CHRP in Dubai: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
CHRP in Dubai means the Certified Human Resource Professional certificate, earned through the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program at Blue Ocean Academy. It fits people who already work in HR, recruitment or training and want a certificate that ends in an assessment at the close of the program. If you already manage an HR team, compare it with the Certified Human Resource Manager program before you pay.
At a glance
- CHRP suits HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training and development specialists working in Dubai.
- The assessment takes place at the end of the program, through Blue Ocean Academy.
- The live online fee is AED 4,400; the course page lists about 47 hours of study.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format and entry requirements, then enroll online or at the Dubai office.
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.
Who can take CHRP in Dubai?
The program is aimed at HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training and development specialists. Ask an advisor to confirm entry requirements before you enroll, because they can change.
Look at your own job against these Dubai situations:
- You sit in the HR directorate of a Dubai Government department. Law No. 8 of 2018 governs human resources across the Government of Dubai and defines the Human Resources Directorate of each department, so ask an advisor how the program fits your role.
- You recruit or run HR at a private company with 50 or more workers. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said in 2025 that such companies must grow Emiratis in skilled jobs by 2 percent a year. Recruiters are in the CHRP audience, so ask an advisor how the program fits your role.
- You hire for a business based at Jafza in Jebel Ali, which reports more than 11,000 businesses from over 100 countries. Compare CHRP with the Certified International Recruitment Specialist program.
- You train staff rather than hire them. The program lists training and development specialists among its audience.
Not for you yet: if you have not worked in HR, the Certified Human Resource Management Consultant program lists aspiring specialists in its audience, so ask an advisor about that one.
What does the CHRP exam involve in Dubai?
Assessment takes place at the end of the program, through Blue Ocean Academy. The course page names ACI as the certifying body.
Ask an advisor how the assessment is scheduled and what format it takes before you book a start date. The course page lists about 47 hours of study for the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program, so plan your calendar around that figure and not around the assessment alone.
How much does CHRP cost in Dubai?
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. You can study online, ask an advisor about arranging a class locally, or study at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
How should you list CHRP on your CV in Dubai?
Write the full name, Certified Human Resource Professional, and say it was awarded through the Blue Ocean Academy program. Name the certifying body shown on the course page.
Keep your HR experience first and the certificate second. State plainly who awarded it, and do not describe it as the same thing as an exam from another body.
Which HR program should you choose in Dubai?
Choose by your current role. All the programs below are Executive level unless noted, and the hours come from each course page.
- Certified Human Resource Management Professional: for HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training specialists. About 47 hours.
- Certified Human Resource Manager: for HR managers, HR professionals, HR business partners and talent acquisition specialists. About 45 hours.
- Certified Human Resource Management Consultant: for 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 an HR function, compare Mastering Strategic HR, which lists HR leaders and directors in its audience.
Your next moves
Work through these in order, and stop at the first step where the answer is no.
- Match your role to the list of roles on the Certified Human Resource Management Professional course page.
- Ask an advisor about entry requirements, the assessment format and the next start date.
- Pick live online or the Dubai office, then ask an advisor what the exam costs.
- If your employer is paying, send a corporate enquiry instead of a personal one.
Three ways to study from Dubai
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Dubai.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| 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 Dubai
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- CHRP in Abu Dhabi
Frequently asked questions
Is CHRP the same as the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program?
CHRP is the Certified Human Resource Professional certificate, and the Certified Human Resource Management Professional program is how you study for it at Blue Ocean Academy in Dubai or online.
How many hours does CHRP take?
The course page lists about 47 hours of study. Ask an advisor how that fits around a full time job in Dubai before you pick a start date, and whether live online or the Dubai office suits your hours.
Who awards the CHRP certificate?
It is a certificate from a program delivered by Blue Ocean Academy, and the assessment is at the end of that program. The course page names ACI as the certifying body.
Can I take CHRP if I work outside HR?
The listed audience is HR professionals, HR executives, recruiters and training and development specialists. If you are outside those roles, ask an advisor which program fits.
Which format should I pick for CHRP in Dubai?
Live online costs AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which format is available. You can also study at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
