Logistics Courses in UAE: Shipping and Freight Programs, Fees and Careers
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Logistics courses in UAE split into Executive level courses taught live online and self paced programs you fit around work. Start with the International Diploma in Logistics and Transport if you want a CILT diploma, or with Mastering Sea Port Operations if you work in ports and want a self paced course with about 46 hours of study listed.
At a glance
- The Executive level courses run live online; the Professional and Foundation courses are self paced.
- Fundamentals of Shipping and Mastering Ethics in Shipping are free.
- The course table on this page shows each fee. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- Choose by your current role, then ask an advisor whether a class near you can be arranged.
Logistics and Shipping courses and fees in UAE (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Diploma in Logistics and Transport | 7,500 | ||
| International Certificate in Logistics and Transport | 7,300 | ||
| Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution | 14,300 | ||
| Fundamentals of IMDG | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Sea Port Operations | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional | 4,400 | ||
| Mastering Strategic Shipping and Freight Forwarding | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Certificate in International Trading | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Ethics in Shipping | 45 hours | Free | |
| Fundamentals of Shipping | 49 hours | Free | |
| Certificate in Distribution and Transportation | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Marine Insurance & Mercantile Law | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Break Bulk Cargo Operations | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering AI in Shipping and Freight Forwarding | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Containerisation and Shipping | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Freight Forwarding | 48 hours | 2,199 | |
| Shipping & Freight Forwarding | 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.
Certificate path or shorter skills program?
Choose the certificate path when you want an Executive level credential from CILT, ASCM or IPSCMI, taught live online. Choose a self paced program when you want to set your own study hours.
- Certificate path. The International Diploma in Logistics and Transport costs AED 7,500 and the International Certificate in Logistics and Transport costs AED 7,300. Both are CILT credentials at Executive level, taught live online. The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution is an ASCM credential at AED 14,300, also live online.
- Freight forwarding certification. The Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional is an IPSCMI credential at AED 4,400, live online, and suits logistics and freight forwarding professionals seeking formal certification, import and export executives, trade compliance officers, and supply chain and procurement professionals expanding into logistics.
- Self paced programs. Fundamentals of IMDG (about 47 hours of study), Mastering Sea Port Operations (about 46 hours) and Mastering Strategic Shipping and Freight Forwarding (about 48 hours) are self paced at AED 2,199 each.
The self paced programs above sit at Professional level and the certificate path sits at Executive level. The fees show the gap: AED 2,199 self paced against AED 4,400 to AED 14,300 live online.
Which logistics course fits your role?
Match the course to the job you do now, not the job title you want. Each course page lists the roles it suits, and the roles below come from those lists.
- Logistics or transport coordinator. The International Certificate in Logistics and Transport suits coordinators and supervisors. The Certificate in Distribution and Transportation suits distribution, fleet and dispatch roles and is self paced at AED 2,199, with about 45 hours of study.
- Port, terminal or warehouse staff. Mastering Sea Port Operations suits terminal staff, and Fundamentals of IMDG suits shipping professionals and port and warehouse personnel.
- Import and export executive. The Certificate in International Trading suits export and import managers and customs professionals. It is a CILT certificate, self paced, with about 45 hours of study.
- Insurance or legal adviser working with shipping. Marine Insurance & Mercantile Law suits insurance professionals and legal advisors. It is self paced, with about 45 hours of study.
- Transportation, distribution or warehouse role. The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution suits transportation and distribution managers and warehouse and inventory specialists.
If you are starting out, Fundamentals of Shipping is a free, self paced Foundation level course for logistics coordinators, shipping professionals and freight forwarding personnel.
Is there a free logistics course in the UAE?
Fundamentals of Shipping (about 49 hours of study) and Mastering Ethics in Shipping (about 45 hours) are free and self paced.
Fundamentals of Shipping suits logistics coordinators and freight forwarding personnel who need the basics. Mastering Ethics in Shipping suits logistics managers and compliance personnel.
What do Etihad Rail and Emiratisation mean for logistics work in the UAE?
If your work is distribution or transport, the Certificate in Distribution and Transportation is a matching course. If you are Emirati and looking for work in the private sector, read the Emiratisation rules.
Etihad Rail is the developer and operator of the UAE national railway, a network designed to connect cities and industries across the country. The Certificate in Distribution and Transportation suits distribution and transport managers, fleet and delivery operations managers, and warehouse and dispatch supervisors.
A UAE Cabinet decision requires private sector companies with 50 or more employees to raise the Emirati share of their skilled jobs by 2 percent each year, for an overall 10 percent increase by 2026. If you are Emirati and want one of those skilled jobs, choose the course that fits the job. For a whole team, send a corporate enquiry.
Where can you study logistics in the UAE?
You can study online, at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or in a class arranged locally. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged near you.
Each course page states its fee and format. For self paced programs, check the hours listed before you decide.
A short checklist
Work through these in order before you pay for any logistics course.
- Write down your current role and the role you want in two years.
- Pick one course from the role list above and open its course page to read the listed topics and fee.
- If you are new to logistics, start with the free Fundamentals of Shipping.
- Send an enquiry and ask an advisor about the format that suits you, including a class near you.
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 |
IATA courses run through our Authorized Training Center in Dubai.
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Frequently asked questions
Which logistics course in the UAE suits a beginner?
Start with Fundamentals of Shipping. It is a free, self paced Foundation level course, and the course page lists about 49 hours of study. After that, move to a Professional level program that matches your role.
What logistics and supply chain management courses can I take in the UAE?
The catalog includes CILT diploma and certificate courses, the ASCM credential Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution, an IPSCMI freight forwarding certification and self paced shipping and port programs. Pick by level: Foundation, Professional or Executive.
Do I need to attend a classroom to study logistics in the UAE?
No. The Executive level courses are live online, and the Professional and Foundation courses are self paced. If you prefer a classroom, you can study at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or ask an advisor whether a class can be arranged locally.
How much do logistics courses cost in the UAE?
Fundamentals of Shipping and Mastering Ethics in Shipping are free and self paced. Self paced Professional courses are AED 2,199. Live online, the IPSCMI freight forwarding credential is AED 4,400, the two Executive level CILT credentials are AED 7,300 and AED 7,500, and the ASCM credential is AED 14,300.
Does the course fee include the exam for a CILT or ASCM credential?
No. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
