Online professional certificate courses built around GCC industry standards
Self-paced courses in Health & Safety, ISO & Quality, Food Safety, and Facility Management — for job seekers and working professionals across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Complete the modules and a short assessment to earn an independent Hirfa Academy certificate of completion with online verification.
Choose your specialty
Hirfa Academy is an independent training provider. Courses lead to a Hirfa Academy certificate of completion — not a university degree, a government-licensed qualification, or an accredited award, and not a NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA qualification. Completing a course does not guarantee employment, an interview, or a specific salary.
Our certifications are used across these industries
1,200+
course enrollments to date
6
GCC countries reached
4.9/5
average learner rating
100%
online and self-paced
Professionals across the Gulf and the wider region hold Hirfa credentials
Why certification matters now
Experience is stronger with a certificate to back it up.
In a competitive GCC job market, a structured, verifiable certificate in your specialty can help your CV get a closer look.
Many job postings ask for a certificate
Across the GCC, HSE, quality, and food-safety job postings frequently list a relevant certificate among their requirements. Hands-on experience matters, but a structured certificate helps you show it on paper.
Classroom courses are expensive and time-consuming
In-person HSE and quality courses can run 5,000–15,000 SAR and take weeks of scheduled attendance. Hirfa Academy offers self-paced online training in the same subject areas at a fraction of the cost — though it is not an accredited or equivalent qualification.
A certificate can help you stand out
When candidates have similar experience, a relevant, verifiable certificate can be a useful differentiator on your CV. It is one factor among many in a hiring decision — not a guarantee of the outcome.
How It Works
Three steps to your certificate of completion.
A straightforward, self-paced path — built for HSE, quality, food safety, and facility management professionals who want to build skills and strengthen their CV.
Choose your specialty
HSE · ISO · Food Safety · Facility Management
Select the professional field you work in or want to specialize in. Every track is built around the real requirements of the GCC job market — not generic filler content.
Enroll securely
Secure checkout, instant access
Complete secure registration via Stripe. Your enrollment is confirmed immediately and you get instant access to all course modules and materials.
Study, then earn your certificate
Self-paced — on your schedule
Work through the self-paced modules on any device and pass a short assessment. Your Hirfa Academy certificate of completion is then generated as a PDF with a unique ID. Add it to LinkedIn or attach it to a job application. Anyone can confirm it at hirfa.academy/en/verify — no login required.
Specialties
Choose your specialty. Start learning.
Six professional tracks built around the industry standards used in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and across the GCC.
Health, Safety & Environment
HSE
Core knowledge for roles in oil & gas, construction, and industrial projects
ISO & Standards Compliance
ISO
The foundation of contracts with government bodies and international companies
Food Safety
Food Safety
Foundational food-safety knowledge for restaurants, hotels, and supply chains
Facility Management
Facility Management
A growing field across the Gulf as large-scale projects expand
Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Register your interest — this program is in development
Artificial Intelligence & Digital
AI & Digital
Register your interest — this program is in development
Comparison
Why professionals choose Hirfa over costly NEBOSH courses
Hirfa isn't a substitute for NEBOSH if you need international accreditation — but it's the best choice for a certified document, fast, at a reasonable cost.
| Criteria | Hirfa Academy ✦ Recommended | NEBOSH / IOSH | Traditional In-Person Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.34 – $238.19 | $300 – $2,000+ | $5,000 – $15,000+ |
| Typical time to complete | Days, at your own pace | 4–8 weeks | Several months |
| Content built around the GCC market | ✓ | ✗ — generic Western content | ✗ — not Gulf-specific |
| Online certificate verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 100% online, no time off required | ✓ | ✗ — attendance required | ✗ — attendance required |
| Accredited / government-recognized qualification | ✗ — Hirfa certificate of completion | ✓ — NEBOSH/IOSH | ✓ — ISO/OSHA |
| Start learning immediately | ✓ | ✗ — scheduled intake | ✗ — scheduled intake |
| Refund policy | 7 days (conditions apply) | Varies | Varies |
* If your role specifically requires an international accreditation such as NEBOSH IGC, we recommend pursuing it. Hirfa is a complement — not a substitute.
Learner Feedback
What learners say about the courses.
Feedback on the learning experience from people working in HSE, quality, food safety, and facility management across the GCC.
“I wanted a structured refresher on HSE fundamentals without taking time off work. The modules were clear and practical, and I could study in the evenings. Adding the certificate to my CV and LinkedIn was straightforward.”
