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Free Courses for Saudis

Free online learning for Saudi citizens

A curated directory of 118 free courses across 21 categories — from Saudi national platforms (Doroob, Tuwaiq, SDAIA, Misk, Monsha'at) to global providers (MIT, Harvard, Google, Microsoft, IBM, AWS). Every course can be taken at no cost. Some offer free certificates; others have an optional paid certificate, but the training itself is always free.

Updated 2026-05-20. Availability and certificate terms change — confirm current details on each provider's page.

Showing 118 of 118 free courses

Saudi National Platforms(10)

Government-backed Saudi learning platforms with locally relevant training, Arabic-language options, and direct alignment to the labor market.

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF / Hadaf)

Doroob Electronic Training

Doroob is a Saudi labor-market-focused e-learning platform designed to equip job seekers and private-sector employees with practical skills aligned to employment needs, making it a strong first-stop resource for Saudis who want locally relevant training across workplace, business and digital topics.

Saudi-specific platform; login/registration requirements may apply.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free; certificates may be available

Recommended for: Saudi job seekers, private-sector employees, early-career professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

HRDF / Hadaf

Doroob Training Courses Catalogue

The Doroob training courses catalogue provides electronic training across many specializations to develop the beneficiary's knowledge and skills; useful for Saudis seeking short, practical training that can be added to a CV or used to prepare for employment.

Official HRDF source for Doroob course access.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi learners looking for recognized local training

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

National eLearning Center

FutureX National eLearning Platform

FutureX acts as a national gateway for trusted e-learning opportunities and approved providers in Saudi Arabia, helping Saudi learners find quality digital programs from local and international partners in one place.

Good portal-level link because it aggregates e-learning opportunities approved nationally.

Level
All levels
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free and partner-based options; varies by course

Recommended for: Saudi learners looking for a trusted discovery portal

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones

Tuwaiq Academy

Tuwaiq Academy offers intensive bootcamps and programs in high-demand technology fields, making it highly relevant for Saudis who want job-oriented technical skills in AI, programming, cybersecurity and cloud computing.

One of the strongest Saudi tech-skilling destinations; program seats may be competitive.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Many programs are free; availability and eligibility vary

Recommended for: Saudi youth, graduates, career switchers, tech learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)

SDAIA Academy Programs and Bootcamps

SDAIA Academy focuses on building national capability in data and AI through programs and bootcamps, making it ideal for Saudis targeting analytics, AI engineering, data governance or digital transformation roles.

Saudi national authority for data and AI; check admission windows.

Level
Intermediate to advanced
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Usually free or sponsored; eligibility varies by program

Recommended for: Saudi data and AI learners, analysts, technical graduates

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Saudi Digital Academy / MCIT

Saudi Digital Academy Programs and Camps

Saudi Digital Academy supports national digital capability-building through programs, camps and online training that prepare Saudis for modern technology roles and digital-economy opportunities.

Government service page for SDA registration and program access.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free/sponsored programs may be available; depends on registration

Recommended for: Saudi graduates, employees, digital career seekers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk)

Misk Career Essentials

Misk Career Essentials provides short online courses to help young Saudis build core career skills, workplace readiness and confidence before entering or progressing in the labor market.

Strong fit for Saudi youth and job-readiness needs.

Level
Beginner
Language
Arabic
Cost
Free; certificate for completion

Recommended for: Saudi students, fresh graduates, early-career Saudis

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Misk

Misk Skills

Misk Skills helps Saudi youth explore career opportunities and develop practical capabilities through programs and learning resources focused on employability, leadership and future skills.

Useful for Saudi youth-skilling pathways.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free and program-based; varies by opportunity

Recommended for: Saudi youth, university students, young professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Misk

Misk Startup School Masterclasses

Misk Startup School masterclasses introduce Saudi entrepreneurs to practical startup concepts, business-building methods and inspirational learning from a leading Saudi youth-development platform.

Use as startup/entrepreneurship resource; link to current Misk programs catalogue.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free/program-based; check current offerings

Recommended for: Saudi aspiring founders, students, young entrepreneurs

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at)

Monsha'at Academy

Monsha'at Academy provides practical training for Saudi entrepreneurs and SME owners, covering business launch, growth, sales, marketing, finance and management topics that directly support Saudi private-sector participation.

Highly relevant to local business creation and SME capability-building.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic
Cost
Free; electronic certificates available for many programs

Recommended for: Saudi entrepreneurs, SME owners, freelancers, family businesses

Free certificateOpen course ↗

AI & Data(13)

Foundational and advanced training in AI, generative AI, machine learning, and data science from global providers.

OpenAI

OpenAI Academy

OpenAI Academy helps Saudi learners understand and apply AI through tutorials, expert-led learning, resource hubs and community learning — useful for professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and students who want practical AI literacy.

Good AI literacy resource for Saudi learners; English-first.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free access to learning/community content

Recommended for: Beginners, professionals, educators, business owners

No certificateOpen course ↗

Microsoft

Microsoft Learn AI Learning Hub

Microsoft Learn's AI hub provides structured AI training for both business and technical roles, covering Copilot, AI agents, Azure AI and data skills — useful in Saudi organizations using Microsoft tools.

