EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga

What EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga does

EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga is a private vocational education institution founded in 1989 and headquartered in Braga, Portugal, operating as part of the Rumos Education network of four Portuguese professional schools. The school delivers secondary-level professional courses across ten disciplines — including software development, network computing, electronics and automation, automotive mechatronics, refrigeration and air conditioning, health assistance, graphic design, marketing/communications, executive secretarial, and civil construction — culminating in dual certification (12th-grade diploma plus Level IV professional qualification). EPB also runs EFA (Educação e Formação de Adultos) b-learning courses for adult learners seeking equivalent certification.

The institution's technology stack centers on Microsoft 365 and Office 365 integrated across the curriculum, anchored by Specialized Technology Centers (CTEs) in IT and industrial areas funded through Portugal's PRR (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência). Supporting platforms include the HUBepb SharePoint intranet, student portals, webmail, and the recently launched EduBot WhatsApp virtual assistant (rolled out at the group level by Rumos Education in 2026). EPB additionally maintains an EPB Magazine digital publication and operates under EQAVET European quality assurance certification alongside Microsoft Imagine Academy and Microsoft Showcase School distinctions.

EPB's business model is non-commercial: education is tuition-free for students, with revenue derived from Portuguese public education budgets and European Union funding channels (Portugal 2030 and PRR). Students receive subsidies for food, transport, school materials, and professionalization grants during FCT (work-based training) internships hosted by hundreds of local partner companies. Direct enrollment operates through the school secretariat and website pre-enrollment, supplemented by referral campaigns, educational fairs (Qualifica-te Braga), and the Rumos Education network's EscolasProfissionais.pt portal. The school's primary customer segments are post-9th-grade secondary students (aged 15-19) and adult learners (18+) seeking flexible professional qualification pathways.

Name

EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga

Legal name

Escola Profissional de Braga

Website

https://epb.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga is a private vocational school in Braga, Portugal, founded in 1989 and part of the Rumos Education network, delivering free professional courses and dual certification to roughly 510 secondary and adult students across ten disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional training
• Secondary education
• Adult learning
• Technical certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Braga

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: EPB operates as a professional school funded through public education budgets and Portugal 2030 / PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) financing for vocational education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPB is a private vocational education institution offering tuition-free professional secondary-level courses (3-year duration) leading to dual certification (12th grade diploma + Level IV professional qualification). It delivers 10 technical course tracks spanning IT, electronics, automotive, construction, health, marketing, design, secretarial, refrigeration, and multimedia disciplines, plus EFA adult education courses in b-learning format. Instruction is reinforced by 650+ hours of work-based training (FCT) at partner companies, Specialized Technology Centers, and Erasmus+ international mobility placements.

