Cruz Roja | Formación Profesional

What Cruz Roja | Formación Profesional does

Cruz Roja Formaci\u00f3n Profesional is a vocational training center (Centro de Formaci\u00f3n Profesional) headquartered in Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, operating as the educational division of Cruz Roja Espa\u00f1ola (Spanish Red Cross). The institution delivers official Spanish vocational training cycles (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) across two verticals: healthcare (TCAE nursing assistance, TES emergency medical services, TFP pharmacy and parapharmacy, TSDAS clinical documentation and administration) and socio-cultural services (TSEI early childhood education, TSIS social integration). Each cycle is offered in multiple modalities \u2014 Online, Dual, Dual Intensivo, and Presencial \u2014 to accommodate diverse student segments. The technology backbone is a conventional learning management system (Campus Virtual) for online delivery, an academic management portal (Gesti\u00f3n Acad\u00e9mica), and digital library access, with no proprietary AI or advanced technology components.

The business model is predominantly nonprofit and cross-subsidized. Revenue is generated from three streams: tuition and course fees (published programs priced at \u20ac150-\u20ac400), government grants and scholarships (Beca General del Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n, regional Madrid grants, specialized aid, and the 'Los 15 de Cruz Roja' full-tuition scholarship), and transactional fees from Oxford Test of English administration. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website enrollment portal, campus visits during open days (Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas), and phone/email support. The center serves the Community of Madrid exclusively, with stated metrics of 4.5/5 Google rating, 100% internship placement, 70 employer collaboration agreements, and 87% employment placement within one year of graduation. Customer concentration is inherently low due to the B2C/individual-student model.

Name

Cruz Roja | Formación Profesional

Legal name

Cruz Roja Española - Centro de Formación Profesional

Website

https://cruzrojafp.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cruz Roja Formaci\u00f3n Profesional is a Madrid-based vocational training center under Cruz Roja Espa\u00f1ola, offering official Spanish FP cycles in healthcare and socio-cultural services across online, dual, and presencial modalities to individual students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Healthcare education
• Social services training
• Professional certifications
• Sociosanitary training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

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. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from vocational training courses including Grado Medio and Grado Superior programs. Students pay course fees which vary by program and modality.
2. Government Grants and Subsidies: The institution receives funding and operates within the Spanish public education system. Various government-funded scholarship programs support students including Beca General del Ministerio de Educación, regional Madrid grants, and specialized aid programs.
3. Oxford Test of English Administration: As an authorized Oxford Test of English testing center, the institution earns revenue from administering English certification exams to students and external candidates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cruz Roja Formación Profesional is a vocational training center in Madrid that delivers official Spanish Formación Profesional (FP) cycles in the socio-health and socio-cultural sectors. It offers six named FP programs — Grado Medio (TCAE, TES, TFP) and Grado Superior (TSDAS, TSEI, TSIS) — across multiple modalities (online, dual, dual intensivo), supplemented by professional certificates (Certificados Profesionales), competency accreditation services (Acredita tu Experiencia), and the Oxford Test of English certification. All programs include hands-on internships in real healthcare and social service environments connected to the Cruz Roja Española network.

Product overview

Cruz Roja FP is a vocational training institution (Centro de Formación Profesional) offering official FP programs in the socio-health and socio-cultural sectors. The portfolio consists of six named vocational training cycles (Grado Medio and Grado Superior), divided across healthcare (TCAE, TES, TFP, TSDAS) and socio-cultural streams (TSEI, TSIS), each available in multiple modalities (Online, Dual, Dual Intensivo). These are complemented by three additional offerings: professional certificates (Certificados Profesionales), competency accreditation (Acredita tu Experiencia), and the Oxford Test of English certification. All programs are backed by a virtual campus platform and financial aid products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Técnico/a en Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería – TCAE

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of students find employment in their sector within less than 1 year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• BallesolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living and assisted living facility collaborating with Cruz Roja FP for student internships and practical training in geriatric care settings.
• Cruz Roja EspañolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and primary collaborator providing institutional backing, access to 300+ service points across Madrid, ambulance network, and employment network for graduates. Cruz Roja FP is part of Cruz Roja Española's educational network with over 100 years of shared history.
• Igurco (IMQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and social services provider collaborating with Cruz Roja FP for student training in social/healthcare environments.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid (Hospiten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology hospital affiliated with MD Anderson network, providing clinical training environments for healthcare students.
• Ministerio de Educación, FP y DeportescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Ministry of Education providing official accreditation and oversight for all vocational training programs. Issues official FP qualifications valid nationwide.
• Vivanta DentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental clinic network providing internship and training opportunities for students in dental assistance and healthcare programs.
• Comunidad de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government of Madrid providing authorization, oversight, and scholarship funding for vocational training programs. Co-branding relationship through Comunidad de Madrid logo.
• AXFP (Alianza por la Formación Profesional)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Vocational Training - regional network that Cruz Roja FP is a member of, providing collaboration and best practices sharing among FP institutions.
• Alianza para la Formación Profesional DualmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Dual Vocational Training - affiliation providing access to dual training methodology resources and network of dual training employers.
• SpainSkillsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerNational skills competition for vocational education where Cruz Roja FP sponsored the sociosanitary care modality in 2019 and 2022.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MasterD: MasterD is a leading Spanish vocational training and professional development provider with online, presencial, and dual modalities across healthcare, education, and social services — comparable in modality mix and program portfolio to Cruz Roja FP.
• CEAC: CEAC is one of Spain's largest vocational training and professional education providers, offering FP programs, professional certificates, and online courses in healthcare, education, and social services — directly overlapping Cruz Roja FP's sociosanitary portfolio with broader geographic reach.
• Implika: Implika offers official FP ciclos and Certificados Profesionales in Madrid and across Spain, with a strong focus on sociosanitary programs and dual modality — a directly comparable vocational training peer in the same geography.
• MEDAC: MEDAC is a major Spanish FP institution with multiple campuses offering Grado Medio and Grado Superior programs in healthcare, emergency services, and education — overlapping directly with Cruz Roja FP's TCAE, TES, TSEI, and TSIS offerings at greater scale across Spain.
• Campus Training: Campus Training is a Spanish vocational training school offering official FP ciclos and Certificados Profesionales, including healthcare and social services tracks with online and presencial modalities — a directly comparable alternative in the same Madrid market.
• Euroinnova: Euroinnova is an online-focused Spanish vocational training provider offering official FP qualifications, Certificados Profesionales, and competency accreditation pathways — directly comparable to Cruz Roja FP's online modality and Acredita tu Experiencia program.
• Cesur: Cesur is a Spanish vocational training center with a portfolio of official FP ciclos including sociosanitary and socio-cultural tracks, plus extensive dual training partnerships — comparable in program scope and employer-network strategy.

Broad incumbents

• CCC (Centro de Estudios CCC): CCC is a long-established Spanish distance learning and vocational training provider with a much broader portfolio spanning healthcare, education, and professional skills — a larger incumbent offering overlapping sociosanitary programs at national scale.
• CEF (Centro de Estudios Financieros): CEF is a large Spanish professional education group offering vocational training cycles, professional certificates, and university partnerships across multiple sectors — a broader incumbent with overlapping credentials in healthcare administration and education.

Others

• Oxford University Press (Oxford Test of English): As the licensor of the Oxford Test of English administered at Cruz Roja FP's campus, Oxford University Press represents a complementary ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — relevant for understanding the institution's English certification revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CruzRojaFP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cruz-roja-fp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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