Strong for Saudi workplaces using Microsoft 365, Azure or Copilot.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free learning modules; optional paid exams/certifications

Recommended for: Saudi employees, IT teams, business users, developers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Microsoft

Microsoft AI for Beginners

AI for Beginners is a 12-week, 24-lesson curriculum that introduces AI concepts with practical lessons, quizzes and labs — a structured pathway for Saudi self-learners who want more than a short overview.

Best for motivated Saudi learners comfortable with English and self-study.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi students, self-learners, aspiring AI developers

No certificateOpen course ↗

Google Skills

Google Introduction to Generative AI

Google's introductory generative AI course is a short microlearning course explaining what generative AI is, how it is used and how it differs from traditional ML — an ideal quick first AI course for Saudi learners.

Short, easy starting point for AI awareness.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free; badge available

Recommended for: Any Saudi learner new to GenAI

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Google Cloud

Google Cloud Machine Learning & AI Training

Google Cloud's AI training paths cover generative AI from beginner to advanced and are useful for Saudi learners who want to connect AI concepts with cloud tools, development and deployment.

Useful for technical Saudi learners aiming at cloud AI roles.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free and paid options; skill badges may require lab access

Recommended for: Saudi cloud learners, developers, data professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Google Cloud

Google Cloud Skills Boost

Google Cloud Skills Boost offers hands-on courses and learning paths that help Saudi learners build practical cloud, AI and data skills using Google Cloud technologies.

Hands-on labs may be paid after free content; check current terms.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free and paid hands-on labs; skill badges available

Recommended for: Developers, cloud learners, data and AI learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild Artificial Intelligence

IBM SkillsBuild provides free AI learning paths and digital credentials, helping Saudi learners build practical AI fundamentals and share verified badges on LinkedIn or their CV.

Good no-cost credential pathway.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; digital credentials available

Recommended for: Saudi beginners, career switchers, job seekers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

IBM

IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild is a broad free platform offering job-focused learning and credentials across AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud and workplace skills — a strong general resource for Saudi career development.

Good cross-category platform for the Saudi learner directory.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; digital credentials available

Recommended for: Saudi job seekers, students, professionals

Free certificateOpen course ↗

University of Helsinki / Reaktor

Elements of AI

Elements of AI is a beginner-friendly course for Saudis without advanced math or programming, making AI understandable for business users, educators, public-sector professionals and general learners.

Good non-technical AI literacy link.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free; certificate available depending on track and region

Recommended for: Saudi non-technical learners, managers, educators

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute

NVIDIA Generative AI Explained

NVIDIA's short Generative AI Explained course provides a credible introduction to generative AI from a leading AI infrastructure company — useful for Saudi learners who want a concise overview before deeper study.

Good short AI explainer from a global AI leader.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Beginners, business users, AI-curious professionals

No certificateOpen course ↗

Kaggle / Google

Kaggle Learn

Kaggle Learn provides hands-on micro-courses in data science and machine learning using interactive notebooks — ideal for Saudi learners who want practice rather than only videos.

Excellent for practical data skills and portfolio building.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi data science beginners, analysts, students

Free certificateOpen course ↗

MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT Introduction to Machine Learning

MIT's Introduction to Machine Learning provides rigorous university-level materials for Saudi learners who already have math and programming foundations and want deeper ML understanding.

Best for serious Saudi learners with prerequisites.

Level
Advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free course materials

Recommended for: Saudi advanced technical learners, university students

No certificateOpen course ↗

Harvard University

Harvard CS50's Introduction to AI with Python

CS50's AI with Python teaches core AI methods using Python — a strong next step for Saudi learners who already know programming basics and want to build AI applications.

Good bridge from coding to applied AI for Saudi learners.

Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free to learn; certificate options may vary

Recommended for: Saudi programmers, students, technical learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Coding & Software(7)

Programming, web development, databases, and software engineering — from CS50 to freeCodeCamp.

freeCodeCamp

freeCodeCamp

freeCodeCamp is a complete free coding platform with interactive lessons, projects and certifications — ideal for Saudis who want to learn web development or start a software career at no cost.

Strong portfolio-building pathway for Saudi developers.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free; free certifications

Recommended for: Saudi beginners, career switchers, self-learners

Free certificateOpen course ↗

The Odin Project

The Odin Project

The Odin Project is a project-based open-source curriculum for full-stack web development, giving Saudi learners a bootcamp-style path without tuition fees.

Best for disciplined Saudi self-learners who want projects.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi aspiring full-stack developers

No certificateOpen course ↗

Harvard University

Harvard CS50x

CS50x is one of the world's most respected free introductions to computer science, helping Saudi learners build strong foundations before specializing in software, data or AI.

Excellent foundation course for Saudi technical careers.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free to learn; certificate options may vary

Recommended for: Saudi students, beginners, aspiring developers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

MIT

MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT OpenCourseWare gives free access to thousands of MIT course materials, making it a world-class resource for motivated Saudi learners in technology, engineering, management and science.

Use for advanced learning pathways and references.

Level
All levels
Language
English
Cost
Free course materials

Recommended for: Saudi university students, advanced self-learners

No certificateOpen course ↗

GitHub

GitHub Skills

GitHub Skills offers interactive courses that teach GitHub workflows directly inside repositories — helping Saudi technical learners build practical collaboration skills used in software and data teams.

