Iranian Journal of Educational Sociology 2645-3460 8 Serial Number 8-4 2025 10 15 Presenting a Model for Human Capital Excellence with a Cultural Approach in the Education System of Qom Province Presenting a Model for Human Capital Excellence with a Cultural Approach in the Education System of Qom Province 1 11 10.61838/0tm93h77 EN Journal Article 2025 04 08 <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to design and validate a model for human capital excellence with a cultural approach in the educational system of Qom Province.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>This applied research was conducted using a sequential mixed-methods design with an exploratory approach. In the qualitative phase, systematic literature review and expert interviews were used to extract key dimensions and indicators of culturally grounded human capital excellence. Twenty experts in education and human resource management were selected through purposive sampling. The Delphi technique was employed to refine indicators. In the quantitative phase, a sample of 250 educational staff in Qom was surveyed using a researcher-made questionnaire. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS 3, with additional validity and reliability testing using Cronbach's alpha, convergent and discriminant validity, and content validity measures.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The results showed that the model had good fit indices (GoF = 0.683; R² = 0.886 for the main construct), indicating strong predictive power and structural coherence. The path coefficients for the three main dimensions—individual (β = 0.941), group (β = 0.933), and organizational (β = 0.785)—were all significant at p &lt; 0.01. Subcomponents such as skills and competencies, cultural communication, collaborative work, and leadership systems exhibited high factor loadings (all above 0.79), confirming their critical role in the conceptual framework. The Q² values for predictive relevance of constructs ranged from 0.234 to 0.292, suggesting acceptable forecasting strength.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings confirm that a culturally adapted model of human capital excellence is both statistically valid and contextually relevant for Qom's educational system. Emphasizing cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and institutional support can significantly enhance the quality and sustainability of human capital in education.</p> https://qijes.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/1320/1365