🇸🇦 Rachid Al-Mutairi
Works in HSE — Construction, Riyadh
“The food-safety course covered HACCP principles in a way that was easy to follow. It was affordable, fully online, and the verification link means anyone can confirm the certificate is genuine.”
🇦🇪 Fatima Al-Khalidi
Works in Food Safety — Hospitality, Dubai
“I liked that each certificate has a unique ID and a public verification page. When I share it, people can check it themselves in seconds rather than taking my word for it.”
🇶🇦 Ahmed Saad
Works in Facility Management — Real Estate, Doha
“Our team was preparing for an ISO 9001 audit and I wanted a quick way to review the clause structure and internal-audit process. The ISO course was a useful, low-cost refresher on the concepts.”
🇸🇦 Mohammed Al-Hadidi
Engineer — Industrial Company, Jeddah
“We have a limited training budget, so being able to enrol several team members in HSE and food-safety courses at this price point was helpful. The certificates are verifiable, which is useful for our own records.”
🇰🇼 Sara Al-Ruwaished
HR Coordinator — Logistics, Kuwait
“I use these courses to keep my knowledge current between larger qualifications. The content is well organised and I can point to a verifiable record of the professional development I've done.”
🇸🇦 Youssef Al-Ghamdi
HSE Consultant, Dammam
* Feedback from Hirfa Academy learners about the course experience. Names are shortened for privacy. Comments reflect individual opinions; Hirfa Academy does not promise any career, hiring, or salary outcome.
Online Verification
Anyone can verify a Hirfa certificate online.
Every Hirfa Academy certificate carries a unique ID. Enter it at hirfa.academy/en/verify — no login required — to confirm the holder's name, course, certificate type, issue date, and status.
Holder's name
Full name as it appears on the certificate
Specialty & level
HSE — Professional Diploma / Professional Certificate
Status & issue date
Active · Exact date of issue
Try it yourself — enter a certificate ID:
Pricing
One-time pricing. No subscription.
Every plan is a one-time payment for lifetime course access, a short assessment, and a Hirfa Academy certificate of completion with online verification.
Study at your own pace, on any device — most learners finish in a few evenings.
Starter
Professional Certificate
Prove your core competency in your specialty
- Hirfa Academy certificate of completion (PDF)
- Unique ID with a public verification link
- Instant access to all course modules
- Specialized training content (60+ pages)
- 6-month stated validity
Professional
Professional Diploma
Stand out in the competitive GCC market
Introductory pricing
- Everything in the Certificate
- A4 diploma with a professional design and gold seal
- Extended training content with advanced modules
- 2-year validity
- Priority processing and delivery
- LinkedIn profile optimization guide
Leadership
Executive Diploma
Strategy, leadership, and advanced management
- 10-module executive program
- Case studies from the Gulf market
- Executive diploma with a unique verification ID
- Strategy and leadership focus
- Lifetime access to the training content
- Professional format optimized for LinkedIn
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Need certifications for your whole team? See our business plans →
Train your team. Document their skills. Stay compliant.
Group training and certification solutions for companies in HSE, compliance, food safety, and facility management — from a single platform, at a fraction of the cost of in-person programs.
Documented compliance for your safety and quality audits
Issue digital certificates for your team in HSE, food safety, and compliance — with a verification ID per employee. Ready for any internal or external audit in seconds.
Save 90% versus in-person training
In-person courses for 10 employees cost 50,000–100,000 SAR. Hirfa gets you the same certified documents at a fraction of the cost, with zero disruption to production.
Fast batch issuance — from a single platform
Need to certify 20 employees before your next audit? We issue certificates in bulk, in a structured format with each employee's data. Zero paperwork, zero delay.
10 seats
For SMEs and subcontractors
- 10 professional certificates
- Mixed specialties
- Unified issuance report
- WhatsApp support
50 seats
For mid-size companies
- 50 professional certificates
- Multiple specialties
- Compliance dashboard
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 priority support
100+ seats
For large enterprises and industry groups
- Unlimited seats as needed
- Custom specialized programs
- Periodic compliance reports
- Service-level agreement (SLA)
- HR system integration
HR director? Contact us directly for a custom quote and a presentation deck on Hirfa credentials for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to the questions you're actually asking.
These are the questions professionals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE ask before purchasing — we answer them with full transparency.
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Choose your specialty and enroll — you get instant access to the self-paced modules, and earn a Hirfa Academy certificate of completion once you finish and pass the assessment.
Hirfa Academy is an independent training provider. Certificates are certificates of completion — not university degrees, government-licensed qualifications, accredited awards, or NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA qualifications. Completing a course does not guarantee employment.