Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento

What Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento does

Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento (CAEE), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Granada with a second campus in Málaga, is a privately held Spanish training academy that operates two integrated lines of business: preparation for Spanish public-sector competitive examinations (oposiciones) targeting Security Forces (Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil, Policía Local, Bomberos, Tropa y Marinería) and Justice Administration (Auxilio Judicial, Tramitación Procesal, Gestión Procesal), and professional certification training for the private security sector accredited by Spain's Ministry of the Interior. Its course catalog spans a 180-hour Vigilante de Seguridad course, a 350-hour SEAD0212 professional certificate covering security guard plus explosives protection, an Escolta Privado program, a Guarda Rural track, and 400-hour advanced courses for Security Director and Critical Infrastructure Protection, plus complementary modules in OSINT/cyber-intelligence, drone operations (aligned with AESA RD 517/2024), and basic life support. The technology backbone is the CAMPUSC virtual campus — a self-developed Learning Management System providing 24/7 access to recorded classes, study materials, and a digital testing platform with thousands of practice questions — supplemented by an owned gymnasium and shooting range in Granada for the physical preparation component of opposition candidates, and a temarios (study-material) e-commerce storefront.

The business model combines one-time course fees ranging from €399 to €1,500 per certification with recurring monthly subscriptions for ongoing oposición preparation, ancillary study-material sales through the temarios portal, and B2B facility rentals in Granada and Málaga. Distribution is multi-channel — self-serve online enrollment, WhatsApp/phone inside sales, organic social on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube, SEO-driven blog content, and informative webinars — supported by a placement network of over 100 Spanish private-security companies that provide priority hiring to CAEE-certified graduates. The company reports more than 10,000 successful opposition candidates cumulatively across its 30-plus-year history; revenue, headcount, and ownership details beyond the founder-led S.L. structure and 11–50 employee band are not publicly disclosed. A generative-AI pilot using OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic models has been deployed for personalized student communications.

Name

Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento

Legal name

CENTRO ANDALUZ DE ESTUDIOS Y ENTRENAMIENTO, S.L

Website

https://centroandaluz.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento (CAEE) is a Granada-based Spanish training academy, founded 1994, that prepares candidates for Security Forces and Justice Administration public-sector examinations (oposiciones) and delivers Ministry of the Interior-accredited private-security certifications through online, hybrid, and in-person formats across Andalusia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Security Training and Certification

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Government Licensure/Entrance Exam Prep (Civil service, law enforcement, firefighting) (EDANAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Corrections, Detention & Probation Officer Training (EDAOAMAE), Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH), Defensive Tactics, Use-of-Force & De-escalation Training (EDAOAMAM)

Keywords

• Security certification training
• Competitive exam preparation
• Private security courses
• Professional certification programs
• Security forces training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fuentes De Andalucía

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oposición Preparation Courses: Subscription-based monthly payments for ongoing exam preparation courses. Includes access to online platform, classes, and materials.
2. Security Professional Certifications: One-time fees for professional certification courses (Vigilante de Seguridad, Director de Seguridad, Guarda Rural, Escolta Privado). Prices range from course to course.
3. Study Materials (Temarios): Sale of study materials and exam preparation resources through separate storefront.
4. Installation Rental: Rental of facilities and installations in Granada and Málaga for external training events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento is a Granada-based training academy that prepares individuals for Spanish public security examinations (oposiciones to Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil, Policía Local, Bomberos, Tropa y Marinería, Justice Administration) and delivers official private security certifications accredited by the Ministry of the Interior (Vigilante de Seguridad, Director de Seguridad, Escolta Privado, Guarda Rural, Critical Infrastructure Protection). Courses are delivered through a hybrid model combining in-person classes at its Granada and Málaga campuses (including physical training and shooting practice) with a 24/7 online campus platform offering video lessons, practice tests, and proprietary study materials.

Product overview

Centro Andaluz de Estudios y Entrenamiento (CAEE) is an educational company founded in Granada in 1994 offering a dual portfolio of competitive examination preparation (oposiciones) and professional security training courses. The exam preparation track targets public sector positions in Spain's Security Forces (Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil, Policía Local), Justice Administration (Auxilio Judicial, Tramitación Procesal, Gestión Procesal), Firefighting, and Military. The security training portfolio centers on obtaining official Ministry of the Interior certifications including the 180-hour Vigilante de Seguridad Private Security Guard course, the comprehensive 350-hour SEAD0212 Professional Certificate combining security guard and explosives protection training, specialized courses for Explosives Vigilantes (30h), Private Bodyguards/escoltas (60h), Rural Guards, and an advanced 400-hour Security Director course. The company provides a proprietary virtual campus platform (CAMPUSC) with 24/7 video lessons and practice testing tools, plus the temarios.centroandaluz.net study materials portal. The product architecture operates as a multi-course educational ecosystem with shared campus infrastructure, employment exchange (bolsa de empleo), and complementary offerings in cybersecurity, languages, and emergency medical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voyaseropositor.es: Oposiciones portal and course finder website operated by the academy.
• Campus Seguridad
• Centro Andaluz Justicia