Essential for coding portfolios and teamwork.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi developers, data scientists, technical students

No certificateOpen course ↗

Mozilla

MDN Web Docs — Learn Web Development

MDN Web Docs is one of the best free resources for learning and referencing modern web technologies — useful for Saudi front-end developers and anyone building web projects.

Great as a reference library and learning path for Saudi developers.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi web development learners, front-end developers

No certificateOpen course ↗

MongoDB

MongoDB University

MongoDB University provides free courses on MongoDB and database skills — useful for Saudi backend developers, data engineers and application builders who want modern database capabilities.

Useful for Saudi software and data infrastructure roles.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free courses; badges/certificates may be available

Recommended for: Saudi backend developers, data engineers, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Cloud & Cybersecurity(7)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and cybersecurity fundamentals from Cisco, IBM, and beyond.

Amazon Web Services

AWS Skill Builder

AWS Skill Builder offers hundreds of cloud training resources — one of the best platforms for Saudi learners targeting cloud support, solutions architecture, DevOps, data or AI practitioner roles.

Strong pathway for cloud jobs and AWS certification preparation.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Many free courses; paid subscriptions/exams optional

Recommended for: Saudi cloud learners, IT professionals, developers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Cisco

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy provides free self-paced courses in networking, cybersecurity and programming — a strong foundation for Saudi IT and security career pathways.

Good for globally recognized networking/cybersecurity pathways.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free courses available; certifications/exams may vary

Recommended for: Saudi IT beginners, cybersecurity learners, networking learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco's Introduction to Cybersecurity course teaches basic security concepts and digital safety — ideal for Saudi beginners before progressing to networking, SOC or cyber analyst tracks.

Good first cybersecurity course for Saudi learners.

Level
Beginner
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi beginners, students, non-technical employees

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Cisco

Cisco Skills for All

Cisco Skills for All offers free online courses and certification-aligned pathways across AI, networking, cybersecurity and programming — a useful destination for Saudi employability-focused technical skills.

Good broader Cisco free-learning portal.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi students, job seekers, technical beginners

Free certificateOpen course ↗

IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity

IBM SkillsBuild cybersecurity courses introduce core cybersecurity ideas and career pathways — useful for Saudi learners preparing for deeper security training or entry-level IT roles.

Good credential-friendly pathway.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; digital credentials available

Recommended for: Saudi cybersecurity beginners, job seekers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Oracle

Oracle MyLearn / OCI Training

Oracle MyLearn provides digital learning for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and enterprise technologies — useful for Saudi learners aiming for cloud, database, ERP or enterprise systems roles.

Useful where Oracle technologies are used in large Saudi organizations.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free digital learning; paid exams optional

Recommended for: Saudi cloud and enterprise systems learners, IT professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Azure Training on Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Learn provides free Azure training modules and paths — useful for Saudi learners who want to enter cloud administration, cloud security, data engineering or enterprise IT roles.

Strong fit for Saudi organizations using Microsoft Azure.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free learning modules; optional paid exams/certifications

Recommended for: Saudi cloud learners, IT teams, developers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Business & Entrepreneurship(7)

Entrepreneurship, startup creation, business planning, and SME-focused training.

HP Foundation

HP LIFE

HP LIFE offers free practical business and entrepreneurship courses with certificates — ideal for Saudi learners who want SME-ready skills such as business planning, cash flow, marketing and sales forecasting.

Very strong no-cost business-skills platform.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Free; certificates of completion

Recommended for: Saudi entrepreneurs, freelancers, SME owners, students

Free certificateOpen course ↗

MIT

MIT OpenCourseWare — Entrepreneurship Collection

MIT's entrepreneurship collection provides rigorous course materials for Saudi founders and innovation teams who want to understand venture creation, startup strategy and entrepreneurial finance from a leading global university.

Good advanced content for Saudi startup ecosystem learners.

Level
Intermediate to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free course materials

Recommended for: Saudi founders, university students, innovation teams

No certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Entrepreneurship Courses

Coursera's entrepreneurship catalogue includes courses from universities and companies — useful for Saudi learners who want structured startup and business-building education with optional certificates.

Availability of free audit varies by course; check before enrolling.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free-to-audit options available; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi aspiring founders, SME owners, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

edX

edX Entrepreneurship Courses

edX entrepreneurship courses provide university-backed learning for Saudi learners who want to develop business ideas, innovation skills and venture-building knowledge without necessarily paying for a certificate.

Check free audit availability by course.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi founders, business learners, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Shopify

Shopify Academy

Shopify Academy helps learners understand how to build and grow online stores — useful for Saudis interested in e-commerce, product brands, side businesses and SME digital transformation.

Good e-commerce pathway for Saudi entrepreneurs.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free learning resources

Recommended for: Saudi e-commerce beginners, SME owners, side-business founders

No certificateOpen course ↗

Edraak

Edraak — Business and Entrepreneurship

Edraak provides Arabic online courses in business, entrepreneurship, technology and personal development — especially valuable for Saudi learners who prefer Arabic-language learning.

Strong Arabic-language free learning platform.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
Arabic
Cost
Free; certificates may be available depending on course

Recommended for: Saudi Arabic-first learners, students, entrepreneurs

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Y Combinator

Y Combinator Startup School

Startup School provides free startup lessons and resources from Y Combinator — useful for aspiring Saudi founders who want practical startup guidance from a leading global accelerator.

