Hadaf-Supported Professional Courses & Certifications in Saudi Arabia
For Saudi professionals, one of the most under-used career advantages is Hadaf (the Human Resources Development Fund, HRDF) support for professional certifications. Eligible Saudi nationals can have approved training costs supported or reimbursed — which turns a globally recognised credential from a personal expense into a national investment in your career.
What Hadaf support means for you
Hadaf programs are designed to raise the employability and capability of Saudi talent. When a professional certification is covered under a Hadaf-supported program, eligible candidates can recover a substantial part of their tuition after meeting the program's conditions — typically Saudi nationality, program registration before starting, and successful completion.
Certifications Saudis pursue with Hadaf support
Per the official Blue Ocean Academy training portfolio, the following certifications are Hadaf-supported for eligible Saudi nationals:
Supply chain & planning
- CISCP — Certified International Supply Chain Professional (IPSCMI, USA)
- CISCM — Certified International Supply Chain Manager (IPSCMI, USA)
- CSCP — Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS-ASCM)
- CPIM 8.0 — Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (APICS-ASCM)
Procurement
- CIPP — Certified International Procurement Professional (IPSCMI, USA)
- CIPM — Certified International Procurement Manager (IPSCMI, USA)
Logistics & transport
Human resources
- PHRi — Professional in Human Resources – International (HRCI)
- aPHRi — Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (HRCI)
Project management
Availability of Arabic or French delivery varies by program — CISCP, CISCM, CIPP and CIPM are offered in English, Arabic and French; CSCP, CPIM, CILT Level 3 and PMP run in English; PHRi and aPHRi run in English and Arabic.
How to enrol with Hadaf support
- Choose your certification and confirm your eligibility with our advisors
- Complete the registration steps before the course begins — timing matters for support claims
- Attend the program (classroom in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar or live online) and pass the certification
- Submit completion documents to claim your support
Blue Ocean Academy's Saudi advisory team handles the guidance end to end — eligibility, paperwork and scheduling — and offers flexible payment options including Tabby and Tamara.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Hadaf support?
Support programs target Saudi nationals; exact conditions vary by program and are confirmed at registration.
Which cities can I study from?
Classroom batches run in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, with live online options across the Kingdom. Enquire now and an advisor will call you back the same day.
Certification guides for Saudi Arabia
For every certification we train in the Kingdom we have gathered the requirements, the cost in riyals, the exam and test centers, salary ranges and a study plan in one place. Browse our professional certification guides for Saudi Arabia.