Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
SCA Academy — Learning Platform & Professional Tracks
APPROVEDV2Approved 2026-08-14
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- SCA Academy — Learning Platform & Professional Tracks
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-029
- Project sponsor
- Sarah A. Al-QarniSarah A. Al-QarniHead, Corporate Support SectorP-012s.alqarni@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Ghada A. Al-ShahraniGhada A. Al-ShahraniDirector, Qualification Programmes & CapabilityP-029g.alshahrani@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Abdulmajeed R. Al-DosariAbdulmajeed R. Al-DosariDirector General, Human ResourcesP-019am.aldosari@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Institutional Excellence & Governance PortfolioInstitutional Excellence & Capability Programme
- Type & methodology
- Service · Waterfall
- Current phase
- 3Planning
2Background & rationale
Auto-filled from project proposal DMD-2026-006Required at this stageA learning management platform for qualification programmes and accredited professional tracks for sector workers, with accredited training partners.
3Objectives
Auto-filled from project proposal DMD-2026-006Required at this stage- 1Leadership and human capital
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-4.4Leadership and human capital
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- A learning management platform for qualification programmes and accredited professional tracks for sector workers, with accredited training partners.
- Service procedure manual
- Beneficiary satisfaction measures
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
Required at this stage- 1Service procedure manual
- 2Beneficiary satisfaction measures
- 3Training for service staff
6Deliverables
Required at this stage| 1 | Project management plan | 2026-09-05 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2027-04-29 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2027-10-22 |
| 4 | Final report | 2027-12-31 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2026-08-14
- Contract signed2026-11-04
- 50% of works complete2027-04-29
- Provisional acceptance2027-11-21
- Closure2027-12-31
8Budget
Auto-filled from project proposal DMD-2026-006Required at this stage- Main contract72.0%5.4M
- Supervision & consulting13.3%1M
- Internal team9.3%700K
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.3%400K
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal7.5M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Auto-filled from project proposal DMD-2026-006Required at this stage- No risks recorded yet.
11Constraints
Required at this stage- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
Required at this stage- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within the workflow’s action time limits
13Stakeholders
Auto-filled from project proposal DMD-2026-006Required at this stage- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Project ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- Project Management Office (PMO)Governance and compliance
14Success criteria
Required at this stage- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
Required at this stage- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, impediments, the periodic update cardWeekly