ESG and Sustainability Courses in Abu Dhabi: Programs and Fees
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The right ESG courses in Abu Dhabi depend on where you work: a financial firm, an industrial zone, or a facilities team. Ten self paced Mastering programs cover the field. Risk and compliance staff can start with Mastering ESG Risk Management, and buyers and supply chain staff with Mastering Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Each answer below begins with a question you may be asking.
At a glance
- Pick the program that matches your daily work: risk, finance, procurement, facilities or strategy. All ten are self paced online.
- Each program costs AED 2,199 self paced. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- If you are in Abu Dhabi and want a class or office study, an advisor can tell you what can be arranged.
- Next step: choose one program from the lists below, then send an enquiry.
ESG and Sustainability courses and fees in Abu Dhabi (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastering Regenerative Supply Chain | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Net Zero Strategy | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Circular Economy | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Climate Change and Business Risk | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Corporate Sustainability | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering ESG Fundamentals | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering ESG Risk Management | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering ESG Strategy and Implementation | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Green Finance | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain 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.
Which ESG course suits someone working at ADGM or a financial firm?
Mastering ESG Risk Management and Mastering Green Finance are two programs for finance and compliance roles. Each course page lists between 45 and 46 hours of study.
Abu Dhabi Global Market is the emirate's international financial centre, based on Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island. Its Financial Services Regulatory Authority issued guidance in 2024 for ESG focused investment vehicles to address greenwashing risks, alongside ESG disclosure requirements for appropriate entities within ADGM. If your firm sits inside ADGM, ask your compliance team which of those requirements apply to your desk before choosing.
- ESG Risk Management suits risk managers, internal auditors, compliance officers, and credit and investment risk analysts.
- Green Finance suits bankers and credit officers, investment and portfolio managers, treasury and capital markets professionals, and ESG analysts.
- Mastering ESG Fundamentals suits analysts, investor relations professionals, and finance and accounting staff. It lists about 45 hours.
What ESG training suits logistics and industrial roles in Abu Dhabi?
Mastering Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management is the closest match for buying and logistics work, with about 45 hours of study listed. It suits procurement managers and buyers, category and sourcing specialists, supply chain and logistics professionals, and supplier quality and compliance teams.
KEZAD Group operates 12 economic zones across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, and its main zone sits next to Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group's flagship deep water port. If your company is based in one of those zones and you handle buying or logistics, start with the procurement program. Two others list product and raw material roles. Mastering Circular Economy suits product designers, packaging specialists, and procurement and materials managers. Mastering Regenerative Supply Chain suits buyers of agricultural raw materials and food and beverage or textile professionals.
Which ESG course suits facilities and asset teams in Abu Dhabi?
Mastering Net Zero Strategy suits energy roles, with about 45 hours of study listed. It suits energy and facilities engineers, EHS professionals, sustainability and climate managers, and finance and reporting teams.
Mastering Climate Change and Business Risk lists about 46 hours and suits asset and facilities managers as well as risk managers and insurance professionals.
How do I run a sustainability program from Abu Dhabi?
Take Mastering ESG Strategy and Implementation if you already hold the sustainability brief. The course page lists about 47 hours, and the program suits sustainability managers, chief sustainability officers, ESG program managers, and risk and compliance heads.
Mastering Corporate Sustainability is the alternative if your remit leans toward CSR, corporate affairs or operations. The UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy has over 25 programmes across six key sectors, so check which sector your company sits in when you set your targets.
ESG courses in Abu Dhabi: which program fits your role?
Use this list to decide in two minutes, and note where a program does not fit.
- You work in a bank, fund or regulated firm: Green Finance or ESG Risk Management. Neither suits a communications role with no finance duties.
- You report ESG data or handle investors: ESG Fundamentals.
- You buy or move goods: Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management. It does not suit someone whose work is purely financial.
- You run buildings, plant or energy: Net Zero Strategy.
- You head the whole program: ESG Strategy and Implementation.
Before you enroll from Abu Dhabi
Settle three things before you pay: the program, the format, and how it will be paid for.
- Choose one program from the lists above and read its course page for the study hours and the roles it suits, then ask an advisor what the exam costs.
- Decide whether self paced online study works for you, or ask an advisor about a class arranged locally or study at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi.
- If your employer is paying, send the details through the corporate enquiry page.
Three ways to study from Abu Dhabi
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Abu Dhabi.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| 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
Is there a Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi for ESG study?
Yes. You can study at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi, study online at your own pace, or ask an advisor about arranging a class locally.
How much are ESG courses in Abu Dhabi?
Each of the ten programs is AED 2,199, self paced. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Which program should a compliance officer in ADGM start with?
Mastering ESG Risk Management suits compliance officers, internal auditors and risk managers, and the course page lists about 45 hours of study. Mastering Green Finance is the alternative if your work involves credit or investment.
How many hours are the ESG programs?
The course pages list about 45 to 47 hours of study, depending on the program.
