Cedesca

What Cedesca does

Cedesca (legal name CENTRE D'ESTUDIS CATALUNYA-CEDESCA S.L.) is a privately held vocational training institution headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 1981 by Josep Agelet and operating within the Cedetec Group. The company is authorized by the Generalitat de Catalunya (center code 08036871) to deliver six official Spanish Formación Profesional (FP) programs — three at Grado Medio (intermediate) and three at Grado Superior (higher) level — and holds membership in FECC (Fundació Escola Cristiana de Catalunya). It serves individual learners seeking accredited vocational qualifications in Catalonia.

Programs are delivered through two parallel channels: traditional in-person instruction at the Barcelona site and an online modality operated through the institution's Campus Virtual learning platform. Cedesca reports cumulative training of more than 20,137 students across its 44-year operating history, of which 14,386+ have used the online channel. Strategic partnerships extend its reach — including a 2019 partnership with CNTEC for Seville-based delivery, a FALCK partnership for student recruitment, and a 2017 collaboration with Residencias Seniors for workplace placement (FCT) slots — though the institution remains small, with 11 listed employees.

The business model is B2C tuition-driven: students pay directly to enroll in regulated FP programs, with revenue mechanics tied to program-completion volumes and the mix between in-person and online modalities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but Spanish private FP tuition at comparable centers typically ranges from approximately €1,500 to €4,000 per student per academic year. No external funding, acquisition history, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Cedesca

Legal name

CENTRE D'ESTUDIS CATALUNYA-CEDESCA S.L.

Website

https://cedesca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cedesca is a Barcelona-based private vocational training institution offering six official Spanish FP programs in person and online, serving individual students pursuing accredited qualifications since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Healthcare vocational education
• Social care training
• Online professional courses
• Official FP certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Tuition: Cedesca generates revenue through tuition fees for its six official vocational training programs (FP Grado Medio and FP Grado Superior) offered in both in-person and online modalities. Payment is structured through monthly installments (September to August/March depending on year and modality), with enrollment requiring payment of tuition plus administrative fees.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cedesca is an officially authorized and homologated educational center in Barcelona that delivers state-recognized Formación Profesional (FP) vocational training cycles in the healthcare and social services fields. It offers six official FP programs across two levels (Grado Medio and Grado Superior), each available in both in-person and fully online modalities, leading to official FP titles valid across Spain.

Product overview

Cedesca is an official and accredited vocational training center (centro educativo oficial y homologado, Código 08036871) in Barcelona, offering a portfolio of 12 official vocational training cycles (ciclos formativos) across two modalities: in-person and online. The in-person programs are delivered at the Barcelona center and include three FP Grado Medio (intermediate-level) programs — Atención a Personas en Situación de Dependencia, Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería, and Emergencias Sanitarias — and three FP Grado Superior (advanced-level) programs — Dietética, Documentación y Administración Sanitarias, and Integración Social. The same six programs are offered entirely online via the Cedesca Virtual Campus, a Google-based e-learning platform. Supporting services include academic management (enrollment, convalidations, FCT work placements, scholarship processing). The center is authorized by the Generalitat de Catalunya and regulated under the official Formación Profesional framework.