Excellent startup playbook resource for Saudi founders.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi startup founders, students, entrepreneurs

No certificateOpen course ↗

Sales & Marketing(9)

Digital marketing, CRM, social media, SEO, sales operations — with Arabic-language options.

HubSpot Academy

HubSpot Academy Sales Training

HubSpot Academy offers free sales and CRM training that helps learners understand inbound selling, customer relationships and sales productivity — useful for Saudi sales, business development and customer success careers.

Good practical sales training with recognized certificates.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; free certifications available

Recommended for: Saudi sales reps, business developers, CRM users

Free certificateOpen course ↗

HubSpot

HubSpot Academy

HubSpot Academy is a broad free platform for sales, marketing, service and CRM skills — useful for Saudis looking to enter commercial roles or improve SME customer growth capabilities.

Strong internationally recognized certificate options.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; certifications available

Recommended for: Saudi sales, marketing, SME and customer success learners

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Salesforce

Salesforce Trailhead

Salesforce Trailhead teaches CRM, sales operations, service and Salesforce administration through short modules and projects — valuable for Saudi learners targeting enterprise systems or customer operations roles.

Good for large-enterprise CRM and digital transformation skills.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free learning; paid certification exams optional

Recommended for: Saudi CRM learners, sales operations, customer success, admins

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Meta

Meta Blueprint

Meta Blueprint provides free training for social media marketing, paid ads and business growth across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger — useful for Saudi marketers and SMEs.

Useful for Saudi SMEs and social-commerce growth.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free courses; paid certification exams optional

Recommended for: Saudi marketers, SME owners, freelancers, content teams

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Google Skillshop

Google Skillshop offers free product training and certifications for Google Ads, Analytics and related business tools — useful for Saudi learners seeking digital marketing or e-commerce roles.

Good for employability in marketing and agency roles.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free training; certifications available for some products

Recommended for: Saudi digital marketers, e-commerce teams, freelancers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Google Analytics Academy

Google Analytics training helps Saudi learners understand web measurement and user behavior — useful for marketing, e-commerce, communications, startups and website management.

Strong analytics foundation for Saudi digital business.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi marketers, analysts, website owners, e-commerce teams

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Maharat min Google

Maharat min Google provides Arabic digital-skills training covering digital marketing and online business — ideal for Arabic-speaking Saudis entering marketing, freelancing, e-commerce or SME roles.

Excellent Arabic-language digital marketing resource.

Level
Beginner
Language
Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi Arabic-speaking learners, marketers, SMEs, freelancers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Semrush

Semrush Academy

Semrush Academy provides free expert-led courses in SEO, content marketing, social media, advertising and analytics — useful for Saudi marketers and small businesses that need organic growth skills.

Great for practical digital marketing skills.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free; certificates available for many courses

Recommended for: Saudi SEO learners, marketers, content creators, SMEs

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Google Primer

Google Primer offers short, mobile-friendly lessons on business and marketing skills — useful for busy Saudi learners who want quick practical tips for online growth and customer acquisition.

Availability/app access may vary by region.

Level
Beginner
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi entrepreneurs, marketers, freelancers

No certificateOpen course ↗

Finance & Accounting(7)

Personal finance, corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis from Khan Academy to McGill.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy — Financial Literacy

Khan Academy's personal finance resources are simple and free, helping Saudi learners build foundational knowledge in budgeting, saving, debt, credit and investing before taking advanced finance courses.

Good citizen-facing resource for Saudi financial awareness.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi students, young professionals, families

No certificateOpen course ↗

Khan Academy

Khan Academy — Finance and Capital Markets

Khan Academy's finance and capital markets content introduces core finance concepts in an accessible way — useful for Saudi learners interested in banking, investing, accounting or corporate finance.

Good foundation before more advanced finance courses.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi finance beginners, students, professionals

No certificateOpen course ↗

The Open University

OpenLearn — Money & Business

OpenLearn's Money & Business courses provide free university-style learning across business and finance topics — useful for Saudi learners building broad business literacy at no cost.

Good free university-backed business finance resource.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi business learners, finance beginners, managers

No certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Finance Courses

Coursera's finance catalogue includes university and industry courses that help Saudi learners build finance, accounting and investment knowledge, with optional paid certificates where needed.

Check each course for free audit availability.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free-to-audit options available; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi finance learners, students, analysts, business owners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

edX

edX Finance Courses

edX finance courses offer university-backed materials for Saudi learners who want structured finance education and are comfortable with self-paced English learning.

Check audit/certificate pricing by course.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi finance learners, analysts, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Corporate Finance Institute

Corporate Finance Institute — Free Courses

CFI offers selected free finance and accounting courses — useful for Saudi learners targeting analyst, accounting, banking or corporate finance roles.

Good finance-skills supplement; many advanced courses require paid plan.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free courses available; certificates and full access may be paid

Recommended for: Saudi finance analysts, accounting learners, business students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

McGill University

McGill — Personal Finance Essentials

McGill's Personal Finance Essentials is a free course that introduces important personal finance topics in a structured way — useful for Saudi learners who want financial literacy beyond short articles.

