Development Training Course on
In-Country Value (ICV) Management and Local Content Requirements (LCRs)
Developing Local Capabilities, Strengthening Supply Chains and Maximising Sustainable Economic Value
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Why Choose In-Country Value (ICV) Management and Local Content Requirements (LCRs) Training Course?
Local Content Requirements (LCRs) and In-Country Value (ICV) programmes are increasingly used by governments, national companies and major project owners to ensure that investment generates measurable and sustainable benefits for the domestic economy. These benefits include increased local procurement, workforce nationalisation, supplier development, technology and knowledge transfer, domestic investment and the growth of competitive national industries.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical tools required to design, implement, monitor and improve successful LCR and ICV programmes. It covers regulatory and contractual requirements, local content strategy, procurement and supplier development, workforce planning, ICV calculation, compliance, reporting and performance assurance. Participants will learn how to align organisational and commercial objectives with national development priorities while creating lasting value for businesses, communities and the wider economy.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, terminology and strategic importance of LCRs and ICV
- Interpret applicable local content policies, regulations and contractual obligations
- Develop an integrated LCR and ICV strategy aligned with business priorities
- Conduct local market, supply chain and workforce capability assessments
- Increase local procurement and strengthen domestic supplier participation
- Develop workforce nationalisation, skills development and knowledge-transfer plans
- Apply appropriate ICV measurement and calculation methodologies
- Establish governance, compliance and performance assurance systems
- Prepare effective local content plans, KPIs and management reports
- Identify risks, address performance gaps and improve long-term economic value
The Course Content
- Defining local content, LCRs, ICV and related concepts
- Distinguishing between mandatory requirements and voluntary commitments
- Understanding the evolution of local content and economic participation policies
- Examining the economic, social and industrial objectives of LCR and ICV programmes
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles within the local content ecosystem
- Reviewing international and regional LCR and ICV models
- Balancing national development objectives with commercial competitiveness
- Recognising common implementation challenges and critical success factors
- Interpreting legislation, policies, regulations and contractual obligations
- Aligning LCR and ICV strategies with national development priorities
- Conducting local market and economic baseline assessments
- Mapping existing supplier, workforce and industrial capabilities
- Establishing realistic objectives, commitments and performance targets
- Developing organisational policies and implementation frameworks
- Defining governance structures, responsibilities and accountability
- Preparing an integrated LCR and ICV management plan
- Integrating LCR and ICV requirements into procurement strategies
- Identifying goods and services suitable for local sourcing
- Assessing local supplier capability, capacity and competitiveness
- Incorporating LCR and ICV criteria into supplier prequalification
- Developing tender evaluation, weighting and contract award methodologies
- Embedding local content obligations into contracts and purchase orders
- Designing supplier, SME and contractor development programmes
- Managing cost, quality, delivery and local content considerations
- Developing workforce nationalisation and localisation strategies
- Forecasting workforce requirements across the project lifecycle
- Conducting competency assessments and local skills-gap analyses
- Designing recruitment, training and career-development programmes
- Establishing knowledge transfer, technology transfer and succession plans
- Understanding ICV formulas, scoring models and certification processes
- Calculating local expenditure, employment, investment and value retention
- Avoiding double counting, misclassification and inaccurate reporting
- Establishing LCR and ICV monitoring and control systems
- Developing KPIs, scorecards and performance dashboards
- Collecting, validating and consolidating supporting data
- Preparing regulatory, contractual and management reports
- Conducting contractor reviews, supplier audits and compliance assessments
- Managing non-compliance, corrective actions and contractual consequences
- Benchmarking performance and identifying improvement opportunities
- Developing a practical LCR and ICV implementation roadmap
Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Saudi Aztech Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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