Centros de formación CERTIFICA

What Centros de formación CERTIFICA does

Centros de formación CERTIFICA is a privately held vocational training center headquartered in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2017. It delivers officially recognized Certificados de Profesionalidad across eight disciplines (administrative support, hotel reception, bar and cafeteria services, integrated HR management, reception and customer relations, transport and distribution, marketing and communication, and IT programming) alongside five permanent master's programs (Másteres de Formación Permanente) co-issued with EUNEIZ (Universidad de Vitoria-Gasteiz) in cybersecurity and data protection, sports management, clinical healthcare management, logistics and international trade, and culinary direction. The center also runs an authorized Placement Agency (Agencia de Colocación) under SEPE and offers advisory and administrative services for international students seeking study visas, study stays, and arraigo socioformativo regularization.

The technology platform is a hybrid semi-presential model combining online virtual content with periodic in-person sessions, delivered through a WordPress/Elementor website, Google Maps location services, and YouTube multimedia. Specialized physical facilities include a hotel reception simulation room, a bar and cafeteria workshop, a logistics and distribution simulation area, and a computer programming lab. Training methods rely on virtual classrooms, live classes, case studies, project simulations, and business management simulators. The center holds ISO 9001 quality accreditation and Comunidad de Madrid center accreditation (code 28078), enabling it to issue EU-recognized professional qualifications.

Revenue is generated through per-program tuition fees for professional certificates and master's programs, fees for international student advisory services (visas, study stays, arraigo socioformativo), and placement-related revenue via the authorized Agencia de Colocación, which connects graduates with a network of more than 25 employer partners spanning hospitality, logistics, sports, and administrative services. Go-to-market is sales-led and contact-driven: prospective students reach the center via website forms, phone, email, and a broad social media footprint including Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Two legal entities operate the business (Centros de Formación Certifica, S.L.U. and Centros de Formación Profesional Certifica, S.L.U.), both registered in Madrid with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Centros de formación CERTIFICA

Legal name

Centros de Formación Certifica, S.L.U. y Centros de Formación Profesional Certifica, S.L.U.

Website

https://certifica.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centros de formación CERTIFICA is a Madrid-based, privately held vocational training center delivering official Certificados de Profesionalidad across eight disciplines and five university-affiliated master's programs, serving job seekers, career changers, and international students seeking visas or arraigo socioformativo regularization, with an integrated authorized job placement agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional certification
• Continuing education
• Job placement services
• Immigration regularization programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificate Courses (Certificados de Profesionalidad): CERTIFICA generates revenue through enrollment fees for its professional certificate programs (Certificados de Profesionalidad), which are officially recognized qualifications issued or approved by the SEPE or Autonomous Communities. These are aimed at job seekers and professionals seeking formal qualifications.
2. Permanent Master's Programs (Másters de Formación Permanente): Revenue from semi-presencial university master's programs delivered in collaboration with EUNEIZ (Universidad de Vitoria-Gasteiz). These programs charge tuition fees and target professionals and graduates seeking specialization.
3. Placement Agency Services: As an authorized placement agency (Agencia de Colocación) registered with the Public Employment Service, CERTIFICA connects its trained graduates with employers, potentially generating referral or placement fee revenue.
4. International Student Services: Fees for advisory and administrative support related to visa applications, study stays, and arraigo socioformativo regularization processes, targeting international students and migrants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Centros de formación CERTIFICA is an officially accredited vocational training center in Madrid, Spain, delivering EU-recognized Certificados de Profesionalidad across eight professional areas (administrative, hospitality, HR, logistics, marketing, IT programming) and university-affiliated Másters de Formación Permanente in five specializations (cybersecurity, sports, healthcare, logistics, culinary). The company also serves as an authorized Agencia de Colocación (placement agency) and provides international student services covering study visas, study stays, and arraigo socioformativo regularization.

