Frequently Asked Questions about FUNDAE Subsidized Training

FUNDAE (State Foundation for Employment Training) is the public entity responsible for promoting and managing the continuous training system for companies in Spain, fostering the training of workers.

It is a system that allows companies to finance the training of their employees using a training credit generated by Social Security contributions.

Training credits come from the contributions for Vocational Training that companies and workers pay into Social Security. These contributions are intended to promote training.

It is an annual amount that companies can use to train their employees. This credit is applied as a bonus to social security contributions, reducing the direct costs of training.

Social security includes mandatory contributions for various contingencies, including vocational training. Part of these contributions finances training credits.

Any company that pays into Vocational Training in Spain can access the credit, regardless of its size or sector.

• Workers under the general scheme.

• Fixed-term intermittent workers during periods of inactivity.

• Employees on furlough or temporary unemployment.

Self-employed individuals and public employees are not eligible.

Unused credit expires at the end of the year. However, it can be carried over to the following two years upon formal request.

It is a leave financed through training credit that allows employees to undertake specific training without losing their salary.

Yes, all companies have a guaranteed minimum credit of €420, regardless of their size.

• Diagnosis of training needs.

• Course planning and supplier selection.

• Notification of the course to FUNDAE (7 days before start).

• Delivery of training.

• Application of the bonus in social security.

• Attendance lists.

• Training invoices.

• Course topics and objectives.

• Communications registered with FUNDAE.

The bonus may be denied and the company could face penalties.

FUNDAE conducts audits and inspections to verify that training programs comply with legal requirements.

The provider must guarantee that the training meets the requirements established by FUNDAE, including content, duration and methodology.

They can offer subsidized training to their clients, adding value to their service and improving their competitiveness.

By working with DEGIR, the teacher can offer subsidized courses, attracting more clients and increasing their income.

• Saving time and resources.

• Guarantee of regulatory compliance.

• Maximizing training credit.

We take care of everything: from credit assessment to communication with FUNDAE and application of the bonus.

We offer comprehensive management that ensures every detail complies with regulations and that training is a strategic investment for the company.

It is calculated based on the amount of contributions for Vocational Training made in the previous year and the size of the workforce.

It can be combined with other options, such as direct payment or agreements with suppliers.

Face-to-face training is easier to manage, while online training must meet specific technical and monitoring requirements.

Yes, provided they meet FUNDAE's requirements and are properly notified.

It is any planned educational activity with specific objectives, designed to improve professional skills.

• Skills improvement.

• Greater motivation.

• Improvements in their professional performance.

• Increased productivity.

• Savings in training costs.

• Internal talent development.

The company must keep the documentation for at least 4 years, including attendance lists, syllabi and invoices.

If everything is in order, the bonus is retained. In case of irregularities, the company may refund the bonus amount.

Contact us. We will analyze your needs, organize the training, and guarantee the effective use of your training credit.