Centro de FP Océano Atlántico

What Centro de FP Océano Atlántico does

Centro de FP Océano Atlántico, legally OCEANO ATLANTICO FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL S.L., is a privately-held Spanish vocational training institution founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zaragoza, Aragon. The company delivers official, government-homologated Formación Profesional (FP) programs at both intermediate (Grado Medio) and advanced (Grado Superior) levels, spanning five functional areas: Healthcare, Sports, Commerce, IT, and Social Services. Its catalog exceeds 20 distinct programs, including specialized offerings such as Anatomía Patológica y Citodiagnóstico, Imagen para el Diagnóstico y Medicina Nuclear, Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Multiplataforma (DAM), Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web (DAW), Comercio Internacional, and Educación Infantil, alongside newer additions like a Master's en Ciberseguridad.

The center operates through six physical campuses across Zaragoza (Expo 3D, Expo 5D, Porches, Mercazaragoza) and the wider Aragon region (Centro Escolapios in Jaca, Colegio San Viator in Huesca), and a distance-learning modality (FP a Distancia) that extends reach nationwide. The technical backbone is a Moodle-based learning management system branded as Campus Online (aula.fpmetrodora.com), which supports competency-based online delivery and assessment. The PERLA program provides structured personal, academic, and career guidance, while the mandatory FCT (Formación en Centros de Trabajo) component places students in 300-400 hour company internships, reinforcing job-readiness outcomes.

The business model is tuition-driven B2C, with individualized enrollment pricing via a 'calcula tu matrícula' tool rather than publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the website, academic advisors (orientadores), a multi-platform social media presence, content marketing via blog, and student testimonials. The go-to-market is supplemented by partnerships with Casademont Zaragoza, Kingscorner (language training), UT-HUB (digital skills), Residencia Bravo (student housing), and the Erasmus+ EU mobility program, which collectively broaden the value proposition beyond pure curriculum delivery.

Name

Centro de FP Océano Atlántico

Legal name

OCEANO ATLANTICO FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL S.L.

Website

https://fp.oceanoatlantico.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centro de FP Océano Atlántico is a privately-held Spanish vocational training center founded in 1997 in Zaragoza, delivering official homologated FP programs across Healthcare, IT, Sports, Commerce, and Social Services via six Aragon campuses and a nationwide distance-learning platform to individual students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Distance learning education
• Healthcare vocational training
• IT vocational training
• Official FP certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition fees for official Grado Medio and Grado Superior vocational training programs, available in both in-person and distance learning modalities. Programs include specialized areas such as healthcare, sports, commerce, IT, and social services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro de FP Océano Atlántico is a vocational training (Formación Profesional) institution that delivers official, government-homologated FP programs (Grado Medio, Grado Superior, Specializations, and Master's) across Healthcare, IT, Sports, Commerce, and Social Services. Programs are offered both in-person at multiple campuses in Aragón (Zaragoza and Huesca) and online nationwide through a Moodle-based Campus Online platform. The center also operates the PERLA institutional program for student employment placement.

