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Tamakkan Professional Development Program

Enabling the upskilling of Bahraini individuals by supporting recognized training aligned with labor market needs.

  • About the Program   

    This program supports the development of Bahraini talent by offering grant based support to recognized professional, vocational, technical, leadership, and behavioral training aligned with labor-market needs, with the aim of enhancing skills, productivity, and workforce readiness. 

  • Eligibility Criteria  

    Individuals and enterprises are eligible to apply for this program. The eligibility requirements for each are outlined below:

    For enterprises:      

    • Enterprise holds an active Commercial Registration (CR) from MOIC or an active license from the relevant regulatory authority   
    • Enterprise must not have violations from Tamkeen, LMRA, or any other relevant government entity   

     For Individuals:     

    • Employee must be a Bahraini national (Jobseekers, employees, and business owners are eligible)  
    • Employee must meet the requirements set for the training program  
  • Support Mechanism   

    We will provide support for a percentage of the training program cost (up to the approved and allocated caps), as outlined below: 

    • Jobseekers: 100% support  
    • Employees: 70% support
    • Enterprises: 50% support 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can my company benefit from this program?  

    Individuals can apply for this program through Tamkeen’s portal.  

  • What information and documents do I need to prepare before applying?  

    Mandatory Documents: 

    • Training Provider Acceptance Letter 
    • Invoice/Quotation 
    • Highest Academic Degree 
    • Training Program Details 

    Additional requirements for individual-driven applications: 

    • CV
    •  Copy of CR (Mandatory for Entrepreneur) 
    • Job Description (Signed and Stamped by Employer) 

    Additional requirements for Enterprise-driven applications: 

    • Employee job description 
    • Employee Training Plan 
  • What types of training programs are supported under Tamakkan?

    The program supports the following training categories: 

    Professional Certifications
    Professional qualifications awarded by recognized professional or regulatory bodies. This category also includes mandatory certifications required to practice a profession after successfully completing a standardized assessment administered by the relevant professional body (e.g. ACCA, PMP, CIPD).

    Vocational Programs
    Practical, occupation-focused training programs listed on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at Level 2 or above that prepare individuals for employment or upskilling in skilled trades and occupations (e.g. welding, insulation, occupational health and safety, construction, tiling, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and automotive maintenance). This category also includes occupational licensing examinations where NQF listing is not required. 

    Technical Programs
    Applied training programs that develop job-specific technical skills and are listed on the NQF at Level 4 or above (e.g. Certified Cybersecurity Technician, ISP Certificate in Sales Professionalism, Retail and Business Administration.

    Leadership and Executive Development Programs
    Leadership and management programs that are listed on the NQF, awarded by an internationally recognized awarding body, or delivered by recognized international universities or colleges. 

    Workplace and Behavioral Skills Programs

    Programs listed on the NQF that develop essential workplace competencies, including communication, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, and other behavioral skills that support workplace performance. 

  • Can an Individual benefit from both the Enterprise Led and Individually Led Tamakkan tracks at the same time?

    No. An individual can only benefit once within a 12-month period, whether through an enterprise or individual application. 

  • What are the certifications available under this program?
    You can view the list of available certifications here. If the required certification is not included in the current list, individuals and enterprises have the option to submit a request to add new certifications, which will then be reviewed and evaluated for approval.
  • If the required training or certification is not listed on Tamkeen’s portal, can individuals or enterprises request it?

    Yes. Individuals and enterprises can request overseas, online, or self-study training and certifications through the relevant request forms throughout the year. 

    Enterprises can also request In–House Training throughout the year. 

    For local training or certifications, individuals and enterprises must contact a local training provider. The training provider will then follow the applicable submission process with Tamkeen.  

  • How can individuals and enterprises request overseas, online, or self-study training or certifications?

    Requests can be submitted throughout the year through the following forms: 

    Individuals: Individuals Training Request Form 

    Enterprises: Enterprises Training Request Form 

    The request will require applicants’ information, training details, costs, justification, and supporting documents. 

    The relevant team will follow up on the request within 2-3 weeks to obtain any additional required information and then approve or reject the application. If approved, the individual or enterprise can submit a Tamakkan Program application through Tamkeen’s portal. 

  • Can enterprises request support for In-House Training?

    Yes, Enterprises may submit a request for in-house training throughout the year through the following link: In-House Training Request Form 

    The request will require applicants’ information, training details, costs, justification, and supporting documents. 

    The relevant team will follow up on the request within 3 weeks to obtain any additional required information and then approve or reject the application. If approved, the individual or enterprise can submit a Tamakkan Program application through Tamkeen’s portal. 

  • When can Training Providers request to add new certificates to the list on Tamkeen’s portal?

    In order to add new certifications, Training Providers must be onboarded first through sending an email to tponboarding@tamkeen.bh 

    To be eligible for onboarding, the Training Provider must have a valid CR, a valid MOL license, an acceptable BQA rating where applicable, and an institutional NQF listing. 

    Training Provider may submit their requests within a one-month window to to add new certificates to the database. The team will follow up on the applications within 2-3 weeks to obtain any additional required information and then approve or reject the application through tponboarding@tamkeen.bh 

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