King Saud University has launched a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), under the patronage of the Acting President of the University, Prof. Ali bin Mohammed Masmali. The partnership is represented by the Deanship of Human Resources, the Deanship of Skills Development, and the College of Business Administration, in cooperation with relevant entities across the University. It aims to develop human capital and strengthen professional practices in line with leading global standards.The partnership focuses on five key pillars: professional capacity building; research and knowledge; participation in professional events and activities; academic and professional accreditation; and the development of a specialized professional community. Together, these pillars are intended to establish an integrated and sustainable ecosystem for developing capabilities and competencies.As part of the professional capacity-building pillar, the University is working to develop its training ecosystem in accordance with the CIPD methodology. This includes qualifying practitioners, developing competency frameworks and maps, and strengthening quality assurance mechanisms. The partnership also includes the development of specialized research initiatives, the exchange of expertise, and efforts to secure accreditation for bachelor’s, master’s, and executive master’s programs in Human Resource Management in accordance with international standards.On this occasion, Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Abdulmajeed bin Mohammed AlQusaibi stated that the partnership marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration and investment in people. He emphasized that the development of the human resources ecosystem is closely linked to institutional advancement and the ability of organizations to keep pace with ongoing transformations, noting that people are the primary drivers of change, the creators of solutions, and the key to transforming strategies into sustainable institutional impact.He added that the partnership will contribute to enhancing workforce efficiency and developing capabilities by linking professional development pathways with accredited professional qualifications and strengthening the integration between academic preparation and practical application. This will help improve workforce readiness and align skills with future needs and labor market requirements.For her part, Dr. Raniah bint Ibrahim AlJadeed, Dean of the Deanship of Skills Development, affirmed that the partnership represents an important step toward reinforcing the University’s position as a national reference for knowledge and expertise in skills development. She added that it will also strengthen the University’s contribution to evidence-based knowledge production, capacity building, and the advancement of professional practices in line with international standards.Dr. Rima bint Hassan bin Saeed, Dean of the College of Business Administration, explained that academic and professional accreditation constitutes one of the partnership’s main tracks. This will be achieved by aligning academic programs in the field of human resources with international standards, thereby enhancing the quality of outcomes, linking academic preparation with professional practice, and opening broader opportunities for graduates to advance and become part of a specialized professional community.This partnership builds on King Saud University’s ongoing efforts to enhance its academic and professional competitiveness and support the development of national talent in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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