Product overview

Centro de FP Océano Atlántico is a vocational training institution offering official, government-homologated Formación Profesional programs across multiple areas including Healthcare, IT, Sports, Commerce, Social Services, and Logistics. The institution provides a portfolio of over 20 distinct vocational training programs spanning both Grado Medio (intermediate level) and Grado Superior (advanced level), including specialized professional certificates and master's programs. Programs are delivered through two modalities: in-person at multiple campuses in Zaragoza and Huesca (Expo 3D, Expo 5D, Porches, Mercazaragoza, Centro Escolapios in Jaca, and Colegio San Viator in Huesca), and online distance learning available nationwide. The institution differentiates through practical training from day one, the PERLA personal and career guidance program, and mandatory Formación en Centros de Trabajo (FCT) work placements. All programs lead to official titles with national validity across Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grado Medio - Healthcare / Sports Conditioning / Commerce / Social Services (in-person and online) Official government-homologated intermediate vocational training (Formación Profesional de Grado Medio) covering branches such as Healthcare (Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería, Farmacia y Parafarmacia), Sports Conditioning (Acondicionamiento Físico), Commerce, and Social Services. Targeted at students seeking a first official FP qualification leading to employment or progression to Grado Superior.
• Grado Superior - Healthcare / IT / Commerce / Social Services / Sports Conditioning (in-person and online) Official government-homologated higher vocational training (Formación Profesional de Grado Superior) covering programs such as Health Documentation (Documentación y Administración Sanitarias), Dental Hygiene (Higiene Bucodental), Dietetics (Dietética), Systems and Network Administration (Administración de Sistemas Informáticos en Red), Web Application Development (Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web), Multi-platform Application Development (Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Multiplataforma), Marketing and Advertising (Marketing y Publicidad), International Trade (Comercio Internacional), Socio-cultural and Community Services (Integración Social), and Superior Sports Conditioning (Acondicionamiento Físico Superior). Aimed at students who have completed Bachillerato or Grado Medio and seek advanced technical qualifications.
• Especializaciones FP Official post-qualification specialization programs (Especializaciones de Formación Profesional) designed for FP graduates who want to deepen technical expertise in a specific vocational field beyond the Grado Superior.
• Master's FP Master's-level programs offered under the FP framework for working professionals seeking advanced credentials and specialization within their vocational discipline.
• Online FP (Campus Online FP) Distance-learning version of the center's official FP catalog (Grado Medio, Grado Superior, Specializations, and Master's), delivered through the Moodle-based Campus Online platform. Enables students anywhere in Spain to pursue homologated FP qualifications without attending a physical campus.
• PERLA - Institutional Employment Program Proprietary institutional program that connects FP students with hundreds of partner companies for apprenticeships (FCT) and job placement, supporting the transition from training to employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 95% of students find employment after completing their vocational training cycles

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KingscornerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2022Collaboration agreement including 10% discounts on FP programs and a joint Oxford language program (A2-C1 levels) for students, enhancing international and language training opportunities.
• UT-HUBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Technology collaboration agreement to promote technological training and professionalization in Aragon. Partnership aimed at advancing digital skills development in the region.
• Casademont ZaragozaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration agreement with Casademont Zaragoza basketball club. The center provides scholarships for four players of the club to study vocational training programs at Océano Atlántico, combining sports and education.
• Residencia BravominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement with Residencia Bravo providing housing accommodations for students of Océano Atlántico, supporting students who may need residential options during their studies.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreOthersEuropean mobility program allowing students in higher vocational cycles to complete professional internships in other EU countries, improving language skills, autonomy, and employability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ilerna: Ilerna is a Spanish private education group offering official FP programs (presencial and online) in healthcare, IT, sports, and social services — closely comparable in modality mix and program verticals.
• IMF Smart Education: IMF Smart Education is a private Spanish training group offering official FP and master's programs, including online and blended formats, competing in the same professional training verticals.
• Campus Training: Campus Training is a private Spanish FP and professional training provider with online and presencial programs in healthcare, IT, and education — comparable mid-size competitor.
• Medac: Medac is one of the largest private FP operators in Spain, offering official Grado Medio and Grado Superior programs across healthcare, IT, commerce, and sports — directly competing with Océano Atlántico's portfolio, with broader geographic reach.
• Cesur: Cesur is a major private FP network in Spain with multiple campuses and online programs, operating in the same official Formación Profesional space across healthcare, IT, and commerce verticals.
• Centro de Estudios CCC: CCC is a heritage Spanish private education brand offering vocational training, professional certificates, and online FP programs, with nationwide reach comparable to Océano Atlántico's distance modality.
• MasterD: MasterD is a long-established private vocational training provider in Spain with strong distance-learning FP offerings, competing directly in the nationwide online FP segment where Océano Atlántico also operates.

Emerging players

• Tokio School: Tokio School is a specialist technology training provider in Spain (programming, cybersecurity, AI) that overlaps with Océano Atlántico's IT vertical (DAM, DAW, ASIR, Ciberseguridad).

Broad incumbents

• CEU FP: CEU (Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU) is a large private university group that has expanded into official FP programs; broader portfolio but overlapping vocational offerings in healthcare, education, and commerce.

Others

• FP Dual (Government Programs): The Spanish Ministry of Education and regional governments run publicly funded FP and FP Dual programs that compete for the same student base; an ecosystem participant rather than a commercial peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceano_atl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGjPc60PVvDeU2LYnCqRt-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/fp.oceanoatlantico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fp-oceano-atlantico
• Instagraminstagram.com/fp.oceanoatlantico
• TikToktiktok.com/@fp.oceanoatlantico

Compliance1 record

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