CHRP in Abu Dhabi: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
CHRP in Abu Dhabi is the Certified Human Resource Professional certificate, and you earn it through the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program, with the assessment at the end. It suits HR staff and recruiters who want a certificate delivered by Blue Ocean Academy, and you can study at the Abu Dhabi office or online. If your title is HR manager, compare it with the Certified Human Resource Manager program first.
At a glance
- Do the program first: the CHRP assessment comes at the end, through Blue Ocean Academy.
- It suits HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training and development specialists in Abu Dhabi.
- Live online costs AED 4,400, and the course page lists about 47 hours of study.
- Settle the format, entry requirements and assessment details with an advisor before you pay.
CHRP programs and fees (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Human Resource Management Professional | 47 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Certified Human Resource Manager | 45 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Certified Human Resource Management Consultant | 45 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Professional in Human Resources - International | 182 hours | 4,699 | 9,500 |
| Certified International Recruitment Specialist | 47 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Mastering Strategic HR | 37 hours | 2,199 |
Fees come from our course catalog and can change. They do not include the exam, so ask an advisor what it costs and confirm the format before you enroll.
What happens at the end of CHRP in Abu Dhabi?
You take the assessment after you finish the program, through Blue Ocean Academy. The course page names ACI as the certifying body.
So the order is simple: study the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program, then sit the assessment. Ask an advisor for the assessment format and date when you book.
How do you plan 47 hours of study around an Abu Dhabi job?
The course page lists about 47 hours of study. Take that figure to an advisor with your real calendar and ask which format fits.
Choose by where your hours are free:
- If your free time is at home, live online avoids a commute.
- If you would rather study in person, use the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi.
- If a group of colleagues wants the same program, ask an advisor about arranging a class locally. The advisor can tell you whether one can be arranged.
Who is eligible for CHRP in Abu Dhabi?
The listed audience is HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training and development specialists. Confirm entry requirements with an advisor, because they can change.
Abu Dhabi HR roles sit in different workplaces:
- Government HR. Abu Dhabi Human Resources Law No. 8 of 2025 took effect on 1 January 2026 for the Abu Dhabi Government workforce, and the Department of Government Enablement leads its implementation. If you work in a government HR team, ask an advisor how the program fits your role.
- Financial services. Abu Dhabi Global Market is the emirate's international financial center, based on Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island. If you do HR for a firm there, ask an advisor how the program fits your role.
- Industrial zones. KEZAD Group operates 12 economic zones across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. If you recruit for a company in one of them, compare CHRP with the Certified International Recruitment Specialist program.
CHRP lists people already in HR roles, so if you have never worked in HR, ask an advisor whether it fits your experience. The Certified Human Resource Management Consultant program lists aspiring specialists in its audience.
How much does CHRP cost in Abu Dhabi?
The live online format of the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program costs AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which format is available.
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. If your employer is paying, send a corporate enquiry.
How do you ask your manager in Abu Dhabi to approve CHRP?
Bring three things to the conversation: the program, the study time and the fee.
- The program: Certified Human Resource Management Professional, ending in an assessment through Blue Ocean Academy.
- The study time: about 47 hours listed on the course page, and your proposal for where those hours fall in your week.
- The fee: AED 4,400 for live online. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Use the corporate enquiry form if the company is the buyer.
Which other HR programs are worth comparing?
Compare the programs by role and by hours. The hours below come from each course page.
- Certified Human Resource Manager: HR managers, HR professionals, HR business partners and talent acquisition specialists. About 45 hours.
- Certified Human Resource Management Consultant: HR professionals, consultants, aspiring specialists and HR business partners. About 45 hours.
- Professional in Human Resources International: for HR professionals, HR business partners, talent acquisition specialists and learning and development leads. About 182 hours, with a live online fee of AED 9,500.
- Mastering Strategic HR: Professional level, for HR leaders, HR directors, HR business partners and organizational development professionals. About 37 hours, self paced at AED 2,199.
If you lead HR for an Abu Dhabi organization, compare Mastering Strategic HR, which lists HR leaders and directors in its audience.
Questions to settle before you pay
Ask these in this order, and write down the answers.
- Does my current role match the audience on the Certified Human Resource Management Professional course page?
- What format is the assessment, and when does it happen after the program ends?
- Which format am I paying for, live online or the Abu Dhabi office?
- Have I asked an advisor what the exam costs, and is my employer paying?
Three ways to study from Abu Dhabi
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Abu Dhabi.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| Riyadh | 530/4, Fifth Floor, Al Akaria 2, Gate 8, Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | +966 11 260 5558 |
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- Training Courses in Abu Dhabi
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- CHRP in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Can I study CHRP at an office in Abu Dhabi?
Blue Ocean has an office in Abu Dhabi where you can study, and you can also study online. Ask an advisor to confirm which format is open for your start date.
Who awards the CHRP certificate?
The certificate comes from a program delivered by Blue Ocean Academy, with the assessment at the end. The course page names ACI as the certifying body.
How many hours is the CHRP program?
The course page for the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program lists about 47 hours of study. Ask an advisor how long it takes around your own schedule.
What does CHRP cost in AED?
Live online costs AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which format is available. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Is CHRP right for a recruiter in Abu Dhabi?
CHRP lists recruiters in its audience. If recruiting is your whole job, also look at the Certified International Recruitment Specialist program, which lists recruiters first in its audience.