Good financial literacy resource for Saudis.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free; certificate of completion may be available

Recommended for: Saudi young professionals, families, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Leadership & Management(6)

Management fundamentals, leadership development, communication, and team effectiveness.

The Open University

OpenLearn Leadership & Management

OpenLearn leadership and management courses provide free structured learning for Saudis moving into supervisor, team lead or management roles — practical frameworks from a university-backed platform.

Good foundational leadership training.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi supervisors, team leads, future managers

No certificateOpen course ↗

The Open University

OpenLearn — Managing and Managing People

This free OpenLearn course introduces the role of managers and the skills needed to manage people effectively — useful for technically strong Saudi employees stepping into leadership.

Good for early leadership capability-building.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi new managers, supervisors, team coordinators

No certificateOpen course ↗

edX

edX Free Leadership Courses

edX leadership courses give Saudi learners access to university-level leadership topics such as communication, decision-making and team effectiveness, with the option to pay for verified certificates.

Availability depends on course audit options.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi managers, supervisors, professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Leadership and Management Courses

Coursera's leadership catalogue includes courses from universities and companies covering communication, team leadership, management and strategy for Saudi professionals developing leadership capability.

Check free audit options by course.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi managers, professionals, business learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Misk

Misk Leadership Programs

Misk leadership programs help develop Saudi youth and professionals through structured experiences, mentorship and learning opportunities that support future leadership capacity in the kingdom.

Saudi-focused; check current open programs.

Level
Intermediate to advanced
Language
Arabic · English
Cost
Program-dependent; many opportunities are free or sponsored

Recommended for: Saudi youth, emerging leaders, professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Manager Tools

Manager Tools — Free Podcasts and Resources

Manager Tools provides practical management guidance through free podcasts and resources — useful for new Saudi managers who want actionable habits for leading teams.

Not a formal course, but very practical management resource.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free podcast/resources; premium products paid

Recommended for: Saudi new managers, team leads, supervisors

No certificateOpen course ↗

Project Management & Productivity(7)

PMI methods, agile, workplace productivity tools (Jira, Asana, Notion, Power Platform).

Project Management Institute

PMI Kickoff

PMI Kickoff is a short free course and toolkit that helps non-project managers quickly learn how to start and manage projects — useful for Saudi employees handling initiatives at work.

Great quick intro for workplace project execution.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi non-project managers, coordinators, team leads

Free certificateOpen course ↗

The Open University

OpenLearn — Project Management

OpenLearn's project-management course introduces the project journey and provides a free foundation for Saudi learners moving into PMO, operations, transformation, IT or healthcare administration roles.

Useful foundation before paid PM certifications.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi project coordinators, operations staff, beginners

No certificateOpen course ↗

Atlassian

Atlassian Learning — Project Manager Career Path

Atlassian Learning teaches practical project collaboration using tools such as Jira and Confluence — useful for Saudi learners in technology, product, PMO and operations environments.

Good for workplace tools and agile execution.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free courses available

Recommended for: Saudi project managers, product teams, agile learners

No certificateOpen course ↗

Asana

Asana Academy

Asana Academy teaches Saudi learners how to organize work, manage projects, create workflows and improve team productivity using Asana — useful for operations and project coordination.

Tool-specific but very practical.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free and paid options; some certificates may vary

Recommended for: Saudi project coordinators, team leads, operations teams

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Great Learning

Great Learning Academy — Project Management

Great Learning's free project management course covers the project lifecycle and basic project controls — a quick structured introduction for Saudi beginners.

Useful supplemental intro course.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free course; certificate availability may vary

Recommended for: Saudi project beginners, coordinators, students

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Learn — Power Platform Training

Microsoft Power Platform training helps Saudi employees automate workflows, build dashboards and create low-code apps — highly relevant for productivity and digital transformation roles.

Strong fit for Saudi organizations using Microsoft tools.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free learning; optional certifications paid

Recommended for: Saudi business analysts, operations teams, citizen developers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Notion

Notion Academy

Notion Academy teaches Saudi learners how to use Notion for workspace organization, notes, project tracking and knowledge management — which can improve productivity for students, entrepreneurs and teams.

Tool-specific but useful for personal and team organization.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi students, entrepreneurs, teams, productivity learners

No certificateOpen course ↗

Career & Language Skills(4)

Business English, career readiness, communication, and workplace skills.

British Council

British Council Business English

British Council Business English resources help Saudi learners improve professional communication, interview performance and workplace writing — useful for those targeting multinational, tourism, consulting or customer-facing roles.

Good English support for Saudi employability.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free resources

Recommended for: Saudi job seekers, professionals, students

No certificateOpen course ↗

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning — Free Courses

LinkedIn Learning periodically offers free courses across professional skills, business and technology — useful for Saudi learners who want career development content connected to LinkedIn profiles.

Check current free course availability.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Some free courses; broader library usually paid

Recommended for: Saudi professionals, job seekers, managers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Grow with Google — Career Skills

Grow with Google offers no-cost resources and workshops on AI, digital skills, productivity and career development — a useful general resource for Saudi employability and business readiness.

Good general skill-building hub.

Level
Beginner
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free workshops and resources

Recommended for: Saudi students, job seekers, business owners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie — Free Resources

Dale Carnegie's free resources provide practical insights on communication, leadership and confidence — supporting Saudi learners preparing for customer-facing or leadership roles.

