HR Courses in Dubai: Programs and Fees
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
HR courses in Dubai are easiest to choose by role: a manager certificate of about 45 hours for people who lead HR work, or a longer program that prepares you for an HRCI exam. You can study at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or online. Two starting points are the Certified Human Resource Manager and the Professional in Human Resources International.
At a glance
- Dubai HR managers can start with the Certified Human Resource Manager, and recruiters with the Certified International Recruitment Specialist.
- People in their first HR role suit the Associate Professional in Human Resources International, which the course page lists at about 146 hours of study.
- Fees in AED are in the course table below, and an advisor can confirm the format for your course.
- To study in person, ask about the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
HR courses and fees in Dubai (AED)
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 Dubai sectors should you read an HR course against?
Trade and transport are two large parts of Dubai's economy. The Dubai Media Office put wholesale and retail trade at 24.5% of Dubai's GDP in the first nine months of 2024, and transport and storage at 12.4%.
Jafza, DP World's flagship free zone at Jebel Ali, reports more than 11,000 businesses from over 100 countries. If you recruit for businesses like these, the Certified International Recruitment Specialist from ACI is listed for recruiters and talent acquisition specialists, with about 47 hours of study on its page.
Those shares come from the Dubai Media Office. Think about which sector your employer is in, then pick the course by your role.
Which law governs HR in Dubai Government departments?
If you work in a Dubai Government department, your HR rules come from Law No. 8 of 2018. The law covers UAE national and non national civilian employees and defines the Human Resources Directorate of each department.
Read that law with your own directorate before you choose a course, then compare it with the module list on the course page. The Certified Human Resource Manager and the Certified Human Resource Management Professional are listed for HR managers, HR executives and business partners, so start with those two if you manage HR work in a department.
Which HR courses in Dubai fit each role?
Match the course to the job you hold now. The list below names the body that sets each credential.
- First HR job: the Associate Professional in Human Resources International, which prepares you for the HRCI exam, about 146 hours.
- HR business partner or learning and development lead: the Professional in Human Resources International, which prepares you for the HRCI exam, about 182 hours.
- Mid to senior HR professional: the Senior Professional in Human Resources International, about 262 hours, or the Global Professional in Human Resources, about 272 hours. Both prepare you for HRCI exams.
- HR manager who wants a shorter course: the Certified Human Resource Manager, ACI, about 45 hours.
- HR consultant: the Certified Human Resource Management Consultant, ACI, about 45 hours.
- Trainer inside an HR team: the Certified Master Trainer, CMI, about 45 hours.
The Certified Office Manager is listed for administrative professionals, office managers, executive assistants and coordinators, so it suits office roles rather than HR roles.
How much do HR courses in Dubai cost?
The course table below shows the fees in AED, so use this section to decide between the two main routes.
The Certified Human Resource Manager lists about 45 hours of study and AED 4,400 live online. The Professional in Human Resources International lists about 182 hours and AED 9,500 live online. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for either course. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Can I study HR in person in Dubai?
Blue Ocean has an office in Dubai where you can study. Ask an advisor which courses you can take there, or join live online sessions from your desk.
If a group from your company wants to study together, ask an advisor about arranging a class. For a team, send a corporate enquiry.
Your next moves
These steps take you from a shortlist to a booked course.
- Write down your current job title and the one HR skill you want to add.
- Pick one course from the role list and read its module list on the course page.
- If your employer is a Dubai Government department, read Law No. 8 of 2018 with your HR directorate.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format and whether you can study at the Dubai office.
Three ways to study from Dubai
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Dubai.
- 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 HR course should I take first in Dubai?
For a first HR role, look at the Associate Professional in Human Resources International, which prepares you for the HRCI exam. The course page lists about 146 hours of study, and live online costs AED 7,700. Ask an advisor to confirm the format.
How do study hours compare across Dubai HR courses?
The Certified Human Resource Manager from ACI lists about 45 hours of study, fewer than the programs that prepare you for HRCI exams, which list 146 to 272 hours. Live online for the Certified Human Resource Manager costs AED 4,400. Each course page shows its own hours.
Do HR courses in Dubai cover recruitment?
The Certified International Recruitment Specialist from ACI is listed for recruiters, HR professionals, HR business partners and talent acquisition specialists. The course page lists about 47 hours of study.
Does the fee for HRCI exam preparation in Dubai include the exam?
No. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. HRCI sets its exams and does not run or endorse training, and Blue Ocean is an HRCI Certification Prep Provider.
