More than 2,300 publicly funded courses are now available for unemployed people in Spain through SEPE and Fundae. The catalogue covers fields like AI, payroll, e-commerce, and environmental management, with flexible formats and targeted support.
Unemployed people in Spain now have access to a catalogue of over 2,300 free courses, as SEPE and Fundae expand their training offer to help jobseekers strengthen their CVs and adapt to a changing labour market. The initiative, funded with public money, is designed to improve employability and support those looking to update their skills or pivot to new sectors.
The online platform Experiencia Fundae allows users to 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. According to Fundae, the catalogue is updated regularly, and while the official site lists "more than 2,100 courses," the actual number available in August stands at 2,308. However, not every course listing guarantees open spots, so applicants are advised to check availability and requirements before enrolling.
Who Can Apply
All courses listed are free of charge and open to a wide range of profiles, including employees, freelancers, those in the social economy, people affected by ERTE, young people, and the unemployed. Each course specifies its target audience and entry conditions, meaning not every unemployed person will qualify for every course. Some programmes for jobseekers may also offer grants or financial support, but these details are outlined in the individual course descriptions. Additional online courses with their own schedules and requirements are also available through other SEPE initiatives.
Course Highlights
The catalogue covers a broad spectrum of fields, such as administration, environmental management, HR, accounting, e-commerce, marketing, teaching, and digital competencies. Course lengths vary, from short 20-hour updates to more in-depth 100-hour programmes. Notable 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 clarifies that it does not directly deliver or certify these courses; accreditation is provided by the training centres themselves. Applicants should verify whether the certificate is official, confirms completion, or simply acknowledges participation, and check who is responsible for the course and what assessment methods are used. This is especially important when comparing free courses that offer certificates from different providers.
Maximising CV Impact
To ensure a course genuinely enhances a CV, it should be relevant to the desired job. 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 the course's applicability to their career goals. On a CV, it's important to include the course name, provider, duration, date, and the type of credential earned.
Applicants should also consider the learning format, schedule, and any prerequisites. Some programmes for young jobseekers require registration with the Youth Guarantee, a maximum age, or residency in a specific region. These conditions do not apply to the entire catalogue. Those already employed should select courses relevant to their sector, while unemployed applicants may need to provide proof of active jobseeking or additional documentation. All requirements are detailed in the course listings.
How to Enrol
Registration starts on the Experiencia Fundae search portal, where users 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 the responsible training centre. Some courses allow direct access to content, while others redirect to the provider's own registration process. Once enrolled, participants should keep their confirmation and monitor any follow-up emails regarding admission, schedules, or required documents.
If a course is full, applicants can search for similar options or adjust their filters by format or sector. Before starting, it's essential to check the timetable, completion criteria, and the provider's support channels. As noted by Fundae, all training is delivered by external centres, which are also responsible for issuing final certificates.
Spain's focus on upskilling is not limited to formal training. As seen in the case of a bricklayer from Argentina who received ten job offers within 48 hours of arriving in Spain, practical experience and targeted skills remain highly valued in the job market. (Read about rapid job offers for skilled workers in Spain.)
For those seeking to improve their prospects, the SEPE and Fundae catalogue offers a practical route to new qualifications and greater employability, with flexible options to suit a wide range of backgrounds and ambitions.
