Col·legi Oficial de Pedagogia de Catalunya

What Col·legi Oficial de Pedagogia de Catalunya does

Col·legi Oficial de Pedagogia de Catalunya (COPEC) is the statutory professional corporation (col·legi oficial) governing the practice of pedagogy and psychopedagogy in Catalonia, Spain. Established under Catalan law and headquartered in Barcelona with four additional territorial offices in Tarragona, Lleida, Girona, and Tortosa, COPEC operates as a membership-based professional association serving the regulated community of practicing pedagogues and psychopedagogues across Catalonia. Its core function is to administer mandatory professional registration, enforce deontological standards, and provide a comprehensive suite of member services including continuing education (Aula de Pedagogia), professional liability insurance, an expert directory, a job board (Borsa de Treball), and the SIM-COPEC mediation information service conducted under a 2016 conveni with the Generalitat de Catalunya's Departament de Justícia.

COPEC monetizes its platform through eight distinct revenue streams: annual membership fees (mandatory for practicing professionals), paid formation and seminars (e.g., €20 members / €30 non-members), continuing education programs, web and Revista EIX advertising (€100–€1,000), space rental at the Barcelona headquarters (€10–€16/hour), publications (Edicions COPEC), pedagogical consulting (Consultoria Pedagògica) delivered to public and private organizations, and the SIM-COPEC mediation intake service. The organization is not a technology company; its digital infrastructure consists of a multilingual website (pedagogs.cat), social media channels, and Zoom-delivered events, with no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML products. Governance is exercised through an elected Junta de Govern and Junta General, with territorial chapters, professional vocalies (Escola, Social, Laboral i d'Empresa), and ten research groups covering mediation, social pedagogy, high abilities, pedagogy and health, and orientation. COPEC is affiliated with Intercol·legial Catalana, CGCOPYP (national Spanish council), and FECAPEP (European Federation of Pedagogy Professionals), and maintains institutional relationships with Catalan universities including UAB, UB, and UdG.

Name

Col·legi Oficial de Pedagogia de Catalunya

Legal name

Col·legi Oficial de Pedagogia de Catalunya

Website

https://pedagogs.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COPEC is the statutory professional college for pedagogues and psychopedagogues in Catalonia, administering mandatory membership, continuing education, a job board, mediation services, and consulting for over 3,000 members across five territorial offices.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership / Col·legiació: COPEC is a public-law professional corporation (col·legi oficial) requiring mandatory membership for practicing pedagogues and psychopedagogues in Catalonia. Annual membership fees support the organization's operations and member services.
2. Formation and Events: Revenue from paid professional development courses, seminars, workshops (Aula de Pedagogia), postgraduate programs, and masters programs. Pricing varies: €20 for members, €17 for affiliated students, €30 for non-members for specific seminars.
3. Continuing Education (Aula de Pedagogia): Professional training programs covering areas such as attachment theory, systemic mediation, language courses, and specialized pedagogical topics. Revenue generated through participant fees.
4. Advertising and Publicity: Web advertising packages (€100-250/month for general advertisers, 15% discount for members) and advertising in the annual Revista EIX publication (€100-1000 depending on size).
5. Space Rental: COPEC rents meeting and training spaces at its Barcelona headquarters. Interview rooms (up to 6 people) at €10/hour for members (+ VAT), €14/hour for non-members. Meeting rooms (up to 10 people) at €12/hour for members, €16/hour for non-members.
6. Publications and Knowledge Generation: Revenue from the COPEC Publications (Edicions COPEC), the annual journal EIX (advertising modules starting at €50), and sale of books such as 'La mediación sistémica' by Marta Ponce Mas through Bubok Editorial.
7. Pedagogical Consulting Services: The Consultoria Pedagògica delivers paid consultancy services to public and private organizations, including studies, pedagogical assessments, content creation, and bespoke training programs.
8. Mediation Information Service (SIM-COPEC): As a signed SIM (Servei d'Informació Mediadora) with the Departament de Justícia, COPEC provides mediation intake services. Members habilitated as mediators receive free use of interview spaces for mediations delegated by the Centre de Mediació.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

COPEC is the official statutory professional corporation for pedagogues and psychopedagogues in Catalonia, providing mandatory professional membership, regulatory representation, continuing education through the Aula de Pedagogia, a job board (Borsa de Treball), a public professional directory, mediation information services (SIM-COPEC), pedagogical consulting for organizations, space rental at its Barcelona headquarters, and publications such as the annual digital Revista EIX. It operates as a self-governing professional body with five territorial offices across Catalonia.

