Aula Mentor

What Aula Mentor does

Aula Mentor is the official adult e-learning program of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports (Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n, Formaci\u00f3n Profesional y Deportes), administered by the Secretar\u00eda General de Formaci\u00f3n Profesional through the Unidad de Orientaci\u00f3n Profesional y Aprendizaje a lo largo de la Vida. Created in 1992 and headquartered in Madrid, it delivers open, flexible, distance learning to adults aged 18 and over across a network of more than 1,000 physical Aulas Mentor classrooms operated by local government entities, complemented by two online learning platforms: Centro Virtual de Educaci\u00f3n (CVE) and Centro Virtual de Itinerarios Formativos (CVIF).

The platform offers approximately 250 courses organized into 38 training itineraries across 17 professional areas, with notable specialization tracks in healthcare (pharmaceutical warehouse, documentation, emergency planning), digital skills (Microsoft Office, WordPress), technical English (Cisco English for IT), and IT certifications delivered through Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA 7, CyberOps Associate, DevNet) and IBM SkillsBuild (AI fundamentals, cybersecurity). Courses are priced at €48 per 2-month enrollment (renewable at €24/month), with Cisco courses at a fixed €120 for the 5-month program and a free 'Mentor en Abierto' tier funded through partner convocation. Tutor support, in-person proctored exams at the local Aula, and Ministry-issued certificates are standard; the program aligns its accredited itineraries with the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications (Cat\u00e1logo Nacional de Cualificaciones Profesionales), now reinforced by Real Decreto 86/2025.

Revenue mechanics blend individual course tuition (€48–€120 per enrollment), annual Ministry maintenance grants to local hosting entities (a 2025 budget of €600,750 distributed as 150 modules of €4,005 each), and partner-funded free convocation seats. The primary customer segments are adult individual learners, local government entities that operate the physical Aulas, and teachers seeking continuing professional development. The program serves over 14,000 students per year nationwide and extends select operations to Latin America, with regulatory and brand moats anchored in its 33-year tenure and direct Ministry oversight.

Name

Aula Mentor

Legal name

Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes - Gobierno de España

Website

https://aulamentor.es

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aula Mentor is the Spanish Ministry of Education's official adult e-learning program, delivering 250+ online and hybrid courses through 1,000+ physical Aulas to adults 18+ across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Distance Learning

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Adult distance learning
• E-learning platform
• Professional certification courses
• Government training program
• Online tutorized courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for courses. Standard courses cost 48€ for 2 months of enrollment, renewable at 24€ per month. Cisco courses have a fixed price of 120€ for the 5-month program. This is the primary revenue mechanism for the program.
2. Government Maintenance Grants: The Ministry of Education provides maintenance grants to local government entities that operate Aulas Mentor. The 2025 budget was 600,750€ distributed across 150 modules of 4,005€ each. These grants support the physical infrastructure and operations of local classrooms.
3. Free Courses (Mentor En Abierto): Free courses are offered through special initiatives with limited seats, funded by government programs and technology partners like Cisco and IBM. These generate no direct revenue but serve the public mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aula Mentor delivers an open, flexible, and tutor-supported distance-learning program for adults 18+ through more than 240 courses organized into 38 training itineraries and 17 professional areas. Course delivery combines the Centro Virtual de Educación (CVE) and Centro Virtual de Itinerarios Formativos (CVIF) online platforms with a nationwide network of 1,000+ physical Aulas (classrooms) operated by local government entities, and integrates content from Cisco Networking Academy and IBM SkillsBuild.

