Program and Plan Management

is considered Unified Saudi Classification Guide for Educational Levels and Specialties A national reference for organizing and classifying levels, specialties, and educational programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing to the standardization of specialty titles and classifications and linking them to a unified framework that can be relied upon by various entities and educational institutions. The guide aims to provide a clear and unified reference for classifying educational programs and specialties according to specific levels, fields, and specialties, thereby enhancing the consistency, accuracy, and ease of handling of educational data.

The guide includes a hierarchical classification of educational specialties, starting with general fields and disciplines, and progressing to more specific levels, with the assignment of identification codes for the specialties. This helps to identify the specialty accurately and distinguish it from other specialties with similar titles. It also allows the use of these codes to link academic programs in educational institutions to the approved national classification.

The guide represents an important tool in developing and improving the quality of data related to programs and specializations, standardizing how they are handled among relevant entities, and it also contributes to supporting academic planning processes, preparing reports and statistics, linking educational outcomes with labor market needs, and enhancing integration between various educational systems and platforms.

As also stated in the guide when creating or developing academic programs, and when reviewing program titles and codes, to ensure their compatibility with the Saudi Standard Classification of Educational Levels and Specialties, and to achieve consistency in data recording and exchange among relevant entities.