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Products and services

• FP Grado Medio en Atención a Personas en Situación de Dependencia Official intermediate-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Medio) qualifying students to care for people in situations of dependency. Available in both in-person and fully online modalities, leading to an official FP title valid across Spain.
• FP Grado Medio en Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería Official intermediate-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Medio) qualifying students for nursing care assistance roles. Available in both in-person and online modalities, leading to an official FP title.
• FP Grado Medio en Emergencias Sanitarias Official intermediate-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Medio) qualifying students for health emergency technician roles. Available in both in-person and online modalities, leading to an official FP title.
• FP Grado Superior en Dietética Official advanced-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Superior) qualifying students as dietetic technicians. Available in both in-person and online modalities, leading to an official FP title.
• FP Grado Superior en Documentación y Administración Sanitarias Official advanced-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Superior) qualifying students for health documentation and administration roles. Available in both in-person and online modalities, leading to an official FP title.
• FP Grado Superior en Integración Social Official advanced-level vocational training cycle (FP Grado Superior) qualifying students as social integration technicians. Available in both in-person and online modalities, leading to an official FP title.
• Campus Virtual Google Workspace-based virtual campus platform providing online course materials, learning management, and student communication for the distance-learning modality. Students access via Gmail accounts (@cedetecgroup.com) issued by the center.
• Gestión Académica (Academic Management Services) Academic management services including enrollment, pre-registration for the school year, subject convalidations, Formación en Centros de Trabajo (FCT) work placement coordination, FCT exemptions, and scholarship processing.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GLORR FundacióminorOthers · 1 April 2019Cedesca partnered with GLORR Fundació for a clothing collection campaign (April-May 2019), demonstrating social commitment and community engagement.
• FALCKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019FALCK (health and safety company) conducts talent recruitment sessions at Cedesca for TES (Técnico en Emergencias Sanitarias) students, facilitating direct employment pathways for graduates.
• Xics de GranollersminorOthers · 1 March 2019Cedesca sponsors the Xics de Granollers (a castells/human tower team), participating as a sponsor at their events and building community ties in the Barcelona region.
• CNTECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019CNTEC (Centro de Formación, Seville) serves as a collaborative training partner for Cedesca in the Seville region, expanding Cedesca's reach for the 2019-2020 academic year onwards. Center code: 08036871.
• FECC (Fundació Escola Cristiana de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Cedesca is an active member of FECC, a foundation representing Christian schools in Catalonia. This membership provides institutional credibility, networking with other educational institutions, and alignment with shared educational values and standards.
• Escola Superior d'Imatge MargaretminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018Collaboration for emergency simulation exercises where Cedesca health emergency students practiced scenarios alongside students from the Escola Superior d'Imatge Margaret, providing interdisciplinary practical training.
• Centre Socioeducatiu Nou QuitxallesminorOthers · 1 December 2017Cedesca collaborates annually with Centre Socioeducatiu Nou Quitxalles (associated with Família Juanitos) for toy donation campaigns during Christmas, supporting underprivileged children in the community.
• Residencias SeniorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Cedesca signed a collaboration agreement with Residencias Seniors (a company operating senior residences) for student work placement (FCT) opportunities. This partnership provides practical training sites for students in dependency care and social integration programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cesur Formación Profesional: Major Spanish private FP chain with in-person and online modalities, offering official Formación Profesional titles. Operates as a multi-regional vocational training group with healthcare, technical, and service-oriented programs — directly comparable business model and accreditation framework to Cedesca.
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): Spanish distance learning education provider with a broad catalog including vocational training, professional certifications, and continuing education. Comparable to Cedesca's online modality and subscription-style installment model targeting working adults.
• Implika Formación: Spanish private vocational training group offering official FP and certification programs across multiple specializations. Comparable to Cedesca in business model (tuition-driven, official accreditation, online + in-person modalities) and target audience of adult career changers.
• Campus Training: Spanish private vocational training provider offering both official FP and professional certification programs via online and blended formats. Directly comparable in serving adult learners seeking accredited qualifications, with similar installment payment structures and enrollment model.
• Ilerna Online: Spanish private vocational training provider with a strong online modality and official FP program catalog. Directly comparable to Cedesca in online-first delivery, official FP titles, and subscription installment model for working adult learners.
• CEAC (Centro de Estudios Adams): Long-established Spanish distance learning education provider offering vocational training and professional certifications. Comparable to Cedesca in its distance-learning/online emphasis and Spanish adult-learner focus, though CEAC's portfolio spans far more than official FP titles.
• Formación Castilla y León (Foro Formación): Regional Spanish private vocational training network offering official FP programs with healthcare and social services specializations similar to Cedesca's portfolio. Comparable in target audience and program mix, though operating in a different geographic region.
• MEDAC (Instituto Oficial de Formación Profesional MEDAC): One of Spain's largest private FP networks, offering official vocational training cycles across multiple regions including online modalities. Directly comparable to Cedesca in offering state-recognized FP titles, though at significantly larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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