Resource library rather than full free course catalogue.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free resources; full courses may be paid

Recommended for: Saudi professionals, sales teams, emerging leaders

No certificateOpen course ↗

Design & Creative(4)

Visual design, UI/UX, content creation from Canva, Adobe, Figma, and Google.

Canva

Canva Design School

Canva Design School teaches Saudi learners practical visual design, branding, presentation and content creation skills — useful for marketing, social media, business presentation or creative communication.

Great for practical design and presentation skills.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free resources and courses; some features require Canva plans

Recommended for: Saudi students, marketers, entrepreneurs, content creators

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Adobe

Adobe Express Learn

Adobe Express learning resources help beginners create social posts, videos, flyers and brand materials — useful for Saudi SMEs, marketers and entrepreneurs building digital presence.

Good practical creative skills resource.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free resources; some app features may require paid plans

Recommended for: Saudi content creators, SMEs, marketers, students

No certificateOpen course ↗

Google

Google Digital Garage — Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Digital Garage's digital marketing resources help Saudi learners understand how online marketing works — useful for SMEs, freelancers and job seekers entering digital roles.

Good beginner digital marketing course.

Level
Beginner
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; certification may be available depending on region

Recommended for: Saudi digital marketing beginners, SMEs, freelancers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Figma

Figma Learn

Figma Learn provides free tutorials and lessons for interface design and prototyping — useful for Saudis interested in UI/UX, product design, startups and digital product roles.

Good entry resource for digital design careers.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi UI/UX learners, product teams, designers

No certificateOpen course ↗

General Learning Platforms(6)

Cross-discipline platforms with free university-level courses across many subjects.

The Open University

OpenLearn Free Courses

OpenLearn provides free courses across many subjects — useful as a broad learning library for Saudis who want university-style learning without cost.

Good general resource across categories.

Level
All levels
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi lifelong learners, professionals, students

No certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Free Courses

Coursera's free-course options provide access to many university and company courses, with paid certificates optional — useful for Saudi learners seeking structured global education.

Free availability varies by course; verify before listing as free.

Level
All levels
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi learners seeking structured courses from global institutions

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

edX

edX Free Online Courses

edX offers free audit access to many university-backed courses — valuable for Saudi learners who want structured academic content with optional paid verified certificates.

Check each course for audit and certificate rules.

Level
All levels
Language
English
Cost
Free-to-audit options; paid certificates optional

Recommended for: Saudi students, professionals, academic learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Alison

Alison Free Online Courses

Alison offers free access to many online courses across business, technology and workplace skills — useful for Saudi learners who want no-cost content and do not need a paid certificate.

Certificates may require payment.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free learning; certificates/diplomas often paid

Recommended for: Saudi general learners, job seekers, career switchers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Saylor Academy

Saylor Academy

Saylor Academy provides free self-paced courses, many aligned to college-level subjects — helping Saudi learners build structured knowledge in business, technology and general education.

Good no-cost self-study library.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free courses; optional low-cost certificates/exams may exist

Recommended for: Saudi self-paced learners, students, professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

FutureLearn

FutureLearn Free Courses

FutureLearn offers courses from universities and organizations with free-access options for some courses — useful for Saudi learners exploring structured short courses across professional topics.

Check current free access windows by course.

Level
All levels
Language
English
Cost
Free limited access or paid upgrades depending on course

Recommended for: Saudi professionals, students, lifelong learners

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Supply Chain & Operations(5)

Logistics, procurement, operations, and global supply chain training — critical for Saudi industrial diversification.

MITx (edX)

MIT MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management

MIT's MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management is one of the world's most respected free-to-audit programs in SCM — ideal for Saudi professionals working in logistics, manufacturing, retail, or the giga-projects driving Vision 2030 industrial diversification.

Highly relevant to Saudi logistics hub ambitions and NIDLP industrial localization.

Level
Intermediate to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid verified certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi logistics professionals, operations managers, supply chain analysts

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Rutgers via Coursera

Coursera Supply Chain Management Specialization (Rutgers)

Rutgers' Supply Chain Management Specialization on Coursera teaches the core building blocks of modern supply chains — useful for Saudis entering SCM, manufacturing, retail, or e-commerce roles aligned to Vision 2030 industrial growth.

Audit option keeps the courses free; certificate is the paid upgrade.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi SCM beginners, operations analysts, manufacturing graduates

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

SAP

SAP Learning — Supply Chain

SAP Learning offers free learning journeys for supply chain modules — directly relevant for Saudis working in large enterprises (Aramco, SABIC, Ma'aden, Almarai) that run SAP for SCM.

Particularly relevant in Saudi enterprises that have standardized on SAP.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free learning content; certifications paid

Recommended for: Saudi SAP users, enterprise SCM analysts, supply chain consultants

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Alison

Alison Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Alison's free Diploma in Supply Chain Management covers fundamentals end-to-end — a good entry path for Saudi early-career learners wanting structured SCM knowledge before specializing.

Course content is free; certificate purchase is optional.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free course; certificate paid

Recommended for: Saudi SCM beginners, logistics coordinators, warehouse staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Maersk

Maersk Aspire — Logistics Careers Learning

Maersk Aspire provides free careers-focused learning materials in shipping and logistics — useful for Saudis exploring careers in the kingdom's growing maritime, port, and logistics sectors (Red Sea, Jeddah Islamic Port, Mawani).