Product overview

Aula Mentor is a nationwide e-learning program under Spain's Ministry of Education, Training Professional and Sports, offering open and flexible distance education for adults (18+). The core offering is delivered through two interconnected platforms: the Centro Virtual de Educación (CVE) for standard Mentor courses, and the Centro Virtual de Itinerarios Formativos (CVIF) for accredited training itineraries linked to the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications. The program provides over 240 courses organized into 38 training itineraries and 17 professional areas. Adjacent offerings include free Mentor en Abierto courses (partially on Moodle and Cisco NetAcad), Cisco Networking Academy courses (CCNA 7, CyberOps, DevNet, English for IT), IBM SkillsBuild AI and cybersecurity courses, healthcare sector courses (pharmaceutical warehouse, emergency management, documentation), and professional skills courses (Office, WordPress, job search). Tutorized support, in-person examinations, and Ministry-issued certificates are standard across the paid course portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursos Mentor (Aula Mentor Course Catalogue) Main catalogue of 240+ open, flexible, and distance courses across 38 training itineraries and 17 professional areas, designed to improve basic and professional competencies of adults. Includes paid tutorized courses with Ministry-issued certification and in-person examinations at local Aulas.
• Itinerarios Formativos (Accreditable Itineraries) Groupings of courses linked to Spain's National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications, providing official accreditation for professional competencies. Managed through the CVIF platform.
• Mentor en Abierto (Free Courses) Free online courses with limited seats assigned by registration order; delivered partly on external platforms (Moodle and Cisco NetAcad); no in-person exam required; certificates issued by Cisco or tutors.
• Cisco Networking Academy Courses (CCNA 7) Official Cisco networking courses in two annual calls (February and September): CCNA 7 Modules 1, 2, and 3 covering network fundamentals, switching/routing, and enterprise networks/automation; delivered via Cisco NetAcad with Packet Tracer simulations.
• Cisco CyberOps Associate Cisco cybersecurity specialization course (80 hours) covering digital security, threat detection, and incident response; uses virtual machines and Packet Tracer; aligned with Cisco Cybersecurity Operations certification.
• Cisco DevNet v1 Network programming course focused on software development concepts and tools for IT operations, including microservices, containers, APIs, and infrastructure automation; recommended for those with CCNA or CyberOps knowledge.
• Fundamentos de Inteligencia Artificial con IBM SkillsBuild Free introductory AI course (10 hours) covering machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision; developed with IBM SkillsBuild; students build AI models using IBM Watson Studio; certified with an IBM digital badge.
• Formación Permanente del Profesorado (Teacher Training) Annual teacher training program published by the Ministry; exam calls in April, June, and October; aligned with INTEF (National Institute of Educational Technologies) digital and pedagogical training for teachers.
• Mentor Orienta (Professional Orientation Service) Professional orientation service managed by Orientation Professional Units (UOP); provides personalized career guidance, training itinerary improvement, and support for competency accreditation procedures for adults 18+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14000+ students served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership providing networking, cybersecurity, and IT courses through Cisco's official curriculum. Courses include CCNA 7 (3 modules), CiberOps Associate, DevNet, and English for IT. Students receive official certifications from both Cisco and the Ministry of Education. Cisco provides course materials, Packet Tracer simulator, and examination platforms.
• IBM SkillsBuildcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership offering artificial intelligence and technology courses through IBM SkillsBuild platform. Courses include Fundamentos de Inteligencia Artificial and Administración de Amenazas Cibernéticas. Students earn official IBM SkillsBuild digital badges upon completion.
• Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y DeportescoreOthers · 1 January 2024Parent government ministry that administers the Aula Mentor program. Provides official certification, funding for maintenance grants to local entities, and regulatory oversight. The Secretaría General de Formación Profesional manages the program through the Unidad de Orientación Profesional y Aprendizaje a lo largo de la Vida.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• edX: Global online education platform founded by Harvard and MIT offering university-level courses and credentials. Comparable as a hybrid platform offering accredited certificates and professional development content via university and industry partnerships.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering courses, certificates, and degrees from universities and industry partners. Comparable as a large-scale e-learning platform with industry certifications, though serving a global audience with broader catalog depth versus Aula Mentor's domestic Spanish focus.
• Udemy: Global online course marketplace with broad professional and personal development offerings. Comparable as an online course catalog serving adult learners seeking professional skills development at accessible price points, often lower than formal alternatives.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional development video course platform owned by Microsoft. Comparable as a subscription-based professional learning platform targeting adult working professionals seeking skill advancement with industry-aligned content.

Direct peers

• INTEF (Instituto Nacional de Tecnologías Educativas y de Formación del Profesorado): Spanish government institute providing teacher training and digital educational technology. Directly comparable as a public-sector educational program offering digital and pedagogical training, including the formal teacher training convocation referenced in Aula Mentor's Formaci\u00f3n Permanente del Profesorado offering.
• Formación Profesional (Spanish FP System via TodoFP): Spain's national vocational training system offering accredited professional qualifications through formal programs. Highly comparable as the official Spanish FP framework that Aula Mentor's itineraries align with via the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications, and is referenced as Aula Mentor's marketing channel.
• UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia): Spain's national public distance education university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs through a distributed network of centers. Most directly comparable as a Spanish public-sector distance learning institution serving adult learners with hybrid online + in-person tutor support across regional centers.
• Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI): Spain's network of official language schools offering accredited language instruction. Comparable as a public-sector adult education network delivering certified instruction through distributed physical locations and standard tuition pricing.
• SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal): Spain's public employment service offering training programs for unemployed and employed workers. Comparable as a Spanish government training program serving adult learners with employability and professional certification objectives, including unemployment-segment course offerings (e.g., Orientaci\u00f3n Profesional y B\u00fasqueda de Empleo).

Emerging players

• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad): Cisco's own global IT education program offering networking and cybersecurity courses. Comparable as both the underlying content provider for Aula Mentor's Cisco certification courses (CCNA, CyberOps, DevNet) and a direct alternative channel for self-enrolled learners seeking the same Cisco credentials globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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