Human Resources Development Fund Offers the Professional Experience Program for Students in Saudi Arabia

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) invites students to apply for its Professional Experience training placement in Saudi Arabia, where they can gain practical and professional experience aligned with labor-market needs. There is no stated application deadline; available placements are shown to registered applicants according to their qualifications and the needs of participating establishments.

About the Professional Experience Training Program

The product connects eligible students with training opportunities offered by establishments. Training lasts at least four weeks, while the organization providing the placement determines the exact duration. The experience is intended to help students build knowledge and skills needed in the labor market, reduce skills gaps before graduation, and shorten the time they may spend looking for employment after graduating.

Opportunities appear in the system for people registered in the product when they match the applicant’s qualification. The available placements depend on establishments’ needs. Applicants may continue applying for other suitable opportunities even if they reject a particular offer.

A trainee can receive a training certificate after completing at least one month of training, provided they have not been excluded from the product. HRDF states that this certificate becomes automatically available in the trainee’s program dashboard. A separate training completion certificate is available after the trainee completes the full training period and finishes the evaluation conducted by the trainer and the organization providing the placement.

The service is free and delivered through HRDF’s digital platform. Its stated service-delivery duration is immediate. The program sets no specific age requirement, provided the applicant is a regular student in secondary school, a diploma program, or a bachelor’s degree program. A beneficiary cannot benefit from two products simultaneously, but may apply for another product after completing the current training, subject to the relevant program guidelines. People who are actively registered with social insurance or who have previously held a job may also benefit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Who Should Apply

This training placement is intended for Saudi students in secondary school, diploma programs, or bachelor’s degree programs who want to gain professional experience before graduation. Applicants should be prepared to provide confirmation of current school enrollment and meet HRDF’s registration and program conditions. Explore vocational and technical training opportunities or browse related internships.

Key Highlights

• Location: Saudi Arabia.
• Eligible study levels: secondary school, diploma, and bachelor’s degree.
• Training duration: at least four weeks; the host organization sets the exact period.
• Cost: free; no salary or stipend is stated on the page.
• Certificates: a training certificate may be available after one month or more, and a completion certificate after the full training period and evaluation.
• Application: through HRDF’s e-services; no deadline is specified.

To access the service, visit the HRDF website, select the e-Services icon, and choose “Login - Individuals.” Sign in through Unified National Access, review the product overview and objectives shown by the system, then agree to the terms and conditions and proceed with registration.