EFEM review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
EFEM suits Spanish speaking learners who want cheap entry points and a certificate they can pay for separately, and it opens below DRCertifications and Academy for Health and Fitness on starting price. Courses start at €27, credit is recognised through ECTS by 2 university partners, and refunds run for 14 days.
Key facts
- Best for
- Spanish speakers on a tight budget who will pay for the certificate only after finishing the course.
- Price from
- €27 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certificate fee
- €10 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platform type
- Curated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- University partners
- 2 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Course languages
- Spanish (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Graded assessments
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- GRUPO GATES FORMACION EMPRESARIAL Y MASTERS, S.L. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Spain (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Coding, Data, It, Business, Languages
- Certificate types
- Completion, University credit
- Credit recognition
- Ects
- Official website
- efem.es
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price of €27 sits below $19.99 and £25, and below the €35.08 site median.
- The certificate is a separate €10 charge, so the course price carries no bundled certificate cost.
- A free tier exists, so the catalogue can be sampled before any spend.
- Courses carry assessments, so finishing requires checked work rather than watched video.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which includes a phone line for stuck questions.
Cons
- Course material is offered in Spanish only, so learners needing English versions have a weaker fit here.
- A €10 charge on top of the €27 course price means the cheapest route is not the finished one.
- Refunds run 14 days, shorter than the 30-day offered by providers higher up this list.
- University credit rests on 2 partners, a narrower base than sites built around a wide university network.
Who it suits
- Spanish speaking learners who want coding, data, IT or business courses at a low entry price.
- Budget learners willing to pay €10 for the certificate once a course is finished.
- People who would rather phone a training provider than wait on a message thread, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who need English course material, because Spanish is the only language listed.
- Anyone wanting a free marketplace to browse first, since Hotmart lists $0 beside EFEM's €27.
- Learners wanting a longer refund safety net than 14 days.
What it does well
EFEM opens with a free tier, so the catalogue can be sampled before any spend. Assessments form part of the courses, which suits learners who want their work checked rather than self marked, and that matters for anyone planning to put the result on a CV. Course work runs with 2 university partners, and the credits are recognised through ECTS, so a finished programme can carry academic weight. Buyers who pick the wrong course have 14 days to change their mind, enough time to open the material and judge it against what they were promised.
Where it sits among rivals
On starting price EFEM ranks 84 of 220 brands, which places it well inside the cheaper part of this field rather than at the premium end. The certificate charge ranks 33 of 47, so paying for a certificate is normal practice here and not a penalty EFEM imposes alone. The refund window ranks 68 of 159, above the middle of the guarantees in this group. Buyers who rank a long refund window highly have better options elsewhere.
Pricing
EFEM lists course entry prices from €27. The certificate sits outside that figure and carries a separate charge of €10, so anyone who plans to claim the certificate pays both lines. Budget them apart, because the low entry price is not the finished cost of a certified course. Readers who only compare headline entry numbers will read EFEM as cheaper than it really is once the certificate is added.
Who runs it
EFEM is run by GRUPO GATES FORMACION EMPRESARIAL Y MASTERS, S.L., registered in Spain, and that is the legal name behind the terms a buyer agrees to. The site is built for a Spanish speaking market rather than an international one, which shapes the material and the support hours. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a learner can phone as well as email or work through the help centre. That mix is useful when an assessment problem needs a real answer, since a phone call beats a message thread.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a course at EFEM?+
EFEM's entry price is €27, which is the lowest figure most learners meet before adding a certificate. That price covers a course rather than a library subscription, so cost scales with how much you take. A free tier also exists, which lets you look through the catalogue at no cost before committing.
Is the certificate included in the course price?+
No, the certificate sits outside the course price. EFEM charges €10 for it, so a learner who plans to claim the certificate should budget €27 for the course plus that separate charge. Certificates come in completion and university credit, covering completion awards and university credit certificates.
Can the courses carry university credit?+
On some programmes, yes. EFEM lists ECTS as the recognition route and works with 2 university partners. That is a narrower base than sites built around a wide university network, so check the specific course before relying on credit transfer.
Which languages are the courses taught in?+
Course material is listed in Spanish, so EFEM suits learners comfortable studying in Spanish. Anyone needing English material will find this catalogue a weaker fit than the alternatives, which target a broader international audience.
How long is the refund window?+
Refunds run 14 days. That window is in line with what most providers in this category offer, so it is not a strong differentiator either way. It does give enough time to open the material and judge whether the course matches what you expected.
What subjects are available?+
EFEM covers coding, data and it, so coding, data and IT sit alongside business and languages. That spread suits learners wanting a short skill module rather than a full degree pathway, and the list is broad enough to compare across skill areas before choosing.
How do I get help if I get stuck?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a learner can phone as well as email or work through the help centre. Live chat is not in that list, so urgent questions are better raised by phone. Having all three channels suits people who switch between reading and talking.
How does EFEM compare with other paid options on price?+
EFEM starts at €27. Hotmart lists $0, DRCertifications lists $19.99, and Academy for Health and Fitness lists £25, so EFEM sits above the free marketplace entry and level with the other paid providers.
Sources
- efem.es checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Credit recognition, Platform type, University partners
“otorgan creditos ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)”
- efem.es/aviso-legal checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Domicilio social: C/ SAN EUSTAQUIO 14 BAJO, 28021 MADRID”
- efem.es/condiciones-generales checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Course languages, Money-back period
- efem.es/cursos checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Subjects
- efem.es/cursos/cursos-gratis checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certificate fee, Free tier
“Estos cursos online son gratuitos a coste 0”
- efem.es/cursos/preguntas-frecuentes checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Graded assessments, Certificate types, Support channels
“incluyen cuestionarios, actividades practicas o evaluaciones”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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