The study identifies the main problems that hinder the planning of a vocational training curricula that can actively contribute to the development of the economic sectors analyzed. It suggests lines of action on public policies that can contribute to solve these problems and to lay the foundations for effectively identifying the human capital qualification needs in the economic sectors of the metropolitan region of Barcelona. This study has been promoted by the VET Observatory of the BCN Vocational Training Foundation with the support of Barcelona Metropolitan Strategic Plan, Barcelona Provincial Council and Barcelona Chamber of Commerce