What Mercatel Formación does

Mercatel Formación is a vocational training center established in 1995 and headquartered in Arroyo de San Serván, Badajoz, Spain, specializing in professional certification courses for the Installation and Maintenance sector (gas, electricity, refrigeration, and HVAC). The company operates from a 750 m2 facility with three classrooms of 45 m2 each and fully equipped workshops, supplemented by collaborating centers in Extremadura, Andalucía, Madrid, and Valencia. Its course portfolio comprises EU-recognized Certificates of Professionalism (Certificado de Profesionalidad) in Gas (860 + 80 hours), Electricity (840 + 80 hours), and Refrigeration/Climate Control (420 + 120 hours), plus shorter specialization courses covering Low Voltage Installation, RITE regulations, Type B Gas, Fluorinated Gases, and Certified Refrigeration Installer qualification. The core technology is a physical-workshop-and-classroom delivery model supported by a Wix-based website catalog and downloadable registration PDFs.

The company operates two revenue streams: (1) government-funded training for unemployed workers, subsidized by the Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Hacienda of Extremadura, delivered free of charge to participants; and (2) fee-based certification and recertification courses for employed professionals in the installation sector. Enrollment is direct-to-consumer via email ([email protected]), phone (924 304 210), or website contact forms, with no third-party distribution or resellers. Mercatel Formación is a division of Mercatel Group, which also includes Mercatel Consulting (technical advisory, legalizations, permits, and regulatory compliance support for installers) — established in 2017 as a complementary service line rather than a fully integrated consulting practice.

Mercatel holds the Centro Homologado designation from the Government of Extremadura (Censo No. 06/27411) and certification from CONAIF-SEDIGAS, authorizing it to issue official installer licenses. Since inception, the company reports 3,000+ trained students, an 80%+ labor insertion rate for graduates, and a 90% first-attempt exam pass rate. The firm is privately held with a 9-person headcount, no disclosed external investors, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Mercatel Formación

Legal name

Mercatel Group

Website

https://mercatelgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mercatel Formación is a 1995-founded, Centro Homologado vocational training center in Badajoz, Spain, delivering EU-recognized installation and maintenance certifications (gas, electricity, refrigeration, HVAC) to unemployed workers via government-funded programs and to employed professionals seeking recertification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional certification courses
• Installation training programs
• Technical training center
• HVAC certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Arroyo de San Serván

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. Government-funded training for unemployed: Free vocational training programs for unemployed workers funded by government subsidies (Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Hacienda). Programs include certificates of professionalism recognized by the European Union.
2. Professional certification courses for employed workers: Fee-based training courses for employed professionals seeking certifications, recertification, and skill updates in the installation and maintenance sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mercatel Formación is a Centro Homologado vocational training center founded in 1995 that delivers government-recognized Certificates of Professionalism and shorter installer certification courses for the installation and maintenance sector, covering gas, low-voltage electricity, refrigeration/HVAC, RITE thermal installations, and fluorinated gases. It serves both unemployed workers through subsidized programs and employed professionals seeking initial certification or recertification, combining classroom theory, hands-on workshop practice, and mandatory in-company workplace hours.

Product overview

Mercatel Formación is a vocational training center established in 1995, specializing in the Installation and Maintenance sector. The company offers a portfolio of professional certification courses including the Certificado de Profesionalidad in Gas, Electricity, and Refrigeration/HVAC, as well as specialized courses for Low Voltage Installer, RITE (HVAC regulations), Gas Type B, Fluorinated Gases, and Certified Refrigeration Installer. Training is available for both unemployed job seekers and employed workers seeking certifications or recertifications. The company operates alongside its sister brand, Mercatel Consulting, which provides complementary technical advisory services for legalizations, permits, and regulatory compliance, creating a comprehensive solution for professionals in the installation and maintenance industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mercatel Formación vocational training programs
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Gas
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Electricidad (Montaje y Mantenimiento de Instalaciones Eléctricas de Baja Tensión - ELEE0109)
• Certificado de Profesionalidad en Frío y Climatización (Montaje y Mantenimiento de Instalaciones Frigoríficas - IMAR0108)
• Curso de Instalador de Baja Tensión
• Curso de RITE (Reglamento de Instalaciones Térmicas en los Edificios)
• Curso de Instalador de Gas Tipo B
• Curso de Gases Fluorados Programa Formativo 1
• Curso de Habilitación como Instalador Frigorista Certificado
• Mercatel Consulting (technical advisory service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of trained students achieve labor insertion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CONAIF-SEDIGAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONAIF-SEDIGAS is the certification body that provides official recognition for Mercatel Formación's gas installation training programs. As a certificadora, they validate the training quality and authorize the center to issue professional certifications recognized by regulatory authorities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEAC: CEAC is one of the largest established distance-learning and vocational training providers in Spain, offering a broad catalog including technical and trade-related programs. It is comparable to Mercatel as a Spanish vocational training provider serving professional certification seekers, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• CCC Centro de Estudios: CCC is a long-established Spanish distance-learning institution offering vocational and professional courses across many sectors. It is comparable to Mercatel because both serve Spanish adult learners seeking professional credentials, but CCC's catalog is far broader and its brand far larger.
• INESEM Business School: INESEM is a Spanish professional training and business school offering regulated and certification programs including technical specializations. It is comparable to Mercatel because both target Spanish professionals and job seekers pursuing recognized certifications, though INESEM is more oriented toward online delivery and a broader curriculum.

Direct peers

• Formación Universitaria: Formación Universitaria is a Spanish vocational and professional training institution offering certificates of professionalism and regulated trade certifications, primarily through distance learning. It is comparable to Mercatel because both target Spanish learners seeking EU-recognized vocational credentials in technical fields.
• Implika: Implika is a Spanish vocational training provider offering professional certification programs across multiple sectors including technical and trade-related specialties. It is comparable to Mercatel as both operate as private vocational training centers in Spain serving job seekers with regulated credentials, though Implika has a wider sector footprint.
• Únicas Formación: Únicas Formación is a Spanish vocational training center focused on regulated technical certifications and installation trades. It is comparable to Mercatel because both deliver certificate-of-professionalism programs in installation and maintenance trades to Spanish learners, with overlapping curriculum in electrical, gas, and HVAC topics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mercatelcentroformacion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mercatel-formaci%C3%B3n

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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