Introduction:

Within the framework of the directives of the Digital Government Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and as part of Vision 2030, digital transformation is considered a key driver for achieving sustainable development and enhancing competitiveness at both the national and global levels.

The importance of digital transformation training at the university stems from its role as an educational and academic institution that forms the foundation of innovation and knowledge. By providing a learning environment that leverages modern technology, the university can develop the digital transformation skills of its human capital, enabling them to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.

This, in turn, contributes to improving educational and administrative processes within the university, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation across different sectors of the institution.

Moreover, this initiative empowers the university to play an active role in supporting the national digital transformation agenda, thereby strengthening society’s ability to adopt advanced technologies and driving the realization of a prosperous and interconnected digital community. Ultimately, it enhances the university’s competitiveness at the national level.

Rationale:

• Digital transformation has become an urgent necessity in light of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as sectors require qualified professionals capable of managing and implementing these transformations.
• Empowering academic leaders and faculty members to acquire practical digital skills contributes to improving work efficiency at the university and enhancing the quality of services provided.
• The university also contributes by offering specialized professional certificates aimed at developing its members across various fields.

Objectives:

1. Enable participants to acquire the skills necessary for implementing digital transformation within university entities.
2. Qualify university staff to keep pace with global developments in technology and digital transformation.
3. Foster innovation and creativity in service delivery through the use of modern technologies.
4. Provide both practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance the professional efficiency of university employees.

Training Programs

Four training programs were implemented in this track, totaling 16 training hours, as follows:

Implementation Period

From 26/ 07 / 1446 AH (ِJanuary 26, 2025) to 29 / 10 / 1446 AH (April 27, 2025).

Target Group

Faculty members

Program Participants – Numbers and Diversity

The total number of participants in the program series reached 369 trainees (with repeated participation), including 152 male and 217 female participants. A total of 172 faculty members benefited from these programs, consisting of 77 males and 95 females (with at least one participation).

Faculty participation was distributed across 14 colleges. The College of Education recorded the highest participation rate, followed by the Applied College and the College of Science, while the remaining participation was spread across various colleges, deanships, and administrative units of the university.

A total of 62 trainees successfully completed the requirements for obtaining the certificate (attending at least three training programs), including 25 male and 37 female trainees.