HADAF Supported Professional Certifications in Saudi Arabia: The Complete List
For Saudi nationals, one of the most valuable, and least understood, career benefits is HADAF support from the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). When a professional certification is HADAF eligible, qualifying candidates can recover a significant share of their training cost after completing the program. It turns a globally recognised credential from a personal expense into a supported step in a national workforce plan.
Not every certification qualifies, and that is where most confusion starts. This page lists exactly which Blue Ocean Academy programs are HADAF eligible according to our official training portfolio, nothing more, nothing less.
The HADAF eligible certifications
Ten certifications across four disciplines currently carry HADAF support:
Supply chain and 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 and Inventory Management (APICS ASCM)
Procurement
- CIPP, Certified International Procurement Professional (IPSCMI, USA)
- CIPM, Certified International Procurement Manager (IPSCMI, USA)
Logistics and transport
Human resources
- PHRi, Professional in Human Resources, International (HRCI)
- aPHRi, Associate Professional in Human Resources, International (HRCI)
Project management
How HADAF support works in practice
- Confirm eligibility first. Support programs are for Saudi nationals and each has its own conditions, our Saudi advisory team checks yours before you commit.
- Register before you start. Timing matters for support claims; enrolment must be completed the right way round.
- Complete and certify. Attend the program, classroom in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar, or live online, and pass the certification.
- Claim. Submit your completion documents and recover the supported amount.
Blue Ocean Academy handles the guidance end to end, and offers flexible payment plans including Tabby and Tamara for the balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is my certification HADAF eligible if it is not on this list?
No, the ten programs above are the currently supported ones. If you are considering a different certification, an advisor can point you to the nearest supported alternative in the same field.
Can I study in Arabic?
Yes for the IPSCMI, CILT Level 3 and HRCI programs; CSCP, CPIM and PMP are English language programs.
Where are the classes?
Classroom batches run in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, with live online options across the Kingdom. Send an enquiry and an advisor will call you back the same day.