Products and services

• Preparación de Oposiciones Comprehensive exam preparation courses for Spanish public sector competitive examinations, specializing in Security Forces (Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil, Policía Local, Bomberos, Tropa y Marinería, Aduanas) and Justice Administration (Auxilio Judicial, Tramitación Procesal, Gestión Procesal).
• Curso de Vigilante de Seguridad Privada 180-hour official course preparing students for the Vigilante de Seguridad examination to obtain the TIP (Professional Identity Card) required for private security work, including theory, physical preparation, self-defense, and real shooting practice.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad de Vigilante de Seguridad + Protección de Explosivos (SEAD0212) 350-hour professional certificate (260 hours training + 90 hours company internship) combining private security guard certification with explosives protection specialization, enabling employment in high-risk environments such as mines, construction sites, and critical infrastructure. Priced at €1,500.
• Curso de Vigilante de Explosivos 30-hour specialized course for security professionals seeking certification in surveillance and protection of explosives and hazardous materials, required for working in mining, construction, and sensitive installations.
• Curso de Escolta Privado 60-hour professional course training private bodyguards to protect clients in corporate, institutional, and public event settings.
• Curso Superior de Director de Seguridad 400-hour advanced online course qualifying students as Security Directors, covering risk management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, and security technology implementation for enterprises and public institutions. Priced at €999 (original €1,600).
• Curso de Guarda Rural Professional training for rural security guards specializing in agricultural, livestock, forestry, hunting, and natural area protection, including Guarda Rural de Caza and Guardapesca Marítimo specializations.
• Curso Superior de Protección de Infraestructuras Críticas 400-hour advanced professional course covering strategic framework, risk analysis and management (including ISO standards), and protection planning (PIC System, PSO, PPE) for critical infrastructure including energy, healthcare, transport, water, telecommunications, and technology sectors. Priced at €399 (original €1,300).
• Curso Mixto: SVB + DEA + Stop the Bleed 25-hour emergency medical course (15 hours online + 10 hours in-person) combining Basic Life Support, AED operation, and hemorrhage control techniques designed for first responders including security forces, firefighters, prison officers, military, and healthcare personnel.
• Campus Virtual / Online Platform Learning management system providing 24/7 access to video lessons, study materials, practice exams, and online resources for all courses including security training, opposition preparation, and cybersecurity programs.
• Alquiler de Instalaciones (Facility Rental) Rental of training facilities and installations in Granada and Málaga for external training events conducted by third parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ students have passed their competitive exams
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Security Companies Network (Spain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership network with over 100 private security companies throughout Spain that provide priority hiring to Centro Andaluz graduates. The academy maintains a job placement database connecting certified professionals with employment opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MasterD: Spain's largest national oposiciones academy, offering both in-person and online preparation for security forces (Guardia Civil, Policía Nacional) and other public-sector exams. Directly comparable in product (oposiciones + vocational training), customer segment (Spanish public-sector aspirants), and hybrid delivery model — though at materially larger national scale than Centro Andaluz.
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): Long-established Spanish distance-learning and oposiciones provider offering correspondence and online courses for public-sector exams. Directly comparable in oposiciones preparation, with a national reach and subscription-style delivery model that overlaps Centro Andaluz's online campus offering.
• OpositaTest: Specialized online platform for oposiciones test preparation with thousands of practice questions and mock exams. Comparable to Centro Andaluz's exam practice platform sub-product, targeting the same Spanish public-sector candidate segment with a tech-led delivery model.
• Academia Postal: Spanish oposiciones academy focused on Correos, justicia, and seguridad pública exams. Comparable in target candidate pool (Spanish public-sector aspirants) and online/hybrid delivery, though specializing in postal-sector exams that overlap with security-adjacent civil service preparation.
• Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF): Large Spanish education group offering oposiciones, professional certifications, and continuing education across multiple sectors. Overlaps with Centro Andaluz in public-sector exam preparation (Justicia, Seguridad) and professional certification delivery, with comparable institutional positioning in regulated training.
• Grupo Adams: Spanish oposiciones and training group with decades of history, offering preparation for security forces and justice administration exams. Comparable to Centro Andaluz in target candidate profile (Spanish public-sector aspirants), course structure, and certificate-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Spanish business and marketing school offering executive education and professional development programs. Adjacent comparable in Spanish professional/continuing education delivery model, particularly relevant as Centro Andaluz expands its Director de Seguridad and management-oriented offerings.
• SEAS Estudios Superiores Abiertos: Online higher-education and professional training provider covering security, risk prevention, and technical specializations. Comparable in online professional certification delivery and Spanish market focus, though operating at a broader curricular scale across multiple technical domains.
• Vértice Training: Spanish corporate and professional training provider covering security, compliance, and continuing education for enterprises. Overlaps with Centro Andaluz's certification portfolio (especially Director de Seguridad and Critical Infrastructure) but at corporate/B2B scale rather than individual consumer oposiciones.

Regional players

• Academia Latina: Spanish oposiciones and security training academy with regional Andalusian presence. Closely comparable geographic and curricular positioning to Centro Andaluz, competing directly for the same local candidate pool in Granada and Málaga.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@academiacaee
• Facebookfacebook.com/AcademiasCentroAndaluz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-andaluz-de-estudios-y-entrenamiento
• Instagraminstagram.com/centroandaluz
• TikToktiktok.com/@centro_andaluz?lang=es
• Xx.com/Academias_CA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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