Eureka Education has announced the acquisition of Albali, a professional training provider based in Alicante, Spain. This strategic move marks a new milestone in the group’s development and solidifies its ambition to become a leading European player in high-employability professional training.
ALBALI : A renowned leader in spanish professional training
Founded by Alfonso López García 20 years ago, ALBALI has established itself over the years as a leading Spanish organization in professional training. Its success is built on a local, human-scale model entirely focused on employability.
Originally specializing in technical and industrial training (electricity, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) /thermal installations), ALBALI has gradually expanded its curriculum to other high-demand sectors such as construction, healthcare, and tourism. The institution serves students, professionals, and career-changers through two types of programs:
- Professional accreditations or certifications for trades listed in Spain’s national catalog of professional qualifications.
- Professional master’s programs (“masters profesionales”), recognized by employers and aligned with a national quality framework.
ALBALI’s programs include up to 300 hours of corporate internships and are certified by CUALIFICAM, a leading Spanish national quality standard for professional masters programs.
ALBALI by the Numbers
- Operating in 10 regions across Spain
- 137 employees
- Over 7,000 learners trained each year
A Shared Focus on High-Demand Industries
ALBALI and Eureka Education share a deep commitment to professional training. This partnership will strengthen ALBALI’s position in Spain through an ambitious growth plan:
“We built ALBALI from the ground up through hard work, close collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality education. The arrival of Eureka Education represents an exciting challenge and a unique opportunity to take our model to the next level, hand-in-hand with a group that shares our values and long-term ambition » Alfonso López García, Founder of ALBALI
Eureka Education: Towards a European Education Group
This acquisition marks the starting point for building a European education group specializing in high-employability professional training. Following this acquisition, the group will train more than 35,000 learners annually.
“This partnership with ALBALI perfectly aligns with Eureka Education’s vision: to build a European professional training group rooted in the practical needs of local regions and focused on sustainable employability. We aim to support ALBALI in a new phase of structuring and growth, capitalizing on its pedagogical expertise while providing the backing of an experienced group.”able. Nous souhaitons accompagner ALBALI dans une nouvelle phase de structuration et de croissance, en capitalisant sur son savoir‑faire pédagogique, tout en lui apportant l’appui d’un groupe expérimenté.” Patrick Destang, President of Eureka Education
