Official Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Teaching Training

15 specialities available

Boost your future as a teacher with an official master’s degree that qualifies you to teach in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching.

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Discover the Online Master’s Degree in Teaching

The University Master’s Degree in Teaching Training (MAES) at UTAMED is an official master’s degree designed for university graduates who want to work as teachers in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. This Master’s Degree in Teaching combines pedagogical, didactic and psychological foundations with internships in educational centres.

This programme, also known as the CAP Master’s Degree, provides you with the official training required for teaching under current regulations. Its innovative approach integrates active methodologies, digital tools and hands-on learning resources.

In addition, this master’s degree offers 15 specialisations that allow you to adapt the training to your academic background, ensuring the content is specific, up to date and tailored to your future teaching plans. These include areas such as languages, sciences, humanities, social sciences, technology, guidance and education.

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The master’s degree at a glance

  • Online with live classes
  • 60 ECTS credits
  • Official university degree
  • Start: October 2026
  • Duration: 1 academic year
  • Language: Spanish
Official master’s degree
Internal and public scholarships
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What will you learn during the online MAES?

During the master’s degree, you will build a solid teaching profile capable of combining pedagogical basics with educational practice in an array of teaching environments. The programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills of the online MAES, allowing you to teach effectively in today’s educational environment.

  • Teach with confidence from day one with training focused on real classroom needs and challenges.
  • Learn through projects, teaching simulations and case studies that reflect the realities of today’s education system.
  • Shape your own learning journey with personalised pathways aligned with your academic and professional profile, with specific materials based on your chosen specialisation.
  • Master digital teaching skills and receive training in inclusive education, active methodologies and educational technology.
  • Learn how to use cutting-edge tools such as artificial intelligence, gamification or interactive resources as essential components of your 21st-century teaching toolkit.

Why study for the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education at UTAMED?

Official teaching qualification

Obtain the official qualification necessary to practise as a teacher in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching.

Relevant pedagogical approach

Master active methodologies, digital resources and innovative educational strategies.

Real internships in educational centres

Complete mandatory internships in educational establishments.

Flexibility and support

Study for a master’s degree in secondary education at your own pace with continuous support.

Skills for the real classroom

Develop skills in classroom management, planning, evaluation and attention to diversity.

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UTAMED + Opospills: a partnership to support your entrance exam success

Thanks to the agreement signed between UTAMED and Opospills, our students benefit from a strategic collaboration aimed at improving your training, preparing you for the entrance examinations and your professional development.

This partnership offers our students a comprehensive training experience, with a solid academic foundation and a clear link with the reality of the classroom and the selection processes.

If you enrol in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Training at UTAMED, you will have access to:
 

  • Exclusive discounts: up to 20% off Opospills training if you register through the official channel.
  • Free enrolment and welcome gift for entrance examination preparation programmes.
  • Access to practical and up-to-date training, delivered by active professionals with an applied approach.
  • Possibility of completing internships or dual training in Opospills academies.
  • Attendance of courses, workshops and special events co-organised by UTAMED and Opospills.
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Master’s Degree partner companies

The Online Master’s Degree in Teaching Training collaborates with a wide range of educational institutions, including schools, secondary education centres, official language schools and organisations involved in pedagogical innovation. These partnerships help to keep the curriculum relevant and offer real internships with high educational value.
 

Master’s Degree in Teacher Training FAQs

Is the online Master’s Degree in Teacher Training a qualifying degree?

Yes. The Online Master’s Degree in Teacher Training is an official and qualifying degree. It is the essential requirement to practise as a teacher in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching.

What does CAP in Education mean and how does it relate to the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training?

The CPA (Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude) was the former qualification required to teach in secondary schools. This certificate was replaced by the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training (MAES), which is the current official and mandatory qualification.

Is it mandatory to have the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training to work as a teacher in Spain?

Yes. To work as a teacher in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching it is mandatory to hold the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training and to meet the specific requirements of each specialisation. Without this master’s degree, it is not possible to work in public education establishments or in most roles within private institutions.

What skills will I develop in the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education (MAES)?

During the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, you will acquire essential teaching skills, such as designing learning situations, applying student-centred active methodologies, integrating digital teaching tools, acknowledging diversity, using varied evaluation methods, working with educational teams and families, and understanding current educational regulations.

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