COM in Dubai: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
COM certification in Dubai is the Certified Office Manager program, built for administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators. The certificate is awarded through a Blue Ocean Academy certification program, and the course page names ACI as the certifying body. Read the Certified Office Manager course page for the full outline, or look at Certified Office Administrator, the entry level, if you are earlier in an administrative career.
At a glance
- Certified Office Manager suits administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators in Dubai.
- If you are newer to administration, start with Certified Office Administrator, the entry level.
- Live online costs AED 4,400; confirm any other format with an advisor.
- Send an enquiry to check the assessment details and start dates.
COM programs and fees (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Office Manager | 46 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Certified Office Administrator | 47 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Mastering Business Writing | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Presentation Skills | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Interpersonal Skills | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Time Management | 45 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 COM certification in Dubai right for your role?
It fits administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators, and its topics include records, meetings and basic budgeting. It does not fit if you want a specialist credential such as finance, HR or project management.
Wholesale and retail trade contributed 24.5% of Dubai's GDP in the first nine months of 2024, and transport and storage represented 12.4%, according to the Dubai Media Office. Jafza at Jebel Ali reports more than 11,000 businesses on its website. If your office sits inside a trading or logistics business, ask an advisor how the program's records, meeting and budgeting topics apply to your work.
What does the Certified Office Manager program cover?
Certified Office Manager covers office and administrative management, executive support and business communication. The course page lists about 46 hours of study.
- Records and document control
- Meeting and event coordination
- Basic budgeting
- MS Office productivity
- Time and priority management
- Professional etiquette
Certified Office Administrator is the entry level of the same family. Its course page lists about 47 hours of study.
Certified Office Administrator suits office administrators, executive assistants, office managers and personal assistants. Compare both lists of roles with your own role in Dubai; if neither fits, a skills course may serve you better.
Who can take the COM course in Dubai?
The course page names administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators as the people it suits. Ask an advisor whether your experience fits before you enroll.
If you are an Emirati looking to join the private sector, Nafis is a federal program, launched on 12 September 2021, that helps citizens do that. Check your own eligibility with Nafis.
How is the COM exam assessed?
Assessment takes place at the end of the program through Blue Ocean Academy. The course page names the certifying body, which is ACI.
Ask an advisor how the end of program assessment is run and what you need to pass it, since the details can change. Do this before you pay, so you know what you are working toward from the first session.
Plan your study around your own calendar. The course page lists about 46 hours of study, so check your busiest months at work against the live online sessions and ask an advisor how the program fits around them.
How much does COM certification cost in Dubai?
Live online is AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which format is available before you choose.
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. For a skills course instead of an office management certificate, Mastering Business Writing is AED 2,199 self paced.
Which program should you choose: Manager, Administrator or a skills course?
Choose by how much office responsibility you hold today and what you want the certificate to show.
- Certified Office Manager: for administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators.
- Certified Office Administrator: the entry level, for office administrators, executive assistants, office managers and personal assistants.
- Mastering Business Writing: for executives and managers, administrative and executive assistants, sales and bid teams, and marketing and communications staff who mainly want stronger business writing, with no office management certificate.
- Mastering Time Management: for managers and team leaders, project and operations professionals, consultants and knowledge workers, and remote and hybrid workers who want better time management rather than an office management certificate.
Getting started in Dubai
Compare your duties with the program outline, then speak to an advisor.
- Open the Certified Office Manager course page and compare the topic list with your current duties.
- Decide between Certified Office Manager and Certified Office Administrator based on your role today.
- Ask an advisor about the format, start dates and the end of program assessment.
- If your employer is paying, send a corporate enquiry.
- Submit your enquiry and enroll.
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 does COM stand for in Dubai?
COM is short for Certified Office Manager. It is a Blue Ocean Academy certification program for administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators, and the course page names ACI as the certifying body.
How many study hours does Certified Office Manager have?
The course page lists about 46 hours of study. Ask an advisor how that fits your working schedule.
Who awards the Certified Office Manager certificate?
The certificate comes from a Blue Ocean Academy certification program. Assessment takes place at the end of the program through Blue Ocean Academy, and the course page names ACI as the certifying body.
What is the difference between Certified Office Manager and Certified Office Administrator?
Certified Office Administrator is the entry level, and it suits office administrators, executive assistants, office managers and personal assistants. Certified Office Manager suits administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators. Both name ACI, with about 47 and 46 hours of study listed on their course pages.
Can I take the COM course online from Dubai?
Live online is available at AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which other format is available. Classes at a Blue Ocean office or a class arranged locally can be discussed with an advisor.
