Free courses for employment in Spain: how to register

How do the free courses offered by public employment services work, and how do you obtain the Certificate of Professionalism?.

The public employment services in each community offer free courses for those who are unemployed or employed. Some even award a Certificate of Professionalism, valid throughout Spain.

Free, no fee.
Official titlein some courses
Each region has its own offerings within the community.

Step by step

1

Register as a candidatein the public employment service.
2

See the course offeringson your community portal.
3

Applyin person or online.
4

Take the courseand receive the certificate.

How long does it take?

Registeras a job applicant
Choosing a coursefrom the community's offerings
Selection process:places are limited.
Courseand certificate

Go to the official websitesepe.es

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What are they going to ask for?

DNI or NIE
Registration with the public employment service
Proof of enrollment, if required by the course

What certificate do you receive?

Course type Certificate Validity
Short course course diploma resume help
Accredited course partial accreditation sum for a title
Professional Certificate official title all of Spain

Everything you need to know

1

Who can do it?

People who are unemployed and also those who are employed. The courses for the unemployed are organized by each community.

Check the requirements for each course.

2

Where to view the courses

Each community publishes its job openings on its employment service portal. The SEPE website explains the initiatives and has a workshop locator.

If in doubt, ask at your employment agency.

3

Beware of fake websites

Many websites use “SEPE courses” in their name but are not government-run. The official address ends in sepe.es or the domain of your local government.

The official course is free of charge.

Quick tips

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Go to the job placement service;they can guide you in your choice.

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Pay attention to the dates, classes open throughout the year.

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Never pay fora serious selection process; it doesn't charge a fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes, the job training courses are free.

Do I need to be unemployed?

No. There are courses for those who are unemployed and for those who are employed.

Is the certificate official?

The Certificate of Professionalism is an official qualification valid throughout Spain.

Do you have online courses?

Yes, there are online, in-person, and blended learning courses.

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