Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita

What Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita does

Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita (ETPM) is a private vocational secondary education institution headquartered in Moita, in Portugal's Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Founded in 2006 and operated by ORSIFOR – Centro de Formação Profissional da Moita S.A., the school is supervised by Portugal's Ministry of Education as a private institution with public interest status. ETPM delivers dual-certification "Cursos Profissionais" at the secondary level across disciplines including healthcare support, educational action, kitchen and pastry, agricultural production, event organization, welding, communication and marketing, and renewable energies. The institution reports a 89% course completion rate, a 76% employability rate, and a 20% continuation-to-further-studies rate (2023 data), serving roughly 550+ enrolled students.

The school's core pedagogical model centers on seven "Empresas Pedagógicas" — on-campus simulated businesses such as Quinta Castanheiro (agricultural), UP Saúde (health), Loja da Comunicação (communication), Colégio Corte Real, A Oficina (restaurant), EPIM, and a Grupo Pestana restaurant-bar — that provide students with hands-on workplace training. Supporting programs include Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences (RVCC), certified modular training, initial pedagogical training for trainers, and continuing education (AEC). Quality is certified under the European EQAVET framework via ANQEP, and parent company ORSIFOR has held IAPMEI PME Líder status in both 2021 and 2022. Strategic partnerships with Grupo Pestana, El Corte Inglés, and the Erasmus+ programme extend student mobility and employer exposure, complemented by innovation projects ProHUB, ProLAB, and the Constelação 2030 educational initiative.

ETPM generates revenue primarily through tuition for professional secondary courses and ancillary adult-learner/training services (RVCC, modular training, pedagogical training for trainers), operating under Portugal's Ministry of Education supervision. The school reaches prospective students through pre-enrollment campaigns, community educational fairs (e.g., the Feira das Comunidades Educativas da Moita), and an active social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. While exact pricing is not publicly disclosed, the institution's cost structure spans 11-50 employees and a multi-building campus including a pedagogical farm, sports pavilion, multi-sport courts, experimental kitchen, cafeteria, refectory, an art and expression laboratory, and a Guilherme D'Oliveira Martins gallery.

Name

Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita

Legal name

ORSIFOR – Centro de Formação Profissional da Moita S.A.

Website

https://escolaprofissionalmoita.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita (ETPM) is a Portuguese private vocational secondary school in Moita offering dual-certification professional courses in healthcare, hospitality, agriculture, welding, marketing, and renewable energies to ~550 students, supported by on-campus pedagogical companies and employer partnerships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate) (EDAOAKAL), Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Professional secondary courses
• Dual certification training
• Technical education programs
• Workplace skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Moita

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Services: ETPM generates revenue through vocational education services, offering professional courses at secondary level. The school also provides Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences (RVCC), Certified Modular Training, Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers, and Training Workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita (ETPM) is a private vocational secondary education institution in Moita, Portugal, offering Cursos Profissionais (Professional Courses) with dual certification (school diploma and professional qualification). Programs cover health assistance, educational support, culinary arts and pastry, livestock production, event organization, welding, communication-marketing, and renewable energies. Training is delivered through on-campus pedagogical companies that simulate real business environments, complemented by Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences (RVCC), modular training, and pedagogical training for trainers.

Product overview

Escola Técnica Profissional da Moita (ETPM) is a professional/technical education institution offering a unified portfolio of vocational training services. The core offering consists of Cursos Profissionais (professional courses) providing dual certification in areas such as healthcare assistance, educational support, culinary arts, livestock production, event organization, welding, communication/marketing, and renewable energy. Supporting these are Empresas Pedagógicas (pedagogical companies) that simulate real workplace environments for student training, including agricultural, health, communication, and hospitality operations. The institution also publishes institutional documents including the 'Ribeirinho' and 'Futuro' publications, annual activity plans, and student handbooks. Additional offerings include continuing education (AEC) and recognition/validation of prior learning certifications.

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Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo PestanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project partnership with Grupo Pestana hospitality company. Students gain practical experience in restaurant and bar operations within the school setting, with potential career pathways into the hospitality sector.
• El Corte IngléscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project partnership providing students with exposure to retail and customer service environments. The partnership offers real-world training opportunities aligned with the school's communication and marketing programs.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling student and staff exchanges, providing international experience and exposure to vocational training practices across Europe.
• PROLABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and entrepreneurship project supporting student projects and business incubation activities.
• ProHUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub space within the school dedicated to student innovation, projects, and startup activities.
• Educação InclusivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive education pilot project promoting accessibility and support for students with special needs.
• ADAPTAR – COMPETE 2020minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject funded by Portugal 2020 supporting business adaptation and competitiveness during challenging periods.
• República Portuguesa / Ministério da EducaçãocoreOthersGovernment oversight and accreditation. ETPM operates as a private institution with public interest under Ministry of Education supervision.
• ANQEP (Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional)coreOthersNational agency responsible for vocational education quality assurance, awarding EQAVET certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IEFP - Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional: Portugal's public employment and vocational training institute, offering state-funded VET programs nationwide. Comparable to ETPM as the largest competing provider of vocational qualifications in Portugal, though operating as a public institution rather than private professional school.
• Cognita Schools: International group operating private schools across Europe, Latin America, and Asia with both academic and vocational programs. Comparable to ETPM as a multi-country private education operator, though at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Galileo Global Education: International education group with presence in Portugal and Europe offering vocational, higher-education, and continuing-education programs. Comparable to ETPM in operating VET programs in Portugal under similar regulatory frameworks, though with significantly broader program and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• CINEL: Centro de Formação Profissional da Indústria Electrónica, Energia, Telecomunicações e afins, a Portuguese vocational training center for electronics, energy, and telecommunications. Directly comparable to ETPM's renewable-energy and technical course offerings and EQAVET-certified delivery model.
• Forpus - Formação Profissional: Portuguese private professional training provider offering secondary-level vocational courses and continuing education. Directly comparable to ETPM in business model, regulatory category (private professional school), and target student segments.
• CENFIM: Centro de Formação Profissional da Indústria Metalúrgica e Metalomecânica, a Portuguese professional training center for metalworking and industrial trades. Comparable to ETPM in offering EQAVET-aligned vocational secondary courses with strong employer partnerships in welding and metalworking industries.
• ATEC - Academia de Formação: Portuguese vocational training academy focused on industrial and technical skills, offering dual-certification programs similar to ETPM. Comparable as a Portuguese private-sector VET provider serving both secondary students and adult learners with industry-aligned curricula.
• Escola Profissional de Gaia: Private professional school in northern Portugal offering secondary-level Cursos Profissionais with dual certification. Comparable to ETPM in target segment, regulatory status under Ministry of Education supervision, and curriculum structure across multiple vocational tracks.
• EPAD - Escola Profissional de Artes e Design: Portuguese private professional school specializing in arts and design vocational courses at secondary level. Comparable to ETPM in regulatory category, dual-certification model, and target student segment, with similar scale and EQAVET alignment.

Regional players

• CESAE: Centro de Serviços e Apoio à Empresa, a Portuguese professional training and business-support center operating in the central region. Comparable to ETPM in offering modular certified training, RVCC processes, and corporate training programs alongside initial vocational qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xplus.google.com/106097153472345730810
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9ef5duPg4OgpDclhfer0Rw
• Facebookfacebook.com/escolatecnicaprofissionalmoita
• Instagraminstagram.com/escolaprofissionalmoita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escola-t%C3%A9cnica-profissional-da-moita

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