Finance Courses in Qatar: Programs, Fees and Careers
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The right finance courses in Qatar depend on the job you do today, not on the title you want. If you are new to the field, Fundamentals of Finance is free and self paced. If you are a finance manager, analyst or accountant, Certified International Finance Professional is the executive program, from the body ACI. Below you will find which course fits an accountant, an auditor and a manager from another department.
At a glance
- Start with Fundamentals of Finance if you are new: it is free and lists about 48 hours of study.
- Accountants, analysts and finance managers can look at Certified International Finance Professional, with live online at USD 1,199.
- Managers outside finance should compare Finance for Non Finance Professionals at USD 599 self paced with the free foundation courses.
- The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor about a class in Qatar.
Finance courses and fees in Qatar (USD)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (USD) | Live online (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified International Finance Professional | 46 hours | 699 | 1,199 |
| Fundamentals of Finance | 48 hours | Free | |
| Mastering Modern Audit Practices | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Finance for Non-Finance Professionals | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering AI in Finance | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Working Capital Management | 48 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Ethics in Finance | 46 hours | Free | |
| Mastering Strategic Financial Management | 45 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting | 48 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions | 50 hours | 599 | |
| Mastering P&L and Balance Sheets | 47 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.
Which finance courses in Qatar suit a beginner?
Two foundation courses cost nothing: Fundamentals of Finance and Mastering Ethics in Finance. Both are self paced.
Fundamentals of Finance suits early career finance professionals, supervisors, business professionals and managers, and the course page lists about 48 hours of study. Mastering Ethics in Finance suits finance professionals, managers, analysts and auditors, and lists about 46 hours.
Which accounting course in Qatar fits a working accountant?
For an accountant who wants a program from an external body, the choice is Certified International Finance Professional. It is an executive level course from ACI, and its target roles include accountants, financial analysts, finance managers and finance directors.
The course page lists about 46 hours of study. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Live online costs USD 1,199. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course before you enroll.
If you are a finance manager, FP&A professional or business finance partner, read Mastering P&L and Balance Sheets as well. It lists about 47 hours.
Who supervises finance in Qatar, and does it change what you study?
It changes who you ask, not which course you take. The Qatar Central Bank supervises banks and, under Law No. 13 of 2012, licenses and supervises insurance companies, reinsurance companies and insurance intermediaries, according to a 2012 joint statement of the QFC Regulatory Authority and the Qatar Central Bank.
The same statement says firms authorized in the Qatar Financial Centre fall under the QFC Regulatory Authority, and that the Qatar Financial Markets Authority supervises financial markets including the exchange. Before you choose a course, ask your compliance team which of these three authorities supervises your firm. Then pick the program by your role: Mastering Modern Audit Practices for internal and external auditors, audit managers and risk professionals, or Mastering Ethics in Finance for finance professionals, managers, analysts and auditors.
What does the Qatarisation law mean for Qatari staff who want finance training?
Under Law No. 12 of 2024, employers must notify vacancies and train Qatari staff, according to Clyde and Co.
If you are Qatari, ask your HR team whether a finance course can be part of your training. Bring the course page and its listed hours with you.
Which finance course fits a manager outside the finance team?
Finance for Non Finance Professionals is written for managers, department heads, project managers and team leaders. It costs USD 599 self paced and lists about 45 hours of study.
Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting suits finance professionals, FP&A specialists, budget analysts and finance managers, so it fits a manager who works in finance.
How do you choose between the professional level courses?
Match the course to your role. Every course below costs USD 599 self paced, so the choice is about the audience each one lists.
- Auditor or risk professional: Mastering Modern Audit Practices, about 45 hours. Budget analysts should look at Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting instead.
- Treasury, operations or business leader: Mastering Working Capital Management, about 48 hours.
- Finance manager or business finance partner: Mastering Strategic Financial Management, about 45 hours.
- Finance professional, finance manager or auditor: Mastering AI in Finance, about 45 hours.
- Corporate development or investment team: Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions, about 50 hours. A team leader outside those roles should look at Finance for Non Finance Professionals instead.
Questions to settle before you pay
Settle your role, whether your employer's training can include the course, the format and the fee.
- Name your role in one line, then match it to the course list above.
- If you are Qatari, ask HR whether the course can be part of your training.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format for your course, and whether a class in Qatar can be arranged.
- Check the fee table on this page, then send an enquiry through the 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 |
IATA courses run through our Authorized Training Center in Dubai.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there free finance courses in Qatar?
Fundamentals of Finance and Mastering Ethics in Finance are both free and self paced. The course pages list about 48 and 46 hours of study. Both are foundation level, and each page lists its own suited roles.
Which course is closest to an accounting course in Qatar?
Certified International Finance Professional names accountants among its target roles, alongside financial analysts, finance managers and finance directors. Mastering P&L and Balance Sheets suits finance managers, FP&A professionals, business finance partners and finance leaders.
What does Certified International Finance Professional cost?
The live online fee is USD 1,199. Ask an advisor which format is available before you enroll.
What does the fee cover on finance courses in Qatar?
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. This applies to Certified International Finance Professional as well.
Can I study a finance course in Qatar in person?
You can study online, or ask an advisor about arranging a class in Qatar. Blue Ocean also teaches at its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged.
