The ARO Training Center is the heart of our workforce development, preparing a future-ready talent pipeline for offshore drilling. With advanced simulators, hands-on learning, and world-class facilities, we equip our people with the skills, leadership, and safety focus to excel in a changing energy sector.
By fostering continuous learning and supporting Saudization, we are shaping the next generation of leaders to drive the Kingdom’s energy future.
ARO cutting-edge facility is offering a dynamic portfolio of programs
designed to support the energy sector:
Well control training
Health, safety & environment (HSE) courses
Competence assessment & certification
Drilling instructor-led short courses
English language training for oilfield professionals
Office employees developmental training
Drilling team-based simulator courses
Accelerated development programs
Training needs & gap analysis
Maintenance & technical training
Accelerated leadership programs
Tailored consultancy services & custom training solutions
Talent hub for the energy future
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Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP)
Empowering the next generation of engineers to become confident and competent Assistant Rig Managers through a structured 5-year development journey
Drilling SimulatorDigital LearningLeadership Development
The program is targeting 10 engineers to join in 2025.
It includes hands-on project assignments and mentorship from senior leaders
The program is designed to develop Saudi project managers for new-build projects.
Technical training, certifications, and soft skills development.
It follows a structured career path with clear competency milestones.
Graduates
2024Successfully graduated the first ALP cohort (12 out of 25
enrollees).
Collaborating with SADA and Energy Tech
Community Engagement & Talent Attraction
IKTVA, and IPTC.
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Integrating AI-Driven Learning Solutions
Analyze skill gaps and optimize development programs though Copilot.