Aligns with Saudi National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free resources

Recommended for: Saudi maritime, port, and logistics career explorers

No certificateOpen course ↗

Hospitality & Tourism(4)

Hotel management, tourism services, guest experience — for Saudi's 150M-visitor target by 2030.

Cornell via edX

Cornell Hotel Management Courses

Cornell's hospitality courses on edX are taught by one of the world's top hospitality schools — directly relevant for Saudis entering the kingdom's exploding tourism economy (122M visitors in 2025, FIFA 2034, Red Sea, AlUla, NEOM).

Strongly aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 tourism targets.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi hotel staff, hospitality managers, tourism career-switchers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

ESSEC via Coursera

Coursera Hotel Management (ESSEC)

ESSEC's Hotel Management Specialization on Coursera covers practical hotel operations and strategy — useful for Saudis working in hotels, resorts, or the new luxury hospitality developments along the Red Sea and AlUla.

Audit option keeps lectures free.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi hospitality professionals, resort operations, tourism graduates

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

UN Tourism (UNWTO)

UNWTO Online Academy

The UN Tourism Online Academy offers free courses in tourism management and sustainability from the global authority on tourism — directly relevant to Saudis working in the Ministry of Tourism, DMOs, and tourism enterprises.

Some content in Arabic; global authority for tourism standards.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free courses available

Recommended for: Saudi tourism officials, DMO staff, tourism strategy professionals

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

AHLEI Free Hospitality Resources

AHLEI offers free hospitality learning resources covering front desk, guest service, and basic hotel operations — practical content for Saudi entry-level hospitality staff supporting Vision 2030 tourism scale-up.

Good entry-level practical hospitality content.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Cost
Free resources

Recommended for: Saudi front-of-house staff, hospitality trainees, hotel new-hires

No certificateOpen course ↗

Healthcare & Public Health(4)

Public health, clinical fundamentals, healthcare management — aligned with Saudi's Health Sector Transformation Program.

World Health Organization

OpenWHO — World Health Organization

OpenWHO offers free public health courses with certificates from the World Health Organization — many available in Arabic. Highly relevant for Saudi healthcare workers, Ministry of Health staff, and the Saudi Public Health Authority workforce.

Arabic content available; aligned with Saudi Health Sector Transformation Program.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi healthcare workers, public health staff, MoH employees

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Johns Hopkins via Coursera

Johns Hopkins Public Health Courses (Coursera)

Johns Hopkins' world-leading public health courses on Coursera are free to audit — relevant for Saudis in the Ministry of Health, SCFHS-licensed professionals, hospital management, and the broader health sector transformation.

Free audit option; certificate optional.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi health policy analysts, public health professionals, hospital managers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC TRAIN Learning Network

CDC TRAIN provides thousands of free public-health courses with certificates from the US Centers for Disease Control — useful for Saudi public health practitioners, epidemiologists, and field health workers.

Requires free account; large catalog of certificated courses.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi public health practitioners, epidemiologists, field workers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Stanford University

Stanford Center for Health Education

Stanford Center for Health Education offers free clinical and health-systems learning content — useful for Saudi medical residents, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators.

Free content from a top global medical school.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Many free resources

Recommended for: Saudi medical residents, allied health, healthcare administrators

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Energy & Sustainability(3)

Renewables, sustainability, climate, ESG — relevant to Saudi Green Initiative and the renewable energy transition.

International Renewable Energy Agency

IRENA Knowledge Hub

IRENA's Knowledge Hub provides free learning resources on renewable energy and the energy transition — highly relevant for Saudis working under the Saudi Green Initiative, NEOM Green Hydrogen, and renewable-capacity programs.

IRENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi; some Arabic content available.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi renewable energy professionals, policy analysts, sustainability staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

United Nations

UN CC:Learn

UN CC:Learn offers free certificated courses on climate change and sustainable development — useful for Saudis working on the Saudi Green Initiative, Middle East Green Initiative, and the kingdom's net-zero by 2060 commitment.

Free certified content; Arabic available for many courses.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi ESG professionals, climate analysts, sustainability officers

Free certificateOpen course ↗

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

SDG Academy

The SDG Academy offers free university-level courses on the Sustainable Development Goals — relevant for Saudis aligning work programs with the UN SDGs and Vision 2030 sustainability pillars.

Aligns with Vision 2030 sustainability targets.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi sustainability professionals, ESG analysts, public policy staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Banking & Fintech(3)

Banking fundamentals, fintech innovation, payments, digital banking — for Saudi's growing fintech ecosystem under SAMA.

World Bank Group

World Bank Open Learning Campus

The World Bank's Open Learning Campus offers free certificated courses in banking, financial inclusion, and fintech — useful for Saudis working in SAMA-licensed banks, fintech startups, and the Financial Sector Development Program.

Free Arabic content available; aligned with Saudi Financial Sector Development Program.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi bank staff, fintech employees, financial sector analysts

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Fintech & Banking Courses

Coursera carries fintech and banking specializations from Wharton, Michigan, and others — useful for Saudis entering the kingdom's rapidly growing fintech ecosystem regulated by SAMA and CMA.