Product overview

EPB - Escola Profissional de Braga is a vocational/professional school with 35+ years of history, offering 10 professional courses and EFA (adult education) courses across areas including IT/software development, networking, electronics, automotive mechatronics, refrigeration, health assistance, communication/marketing, graphic design, secretarial, and construction. The school operates Specialized Technology Centers (CTEs) in IT and industrial areas, provides Microsoft certifications, and participates in Erasmus+ mobility programs. The institution is part of Rumos Education group and holds Microsoft Showcase School distinction. Students receive dual certification (12th grade diploma + Level IV professional certificate) upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Técnico de Desenvolvimento de Software (Programação e Sistemas Informáticos) Professional course that prepares students to design, program, test, and maintain computer applications and software solutions; intended for post-9th-grade students seeking a Level IV professional qualification in software development.
• Técnico de Sistemas de Computação de Redes (Computadores e Gestão de Redes) Professional course that trains students in installation, configuration, maintenance, refurbishment, and administration of computers, servers, and network infrastructures; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Comunicação, Marketing, Relações-Públicas e Publicidade Professional course that prepares qualified professionals to design integrated communication and marketing strategies, manage corporate image, and promote brands; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Design de Comunicação Gráfica Professional course that qualifies professionals to design and execute visual graphic design solutions applied to brand and product communication; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Eletrónica e Automação Professional course that prepares qualified professionals to design, install, program, and ensure maintenance of industrial and residential electronic systems; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Mecatrónica Automóvel Professional course that prepares qualified professionals to diagnose, repair, and verify mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems of vehicles; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Produção de Conteúdos Interativos (Conteúdos Digitais, Gaming e Multimédia) Professional course that trains professionals to design and produce interactive multimedia content, encompassing sound, video, photography, and 2D/3D animation; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Refrigeração e Climatização Professional course that prepares specialized professionals in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Secretariado Executivo Professional course that qualifies professionals to ensure management support and administration of companies through executive organization and advisory services; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico Auxiliar de Saúde Professional course that prepares students for versatile performance in different health units and services, enabling them for patient care support; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Técnico de Obra (Planeamento e Coordenação de Obra) Professional course that prepares professionals capable of collaborating in the preparation, organization, planning, and control of civil construction work execution; intended for post-9th-grade students.
• Cursos EFA (Educação e Formação de Adultos) Adult education and training courses that allow adults (18+) to obtain dual certification (12th grade + professional qualification) through a flexible post-labor hour b-learning model (face-to-face and online). Currently offering Técnico/a Auxiliar de Saúde and Técnico/a de Design de Comunicação Gráfica, with training scholarships and accommodation support.
• Centros Tecnológicos Especializados (CTE) Specialized Technology Centers in IT and industrial areas, established under PRR with investment in modernizing spaces and equipment to support professional technical training.
• EduBot - AI Virtual Assistant AI-powered virtual assistant integrated with WhatsApp that provides 24/7 instant responses about courses, admissions, career outcomes, Erasmus+ programs, student support services, and school locations to students, prospective students, and families.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Showcase School and Microsoft Imagine Academy partner. EPB is the 6th school in Portugal and 2nd professional school to receive Microsoft Showcase School distinction, integrating Microsoft technologies and training across the curriculum.
• Rumos EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent educational group network comprising 4 professional schools in Portugal. Provides shared platforms, resources, best practices, and coordinated marketing through EscolasProfissionais.pt portal.
• European Companies (Erasmus+ Mobility)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with companies abroad for student internships and work placement through Erasmus+ and international mobility programs. Students have completed placements in Spain, England, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Malta, Germany, and Czech Republic.
• Local Companies and EntitiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHundreds of local companies and entities have partnership protocols with EPB for hosting students in FCT (work-based training), providing employment opportunities for graduates, and offering discounts on products/services.
• IPAV (Instituto Padre António Vieira)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Ubuntu Leaders Academy project, an informal education project for youth leadership development targeting young people from challenging backgrounds.
• European Commission (PRR)coreOthersFunding through Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) for establishment of Specialized Technology Centers (CTE) in IT and industrial areas, supporting modernization of educational infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IEFP - Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional: Portuguese public national employment and vocational training authority; the dominant state provider of professional qualifications across Portugal, competing for the same student cohorts and employer-training budgets.
• BPP Education Group: UK-based professional education provider offering vocational qualifications and corporate training across multiple sectors; comparable in the dual-certification (academic + professional) vocational model and employer-linked curriculum design.

Direct peers

• ATEC - Associação de Formação Profissional e Técnica: Major Portuguese private VET association operating dual-certification professional courses with strong industry partnerships and industry-recognized qualifications — directly comparable model to EPB.
• Escola Profissional Ruiz Costa: Another Rumos Education professional school providing comparable dual-certification secondary vocational courses; same funding model, same Erasmus+ participation, same PRR-funded CTE approach.
• Escola Profissional Profitecla: Sister professional school within the Rumos Education network, offering identical dual-certification vocational programs (12th grade + Level IV qualification) under the same EscolasProfissionais.pt portal — the most directly comparable entity to EPB.
• Escola Profissional de Tecnologia Digital: Fourth member of the Rumos Education network, focused on digital/technology vocational tracks — directly comparable operating model with stronger IT specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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