National Construction Academy sa

What National Construction Academy sa does

National Construction Academy SA (NCA) is a non-profit technical and vocational training academy established in 2022 in Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Al Bukayriyah (Qassim Region) with an additional branch campus in Riyadh. The academy delivers five diploma programs — a 2-year Diploma in Civil Engineering for Construction, a 2-year Diploma in OHSA, a 2-year Diploma in Supply Chain Management, a 2-year Diploma in Pipeline Welding, and an accelerated 1-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering — all conducted in English and combining theoretical instruction with hands-on practice in CAD, surveying, construction materials, safety, and specialized trades. NCA's defining feature is an apprenticeship employment training contract model: sponsoring construction companies sign employment contracts with trainees prior to or during enrollment, providing a 2,000 SAR monthly stipend, medical insurance, and GOSI registration during training, followed by guaranteed post-graduation employment. The academy is licensed by the General Corporation for Vocational and Technical Training (TVTC) under the Colleges of Excellence (COE) accreditation framework and is funded primarily through the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).

Underlying technology centers on a Microsoft Azure-based learning and admissions portal with VR-enhanced immersive learning environments, computer labs, and an e-library. Trainee intake is managed through an online application with English placement testing, weighted admission criteria (50% high school GPA, 30% aptitude, 20% achievement), personal interviews, and medical examination. NCA is governed by an independent board of trustees, holds four ISO certifications (9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, 21001:2018), received the 2024 Local Content Award from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), and graduated its first cohort of 236 trainees in December 2024 under the patronage of HRH Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Qassim Region.

Name

National Construction Academy sa

Legal name

National Construction Academy

Website

https://nca.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Construction Academy SA is a Saudi non-profit vocational training academy, established in 2022, offering five construction-sector diplomas through an apprenticeship model that links enrollment to employment contracts with sponsoring construction companies, funded by HRDF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Technical Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF), Structural Steel Welding & Erection-Focused Training (EDAOADAC)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Construction education
• Civil engineering diplomas
• Technical apprenticeship training
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Bukayriyah (Qassim)

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HRDF-Funded Vocational Training: As a non-profit academy, NCA's operations are financed by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF/هدف). Trainees receive a monthly stipend of 2,000 SAR from sponsoring companies during the training period, and companies provide medical insurance and social insurance (GOSI) registration from the contract signing date.
2. Apprenticeship Contract Sponsorship Fees: Construction companies sponsor trainees by signing employment training contracts, providing monthly stipends, salaries after graduation, and medical insurance. Revenue is effectively sourced from HRDF funding channeled through industry partnerships rather than direct tuition.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Construction Academy (NCA) is a non-profit technical and vocational training academy that delivers English-medium diploma programs in Civil Engineering for Construction, OHSA, Supply Chain Management, and Pipeline Welding. Programs combine classroom theory with hands-on practical training (CAD, surveying, welding, safety, supply chain) and are tied to apprenticeship employment contracts signed with sponsoring construction companies prior to or during enrollment.

Product overview

National Construction Academy (NCA) is a non-profit technical and vocational training academy offering five distinct diploma programs in construction-related fields. The core programs include a 2-year Civil Engineering for Construction diploma (offered at all campuses), a 2-year OHSA diploma (Riyadh campus), a 2-year Supply Chain Management diploma, an accelerated 1-year Civil Engineering diploma (Qassim campus), and a 2-year Pipeline Welding diploma (Qassim campus). All programs are conducted in English, combine theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training, and include employment-linked training contracts with sponsoring companies. The academy operates two campuses in Riyadh and Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Civil Engineering for Construction A 2-year English-medium diploma covering applied drafting (CAD), surveying, construction materials, OHSA, Construction Technology, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Electric, Carpentry, Plumbing, and project management, designed to prepare Saudi trainees as civil engineering technicians with guaranteed employment upon graduation. Offered at NCA Riyadh and Qassim campuses.
• Diploma in OHSA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration) A 2-year diploma covering English, Mathematics, Computer Literacy, First Aid, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, Environmental Audit, and Risk Management, training Saudi nationals for occupational health and safety roles on construction sites. Offered at NCA Riyadh Campus.
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 236 trainees graduated in the first batch
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al Saif Contracting CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024NCA entered into a training agreement with Al Saif Contracting Company, representing a continuation of initiatives aimed at equipping the nation's workforce to support the objectives outlined in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
• Almabani Construction CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delegation from Almabani Construction Company visited NCA headquarters in Al Bukayriyah for a productive meeting focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration for future endeavors.
• General Corporation for Vocational and Technical Training (TVTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVTC is the government entity that licenses NCA to offer qualifications accredited by the Colleges of Excellence (COE). NCA was established in cooperation with TVTC as the first academy in the Kingdom to offer a civil engineering diploma. The TVTC also provides accreditation through the Colleges of Excellence.
• Construction Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple construction companies partner with NCA as sponsoring employers, signing apprenticeship employment contracts with trainees. These partnerships provide monthly stipends, employment after graduation, and medical insurance. Partner logos are displayed on the NCA website.
• HADAF (Human Resources Development Fund - HADAF Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHADAF conducted a series of vocational guidance training workshops for NCA trainees, administered through NCA's Trainee Affairs Department with the presence of the Director General. Trained professor Khalid Faisal bin Nahit was honored during the program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Construction College (CITB): CITB's training delivery arm offering practical construction skills training across multiple trades. Mirrors NCA's dual-campus, multi-trade delivery model (civil engineering, welding, OHSA) and its focus on hands-on vocational diplomas.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research): US-based non-profit that develops standardized construction craft training curricula and credentials. Directly comparable to NCA's role as a credentialing and workforce training provider for the construction industry, with a similar industry-aligned, employer-validated curriculum model.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): UK statutory training board for the construction industry that funds, accredits, and develops vocational qualifications and apprenticeships. Closely aligned with NCA's industry-sponsored, apprenticeship-linked training model and its role in setting national construction training standards.

Regional players

• Knowledge International University: Saudi private university in Riyadh. Comparable as a Riyadh-based private educational provider but focused on academic degrees rather than vocational trades; useful regional reference for the Saudi private education landscape.
• Yanbu Industrial College: Saudi industrial college in Yanbu (Royal Commission jurisdiction) offering technical diplomas including industrial and construction-related programs. Comparable as a Saudi industrial/technical training institution with industry-aligned diplomas and employer partnerships, operating in a different Saudi geography.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: Large Australian public vocational education provider offering trade and technical diplomas including construction pathways. Comparable as a government-backed technical and vocational training institution but broader in scope than NCA's construction-specific focus.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombian national learning service providing vocational training across many trades including construction. Comparable as a government-funded vocational training institution delivering apprenticeships and technical diplomas, but operating at a much larger scale and broader scope.
• BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology): Canadian polytechnic offering applied diplomas and trades training including construction and civil engineering technology. Comparable in delivering employer-driven technical diplomas with hands-on learning, but operates as a broader multi-discipline institution rather than construction-specific.

Others

• WorldSkills International: Global organization promoting vocational education and skills excellence across 85 member countries. Relevant as a peer in the broader vocational skills ecosystem and as a potential partnership or standards reference for NCA's curriculum design.
• Prince Sultan University: Saudi private university in Riyadh offering engineering and business programs. Comparable as a Saudi private educational institution in the same Riyadh geography but operates at degree level rather than vocational diplomas, so the overlap is partial.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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