Vocational Training in Administrative Management
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Duration2 courses
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Start dateSeptember 2027
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ModalityOn-campus
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LanguagesSpanishCatalan
Discover how a business works from the inside
The Vocational Training Programme in Administrative Management (FP) at CETT is an official two-year qualification (2,000 hours) that prepares you to carry out administrative support tasks in commercial, employment, accounting and tax-related areas, as well as in customer and user service.
Through practical, career-oriented training, you will acquire the skills needed to work in companies of any sector and size, from small and medium-sized businesses to large organisations, as well as in public administrations. You will be able to perform administrative support tasks related to the management and advisory functions of different departments within these companies and institutions.
This programme prepares you to enter the job market and continue your studies, providing direct access to the Higher Vocational Training Programme in Administration and Finance and the opportunity to pursue higher vocational training programmes in Tourism and Marketing. It offers a practical alternative to the Baccalaureate for students who want to build a career in these sectors through a more hands-on, applied approach to learning.
Throughout the programme, you will also take part in learning activities that incorporate the use of English, applying the language to everyday professional situations and decision-making in the workplace.
Why Study Vocational Training in Administrative Management (FP) at CETT?
Practical nethodology and applied learning
You will discover how a company operates from the inside through business simulations and the learning by doing methodology. You will work across different departments of a simulated company, putting your knowledge into practice and developing the skills needed to handle real-world professional situations.
You will also complete 515 hours of practical training at prestigious national and international companies, where you can apply what you have learned in the classroom, gain professional experience and prepare to enter the job market.
Development of professional skills
Business management requires much more than administrative knowledge. That is why you will develop skills such as communication, organisation, team management, problem-solving and customer service, all essential for working effectively in different professional environments.
These transferable skills, highly valued by employers, will help you take on new professional challenges and adapt to the needs of the job market.
Up-to-date training and digital tools
Digital transformation is changing the way companies are managed. Throughout the programme, you will learn to use administrative management software and generative artificial intelligence tools to automate administrative and commercial processes and tasks, with particular emphasis on best practices for the responsible use of AI.
You will also learn from a teaching team made up of active professionals in administration and finance, who will bring practical experience and up-to-date industry knowledge into the classroom.
Extensive network of partner companies
Your connection with the professional world will begin during your studies. You will have access to a network of more than 1,000 partner companies, offering internship opportunities at leading organisations and an active job board to help you enter the job market.
The Career Services team will support you with career guidance and personalised tutoring, providing ongoing support throughout your studies and helping you make the transition into the professional world.
The course in numbers
partner companies
practical training
in-house training companies
career placement
Why CETT?
CETT is an institution with a strong academic reputation: it is supported by the University of Barcelona, achieves high positions in international rankings, has more than 55 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, ensuring prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: every year, the campus welcomes more than 1,200 students from over 75 nationalities who choose CETT to study tourism and hospitality, culinary arts and gastronomy, and marketing and events. This cultural diversity, together with opportunities for academic mobility, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career.
CETT has close ties with the business sector, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labour market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies, you will have access to job opportunities and professional internships. In addition, CETT has a high graduate employability rate, reflecting the quality and relevance of its training.
At CETT, you will learn through real challenges and projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions, allowing you to stand out and develop your skills with a global outlook.
The CETT Campus features learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: Hotel Alimara, Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and Àgora BCN. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with active professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Academic excellence and applied learning
The study plan is structured over two academic years, with a total duration of 2,000 hours (1,485 hours of training at the educational centre and 515 hours of practical training in companies).
The programme combines theoretical and practical training in the main areas of business administration, allowing you to acquire essential knowledge and skills in administrative management, with a strong focus on their direct application in professional environments.
Objectives and Competencies of the Vocational Training
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Objectives
- You will learn to analyse and prepare business documents and communications, identifying their structure, elements and characteristics.
- You will develop your English language skills, using expressions specific to the business environment to prepare professional documents and communications.
- You will learn to use computer applications and equipment to manage information and prepare documents efficiently.
- You will acquire the skills needed to prepare business documents and communications, applying information processing techniques and the relevant quality standards.
- You will become familiar with legal regulations and human resources management techniques to carry out administrative tasks within this department.
- You will learn to manage commercial documentation, selecting data and completing documents in accordance with commercial and tax regulations.
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Hard skills
- Preparation of business documents and communications based on instructions received or information gathered.
- Classification, registration and filing of documents and communications, applying appropriate techniques and procedures established by the company.
- Accounting records of documentation related to business operations, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.
- Administrative support in human resources management, applying current regulations and working under the supervision of the department manager.
- Administrative management of commercial activities, including the registration and control of the corresponding documentation.
- Customer and user service in administrative and commercial settings, ensuring compliance with established quality standards.
- Application of occupational safety, environmental protection, hygiene and quality protocols throughout work processes to prevent harm to people and the environment.
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Soft skills
- Responsibility and commitment to the company's objectives, maintaining appropriate professional relationships with team members.
- Problem-solving and independent decision-making, following established rules and procedures within the scope of one's responsibilities.
- A spirit of innovation and continuous improvement of work processes, with a commitment to keeping knowledge and skills up to date.
- Identification and analysis of employment and self-employment opportunities, developing an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to adapt to different job roles.
- Active participation in economic, social and cultural life, with a critical and responsible attitude.
- Respect and tolerance in professional relationships and participation in company activities.
- Adaptability to different job roles and new working situations arising from technological and organisational changes.
