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Business Administration Fundamentals

A foundational course building an integrated understanding of the four management functions and the essentials of running an organisation in the Saudi business environment.

Leadership & ManagementBeginnerArabic & English
20 training hoursOctober 12, 2026Riyadh

Overview

This course offers a practical entry point into the world of business administration for those starting their managerial journey or moving into a supervisory role. It covers the four management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, alongside a tour of the core business functions of marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. The content is delivered in accessible language, supported by examples from the Saudi business environment and Vision 2030 targets, and free of abstract theory. Trainees leave with a coherent framework for understanding how organizations work and contributing to decisions with confidence.

What you'll learn

  • Grasp the concept of management and its four functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
  • Understand organizational structures, the manager's role, and levels of management
  • Become familiar with the marketing and finance fundamentals of an organization
  • Apply basic principles of human-resources and operations management
  • Contribute to decision-making and problem-solving within a work team

Syllabus

  • The concept of management and the evolution of management thought
  • The four management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
  • Levels of management and the manager's roles and skills
  • The organizational environment and stakeholders

Who is it for

  • New employees and those moving into supervisory roles
  • Entrepreneurs and small-business owners
  • Professionals from non-business backgrounds seeking management fundamentals
  • Fresh graduates preparing to enter the labor market

Upcoming sessions

October 12, 2026Riyadh
In-person
10 of 24 booked14 left
42%
November 30, 2026Dammam
Hybrid
12 of 20 booked8 left
60%

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