HSE and Compliance Courses in Abu Dhabi: Programs and Fees
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
HSE courses in Abu Dhabi are for people who own safety or compliance duties at work, and you can study them online or at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi. If safety is part of your job, start with HSE Professional. If you issue permits, look at Permit to Work (PTW) Professional.
The sections below follow your stage, from starting a duty to running audits.
At a glance
- If safety or compliance is a new duty, HSE Professional, POSH Awareness and Anti Money Laundering Awareness are self paced at AED 2,199 each.
- If you run permits, sites or plants, the permit, process, fire and construction safety programs are also self paced at AED 2,199.
- You can attend the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi, study online, or ask an advisor about a class arranged locally.
- Use the fee table below, then send the enquiry form to ask an advisor about your pick.
HSE and Compliance courses and fees in Abu Dhabi (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Money Laundering Awareness | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| CompTIA Security Plus | 5,500 | ||
| Permit to Work (PTW) Professional | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Awareness | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| HSE Professional | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering HSE Auditor | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Process Safety Professional | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Fire Safety Professional | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Construction Safety Professional | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Environmental Management Professional | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Incident Investigation Professional | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Industrial Safety Professional | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Conflicts of Interest | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Corporate Governance | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Data Privacy and Protection | 49 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Ethics in the Workplace | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Insider Trading Awareness | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Occupational Safety & Health Compliance | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Workplace Health & Safety | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Risk Assessment Professional | 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 HSE course should I start with in Abu Dhabi?
Start with HSE Professional if you want a safety program that fits several roles. It is AED 2,199, self paced, and the course page lists about 45 hours of study.
Its list of roles names HSE officers and managers, safety supervisors, operations and plant managers and engineers. For compliance duties, POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Awareness lists employees at all levels, team leaders and managers, and Fundamentals of Cybersecurity lists office staff, managers, and HR and finance teams. Both are self paced at AED 2,199.
How does Abu Dhabi regulate building and construction safety?
The Department of Municipalities and Transport regulates building and construction entities under the emirate's Occupational Safety and Health System Framework, which Abu Dhabi has run as a government initiative since 2006, according to the Department of Municipalities and Transport.
If you work for a building or construction entity, read the framework first. Construction Safety Professional suits construction safety officers, site supervisors and foremen, and HSE managers on construction projects. The course page lists about 47 hours of study and the self paced fee is AED 2,199.
Which course suits experienced staff at industrial sites in Abu Dhabi?
If you run permits, plants or maintenance, look at the programs below. 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.
- Permit to Work (PTW) Professional suits permit issuers, authorized persons, and maintenance and shutdown supervisors. About 46 hours of study.
- Process Safety Professional suits process safety engineers, plant and technical managers and integrity engineers. About 46 hours of study.
- Fire Safety Professional suits fire safety officers and building and MEP engineers. About 45 hours of study.
All three are AED 2,199 and self paced. Fire Safety Professional does not suit you if fire safety is not part of your work.
What if I lead audits or report on compliance in Abu Dhabi?
These three programs fit audit, investigation and compliance roles. All three are AED 2,199 and self paced.
- Mastering HSE Auditor suits HSE auditors and lead auditors, internal audit teams and QHSE managers. About 46 hours of study.
- Incident Investigation Professional suits HSE managers, shift supervisors and quality and compliance officers. About 46 hours of study.
- Anti Money Laundering Awareness suits compliance officers, risk and audit professionals and legal and MLRO teams. About 45 hours of study.
If you work at a firm in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the emirate's international financial centre on Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island, Anti Money Laundering Awareness lists compliance officers and finance and accounting staff in its audience.
Does the Abu Dhabi summer work ban matter when choosing a format?
Between 15 June and 15 September the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation bans outdoor work in direct sunlight from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm each day, as Gulf News reported in 2026.
If you supervise outdoor work, a self paced course lets you set your own study hours around that schedule. If you prefer a room, ask an advisor about the Abu Dhabi office.
Is there an IT security course for Abu Dhabi professionals?
CompTIA Security Plus runs live online at AED 5,500 and suits IT and security professionals, network administrators and security analysts. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
It does not suit you if you are outside IT and security. Office teams can look at Fundamentals of Cybersecurity instead.
Getting started in Abu Dhabi
Pick by your stage, then confirm with an advisor.
- Decide whether you are starting a duty, running one, or running audits.
- Open the matching course page and read the list of roles and the hours.
- Choose online, the Abu Dhabi office, or ask an advisor about a class arranged locally.
- Send the enquiry form to confirm the course and the fee.
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
Can I attend HSE courses in person in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Blue Ocean has an office in Abu Dhabi where you can study. You can also study online, or ask an advisor about arranging a class locally.
How much does HSE Professional cost in Abu Dhabi?
HSE Professional is AED 2,199 and self paced. The course page lists about 45 hours of study. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Which course suits a lead auditor?
Mastering HSE Auditor lists HSE auditors and lead auditors among its audience. It is self paced at AED 2,199 and the course page lists about 46 hours of study.
Is there a course for permit issuers?
Permit to Work (PTW) Professional lists permit issuers and authorized persons among its audience. It is AED 2,199 and self paced.
