Saudi Retail Academy
Non-Profit Organization
Saudi Retail Academy non-profit institute one of the Strategic Partnership Institutes in collaboration with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), and supported by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). It is dedicated to training and qualifying national cadres in the retail sector.
Learning Begins With Us
The Saudi Retail Academy non-profit organization is the premier destination for retail training and development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Academy has been developed in partnership with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), supporting and enhancing the Saudi Retail industry, aligned to Vision 2030. The Saudi Retail Academy provide excellence in training for retail professionals and retailers across the Kingdom.
The Saudi Retail Academy help develop competencies and leadership skills to enhance career paths through state-of-the-art training facilities and interactive training experiences. Continually changing consumer needs requires up-to-date skills and knowledge and the Saudi Retail Academy is perfectly placed to deliver this. The Saudi Retail Academy offer a range of different training programmes with specific assessment criteria, managed by experienced staff.
Training Programs
Number of Trainees
Learning Hours
Cohort
Satisfaction
Learning Methods

Computer Training
In the 21st century technology skills are imperative, so all trainees will receive computer training as part of their curriculum.

Classroom Training
During their programme, trainees will undergo classroom-based training that provides them with theoretical and knowledge-based skills. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the policies and processes governing marketplace roles.

Cash Training
A crucial part of the Retail,Food & Beverage and Cinema Sectors is the effective training of dealing with cash.
In order for trainees to become proficient in dealing with cash, they will undergo training within their respective programmes

On the Job Training
During On-the-Job Training, trainees will learn from experienced trainers and mentors in a real-life situation , enhancing their skills as well as testing their knowledge and understanding.

VR
In Virtual Reality, trainees will experience different simulated environments to prepare them for the different situations they may encounter in the real workplace environments.

Mock Up Store
The trainee will practice different selling scenarios in mock up stores with the trainers after accomplishing other training methods

Selection and Assessment
- English Language Assessment
- Computer based adaptive English Language test from Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Covers all 4 skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- Provides comprehensive report benchmarked to CEFR.
- Psychometric Assessment
- Computer based Assessment covers 3 key areas – Personality Inventory, Situational Judgement and Aptitude.
- Provides comprehensive report on the suitability of the applicant for the job role.
- Interviews
- Interviews will be conducted based on the result of the 2 assessments to enroll in the programs that met the result of the assessment.
- Interviews will be conducted face-to-face.

Selection and Assessment
- English Language Assessment
- Computer based adaptive English Language test from Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Covers all 4 skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- Provides comprehensive report benchmarked to CEFR.
- Psychometric Assessment
- Computer based Assessment covers 3 key areas – Personality Inventory, Situational Judgement and Aptitude.
- Provides comprehensive report on the suitability of the applicant for the job role.
- Interviews
- Interviews will be conducted based on the result of the 2 assessments to enroll in the programs that met the result of the assessment.
- Interviews will be conducted face-to-face.