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We train excellent professionals: 93.5% of our students find jobs within 18 months.
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State-of-the-art facilities
Train and practise in our cutting-edge facilities, designed to inspire learning and foster collaboration.
Learn in modern classrooms, laboratories with the latest technology and libraries equipped with up-to-date resources. Each space is designed to help you succeed. Our campus is not just a place to study, but an environment where you can grow intellectually, socially and professionally.
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The Simulated Hospital’s facilities allow health professionals to undergo clinical training using simulation methodology led by accredited instructors.
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Structure and Function Laboratory I
This lab is a multifunctional space designed to respond to the anatomy training needs of health sciences students.
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The Food Technology Laboratory is the perfect link between the University and the culinary industry.
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Simulator Laboratory - Preclinical Dentistry
A space designed for practical, comprehensive pre-clinical training.
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Soundproof room equipped with digital technology and specific audio post-production and recording software.
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por 3D y lo podrá utilizar para crear programas en espacios virtuales o simular conexiones en exteriores.
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The best and most complete sports facilities and with an experienced team of qualified professionals.
Internships in top-flight companies
Internships are essential for your development, which is why we partner with leading companies in every sector, to give you the opportunity to experience the world of work first-hand. These agreements enable you to apply what you have learnt in class, facing real situations and challenges in different areas of business, preparing you for your professional future.
See your future reflected in the experience of our students
y experience has been extremely enriching. I got to do an internship in a multinational company, where I could apply and expand my knowledge in a real professional environment. I am very grateful to the CFPEM for this opportunity, which has been fundamental for my professional and personal development.
Marina Ventosa
Higher Technical Qualification in Marketing and Advertising student
I found the training I received at the CFPEM to be up-to-date, informing me about the many opportunities in the sector, with teachers who worked hard to bring their knowledge of the world of work into the classroom.
Noureen Islam
Higher Technical Qualification in International Trade student
The quality of teaching and the support I received from the teachers has helped me to broaden my knowledge and skills in the area of management and finance, which I am sure will be of great help in my career. I will also never forget the added value I gained from the centre’s extracurricular activities.
Cristian Laso
Higher Technical Qualification in Administration and Finance student
I truly appreciate our teachers’ work. They go far beyond teaching and really know how to bring out the best in us. In addition, the facilities at the CFPEM are unbeatable, you can put theory into practice there and the experience is very enriching.
Xavier Salvador
Higher Technical Qualification in Early Childhood Education student
The activities and teaching provided allowed us to develop our skills and knowledge and put us on the right track for professional success.
Kilian Martín
Higher Technical Qualification in 3D Animation, Games and Interactive Environments student
The work methodology at the CFPEM focuses on personal and professional growth. We therefore endeavour to provide learning environments that reflect real life and the demands of today's labour market as closely as possible.
Héctor Díaz
Higher Technical Qualification in Physical Education and Recreation lecturer
The latest in Vocational Training
EuropeActive Certificate in Sports
Our vocational qualification in sports is endorsed by EuropeActive, so students who complete this course can opt to be included in a Europe-wide census of fitness sector professionals.
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Guidance on all the requirements of the new law, so you can keep up to date with all the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Centro de Formación Profesional Europeo de Madrid?
The CFPEM exists to meet the growing demand from the market and industry for professionals with a more technical profile. We offer a growing range of courses to give our students a comprehensive education, training entrepreneurial, ethically committed leaders and professionals with the skills to respond to the needs of a global world, add value to their professions and contribute to social progress.
We provide a premium learning experience to our students, with an experience-based learning methodology using simulated case studies, cutting-edge facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, agreements with major companies, personalised attention and teachers who are also active professionals in their field.
What courses are offered at the CFPEM?
At the CFPEM you can study a wide variety of vocational training programmes in fields such as health, technology, and management. All our degrees are designed to equip students with the practical and theoretical skills needed to enter the job market.
Are the qualifications offered at the CFPEM officially recognised?
At the CFPEM, we offer a broad portfolio of official higher-level technical degrees in all areas of knowledge, covering a range of professional fields including Biomedicine, Health, STEAM, Business, Education and Sports, which may be taught face-to-face, online or in blended format.
Does the CFPEM offer internships in companies?
Yes. Our experience-based academic model is closely linked to businesses and the needs of each professional sector.
The employability of our students is one of our top priorities. Our model focuses, therefore, on learning through practice in environments that simulate the real world of work. Contact with companies is key to ensuring students are as well prepared as possible to enter the job market.
Are there any grants or scholarships available for courses at the CFPEM?
Yes, our students can obtain scholarships from the Spanish Ministry of Education or from their own Autonomous Community, and the centre also offers some grants of its own.
If you are unsure how to access these grants, contact us and we will give you all the information you need.
What are the requirements to enrol at the CFPEM?
You must have completed the baccalaureate or an intermediate-level technical qualification (CFGM). And you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold one of the following qualifications:
- Bachiller [Non compulsory Post Secondary Education (2006 on)]
- Bachillerato LOGSE [Non compulsory Post Secondary Education (1990-2006)]
- Bachillerato BUP[MA2] [Non compulsory Post Secondary Education (pre-1990)]
- A higher-level technical degree or bachelor's degree or equivalent
- A specialist or higher technical qualification or equivalent for academic purposes
- An intermediate-level technical qualification (CFGM) or a technical qualification in the Plastic Arts and Design
- Have passed:
- A Grade C Professional Certification course
- A specific training course provided free of charge to enable students to access higher-level technical degrees in centres expressly authorised by the Education Authority
- An entrance exam. Students who pass the entrance exam to higher-level technical degrees will be able to take courses leading to said qualification in the professional fields linked to the specific part of the exam passed.
- 2nd year of any mode of the Experimental Bachillerato
- University Orientation Course (COU) or pre-university course
Can I access university studies after completing my vocational training?
Yes, our training programmes are a pathway to university studies, enabling students to continue their academic and professional training in the professional field of their choice.
Where is the CFPEM?
We have two centres in Madrid, at the Alcobendas Campus and the Villaviciosa de Odón Campus. We also offer options for online study, to meet the needs of all types of students.