What you'll learn
- Explain how digital transformation supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and its realization programs.
- Navigate the Saudi digital ecosystem: the main authorities, national platforms, digital identity and interoperability.
- Assess digital maturity, run a gap analysis and align initiatives to national programs and KPIs.
- Build a prioritized digital roadmap and a business case with costs, benefits, ROI and payback.
- Set up governance, apply enterprise architecture thinking, decide how to modernize legacy systems and manage vendors.
- Match emerging technologies (AI, generative AI, IoT, 5G, digital twins, RPA) to real business problems and use them responsibly.
- Apply data governance and classification, understand the core duties under the Personal Data Protection Law, and recognize the main national cybersecurity frameworks.
- Lead change, drive user adoption, plan workforce skills and introduce agile ways of working.
- Deliver projects with managed risk, define KPIs with baselines and targets, and track benefits.
- Present a complete digital transformation proposal for an organization of your choice.
Course overview
The Digital Transformation and Saudi Vision 2030 Training Course teaches professionals how to plan, govern and deliver digital transformation in the Saudi context. It connects global transformation practice with the Kingdom's national direction: Vision 2030 programs, the digital government ecosystem, national data and AI strategy, personal data protection, national cybersecurity controls and workforce development.
Instead of general theory, the course follows the work a manager actually does: assess where the organization stands, align initiatives to national programs, build a prioritized roadmap, make a business case, choose technology and vendors, protect data, lead people through change, and prove results with measurable KPIs.
Course curriculum
Module 1: Vision 2030 and the Digital Economy — 60 min
- Vision 2030 Pillars, Programs and Progress10 min
- Digital Transformation Concepts10 min
- The Saudi Digital Economy10 min
- The Digital Ecosystem and Key Authorities10 min
- Module 1 quiz: Vision 2030 and the Digital Economy10 questions
Module 2: Digital Government and Citizen-Centric Services — 72 min
- Digital Government Strategy and Qiyas13 min
- National Digital Platforms13 min
- Service Design and Customer Experience13 min
- Digital Public Infrastructure and Interoperability13 min
- Module 2 quiz: Digital Government and Citizen-Centric Services10 questions
Module 3: Strategy, Maturity Assessment and Roadmaps — 72 min
- Digital Maturity Assessment and Benchmarking13 min
- Aligning Strategy with Vision 203013 min
- Building the Transformation Roadmap13 min
- Business Cases, Budgeting and Procurement13 min
- Module 3 quiz: Strategy, Maturity Assessment and Roadmaps10 questions
Module 4: Governance, Architecture and Operating Model — 72 min
- Digital Governance and the Transformation Office13 min
- Enterprise Architecture and National Reference Architecture13 min
- Legacy Modernization, APIs and Cloud-First13 min
- Technology Vendor Selection and Management13 min
- Module 4 quiz: Governance, Architecture and Operating Model10 questions
Module 5: Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Automation — 72 min
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning13 min
- Generative AI and Responsible AI13 min
- Cloud, IoT, 5G, Smart Cities and Digital Twins13 min
- RPA, Workflow Automation and the Technology Radar13 min
- Module 5 quiz: Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Automation10 questions
Module 6: Data, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Regulation — 80 min
- Data Governance and Classification15 min
- Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)15 min
- National Cybersecurity Frameworks15 min
- Incident Response, Third-Party Risk and Digital Trust15 min
- Module 6 quiz: Data, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Regulation10 questions
Module 7: People, Culture and Change Management — 80 min
- Digital Leadership and Mindset15 min
- Change Management and User Adoption15 min
- Workforce Upskilling, Saudization and Inclusion15 min
- Agile Ways of Working and Innovation Partnerships15 min
- Module 7 quiz: People, Culture and Change Management10 questions
Module 8: Delivery, Impact Measurement and Sector Applications — 80 min
- Digital Project Delivery and Risk Management15 min
- KPIs, Benefits Realization and Dashboards15 min
- Sector Applications15 min
- Scaling, Sustainability and Future Trends15 min
- Module 8 quiz: Delivery, Impact Measurement and Sector Applications10 questions
Capstone project (practical assignment) — 30 min
- Capstone Project: Digital Transformation Proposal30 min
Final examination — 60 min
- Final examination: Digital Transformation and Saudi Vision 203040 questions
Who is this course for?
- Team leads, supervisors and mid-level managers who deliver or support digital initiatives
- Project and program managers, business analysts and product owners
- Strategy, planning, performance and quality professionals
- IT, data and digital professionals moving into management roles
- Government and private-sector staff who work with national digital platforms and compliance requirements
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of business operations and general familiarity with digital tools. No technical background is required.
Assessment
A short quiz after each module and a final assessment. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
Academy certificate of completion
Complete all lessons and pass the final assessment with 70% or more to receive a digital certificate in your name that you can download and share.
- Downloadable digital certificate
- Shows your name, the course title and completion date
- Suitable for training and CPD records
Frequently asked questions
What is the Digital Transformation and Saudi Vision 2030 Training Course?
It is an intermediate online course from Imtithal Academy that teaches professionals how to plan, govern and deliver digital transformation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, covering digital government, strategy, governance, emerging technologies, data protection, cybersecurity, change management and measurement.
Who is this course designed for?
Mid-level professionals, team leads and managers in Saudi public and private sector organizations, including project managers, business analysts, strategy and performance professionals, and IT and data professionals moving into leadership roles.
How long does the course take?
About 20 hours of self-paced study across 8 modules and 32 lessons, plus a capstone project of approximately 3-4 hours.
What level is the course?
Intermediate. Learners should have basic business knowledge and general familiarity with digital tools. No programming or technical background is required.
Does the course cover Saudi data protection and cybersecurity requirements?
Yes. Module 6 covers data governance and classification, the main duties and individual rights under the Personal Data Protection Law, NCA cybersecurity frameworks, incident response and third-party risk. The course is educational and does not replace legal advice.
How is the course assessed?
Each module ends with a 10-question quiz, and the course ends with a 40-question final examination. The pass mark is 70%. The capstone project is a practical assignment you complete for your own organization, with a 100-point rubric to check your work.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the course and pass the final examination with 70% or more, you receive an Imtithal Academy Certificate of Completion. It is an academy certificate, not a professional licence or a government accreditation.
Can I apply what I learn immediately at work?
Yes. Exercises such as the alignment matrix, journey map, vendor scorecard, KPI card, risk register and communication plan are designed to be reused in your real projects.
Is the course available in Arabic?
Yes. The full course, including every lesson, quiz and the final examination, is available in Arabic and English, and you can switch language at any time.
Training a team?
We offer company pricing with progress tracking for your staff and a certificate for every learner.