Product overview

CERTIFICA is an official accredited training center in Madrid offering two main product lines: (1) Professional Certificates (Certificados de Profesionalidad) - official titles recognized across the EU covering 8 areas including administrative services, hotel reception, bar/cafeteria, human resources, transport/logistics, marketing, and IT programming; and (2) Master's Programs (Másters de Formación Permanente) - university-level continuing education programs in 5 specializations: Cybersecurity, Sports Management, Clinical Healthcare Management, International Logistics/Trade, and Culinary/Restaurant Management. Additionally, the center offers international student services for visa applications, study stays, and social-educational residency (arraigo), plus an authorized job placement agency service. The institution operates as a hybrid platform combining in-person training at its Madrid facility with academic planning and immigration support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Operaciones Auxiliares de Servicios Administrativos Generales (Auxiliar Administrativo) Official certificate program preparing students for administrative support roles, covering software proficiency, document management, and customer service skills. Targeted at job seekers pursuing administrative careers.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Recepción en Alojamientos Hotel reception certification covering reservation management, check-in procedures, guest services, and hotel management systems. Targeted at job seekers entering the hospitality sector.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Servicios de Bar y Cafetería Bar and cafeteria services certification covering beverage preparation, mixology, coffee making, inventory management, and customer service. Targeted at job seekers entering hospitality F&B.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Gestión Integrada de Recursos Humanos Integrated human resources management certificate covering personnel selection, workforce planning, contract management, training, and payroll administration. Targeted at professionals entering or advancing in HR roles.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Actividades Administrativas de Recepción y Relación con el Cliente Administrative reception and customer relations certification covering front desk operations, documentation handling, call management, and client communication. Targeted at job seekers pursuing reception roles.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Organización del Transporte y la Distribución Transport and distribution organization certificate covering route planning, inventory control, fleet coordination, and logistics optimization. Targeted at professionals entering logistics operations.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Gestión de Marketing y Comunicación Marketing and communication management certificate covering campaign planning, digital marketing tools, social media management, and corporate communication strategies. Targeted at professionals entering marketing roles.
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Programación de Sistemas Informáticos Computer systems programming certification covering software development, database management, operating systems, and programming languages including Java, Python, and SQL. Targeted at IT job seekers.
• Master Permanente en Ciberseguridad y Protección de Datos University-level permanent master's program in cybersecurity and data protection, preparing professionals to design, implement, and audit digital security systems with compliance focus. Targeted at graduates and IT professionals.
• Master Permanente en Dirección y Gestión de Entidades Deportivas Sports management master's program covering strategic direction, sports marketing, financial management, event organization, and leadership for clubs, federations, and sports facilities. Targeted at graduates and sports professionals.
• Master Permanente en Gestión Clínica, Innovación y Coordinación Sanitaria Clinical management and healthcare coordination master's program focused on clinical process planning, health innovation, and multidisciplinary team coordination in healthcare settings. Targeted at healthcare professionals.
• Master Permanente en Logística Integral, Transporte y Comercio Internacional Comprehensive logistics, transport, and international trade master's program covering global supply chain management, customs operations, and international commerce strategies. Targeted at logistics professionals and graduates.
• Master Permanente en Dirección Culinaria y Gestión de Restauración Culinary direction and restaurant management master's program covering gastronomic business leadership, kitchen and service coordination, cost control, and culinary innovation. Targeted at culinary professionals and hospitality graduates.
• Visado de Estudios (Study Visa Service) Study visa assistance for international students planning long-term courses in Spain, including acceptance letter preparation and documentation support. Targeted at international students entering Spain for education.
• Estancia de Estudios (Study Stay Service) Study stay authorization for foreign students who have entered Spain as tourists, allowing legal residence during their educational program. Targeted at international students needing to formalize their stay.
• Arraigo Socioformativo (Social-Educational Residency) Social-educational residency program for foreigners allowing regularization through specific training programs, including enrollment and integration reporting. Targeted at migrants in irregular administrative situations seeking legal residence via training.
• Agencia de Colocación (Authorized Placement Agency Service) Authorized placement agency service by the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE) that connects trained graduates with employment opportunities and provides job search support. Targeted at CERTIFICA graduates and partner employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of international students have obtained legal residence and work authorization through CERTIFICA's programs (visa, study stay, and arraigo socioformativo pathways)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EUNEIZ – Universidad de Vitoria-GasteizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUNEIZ (Universidad de Vitoria-Gasteiz) is a collaborating university partner for CERTIFICA's permanent master's programs (Másters de Formación Permanente). Under this collaboration, EUNEIZ issues the official university titles for programs in Ciberseguridad y Protección de Datos, Gestión Clínica e Innovación, Gestión Deportiva, Logística y Comercio Internacional, and Dirección Culinaria y Gestión de Restauración, in compliance with Real Decreto 822/2021. This partnership provides the academic credentialing layer that elevates CERTIFICA's offerings from pure vocational training to university-level postgraduate education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/certificaeuropa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCq9DpJAwX3ZWR0l-HAMemyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/centroscertifica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/certifica
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfcertifica
• TikToktiktok.com/@cfcertifica

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Centros de formación CERTIFICA