Finance Courses in UAE: Programs, Fees and Careers
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Finance courses in the UAE range from free foundation study to an executive program, so the first decision is your current level. Fundamentals of Finance is free and self paced. Certified International Finance Professional is the executive level choice for accountants, analysts and finance managers. For accounting courses in the UAE, the roles below show which of these fits you.
At a glance
- Newcomers can start free with Fundamentals of Finance, which lists about 48 hours of study.
- Professional level courses such as Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting are AED 2,199 self paced, and the fee table on this page shows each course.
- The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- You can study online, ask about a class arranged locally, or attend a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Finance courses and fees in UAE (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance for Non-Finance Professionals | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Certified International Finance Professional | 46 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Fundamentals of Finance | 48 hours | Free | |
| Mastering Modern Audit Practices | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering AI in Finance | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Working Capital Management | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Ethics in Finance | 46 hours | Free | |
| Mastering Strategic Financial Management | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions | 50 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering P&L and Balance Sheets | 47 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 accounting courses in the UAE should an accountant look at first?
An accountant should start with Certified International Finance Professional, an executive course from the body ACI. Its target roles are finance managers, financial analysts, accountants 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 is AED 4,400. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for this course before you decide.
How does UAE corporate tax change what a finance professional should study?
It gives you a reason to know your own numbers well. The UAE levies corporate tax at 9 percent on income above 375,000 dirhams, administered by the Federal Tax Authority, for tax periods starting on or after 1 June 2023, according to the UAE Government Portal.
If you are a finance manager, FP&A professional or business finance partner, Mastering P&L and Balance Sheets lists you among its suited roles, with about 47 hours of study on the course page. If you are a finance professional or budget analyst, Mastering Budgeting & Forecasting lists about 48 hours.
What if you are not in finance but manage a budget?
Finance for Non Finance Professionals is written for managers, department heads, project managers and team leaders. It is AED 2,199 self paced and lists about 45 hours of study.
If you are a finance manager or director, compare the professional and executive level courses on this page instead.
Are there finance courses in the UAE for auditors and risk teams?
Mastering Modern Audit Practices targets internal auditors, external auditors, audit managers and risk professionals. It is AED 2,199 self paced and lists about 45 hours of study.
Pair it with Mastering Ethics in Finance, a free, self paced foundation course of about 46 hours for finance professionals, managers, analysts and auditors.
What does Emiratisation mean for Emirati finance professionals?
Emiratisation is a hiring quota for private companies of certain sizes, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said that financial contributions apply from 1 January 2026 to companies that miss their rates, in a MoHRE notice.
If you are Emirati and looking for a private sector role, read about the Nafis program on the UAE Government Portal. It aims to place Emiratis in private sector jobs. Choose your finance course by the role list below.
Which finance course should you pick by role?
Match the course to the work you do in the next year, not the job title you hold. Each professional level course below is AED 2,199 self paced.
- Early career finance professional, supervisor or manager: Fundamentals of Finance, free and self paced. For finance directors, Certified International Finance Professional lists your role instead.
- Treasury or operations 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.
What to do this week
Choose a role, one course page and one question for an advisor.
- Write down your role and the one finance task you want to do better.
- Pick the course from the role list above, and open its page to read the outline.
- If you chose Certified International Finance Professional, ask an advisor which format is available.
- Ask about a class arranged locally if you prefer a group, or choose a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Three ways to study from UAE
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in UAE.
- 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
Which finance courses in the UAE are free?
Fundamentals of Finance and Mastering Ethics in Finance are both free and self paced. They are foundation level, and the course pages list about 48 and 46 hours of study.
How much do finance courses in the UAE cost?
Professional level courses such as Mastering Strategic Financial Management are AED 2,199 self paced. Certified International Finance Professional is AED 4,400 live online, and an advisor can confirm which format is available. The fee table on this page lists every course.
What does the Certified International Finance Professional fee cover?
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Are online accounting courses in the UAE available?
You can study the courses on this page online, either self paced or live online where a live format is listed. Certified International Finance Professional names accountants among its target roles, and an advisor can confirm its format.
Can I attend finance classes in person?
You can study at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged locally.