Free audit; paid certificate optional.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi fintech startup employees, banking analysts, payments specialists

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship

CFTE — Free Fintech Foundations

CFTE offers selected free introductory fintech courses — a good starting point for Saudis exploring fintech careers in an ecosystem that has grown from a handful of licensed players to 200+ under SAMA.

Free intro content; advanced programs are paid.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Selected free courses; full programs paid

Recommended for: Saudi fintech career-explorers, banking professionals transitioning to digital

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Real Estate & Construction(3)

Construction management, real estate, BIM, project delivery — for Vision 2030 giga-project workforce.

Columbia University via Coursera

Coursera Construction Management Specialization (Columbia)

Columbia's Construction Management Specialization on Coursera is taught by one of the most respected real-estate schools — directly applicable to the Vision 2030 giga-projects (NEOM, ROSHN, Diriyah, Qiddiya, Red Sea, AlUla) creating massive Saudi construction demand.

Free audit option; highly relevant to giga-project pipeline.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi construction managers, civil engineers, project controls staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Autodesk

Autodesk Free Learning

Autodesk's free learning library covers AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools used across Saudi construction and real-estate projects — useful for engineers, architects, and BIM coordinators on Vision 2030 mega-developments.

Tutorials free; Autodesk software typically requires paid license or student access.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Many free tutorials; software requires license

Recommended for: Saudi architects, civil engineers, BIM coordinators

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

RICS Knowledge & Career Resources

RICS offers free knowledge content on real-estate professions — useful for Saudis pursuing property valuation, quantity surveying, and asset management roles in the kingdom's real-estate sector.

Free knowledge content; full certifications are paid.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Selected free resources; full courses paid

Recommended for: Saudi property valuers, quantity surveyors, real-estate analysts

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Legal fundamentals, compliance, anti-money laundering, contracts — aligned with Saudi regulatory modernization.

Coursera

Coursera Law & Legal Studies

Coursera carries legal courses from Yale, Penn, and other top schools — useful for Saudis working in legal departments, compliance, or supporting the kingdom's regulatory modernization under Vision 2030.

Free audit available; certificate is paid upgrade.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi legal professionals, compliance officers, in-house counsel

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

edX

edX Law Courses

edX hosts law courses from Harvard, MIT, and other universities — useful for Saudi legal professionals, compliance staff, and corporate-governance teams in the kingdom's growing private sector.

Audit option keeps coursework free.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi legal teams, compliance officers, corporate governance staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

The Open University

OpenLearn Law Section

OpenLearn's law section offers free introductory legal content — useful for Saudi paralegals, compliance trainees, and business professionals who need foundational legal literacy.

Free university-style content.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi paralegals, compliance trainees, business professionals

No certificateOpen course ↗

Translation & Languages(3)

Language learning and translation — important for Saudis working in international business, tourism, and government.

Duolingo

Duolingo

Duolingo offers free gamified language learning in 30+ languages — useful for Saudis improving English for the global workplace, plus other languages for international business, FIFA 2034 tourism workforce, and diplomatic careers.

Free version is comprehensive; ad-free upgrade is optional.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free; ad-free premium paid

Recommended for: Saudi language learners, tourism workforce, professionals working internationally

No certificateOpen course ↗

Memrise

Memrise

Memrise offers a free tier for language learning with native-speaker videos — useful for Saudis building practical conversational skills for tourism, hospitality, and international work alongside Vision 2030 mobility.

Free tier covers fundamentals.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free tier; full features paid

Recommended for: Saudi tourism workforce, hospitality staff, international business professionals

No certificateOpen course ↗

FutureLearn

FutureLearn Language Courses

FutureLearn hosts university-led language courses with limited free access — useful for Saudi translators, language teachers, and professionals working with international stakeholders.

Free access windows vary by course.

Level
Beginner to intermediate
Language
English
Cost
Free limited access; paid upgrades available

Recommended for: Saudi translators, language teachers, international communications staff

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

Agriculture & Food Security(3)

Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and food security — aligned with the Saudi Food Security Strategy.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization

FAO eLearning Academy

The FAO eLearning Academy offers free certificated courses in agriculture and food security — directly relevant to Saudi Vision 2030 food security strategy, MEWA programs, and the kingdom's investment in agritech.

Free Arabic content; FAO regional presence supports Saudi food security goals.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English · Arabic
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi MEWA staff, agritech professionals, food-security analysts

Free certificateOpen course ↗

Coursera

Coursera Sustainable Agriculture Courses

Coursera hosts sustainable agriculture courses from universities including Wageningen and UC Davis — useful for Saudis working on water-efficient farming, hydroponics, and food security in arid-region agriculture.

Highly relevant to Saudi arid-region food production challenges.

Level
Beginner to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free to audit; paid certificate optional

Recommended for: Saudi agritech professionals, hydroponics farmers, agricultural researchers

Optional certificateOpen course ↗

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

SDG Academy — Food Systems

The SDG Academy's food systems courses cover global food security challenges — useful for Saudi policymakers and researchers working on the Saudi Food Security Strategy and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

University-level free content from leading global researchers.

Level
Intermediate to advanced
Language
English
Cost
Free

Recommended for: Saudi food policy researchers, MEWA staff, nutrition specialists

Optional certificateOpen course ↗