- Teamwork, respecting the company's hierarchy and organisational structure.
The main thematic blocks
Professional proficiency in English
You will develop your English language skills to communicate effectively in the workplace. In addition to the Professional English module, you will strengthen your language skills through other modules in the programme, applying English to real-world business situations.
Project management
You will acquire the skills needed to manage the administration, marketing and sales of products and services, both in business projects and entrepreneurial initiativ
Technical skills in administration
You will learn to work across different administrative departments within a company, acquiring the specific technical skills required by today's job market.
Professional modules
| Code | Subjects |
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| 0437 | Business Communication and Customer Service |
| 0438 | Administrative Purchasing and Sales Operations |
| 0439 | Business and Administration |
| 0440 | Computerised Information Processing |
| 0441 | Accounting Techniques |
| 0442 | Human Resources Administrative Operations |
| 0443 | Accounting Documentation Processing |
| 0446 | Business in the Classroom |
| 0448 | Auxiliary Treasury Management Operations |
Transversal modules
| Code | Subjects |
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| 0156 | Professional English |
| C056 | Catalan |
| 1664 | Digitalisation Applied to Productive Sectors |
| 1708 | Sustainability Applied to the Production System |
| 1709 | Employability Pathway I |
| 1710 | Employability Pathway II |
| 1713 | Intermodular Project |
| MPO | English 2 |
| - | Work Placement in a Company |
Qualification you will obtain at the end of the course
Technician in Administrative Management, an official qualification awarded by the Department of Education of the Government of Catalonia.
Education quality
CETT is the ideal partner for companies and institutions that consider attracting professional talent as a strategic pillar of growth.
Through expert guidance, project implementation, and the development of specialized initiatives, we add value to talent acquisition processes by providing dynamic environments that facilitate the incorporation of professionals best suited to each organization’s needs.
Erasmus+: You have access to the leading European academic exchange program, both within the European Union and with associated partner countries.
Network FP: This network of European cities, of which the Barcelona City Council is a member, facilitates the diversification and enrichment of student education.
Collaborating projects: These are direct agreements, strategic partnerships, and joint projects with other European institutions (such as Taste Europe on the Go with Helsinki, Breda, and Bardolino).
International internships: You can also undertake professional internships in companies across Europe once you have completed your studies.
Movilidad internacional
Erasmus+: Tienes acceso al programa de intercambio académico europeo por antonomasia, dentro de la Unión y también con otros países europeos asociados.
Xarxa FP: esta red de ciudades europeas de la que forma parte el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona facilita la diversificación y enriquecimiento de la formación estudiantil.
Proyectos de colaboración: son acuerdos directos, asociaciones estratégicas y proyectos compartidos con otras instituciones europeas (como Taste Europe on the Go con Helsinki, Breda y Bardolino).
Prácticas internacionales: también puedes hacer una estancia de prácticas profesionalizantes en empresas de toda Europa una vez terminados tus estudios.
Internships, work and employability
During your studies, you will complete more than 900 hours of professional work placements in the industry.
With the support of the Career Services team, you will be able to choose from more than 1,000 companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements.
- In the general training pathway, you will complete 515 hours of professional work placements at companies with collaboration agreements, supervised by both CETT and the host company.
- The aim is to complement and consolidate your knowledge, skills and technical competencies in real professional environments and in different types of companies.
Discover some of our partner companies
Career opportunities
- Administrative Assistant for Collections, Payments and Commercial Management
- Office Assistant
- Human Resources Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service, Treasury and Payment Operations Clerk
- Receptionist
Employability
laboral offers
internship offers
collaborating companies
internship agreements
Enrolment process step by step
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1- PLACE RESERVATION
It must be formalized through the following page.
Required documentation
- 1 photocopy of the valid ID (for foreign students: passport)
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2- PERSONAL INTERVIEW
After making the reservation for the spot, the Academic Office will contact the student to arrange a date and time for the online personal interview.
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3- ENROLLMENT*
Deadline: end of July
The Academic Secretary will contact the student to arrange the date and time to complete your enrolment and submit the required documentation.
*Students who have reserved a spot but do not complete their enrollment within this period will lose their assigned spot and the payment made.
Once the enrollment period has ended, please check with the center for availability of places.
Scholarships and funding
The scholarships available for this vocational training programme are:
- Talent Scholarship for new vocational training students
- General scholarships for students in post-compulsory university education (Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte)
Student Services
The students will have access to a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT campus offers a wide range of food and beverage services at Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant, and the Alimara University Hotel. It also features a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a large collection of books, tools, and digital spaces to support and complement your learning outside the classroom.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department guides and supports you in the mediation of internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the industry. It has an extensive job and internship placement service.
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Internacional
The CETT International Center offers personalized support to internationalize your studies with a wide range of exchange programs and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The CETT Alumni Association's main mission is to strengthen the connection between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a range of benefits in the professional, educational, and social spheres.
Continuity of studies and access to higher education
CETT offers you the opportunity to expand and complement your education starting from this program through various academic continuity pathways.
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Higher vocational training programmes with direct access, without an entrance exam, and credit recognition
- Higher Vocational Training in Culinary Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Restaurant Service Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Tourist Accommodation Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Travel Agency and Event Management
- Higher Vocational Training in Dietetics
- Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance
- Higher Vocational Training in Marketing and Advertising
CETT Facilities
The CETT campus is located in the Horta district of Barcelona. It consists of the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, el Hotel Alimara Barcelona y la Àgora BCN Residencia Universitaria Internacional.