Kafaat Training

What Kafaat Training does

Kafaat Competencies Skills Training Co. (operating as Kafaat Training) is a Saudi Arabia-based professional training company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dammam, with additional training academies in Riyadh and Jeddah. The company delivers competency-based professional development to three primary customer segments: enterprises and government agencies (Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company, Ministry of Education, Saudi Contractors Authority, General Security), individual working professionals pursuing internationally recognized certifications, and executives seeking leadership programs, plus a smaller youth entrepreneurship (ages 14-18) segment.

Its core product portfolio consists of 11 internationally accredited professional certificate programs — including HRCI-accredited aPHRi and PHRi credentials, IBTA-accredited CBP programs in marketing, project management, and leadership, and IPSCMI-accredited procurement and supply chain certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CISCP, SCMP) — alongside 18 shorter development courses covering management, soft skills, HR, facilities management, strategic planning, and AI basics. All programs carry dual accreditation from international bodies and local Saudi authorities (TVTC and the National eLearning Center), with trainee fees partially subsidized by the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf).

Kafaat monetizes through one-time course/certification fees (e.g., aPHRi priced at SAR 5,500 down from SAR 7,000, inclusive of training, mock exam, and final exam), professional services fees for organizational consulting (training needs assessment, job analysis, competency matrix development, ROI measurement), and individual assessment services. Delivery occurs across three modalities — in-person at owned academies, live virtual training via Zoom, and self-paced electronic learning via an Open edX-based platform — marketed primarily through direct sales, phone, WhatsApp, email, and the company's website (kafaat.edu.sa).

Name

Kafaat Training

Legal name

Kafaat Competencies Skills Training Co.

Website

https://kafaat.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kafaat Training is a Saudi Arabia-based professional training company (founded 2011, Dammam) delivering 11 internationally accredited certificate programs and 18 development courses across HR, procurement, supply chain, leadership, and management, serving enterprises, government agencies, and individual professionals via in-person, virtual, and electronic delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK), Operational Excellence (OPEX) & Performance Management (KPI/OKR) (EDABAKAH)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Corporate training programs
• Professional certification courses
• Leadership development training
• Competency-based training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificates: International professional certification programs with exam fees. Programs include HRCI (aPHRi, PHRi), IBTA (CBP), IPSCMI (CIPP, CIPM, CISCP, SCMP) certifications. Pricing includes training + mock exam + final exam package.
2. Development Courses: Short-term training programs (3-5 days) covering management, leadership, soft skills, and AI. Delivered in-person, virtual, or electronic format with training materials and certified instructors.
3. Organizational Consulting Services: Consulting services for organizations including training needs assessment, job analysis, competency matrix development, competency evaluation, and ROI measurement.
4. Individual Assessment and Training: Talent evaluation, testing, and training services for individuals including competency-based professional training and training needs analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kafaat Training is a Saudi-based professional training company that delivers internationally accredited certification programs (HRCI aPHRi/PHRi, IBTA CBP, IPSCMI CIPP/CISCP/CIPM/SCMP) and short-term development courses covering management, leadership, soft skills, HR, procurement, supply chain, and AI fundamentals. It also provides organizational consulting (training needs assessment, job analysis, competency matrix development, competency evaluation, ROI measurement) and individual talent assessment services, delivered in-person in Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam, live via Zoom, or through a self-paced electronic platform with dual international and local (TVTC, National eLearning Center) accreditation.

Product overview

Kafaat Competencies Skills Training is a professional training company offering a unified portfolio of 11 internationally accredited professional certification programs and 18 development courses. The core offerings consist of Professional Certificates (delivered in partnership with HRCI, IBTA, and IPSCMI for HR, marketing, project management, leadership, procurement, and supply chain disciplines) and Development Courses (covering management, leadership, soft skills, and HR training). These are supported by an Electronic Training Platform for digital delivery, with additional consulting and individual/leadership services. The products are offered through in-person, remote (via Zoom), and electronic formats across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam locations, with local accreditation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and National eLearning Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Certificates Program Eleven internationally recognized professional certification programs covering HR (HRCI aPHRi, PHRi), marketing, project management, administrative leadership, procurement, supply chain (IPSCMI CIPP, CISCP, CIPM, SCMP), and youth entrepreneurship (IBTA CBP and CYBP), delivered in partnership with HRCI, IBTA, and IPSCMI. Each package includes multi-day training plus mock exam and final exam.
• Development Courses Program Eighteen professional development training courses spanning management, leadership, soft skills, HR, project management, AI fundamentals, and facilities management, delivered in-person, virtually, or electronically in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
• Institutional and Corporate Consulting Services Consulting services for organizations including training needs assessment, job analysis, competency matrix development, competency evaluation, and ROI measurement on training investments.
• Individual Talent Assessment and Training Services Individual-focused services including talent evaluation and testing, competency-based professional training, training needs analysis and gap measurement, and training consulting for individual learners.
• Executive and Leadership Development Services Leadership services including strategic thinking programs for leaders, qualification programs for new leaders, mentoring and guidance for leaders and consultants, and capability building in evaluation and motivation.
• Electronic Training Platform Self-paced online training platform providing digital access to Kafaat courses and certificate programs in Arabic and English, supporting electronic delivery of the development and certification catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurable return on investment from training programs

