Formacionon

What Formacionon does

Formacionon (legal entity FORMACIONON S.L.) is a Spain-headquartered vocational training provider and course aggregator based in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia. The company delivers subsidized occupational training under Spain's SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal) framework, with publicly disclosed partnerships with Junta de Andalucía, the European Social Fund (PICE program via Cámara de Comercio de Jerez), and other regional bodies. Its offering spans more than 180 courses across categories such as Hospitality, Commerce, Metal, Agriculture, Education, and emerging digital topics, plus specialized initiatives like the T-Acompañamos youth employment program operating in Cádiz, Córdoba, and Sevilla, supported by a network of 20 affiliated training centers and 35+ advisors with a reported 40,000+ alumni base.

The core product is structured course delivery (in-person at affiliated centers and online) that is free to participants because it is funded by public employment and EU programs. Supporting infrastructure includes an SEO-driven course catalog, learner enrollment flows, and an Área Empresas B2B portal for corporate clients. Operational and data practices are formalized through ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), and ISO 27001:2017 (information security) certifications, alongside GDPR/LOPDGDD compliance statements, which collectively serve as procurement prerequisites for public-sector contracts.

The business model is primarily B2G/B2B2G: revenue is derived from per-course, per-participant subsidies under public procurement lots (e.g., SEPE PVU/2023), with co-financing from the European Social Fund. End-user pricing to learners is zero, removing consumer price elasticity but exposing the company to public-budget cycles and procurement outcomes. Customer acquisition relies on organic search, public employment office referrals, and partnerships with regional chambers and government agencies. The disclosed 19-employee footprint is small relative to the 40,000+ cumulative alumni figure, suggesting heavy reliance on affiliated trainers and partner centers for delivery.

Name

Formacionon

Legal name

FORMACIONON S.L.

Website

https://formacionon.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Formacionon is a Jerez de la Frontera-based vocational training provider delivering SEPE and EU-subsidized courses across Andalusia and online to individual learners, employers, and public employment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Job Readiness Training & Soft Skills Development (EDAKANAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Government-funded courses
• SEPE training portal
• Teleformacion online courses
• Youth employment program

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerez de la Frontera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training (SEPE): Formacionon delivers free vocational training courses fully funded by the Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE). The courses are offered at no cost to participants (workers, unemployed, self-employed, ERTE members). Revenue is generated through public funding/subsidies tied to the SEPE formación de oferta programs, where training centers receive public grants per participant enrolled.
2. T-Acompañamos Youth Employment Program: A specialized program for unemployed youth aged 18-29 developed in collaboration with Junta de Andalucía, providing free training, career guidance, and job placement support. Funded through public employment programs and the European Social Fund.
3. Corporate Training Procurement: Companies can contract training services through Formacionon's public procurement portal (perfil del contratante). Public tender processes for training service delivery are published, with contracts awarded for specific regional programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Formacionon operates as a course aggregator and vocational training provider offering 180+ free, SEPE-funded (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal) courses across hospitality, commerce, metal, agriculture, and education sectors, delivered via teleformación (online) and in-person modalities. The platform issues SEPE diplomas upon completion and serves unemployed workers, employed workers, ERTE participants, autónomos, and youth aged 18-29 through its T-Acompañamos program in Andalusia. Companies can also contract training services through a dedicated B2B portal and public procurement channel.

Product overview

Formacionon is an online and in-person course search portal offering vocational training primarily funded by the SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal). The platform operates as a course aggregator and training provider with multiple course categories in Hospitality, Commerce, Metal, Agriculture, and Education. The core offering includes individual courses such as Gestión de la Restauración, Innovación en la Cocina, Psicología Aplicada a las Ventas, and Tecnologías Aplicadas a la Venta y Atención al Cliente. The T-Acompañamos program provides an integrated employment pathway for young people aged 18-29, combining orientation, training, and job placement support across Seville, Córdoba, and Cádiz. Courses are delivered in both teleformación (online) and in-person modalities, targeting unemployed individuals, employees, self-employed workers, and ERTE participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T-Acompañamos: An integral employment program for young people aged 18-29, combining labor orientation, free training, and personalized support for job placement. Operated by Formación ON in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucía.

