CTSC Certification in the UAE: Course, Exam and How to Enrol
Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port and the free zone economy that make the Emirates one of the world's great trade and reexport hubs, this is the backdrop against which UAE supply chain professionals build careers today. The Emirates' digital government and Industry 4.0 programs need leaders who can turn transformation strategy into executed change. The CTSC, Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain is the supply chain transformation credential, four modules (overview, preparing, executing, reviewing transformation) built on SCOR DS, the ASCM Digital Capabilities Model and ASCM's sustainability standards, with a single 150 question exam, and it is available to professionals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah through Blue Ocean Academy.
What the CTSC program covers
The APICS CTSC is the supply chain transformation credential, four modules (overview, preparing, executing, reviewing transformation) built on SCOR DS, the ASCM Digital Capabilities Model and ASCM's sustainability standards, with a single 150 question exam. Candidates pass a single computer based exam of 150 questions in 3.5 hours (300 on a 200 to 350 scale to pass), available at Pearson VUE centres and online via OnVUE, and maintain the credential with 75 points every five years.
Who it is for in the UAE
Transformation and PMO leads, supply chain directors, digital and operational excellence heads, and consultants leading change programs, in UAE employers across manufacturing, distribution, retail, logistics, energy and the public sector. ASCM's 2026 report finds professionals with three or more credentials earning up to 32% more; transformation leadership is where that breadth pays off.
How Blue Ocean Academy delivers it in the UAE
- Classroom and live online batches serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, schedules built around working professionals
- Instructor led preparation on the current APICS Learning System with practice questions, timed mock exams and expert coaching
- Corporate delivery for teams, in house programs for UAE organisations upskilling whole functions
- Career support from an institute with more than 25 years in the region and tens of thousands of certified alumni
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the CTSC program online from Dubai?
Yes, live online batches are open to participants anywhere in the UAE, alongside classroom options. Enquire for the next start date.
Where do I sit the CTSC exam?
At any Pearson VUE test centre in the UAE or online through OnVUE, on demand year round.
What comes after this?
Many professionals stack a second credential, ASCM reports up to a 32% premium for three or more. See the full supply chain portfolio.
