ACCIONA’s most valuable asset is its people, which is why we ensure our employees have the skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
Our training programs are designed to help employees acquire new skills, improve performance, develop professionally, and stay current with changes in the sector.
These programs ensure the technical excellence of over 40,000 employees worldwide and their ongoing professional growth.
We offer various training programs covering technical skills and soft skills such as effective communication, time management, and conflict resolution. Training can be delivered through online courses, on-the-job training, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
ACCIONA provides programs for employees at different career stages, including leadership programs for those aiming for managerial roles within the company.
After their first year at ACCIONA, employees who have recently graduated and have at least two years of work experience can opt for the Graduate program. This postgraduate qualification from ICADE equips employees with the knowledge, skills, and tools to unlock their potential in their first professional chapter. Through this program, they acquire cross-functional knowledge that can be applied across ACCIONA’s global operations.
Training is divided into four modules:
Sustainability
Finance & Strategy
Project Management
Future Societies
These training sessions enhance productivity, technical excellence, and internationalisation of ACCIONA’s professionals, making them highly skilled in their fields. These programs focus on specialties and sub-specialties.
For example, iXPA (International Specialisation Programme in Project Administration) is a joint program between UPM and ACCIONA aimed at developing future project managers and equipping them with leadership tools.
Training plans for senior managers are essential to ensure that leaders have the skills necessary to succeed in a constantly evolving business environment. Some examples include:
IMPA, International Master´s Degree in Project Administration
iCAP, International Capabilities Acceleration Programme
iSEP, International Skills Enhacement Program for Managers
Executive iMBA
iGEP, International Global Executive Program
iSEP, International Skills Enhacement Program for Managers
This global program, in collaboration with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, includes universities like Stuttgart, Berkeley, NTNU, Universidade de São Paulo, and Tech de Monterrey. It enhances the careers of project leaders with a postgraduate qualification from UPM, providing essential tools for developing project management skills within ACCIONA.
In partnership with ESADE and Minerva University, this program focuses on accelerating project management skills through the PLP Model (Project Leadership Process).
The International Master’s Degree in Business Administration is a programme co-designed by the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), the University of Manchester and ACCIONA, with the aim of equipping its managers with cross-functional business tools.
Designed to share knowledge with both internal and external experts, the iGEP program reflects on the influence of business and leadership. Directors have commenced the second edition of this program, created jointly with IE Business School – Financial Times and ACCIONA.
This program is aimed at ACCIONA managers across all countries and businesses. Co-designed by IE Business School – Financial Times and the academic committee at ACCIONA University, it focuses on topics such as digital transformation, the macroeconomic environment, project management, the metaverse, and reskilling as a driver of innovation.
ACCIONA also offers specialized training plans for women, designed to enhance their leadership abilities, improve workplace skills, and address the specific challenges women face in their careers. This initiative, along with other measures, acts as a powerful tool for eliminating gender inequality.
This program is designed to accelerate the careers of female professionals within ACCIONA who hold technical roles and are identified as having high potential. The program includes five sessions focused on key skills, an on-the-job training session, and mentoring.
Created in collaboration with the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), this program targets women with a clear career trajectory within the company who have yet to reach managerial positions.
The first edition of IWAT began in 2022. This global program aims to accelerate the careers of female professionals by addressing the international landscape across all ACCIONA businesses. The program was co-designed through a strategic alliance between ACCIONA, Florida International University, and Universidad Nebrija.
Part of ACCIONA’s broader people management strategy, this mentoring program is designed to enhance women’s talent and leadership capabilities. Participants are paired with executive-level mentors who support their development by guiding them on:
- Generating a long-term vision
- Career opportunities
- Strengthening their management skills
This platform, available to all employees through an Online Campus, has the mission of guaranteeing the ongoing training and development of the workforce globally on the basis of business needs. In addition to training adapted to the requirements of each business, it disseminates the culture of sustainability, innovation and excellence in the company.
A result of its commitment to continue generating and strengthening its positive impact on society, ACCIONA has launched an action plan to identify, design, execute and scale learning solutions that improve the employability and quality of life of various groups, especially those at risk of social exclusion, in each of the geographic areas in which ACCIONA operates. ACCIONA wants to contribute value and skills to the business units to enhance social measures in the communities where the company carries out its projects. In this regard, 15,622 hours of training were given to non-employees during 2022.
ACCIONA has obtained the Top Employer 2025 certification in twelve of its main markets, Top Employers North America and the Enterprise Seal for its Human Resources management that promotes the values of respect, equal opportunities, diversity, merit, leadership and continuous communication.
This certification, awarded by Top Employers Institute, is one of the most demanding and prestigious worldwide in the field of corporate people management.
- Spain
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Australia
- USA
- Canada
- Chile
- South Africa
- Peru
- Philippines
- North America