Workforce Planning & Saudisation (Nitaqat)
Plan the workforce to meet Saudisation targets under Nitaqat while keeping capability and productivity.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- HR managers in Saudi Arabia
- Workforce planners
- Business leaders
Learning objectives
- Analyse current and future workforce
- Understand Nitaqat requirements
- Build localisation plans
- Develop Saudi talent capability
Detailed content
- Headcount and skills
- Demand forecast
- Gaps
- Nitaqat bands
- Calculation rules
- Incentives
- Role targeting
- Hiring channels
- Timelines
- Graduate programmes
- HRDF support
- Retention
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Workforce analysis
- Nitaqat requirements
- Localisation plans
- Capability building
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Build and interpret X-bar/R, I-MR and p-charts from plant data
- Run a capability study (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and set improvement targets
- Software lab: the same analysis in Minitab and Excel
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
Tools and templates you keep
- SPC chart selection guide
- Capability and sample-size calculators
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- AIAG SPC manual (2nd ed.)
- ISO 7870 (control charts) and ISO 22514 (capability)
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Workforce Planning & Saudisation (Nitaqat)?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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