The Education and Training Evaluation Commission was established in 1438 AH in accordance with the council of ministers' decree no. 120, as a governmental entity that is independent both legally and financially. Organizationally, the commission reports directly to the prime minister. The organization of the commission in its new entity was issued in 1440 AH in consistence with the council of ministers resolution no. 108 for the purpose of strengthening its mission as a specialized authority to evaluate, measure, and accredit qualifications in the field of education and training for public and private sectors as well as to raise their quality, efficiency, and their contribution to the service of the economy and national development in coherence with the kingdom's vision 2030.