CICCM in Dubai: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
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If you want the CICCM in Dubai, you study the Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager course and sit the IPSCMI exam through Blue Ocean Academy at the end of the program. It fits contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals. If your work is mostly buying, Mastering Contracts for Procurement Professionals may suit you better.
At a glance
- The CICCM suits contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals working in Dubai.
- Live online costs AED 4,400; ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course.
- IPSCMI sets the certification rules, so confirm eligibility with an advisor before you pay.
- Send an enquiry to check your role against the course and ask about the exam.
CICCM programs and fees (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager | 50 hours | 3,599 | 4,400 |
| Mastering Contracts for Procurement Professionals | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting | 46 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Certified International Procurement Professional | 48 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Certified International Procurement Manager | 45 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Mastering Procurement Negotiations | 47 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.
Is the CICCM the right credential for your work in Dubai?
It is if your role is one the course page lists. IPSCMI describes the CICCM as a contracts management certification for contracts officers, procurement and legal support staff, and project and commercial managers.
Three Dubai settings give you a way to place your own role.
- Government of Dubai entities. Dubai Law No. 12 of 2020 sets contract and warehouse rules for these entities and tasks the Department of Finance with a manual for purchases and inventory. The law also provides for a Central Register of Suppliers in the government electronic system, with entities entering the supplier data. If you administer contracts for such an entity, read the law and the manual alongside any course you take.
- Free zone companies. Jafza at Jebel Ali reports more than 11,000 businesses from over 100 countries. If you manage commercial agreements at a company like that, ask an advisor how the course treats the international side of contracts.
- Trade and logistics. Wholesale and retail trade contributed 24.5% of Dubai's GDP in the first nine months of 2024, and transport and storage 12.4%. A commercial manager or contract administrator in either field matches the roles the course page lists.
Who can take the CICCM in Dubai: eligibility
The course page lists who it suits: contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals. IPSCMI sets the rules for the certification itself, so confirm them with an advisor before you pay, because they can change.
The program is listed at Executive level. Ask an advisor whether your experience suits that level before you book.
How the CICCM exam works
You sit the IPSCMI certification exam through Blue Ocean Academy at the end of the program. IPSCMI, based in the USA, awards the certificate.
Ask an advisor for the exam format, booking steps and retake rules before you start, so you can plan around your own work calendar.
What the CICCM costs in Dubai
Live online is AED 4,400. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course before you book.
The course page lists about 50 hours of study. If you work full days, ask an advisor how that study time fits around your schedule before you book.
CICCM or another program: which should you pick?
Pick by what your job does most: contract terms, supplier buying, or project delivery.
- Contract terms are your daily work. Choose the Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager course.
- You buy from suppliers and handle contracts as part of it. Choose Mastering Contracts for Procurement Professionals, a Professional level course at AED 2,199 self paced. It does not suit you if you want the Executive level IPSCMI certification.
- You run projects with procurement and contracting inside them. Choose Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting, live online at AED 4,400.
- You manage a buying team. Look at Certified International Procurement Manager, which is listed for procurement managers, senior buyers, category managers and sourcing managers.
What to ask an advisor before you book the CICCM in Dubai
Bring three questions to the first call: does your role match the course audience, which format is available, and how is the exam booked.
- Your role. Describe the contracts you handle, such as supplier agreements, customer terms or tender documents. The course page names contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals.
- Your format. Live online is AED 4,400. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course.
- Your exam. Ask when the IPSCMI exam is administered after you finish, what it looks like, and what happens if you need to retake it.
Steps to take from here
Use these steps in order, starting with your own contract workload.
- List the contracts you handle in a normal month and compare them with the roles in the guide above.
- If you work for a Government of Dubai entity, check what Law No. 12 of 2020 and the Department of Finance manual already require of you.
- Send an enquiry and ask an advisor to confirm the format, IPSCMI eligibility and exam arrangements.
- Enroll in the format an advisor confirms for this course.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is the CICCM?
CICCM stands for Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager. It is a contracts management certification awarded by IPSCMI, for contracts officers, procurement and legal support staff, and project and commercial managers.
How much does the CICCM cost in Dubai?
Live online is AED 4,400. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course.
How long does the CICCM take?
The course page lists about 50 hours of study. Ask an advisor how that fits your working schedule.
Where do I sit the CICCM exam?
The IPSCMI certification exam is administered through Blue Ocean Academy at the end of the program. Ask an advisor for the booking steps and format.
Can I study the CICCM in a class in Dubai?
You can study online, or ask an advisor about arranging a class, or attend at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged.
