About KSDS
Skills that open doors
We equip Saudi job seekers and employees with the skills, hands-on experience and recognised credentials they need to succeed in the jobs of Vision 2030.
From potential to profession
KSA Skills Development Vision 2030 (KSDS) exists to help Saudi talent move from potential to a profession. We work with job seekers, employees and employers to build the practical skills the Kingdom's growing sectors need.
Our work is aligned with the Human Capability Development Program of Saudi Vision 2030 and the national focus on skills, employability and lifelong learning.
6
programs
12
skills tracks
663
occupations covered
9
companies & institutions
Our vision
Saudi talent with the skills the Kingdom’s sectors need, able to compete at home and abroad.
Our mission
To equip Saudi job seekers and employees with skills, hands-on experience and recognised credentials, in partnership with employers and training providers.
Our values
Impact
We measure success by how many people get and grow in jobs.
Partnership
We design training with employers, not apart from them.
Quality
We tie training to clear occupational standards and fair assessment.
Inclusion
We open opportunities to young people, women and people with disabilities.
Transparency
We are clear about what we offer and what each program delivers.
Our objectives
- 1
Raise the employability of Saudi job seekers in priority sectors.
- 2
Upskill employed Saudis so they can progress in their careers.
- 3
Build training and hiring partnerships with employers across the Kingdom.
- 4
Align training with national occupational standards and the Saudi skills taxonomy.
- 5
Measure employment outcomes and report them transparently.
Assess, train, place
Assess
We map each person's skills against real occupations, so training starts from where they are.
Train
Practical courses and academies built around the skills each priority sector needs next.
Place
On-the-job training with employers turns learning into experience and experience into jobs.
Support employers
We help employers plan, develop and retain Saudi talent for the roles they need to fill.
How our work aligns with Vision 2030
Vision 2030 is built on three pillars. Skills development supports each of them.
A Vibrant Society
Foundations & inclusion
Strong foundations for lifelong learning, and programs that bring more young Saudis, women and people with disabilities into meaningful work.
A Thriving Economy
Employability & Saudization
Vision 2030 invests in education to prepare Saudis for the jobs of the future. Our assessment, training and placement programs help Saudis take up those jobs in the private sector.
An Ambitious Nation
Standards & skills data
Training aligned with national occupational standards and the Saudi skills taxonomy, so the skills people gain are recognised by employers across the Kingdom.
Board of Directors
Board members will be announced soon.
To be announced
Chair of the Board
To be announced
Vice Chair
To be announced
Board Member
To be announced
Board Member
To be announced
Board Member
Message from the Board
The Board is committed to steering KSDS towards measurable impact: qualified Saudi talent, effective partnerships with employers and training aligned with national standards, in support of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Organisational structure
Executive management
To be announced
Chief Executive Officer
To be announced
Director, Programs & Training
To be announced
Director, Employer Partnerships
To be announced
Director, Assessment & Quality
The Saudi labour market at a glance
2.47M
Saudis working in the private sector
13
Sector skills councils shaping national occupational standards
Find your program
Whether you are starting out, growing in your role or hiring, there is a place to begin. See who we work with
Last updated: 26 September 2026