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70 Hours -
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IBDL Certified
Schedules of Program
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Overview
Program Overview
The professional certification “Certified Non-Profit Organizations Practitioner” is a comprehensive, internationally recognized professional qualification designed to equip professionals to effectively manage the daily operations of non-profit organizations.
The certification’s curriculum comprises seven specialized modules, each covering a core function of a non-profit organization.
This certification is fully funded by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), and fees are refundable upon successful completion of the international certification.
This is not generic training, it is real-world, sector-specific capability building — created with NPO experts from Saudi Arabia and the United States to help professionals manage daily operations with confidence, clarity, and credibility.
Participants leave with the tools, templates, and techniques to run stronger organizations, deliver better programs, and support the Kingdom’s fast-growing third-sector transformation.
Main Topics in the Program
- Unit 1: Introduction to the NPO Sector
- Unit 2: Collaboration and Partnerships
- Unit 3: NPO - Marketing & Communication
- Unit 4: Participant Engagement
- Unit 5: Caseload Management
- Unit 6: Planning, Bid Writing and Development
- Unit 7: Social Return On Investment
Program Outcomes
Clear. Credible. Compelling.
The Certified Non-Profit Organizations Practitioner program gives NPO professionals the tools, confidence, and discipline to run their organisations with purpose and precision.
This certificate cuts through the theory and focuses on real-world capability — the skills that matter on the ground: daily operations, stakeholder management, communication, governance, evaluation, and social impact.
Each module is built by Saudi and international experts who understand the pressure, ambition, and expectations placed on the third sector today.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Run day-to-day operations with efficiency and accountability. Apply best-practice governance and strategic decision-making. Strengthen community engagement and participant management. Measure impact and deliver results aligned with Vision 2030. Lead their teams with confidence — backed by internationally recognised training and HRDF funding.
This is capability building that moves the sector forward, and it starts with the people who run it.
Key information about the certificate and targeted audience
- Number of units: 7 Units
Preparation duration for the certificate:
- Face-to-face training: 2 months (14 lectures, Sundays and Mondays)
- Online training: 1 month (14 lectures, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)
- Number of Training hours: 70 hours
- Training and curriculum language: Arabic
Training curriculum:
- Printed student’s handbook for F2F training
- Digital student’s handbook for online training
SME Trainers:
- All trainers are experts in their respective fields within the non-profit sector.
- Each training module has a dedicated subject-matter expert trainer.
Targeted audience and enrollment requirements:
- Target audience: Anyone working or aspiring to work in core functions and serving beneficiaries within non-profit organizations.
- There are no prerequisites for enrollment in the certification program.
International certification exam:
- Via the IBDL International Professional Testing Platform.
- Number of questions: 50.
- Question type: Multiple choice.
- Test duration: 1 hour.
- Test language: Arabic.
- Each participant has 3 attempts.
This International Professional Certification:
- Issued by IBDL Learning Group
- The certificate is authenticated with the seal of Missouri State University, USA
- Each recipient receives an electronic copy of the certificate.
- Each certificate has a unique verification number, and recipients can obtain an electronic copy of the certificate from the IBDL platform.
Application Method
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Step 1
Create your Maximus Academy account.
This gives you access to course information, registration tools, and HRDF-funded enrollment options.
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Step 2
Register for the training program.
Choose your cohort, complete your details, and secure your place in the next cycle of certified nonprofit leaders.
Accredited By
Accredited by IBDL
This programme carries professional accreditation from IBDL, recognising its alignment with the internationally respected IBDL Body of Knowledge.
It reflects the standards, principles, and competencies expected of high-performing professionals—while remaining a standalone course that does not replace or replicate the full IBDL qualification.
The accreditation is supported internationally by Missouri State University, giving learners the assurance that their training meets globally recognised expectations of quality and rigour.
In short: it has the credibility, the standards, and the backing that serious professionals expect.
HRDF Funded
Program full fees reimbursement from HRDF upon receiving the international certification.
TVTC Accredited
This program is accredited by TVTC as a professional certification program.
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Organizational Bundle
Strengthen your entire team with one investment.
Organizations can purchase this program as a bundle, giving multiple staff access to sector-designed learning that improves operations, accountability, and service delivery.
IBDL Learning Group — the global owner of the IBDL certificate — ensures all training meets international quality standards. Their proven learning models help professionals build lasting capability and drive organizational performance.
A bundle purchase means:
- Consistent professional standards across your team
- Faster capability building
- Better program outcomes for beneficiaries
- HRDF-funded options that reduce financial risk
If you want your team to deliver more, this is the program to start with.
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