Product overview

COPEC operates as a professional association platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem of services for pedagogists and psychopedagogists in Catalonia. The core offerings include professional registration and membership management, a job board (Borsa de Treball), professional directory (Directori de Professionals), and mediation information services (SIM-COPEC). Additional services encompass pedagogical consulting, space rentals, training programs through Aula de Pedagogia, research groups, the annual digital publication Revista EIX, and advertising opportunities. The platform serves as a central hub for professional development, networking, and institutional representation for over 3,000 members across Catalonia.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Borsa de Treball (Job Board) Job board service connecting COPEC members with employment opportunities in the public and private sector, featuring job listings across Catalonia and beyond.
• SIM-COPEC (Servei d'Informació Mediadora) Mediation information service providing guidance on mediation procedures, requirements for free legal assistance, and coordination with the Centre de Mediació de Dret Privat de Catalunya. Established under the 2016 agreement with the Departament de Justícia.
• Consultoria Pedagògica (Pedagogical Consulting) Pedagogical consulting service offering studies, pedagogical assessment, material analysis, quality certification, content creation, program design and implementation, and customized training for public and private organizations.
• Lloguer d'Espais (Space Rental) Rental of professional meeting, interview, group session, training, and event spaces at the COPEC Barcelona headquarters on Avinguda Mistral 20 bis.
• Directori de Professionals (Professional Directory) Public professional directory listing COPEC member pedagogists and psychopedagogists available for consultation by the public.
• Revista EIX (Annual Digital Journal) Annual digital publication featuring articles on pedagogy, professional perspectives, and institutional content for the COPEC community.
• Aula de Pedagogia (Continuing Education Platform) Training platform offering professional development courses, seminars, postgraduate programs, masters programs, and educational programs for pedagogists and psychopedagogists.
• Xarxa d'Experts i Expertes (Expert Network) Network of vetted expert professionals available for media appearances, conferences, and expert commentary on educational and social topics.
• Grups de Recerca COPEC (Research Groups) Research groups focusing on mediation, social pedagogy, pedagogy and health, high abilities and diversity attention, play and toys, orientation, and school pedagogy.
• Espai Publicitari Web i Revista EIX (Advertising Space) Advertising spaces on the COPEC website and annual digital magazine EIX for entities and professionals to promote services, activities, and training.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundació IL3-UB (Institut de Formació Contínua - Universitat de Barcelona)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024COPEC signed a collaboration agreement with Fundació IL3-UB (Universitat de Barcelona) in 2024 to jointly develop professional training, continuing education, and knowledge generation initiatives. The agreement is part of COPEC's mission to promote lifelong learning among its members.
• Departament de Justícia de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2016COPEC signed a formal agreement (conveni) on 13 July 2016 with the Departament de Justícia to become a SIM (Servei d'Informació Mediadora), implementing the Mediation Law in Catalonia. Under this agreement, COPEC receives and processes mediation requests, provides information to parties, and forwards cases to the Centre de Mediació de Dret Privat de Catalunya for formal mediation proceedings.
• MGC MútuaminorOthersCOPEC partnered with MGC Mútua to offer a Members Club platform providing exclusive benefits, discounts, and services to COPEC members. The initiative includes a launch campaign with gift card raffles (5x €25 cards for Decathlon, Carrefour, MediaMarkt).
• Càtedra de Renovació Pedagògica (UdG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPEC is an adherent entity to the Càtedra de Renovació Pedagògica of the University of Girona, participating in events and seminars organized by the chair on educational innovation and transformation.
• Diari de Girona / Fundació la CaixaminorOthersCOPEC collaborates with the III Fòrum Econòmic i Social de la Mediterrània, organized by Diari de Girona and Fundació la Caixa, focusing on social mediation and community cohesion topics.
• Intercol·legial CatalanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPEC is a member of the Intercol·legial Catalana, a Catalan federation of professional associations that coordinates positions on matters of common professional interest and engages with public administration.
• CGCOPYP - Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Pedagogos y Psicopedagogos de EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPEC is affiliated with the CGCOPYP, the national umbrella organization for pedagogy and psychopedagogy professional associations in Spain, representing the profession at the national level.
• Federació Europea Professionals Pedagogia (FECAPEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPEC is affiliated with the European Federation of Pedagogy Professionals, participating in international professional dialogue and exchanges for the pedagogy profession.
• University of Catalonia System (Universitats)minorOthersCOPEC maintains institutional relations with Catalan universities including UAB (Autonomous University of Barcelona), which partnered with COPEC in 2025 to launch a microcredential in Applied AI for Pedagogy. Universities collaborate on research, student affiliations, and professional development.
• NECTTUNT Centre de PsicologiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNECTTUNT Centre de Psicologia organizes the Master in Systemic Formation and Attachment Theory (10th edition) and a Postgraduate in Attachment Theory applications, promoted through COPEC's agenda and member communications.
• Copernic (Centre de Recerca i Estudis pel Desenvolupament Organitzatiu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRiEDO (Centre de Recerca i Estudis pel Desenvolupament Organitzatiu) organizes the annual Premis CRiEDO for educational innovation, with COPEC serving as a dissemination partner.
• Generalitat de Catalunya - Departament de JustíciacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Departament de Justícia convokes the annual Premis ADR Justícia recognizing best practices in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. COPEC publishes and promotes these awards to its members and broader community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Federació Europea Professionals Pedagogia (FECAPEP): European federation of pedagogy professional associations, of which COPEC is a member. Comparable as the supranational coordinating body for the same profession across Europe, enabling cross-border professional dialogue and standards.
• Consejo General de la Psicología de España: National umbrella organization for the psychology profession in Spain. Comparable in form and function to CGCOPYP but for an adjacent, larger profession; provides a benchmark for how national coordination of statutory professional colleges operates in the Spanish regulatory context.
• Intercol·legial Catalana: Federation of Catalan professional colleges that coordinates positions on matters of common professional interest. COPEC is a member; comparable as the umbrella organization aggregating multiple Col·legis including COPEC, providing a benchmark for cross-college coordination.

