CEFOVE

What CEFOVE does

CEFOVE is a Spanish vocational training center founded in 1979 and operated as a sole proprietorship by Ignacio Ruiz Osta, headquartered in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. The company delivers official Certificados de Profesionalidad (professional certifications recognized by SEPE and the EU) across verticals including warehouse operations (COML0110), commerce (COMT0211), teaching (SSCE0110), and hospitality (HOTR0208), alongside proprietary courses in SAGE 50 accounting software, e-commerce platforms (PrestaShop, WordPress), CMS, real estate, business administration, and culinary arts. CEFOVE also partners with SEPE and the Comunidad de Madrid to deliver free subsidized training for unemployed workers and runs a dedicated Arraigo por Formación pathway for immigration regularization.

The technology stack is modest: a WordPress-based website with a WooCommerce storefront (cefove.com/tienda) for course enrollment and payment, and a separate Campus Virtual LMS for teleformation delivery. Courses are offered in online, semi-presential (online + in-person tutoring/exams), and fully in-person formats, with two physical training centers in Torrejón de Ardoz and San Sebastián de los Reyes. Class cohorts are capped at approximately 20 students. Two primary revenue streams exist: direct-to-consumer course fees (€60–€2,695 per course) and government-funded programs through SEPE and the Comunidad de Madrid. Marketing is driven by content marketing (blog), SEO, and referrals from public employment services. CEFOVE is a small operator with 5 employees, no external funding, and no disclosed M&A activity, serving exclusively the Community of Madrid region.

Name

CEFOVE

Legal name

Ignacio Ruiz Osta

Website

https://cefove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEFOVE is a Madrid-based vocational training center, founded in 1979, that delivers SEPE-accredited professional certifications and specialized courses to unemployed workers, employed professionals, and culinary enthusiasts across two physical campuses in the Community of Madrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAE

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAANAL

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAAANAD

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional certifications
• Online learning courses
• SEPE certified training
• Hospitality training

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrejón de Ardoz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Course Sales (One-time fees): CEFOVE generates revenue through one-time course enrollment fees. Courses are sold as complete packages including study materials, tutoring, and exams. Pricing varies significantly by course type and format (online, semi-presential, or in-person), ranging from €795 to €2,695 for professional certification courses.
2. SEPE-Funded Free Courses: CEFOVE partners with SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal) and Comunidad de Madrid to offer free professional training courses for unemployed workers. These courses are funded by public employment services, allowing CEFOVE to reach a broader audience while receiving government compensation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CEFOVE is a vocational training center that sells official EU-recognized professional certification programs (Certificados de Profesionalidad) and proprietary skills courses in logistics, commerce, teaching, hospitality, culinary arts, IT software (SAGE 50, CMS/PrestaShop), real estate, and business administration. Courses are delivered via online (teleformación), semi-presential, and in-person formats across two physical training centers in Madrid.

Product overview

CEFOVE is a vocational training center founded in 1979 offering professional certification programs and courses. The company operates a dual offering: (1) Official Professional Certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) - EU-recognized vocational qualifications delivered through both online and in-person modalities covering logistics/warehousing (COML0110, COML0309), commerce (COMT0211), hospitality (HOTR0208), and teaching (SSCE0110); and (2) Specialized Skills Courses - proprietary and SEPE-funded training programs in SAGE 50 accounting software, e-commerce (PrestaShop, CMS platforms), cooking arts, real estate, and business administration. The company maintains physical campuses in Torrejón de Ardoz and San Sebastián de los Reyes for practical tutoring and examinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional certification enables job placement in fields like warehouse operations (forklift driving), teaching SEPE courses, and hospitality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEFOVE is an authorized training center for SEPE-certified professional certification courses. SEPE (Public Employment Service of Spain) provides the regulatory framework for professional certifications and partially funds training for unemployed workers. CEFOVE offers official professional certifications including COML0110 (Warehouse Operations), COMT0211 (Commerce Operations), SSCE0110 (Teaching), and HOTR0208 (Restaurant and Bar).
• Comunidad de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComunidad de Madrid partners with CEFOVE to provide accredited training locations and funding for free professional courses for unemployed workers in the Madrid region. The regional government certifies training centers and validates professional certifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MasterD: Spanish vocational training group with strong presence in SEPE-subsidized programs and a broad catalog of Certificados de Profesionalidad. Comparable to CEFOVE in its reliance on SEPE-funded cohorts and multi-domain professional certification offerings.
• INESEM Business School: Spanish online vocational and professional training provider offering certificates and skill courses in business, hospitality, IT, and logistics. Comparable to CEFOVE in course breadth, online delivery, and Certificados de Profesionalidad positioning.
• Deusto Formación: Spanish online vocational training provider with broad coverage of professional certificates and skill courses. Directly comparable to CEFOVE in teleformation-led delivery and multi-domain Certificados de Profesionalidad.
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): Spanish distance-learning and vocational training provider offering professional certificates and skill courses across multiple domains. Closely comparable to CEFOVE in course mix (business, hospitality, IT) and direct-to-consumer online delivery model.
• Implika: Spanish vocational training provider focused on SEPE-subsidized courses and Certificados de Profesionalidad. Comparable to CEFOVE in its reliance on government-funded training for unemployed workers and multi-domain professional catalog.
• Centro de Estudios CEAC: Long-established Spanish vocational and distance-learning school offering professional certifications and technical courses. Directly comparable to CEFOVE's Certificados de Profesionalidad and skill-course catalog, and one of the largest private VET brands in Spain.
• Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF): Madrid-based professional training school offering business, finance, and vocational certifications. Comparable to CEFOVE in regional positioning, professional certification focus, and B2B/consumer course mix.
• SEAS – Estudios Superiores Abiertos: Spanish online technical and vocational school offering professional certifications across technical and trade domains. Comparable to CEFOVE in teleformation delivery and emphasis on regulated professional qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cefove

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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