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Program

Sector Upskilling Academies

Short, focused courses that help employed Saudis grow into the next role in their sector.

About this program

Our academies run short reskilling and upskilling courses for people already in work, designed around the skills each priority sector needs next. Employers can nominate staff, and individuals can apply directly.

What you get

  • Up-to-date skills for your current or next role
  • Training designed around what employers in your sector need
  • A clear record of the skills you have gained

How it works

  1. 1Choose an academy in your sector, or be nominated by your employer
  2. 2Attend the course alongside colleagues from across the industry
  3. 3Apply what you learn at work with follow-up support

Companies in this program

Almarai
Saudi Binladin Group
AlMajal AlArabi Group

Initiatives

Planned

Aligning skills with priority sectors

Facilities technicians academy

Short courses for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety technicians working in facilities management.

Start
March 2027
Location
Riyadh and Jeddah
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Planned

Quality of training and assessment

Hospitality and tourism readiness

Building guest-service and hotel-operations skills for people working in the growing tourism sector.

Start
May 2027
Location
Riyadh
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Last updated: 26 September 2026