Direct peers

• Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Pedagogos y Psicopedagogos de España (CGCOPYP): National umbrella organization coordinating all regional Col·legis Oficiales de Pedagogos y Psicopedagogos in Spain, of which COPEC is a member. Directly comparable as the federal coordinating body for the same profession with affiliated regional colleges in other Spanish autonomous communities.
• Col·legi d'Educadores i Educadors Socials de Catalunya: Professional college for social educators in Catalonia. Comparable as an adjacent professional college with overlapping membership scope (social and educational practice) and similar service offerings around training, certification, and advocacy.
• Col·legi Oficial de Psicologia de Catalunya: Sister professional college in Catalonia regulating the psychology profession. Comparable as a statutory Catalan Col·legi Oficial with similar mandatory membership, training, advocacy, and service structures targeting an adjacent profession (psychology overlaps heavily with psychopedagogy).
• Col·legi de Treball Social de Catalunya: Professional college for social workers in Catalonia. Comparable as a Catalan Col·legi with a similar model of mandatory membership, continuing education, territorial representation, and public-sector engagement in social and educational services.

Others

• Educaweb: Catalan/Spanish education-focused job board and information portal serving the educational professional community. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant competing partially with COPEC's Borsa de Treball and serving the same educational professional audience across Catalonia and Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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