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body for HR certifications. Kafaat offers aPHRi (Associate Professional in Human Resources International) and PHRi (Professional in Human Resources International) certification programs under HRCI accreditation.
• IBTA (International Business Training Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational business training association providing certification programs. Kafaat offers CBP (Certified Business Professional) certifications including marketing, project management, leadership, and youth entrepreneurship programs.
• IPSCMI (International Procurement and Supply Chain Management Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational institute for procurement and supply chain certifications. Kafaat offers CIPP (Certified International Procurement Professional), CIPM (Certified International Procurement Manager), CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional), and SCMP (Supply Chain Manager Professional) programs.
• TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabian government body for technical and vocational training. Provides local accreditation for all Kafaat training programs and professional certificates.
• National eLearning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabian national center for electronic learning. Provides local accreditation and quality assurance for e-learning programs offered by Kafaat.
• Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi government fund supporting professional certification programs. Provides financial support for Saudi nationals pursuing professional development through certified training providers like Kafaat.
• Kafaat Knowledge CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner company collaborating with Kafaat Training to deliver programs including Public Relations and Effective Communication Skills, Advanced Administrative Orientation, Fundamentals of Strategic Planning, and AI Basics courses.
• CompTIAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputing Technology Industry Association providing technology certifications. Kafaat holds accreditation from CompTIA for professional training programs.
• KPI InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal institute specializing in Key Performance Indicators and performance management certifications. Kafaat holds accreditation for KPI and OKR training programs.
• CPD StandardsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuing Professional Development standards body. Kafaat is registered as a CPD provider for professional development courses.
• ATD (Association for Talent Development)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly American Society for Training & Development. Global association for talent development professionals. Kafaat holds membership and accreditation.
• ACMPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Corporate Voice and Management Professionals. Kafaat holds accreditation for change management and business professional certifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cegos: Global corporate training and leadership development group with Middle East operations; competes for the same enterprise soft-skills, leadership and HR development budgets as Kafaat.
• Simplilearn: Online professional and certification training company offering PMP, HR, project management and digital skills programs — closely comparable in catalog mix and in delivering accredited professional certificates to working professionals.
• Global Knowledge: Worldwide IT and professional training provider delivering vendor-authorized and certification prep courses across multiple modalities — directly comparable in certification-prep focus and enterprise training delivery.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Established global provider of leadership, management and soft-skills training with authorized partners in the Middle East — comparable curriculum areas (leadership, communication, management) and similar enterprise buyer profile.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global corporate IT and professional training provider with a strong Middle East footprint; directly comparable as a multi-city, multi-modality corporate training partner competing for the same Saudi enterprise L&D budgets.
• KnowledgeHut: Provider of certification prep (PMP, Scrum, Agile) and corporate training delivered live-virtual and self-paced — directly comparable in modality mix and certification-focused portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Global enterprise learning company providing compliance, leadership and IT training content — overlaps with Kafaat's leadership/management and certification-adjacent content but as a broad portfolio player.
• GP Strategies: Large corporate training and performance improvement provider with Middle East enterprise clients; comparable in enterprise training focus but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Coursera for Business: Large-scale enterprise learning platform offering professional certificates, degrees and accredited content globally; overlaps with Kafaat's catalog but as a much broader platform rather than a Saudi-localized specialist.
• LinkedIn Learning: Enterprise learning library owned by Microsoft covering business, technology and creative skills — competes for the same Saudi enterprise L&D budgets as a broad incumbent rather than a localized provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance23 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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