Grupo Aranda

What Grupo Aranda does

Grupo Aranda is a privately held vocational and professional training provider headquartered in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1994 (originally as Centro Aranda) and operating today under the legal entity Centro Aranda Schola S.L. It delivers official Certificados de Profesionalidad, medium and superior vocational training degrees (Formación Profesional), civil-service exam preparation (Oposiciones), and a catalog of professional courses across hospitality, aesthetics, healthcare, veterinary, business/marketing, and installation/maintenance sectors. The company operates three physical campuses — two in central Madrid (Av. de la Reina Victoria 8 and Calle de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde 11, the latter housing the School of Integral Aesthetics and Health) and a newly inaugurated Professional Training Campus in Alcorcón (Avda. de la Libertad 77 / Plaza Santa Marta de Ortigueira, opened October 2025) which includes a Hospitality School with an operational restaurant — supported by a proprietary Campus Virtual learning management system that enables presencial, semi-presencial, and live virtual modalities.

The company is authorized by SEPE (Spain's Public Employment Service) as an Employment Placement Agency (Agencia de Colocación), allowing it to bundle labor intermediation with training, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Its go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer for individuals seeking professional qualifications or career transitions, with a secondary B2B channel (Formación Bonificada / subsidized company training) targeting employers. Revenue is generated via one-time-license enrollment in courses and professional services for placement, though pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs 51-100 staff and more than 50 active teachers, and has received multiple 2025-2026 awards including Diamond Prizes for Professional Trajectory and Educational Commitment and an Academic Excellence Prize from La Razón, under CEO Eduardo Gómez. No AI/ML capabilities, external funding, or subsidiaries are disclosed.

Name

Grupo Aranda

Legal name

Centro Aranda Schola S.L.

Website

https://arandaformacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo Aranda is a Madrid-based, privately held vocational training provider founded in 1994, delivering official professional certificates, vocational degrees, civil-service exam prep, and sector courses (hospitality, aesthetics, healthcare, business, technical) to individual learners and corporate clients across three campuses and a virtual campus, with SEPE-authorized job placement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificate Courses: Official professional certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) that are officially accredited qualifications
2. Vocational Training Programs: Middle and higher degree vocational training programs (Grados Medios y Superiores)
3. Exam Preparation Courses: Courses for competitive exam preparation (oposiciones)
4. Professional Courses: Various professional courses across hospitality, aesthetics, healthcare, business, veterinary, and maintenance sectors
5. Training for Companies: Company training programs including subsidized training (Formación Bonificada)
6. Employment Placement Services: Authorized placement agency services by SEPE for student employment integration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo Aranda is a Spanish vocational training provider that delivers official Certificados de Profesionalidad, medium and higher-grade Formación Profesional, oposiciones exam preparation, and sector-specific professional courses (hospitality, aesthetics, healthcare, veterinary, business/marketing, installation and maintenance). Courses are offered in in-person, semi-presencial, and live virtual modalities through the company's proprietary Campus Virtual platform, with completion supported by internships at partner companies and labor insertion via an SEPE-authorized placement agency.

Product overview

Grupo Aranda is a vocational and professional training institution operating as a unified training platform with multiple educational offerings. The core products include Certificados de Profesionalidad (official professional certificates), Formación Profesional (vocational training degrees), and Oposiciones (civil service exam preparation), supported by a Virtual Campus platform. The institution offers specialized course categories across hospitality, aesthetics, healthcare, veterinary, business/marketing, and technical fields. As an authorized Employment Agency by SEPE, Grupo Aranda provides job placement services to complement its training programs, creating an integrated education-to-employment pathway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificados de Profesionalidad (Certificates of Professional Competence) Official professional certification programs that validate skills and competencies for specific occupations, recognized by the Spanish public employment service (SEPE). Targeted at individuals seeking accredited qualifications for employment.
• Formación Profesional (Vocational Training) Medium and Superior degree vocational training programs with methodology adapted to the current labor market, offered in presencial, semi-presencial, and live virtual formats for students seeking regulated vocational qualifications.
• Oposiciones (Civil Service Exam Preparation) Exam preparation courses for competitive civil service positions in various public administration sectors, targeted at candidates seeking stable government employment.
• Cursos de Hostelería y Turismo Professional courses in hospitality and tourism including professional cookery, restaurant services, and cocktail making for individuals pursuing careers in the hospitality sector.
• Cursos de Estética Beauty and aesthetics professional training including electroesthetics, micropigmentation, and body treatments for students pursuing careers in the aesthetics industry.
• Cursos de Salud y Sanidad

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Universidad Carlos III de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Participation in university-organized event on innovation and digital transformation, showing engagement with higher education ecosystem.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Strategic visit to Google offices to drive innovation and growth, demonstrating commitment to educational technology and innovation.
• SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial authorization as an Employment Placement Agency by the Spanish Public Employment Service, enabling Grupo Aranda to provide employment integration services to students alongside their training programs.
• AEPA (Asociación de Empresarios y Profesionales de Alcorcón)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in local business association connecting Grupo Aranda with the professional community in Alcorcón.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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