Products and services

• T-Acompañamos Youth Employment Program An integrated employment pathway for unemployed young people aged 18-29 in Cádiz, Córdoba, and Sevilla, combining job orientation, free SEPE-funded training, and personalized support for labor insertion. Developed in collaboration with Junta de Andalucía.
• Cursos de Hostelería (Hospitality Courses) Free SEPE-funded vocational training courses in hospitality, including kitchen innovation, molecular gastronomy techniques, restaurant management, and food safety. Delivered via teleformación and in-person across Spain.
• Cursos de Comercio (Commerce Courses) Free SEPE-funded vocational training courses in commerce covering applied sales psychology, telematic tools for customer service, and sales technology. Delivered via teleformación and in-person across Spain.
• Cursos de Metal (Metal Sector Courses) Free SEPE-funded vocational training courses for the metal industry sector. Delivered via teleformación and in-person across Spain.
• Cursos de Agricultura (Agriculture Courses) Free SEPE-funded vocational training courses for the agricultural sector. Delivered via teleformación and in-person across Spain.
• Cursos de Educación (Education Sector Courses) Free SEPE-funded vocational training courses for the education sector. Delivered via teleformación and in-person across Spain.
• Área Empresas (Corporate Training Portal) B2B portal enabling Spanish companies to contract vocational training services for their employees, fulfill regulatory training obligations, and access government-funded training subsidies via public procurement processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% of vocational training participants are employed after completing courses (referenced from FUNDAE 2019 report cited on Formacionon blog)

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormacionon operates as an authorized training provider under the SEPE's vocational training for employment system (Formación Profesional para el Empleo). Courses are fully financed by SEPE and lead to diplomas issued by the Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal. The company participates in SEPE's formación de oferta (supply training) programs across Spain.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormacionon developed the T-Acompañamos program in collaboration with Junta de Andalucía. This partnership provides free vocational training and employment assistance specifically for unemployed youth aged 18-29 in Sevilla, Córdoba, and Cádiz provinces under the Sistema Nacional de Garantía Juvenil framework.
• Cámara de Comercio de JerezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cámara de Comercio de Jerez provided support for the PICE (Plan Integral de Cualificación y Empleo) program, which helped Formacionon hire a young person in 2020. The chamber acted as a program partner facilitating youth employment initiatives.
• Cámara de ComerciominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic procurement contracts for advertising, disclosure, promotion, and commercial actions across multiple Andalusian provinces (Sevilla, Jaén, Córdoba, Huelva, Cádiz, Almería) under various PVU (Plan de Primera Experiencia Laboral) and other regional employment programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Master D: Spanish distance-learning and vocational training provider with a broad online course catalog and SEPE-accredited offerings. Comparable to Formacionon in online/distance learning delivery model, multi-sector course coverage, and focus on employability-led training for Spanish job seekers.
• CEAC: Spanish distance-learning institution delivering vocational and professional courses online and through partnerships. Comparable to Formacionon in online-first training delivery, multi-sector catalog, and certificate/diploma orientation for Spanish adult learners.
• Ibecon: Spanish vocational training and employment-services organization delivering SEPE-funded and regional-government programs for unemployed workers. Highly comparable to Formacionon in public-funding business model, Andalusia/Spanish regional focus, and integration of training with employment placement.
• IMF Business School: Spanish online training and education provider offering professional courses, masters, and vocational programs. Comparable to Formacionon in online delivery, Spanish market focus, and emphasis on professional development credentials aligned with labour-market demand.
• Femxa: Spanish vocational training center network offering SEPE-funded formación para el empleo courses across sectors nationally. Closely comparable to Formacionon in operating model (publicly-funded training delivery, teleformación modality, multi-sector catalog) and customer base (unemployed workers, employed, ERTE participants).
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): Long-established Spanish distance-learning and vocational training school offering online courses across multiple professional sectors. Comparable to Formacionon in teleformación delivery, sector-spanning course catalog, and serving Spanish learners seeking credentialed professional training.
• Deusto Formación: Spanish online vocational training provider with a broad catalog of professional courses and accreditations. Comparable to Formacionon in online training model, multi-sector course coverage, and dual focus on employability and career advancement for Spanish adults.
• Esneca: Spanish online training school offering vocational, professional, and continuing education courses. Comparable to Formacionon in online course aggregation model, multi-sector catalog, and positioning around accessibility and affordability for Spanish learners.
• Inesem: Spanish online vocational training and professional development provider offering SEPE-funded and private certification programs across multiple sectors. Directly comparable to Formacionon in business model (online training aggregator, multi-sector catalog, free publicly-funded courses) and target audience (Spanish job seekers and working professionals).

Regional players

• Cursos Foreo: European online vocational training platform with strong presence in Spanish-speaking markets offering multi-sector courses and certifications. Comparable to Formacionon in online course aggregation, Spanish-language vocational content, and credentialing focus, though operating at a broader European scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FormacionON
• Instagraminstagram.com/formacionon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/formacionon

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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