railway maintenance, with the Training Center hosting open door events for prospective students.
• ANEM (Mantenimiento Aeronáutico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANEM operates the Mantenimiento Aeronáutico (Aeronautical Maintenance) training center within Xabec's network, providing specialized facilities and industry expertise for aeronautical maintenance vocational training.
• Labora (Servicio Valenciano de Empleo)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXabec partners with the Valencian Employment Service (Labora) to offer free technical training courses for unemployed individuals, with ongoing enrollment periods such as October 2026 courses.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXabec participates in the Erasmus+ European student exchange and mobility program, enabling international learning opportunities for vocational training students.
• Global College NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational network partnership providing global connectivity and collaborative opportunities for vocational education institutions.
• InnMainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean innovation project partnership focused on innovation and applied simulation in railway vocational training as part of the PIIE 2025-2027 initiative (TRAINLAB).
• Consellería de EducacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXabec operates under the regulatory oversight of the Valencian Consellería de Educación for its government-funded (concertado) vocational training programs, which are officially sanctioned and subsidized.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Spain: Global testing, inspection, certification, and training company with Spanish operations delivering technical and industrial training. Comparable as a corporate training and certification provider in technical trades, though broader and more focused on compliance testing.
• TÜV Rheinland Spain: Global technical inspection, certification, and training provider operating in Spain with vocational and corporate training offerings. Comparable as a provider of professional technical certification and corporate upskilling, though broader in scope and more international.
• SGS Academy Spain: Global certification and training division of SGS with Spanish operations delivering technical and industrial training services. Comparable to Xabec's Cursos Técnicos for companies, though at much larger scale and with broader industry coverage.

Others

• FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación en el Empleo): Spanish state foundation that manages subsidized corporate training funds and sets policy for workforce training nationwide. Highly relevant as the upstream funding ecosystem that Xabec's corporate training taps into, though not a direct competitor.
• SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal): Spanish national public employment service that funds workforce training across Spain. Relevant as both a parallel state-funded training provider and a funding source for unemployed retraining (similar to Xabec's Labora courses), though not a market competitor.

Emerging players

• IATA Training: International Air Transport Association's training arm offering aviation industry courses. Overlaps with Xabec's aeronautical maintenance training via ANEM partnership at a regional and specialty level, though IATA operates globally and is more aviation-focused.

Direct peers

• Florida Universitaria: Valencia-area higher education institution offering vocational cycles (formación profesional) and degree programs with strong industry partnerships. Geographic and operational overlap with Xabec, including technical disciplines and dual training components.
• Cesur Formación: Spanish private vocational training group operating multiple centros de formación profesional across Spain with concertado and private programs. Directly comparable to Xabec in business model, target student segments, and program offerings (Grado Medio/Superior in technical trades).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InfoXabec
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100091973605840
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/95951895/admin/feed/posts
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfxabec?igshid=MTNiYzNiMzkwZA==
• Xx.com/XabecCF

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