Unemployed people in Spain can choose from a catalogue of more than 2,300 free courses offered through SEPE and Fundae. Funded with public money, the training is intended to help jobseekers strengthen their CVs and update their skills for a changing labour market, or prepare to move into new sectors.
The Experiencia Fundae platform lets users search for courses by employment status, sector and learning format. Options range from artificial intelligence and payroll management to e-commerce, environmental standards and digital skills. Catalogue totals change over time: the article’s August snapshot counted 2,308 courses, while the SEPE portal currently displays more than 2,835. Its “Dixitalízache - Experiencia Fundae” listing describes free resources intended to improve workers’ and companies’ workplace competencies. The examples shown include online training in basic and advanced digital skills, Office software and e-commerce. Applicants should check each listing for availability and requirements before enrolling.
Who Can Apply
The catalogue includes free courses for a range of profiles, including employees, freelancers, people in the social economy, those affected by ERTE, young people and the unemployed. Each course specifies its target audience and entry conditions, so not every unemployed person will qualify for every course. Some programmes for jobseekers may also offer grants or financial support; details are included in individual course descriptions. The SEPE portal presents Experiencia Fundae as workplace training for individuals and companies, not solely as a benefit for unemployed people. Eligibility and application conditions depend on the individual course. Other SEPE initiatives offer online courses with their own schedules and requirements.
Course Highlights
The catalogue spans fields such as administration, environmental management, HR, accounting, e-commerce, marketing, teaching and digital competencies. Examples displayed by SEPE show the range of course lengths: e-commerce training is listed at 20 hours, basic digital competencies at 50 hours, basic Office at 60 hours, intermediate Office at 100 hours and advanced digital competencies at 240 hours. The page labels these examples as online training. Other course examples include:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (60 hours)
- Corporate Tax Management (40 hours)
- Payroll Administration (50 hours)
- AI for Human Resources (70 hours)
- Complaint and Claim Handling (20 hours)
- Financial Accounting (100 hours)
- Online Business Creation (60 hours)
- PrestaShop Online Store Setup (20 hours)
Fundae says it does not deliver or certify these courses directly; accreditation comes from the training centres. Applicants should check whether a certificate is official, confirms completion or simply acknowledges participation. They should also verify who is responsible for the course and which assessment methods it uses, especially when comparing free courses with certificates from different providers.
Maximising CV Impact
A course should be relevant to the desired job to strengthen a CV. Short courses can refresh specific skills, while longer ones allow for deeper learning. Before enrolling, candidates should review the syllabus, check for practical exercises or assessments and confirm that the course fits their career goals. On a CV, they should include the course name, provider, duration, date and type of credential earned.
Applicants should also consider the learning format, schedule and any prerequisites. Some programmes for young jobseekers require Youth Guarantee registration, impose a maximum age or are limited to residents of a specific region. These conditions do not apply across the catalogue. People already employed should choose courses relevant to their sector, while unemployed applicants may need to provide proof of active jobseeking or additional documentation. Requirements are detailed in the course listings.
How to Enrol
To register, users start at the Experiencia Fundae search portal, select their employment status, browse professional areas and open the course details. Each listing specifies the target group, format, duration, dates, requirements, available places and responsible training centre. Some courses provide direct access to content; others send users to the provider’s registration process. After enrolling, participants should keep their confirmation and check follow-up emails for admission details, schedules or required documents.
If a course is full, applicants can look for similar options or adjust their filters by format or sector. Before starting, they should check the timetable, completion criteria and the provider’s support channels. Fundae says external centres deliver all training and issue the final certificates.
Spain’s focus on upskilling extends beyond formal training. A bricklayer from Argentina received ten job offers within 48 hours of arriving in Spain, showing the value employers place on practical experience and targeted skills. Read about rapid job offers for skilled workers in Spain.
The SEPE and Fundae catalogue offers a route to new qualifications and improved employability, with flexible options for people from varied backgrounds and with different ambitions. Its changing course total and varied subjects reflect a catalogue spanning workplace digital skills, office software and business-related training; applicants should use individual listings to find options suited to their circumstances.
