COM in Qatar: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
COM certification in Qatar costs USD 1,199 for the live online version of the Certified Office Manager program. Ask an advisor which format is available before you pick one. You can study from Doha or anywhere else in Qatar. Compare the Certified Office Manager course with Certified Office Administrator, the entry level, before you decide.
At a glance
- Certified Office Manager suits administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators in Qatar.
- Live online is USD 1,199; ask an advisor to confirm the format before you pay.
- Qatari nationals can ask their HR team whether the course fits their employer's training plan.
- Send an enquiry to settle the format, start dates and the end of program assessment.
COM programs and fees (USD)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (USD) | Live online (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Office Manager | 46 hours | 699 | 1,199 |
| Certified Office Administrator | 47 hours | 699 | 1,199 |
| Mastering Business Writing | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Presentation Skills | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Interpersonal Skills | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Time Management | 45 hours | 599 |
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.
How much does COM certification cost in Qatar?
The live online format of Certified Office Manager is USD 1,199. 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. If you are weighing Certified Office Manager against a skills course, note that Mastering Business Writing is USD 599 self paced, and it is a skills course with no office management certificate.
If your employer is paying, use the corporate enquiry form and ask an advisor.
Which format works for a job in Qatar?
Live online keeps you in Qatar with a fixed schedule and a trainer. Ask an advisor which other format is available for this course.
- Choose live online if you prefer set sessions and a group to work with.
- Ask an advisor about arranging a class if several colleagues in Qatar want the same course.
The course page lists about 46 hours of study, so compare that with your own working week before choosing.
Who is the Certified Office Manager course for in Qatar?
The course page names administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators. It suits you if your role matches that list.
It does not suit you if you are looking for a specialist credential in finance, procurement or project management, because the topics are office and administrative management, executive support, business communication, records and document control, meeting and event coordination, basic budgeting, MS Office productivity, time and priority management and professional etiquette.
What does the Certified Office Manager course cover?
Certified Office Manager covers office and administrative management and executive support. Certified Office Administrator is the entry level in the same family.
- Office and administrative management and executive support
- Business communication
- Records and document control
- Meeting and event coordination
- Basic budgeting and MS Office productivity
- Time and priority management and professional etiquette
Read the list against your own duties, and ask an advisor whether Certified Office Administrator, the entry level, or a skills course fits you better.
Should Qatari nationals ask their employer about this course?
Qatar's Law No. 12 of 2024 says employers must train Qatari staff, according to Clyde and Co. If you are Qatari, ask your HR team whether Certified Office Manager can sit inside your employer's training plan.
The same law requires Qatari job seekers to register with the Ministry of Labour to be considered for private sector jobs. If you are a Qatari job seeker, complete that registration whether or not you take a course.
In September 2026 the Minister of Labour chaired the first of a series of consultative sessions to launch the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan, as reported by Qatar News Agency. The plan is built on targets, incentives, partnership with businesses and ongoing monitoring, so if you are Qatari, ask HR whether it changes your employer's training plan.
How is the COM exam assessed?
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 run and what you need to pass it. Those details can change, so confirm them again when you enroll.
Which program should you choose in Qatar?
Pick by your role and by what you want from the course.
- Certified Office Manager: for administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators.
- Certified Office Administrator: the entry level, with about 47 hours of study listed. It suits office administrators, executive assistants, office managers and personal assistants.
- Mastering Business Writing at USD 599 self paced: for executives and managers, administrative and executive assistants, sales and bid teams, and marketing and communications staff who want stronger business writing, not an office management certificate.
- Mastering Interpersonal Skills: for team leaders and supervisors, client facing and account management staff, HR and people partners, and sales professionals.
Questions to settle before you pay
Settle these questions with an advisor so that the fee you pay matches the format and start you actually need.
- Does the live online schedule fit around your working days in Qatar?
- Is Certified Office Manager or Certified Office Administrator the right level for your role?
- If you are Qatari, has your HR team said whether the course can be part of your training plan?
- What does the end of program assessment involve, and which certifying body will your certificate name?
- Are you booking for yourself or for a team? If a team, use the corporate enquiry form.
Three ways to study from Qatar
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Qatar.
- 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
How much does COM certification cost in Qatar?
Live online is USD 1,199. 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.
Who awards the COM certificate?
It is awarded through a Blue Ocean Academy certification program. Assessment takes place at the end of the program, and the course page names ACI as the certifying body.
Can I study COM online from Qatar?
Live online is the format to ask about first. You can also ask an advisor about a class arranged locally in Qatar, or study at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
How long does Certified Office Manager take?
The course page lists about 46 hours of study. Ask an advisor how that fits your working week and which start date suits you.
Is Certified Office Administrator a better first step?
It is the entry level, and it suits office administrators, executive assistants, office managers and personal assistants. Compare that list with the Certified Office Manager audience before you choose.
