Online Courses in Qatar: Self Paced and Live Options
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Online courses in Qatar fall into self paced courses, which you study at your own pace, and live online programs, which run as classes. If you work in Doha or Ras Laffan, the question is which format your week allows and which course fits your role. Mastering Conflicts of Interest and Permit to Work (PTW) Professional are self paced. Certified International Sourcing Manager comes in both formats.
At a glance
- Employees and team leaders can start with a free self paced course, then move to a paid program once the role is clear.
- Procurement, supply chain, logistics, HR and project management have live online programs.
- Every fee is in USD and appears on the course page, so compare two courses there before you pay.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format for your course, and whether a class can be arranged locally.
Courses and fees (USD)
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.
Can online courses in Qatar fit into your employer's training plan?
Qatar's Law No. 12 of 2024 says employers must train Qatari staff. If you are Qatari, show your manager a course page and ask whether it fits the company training plan.
The Clyde & Co summary of the law says the Ministry of Labour sets the required share of Qatari employees in each sector and that employers must notify vacancies and train Qatari staff. Keep the request short: name one course, its hours of study and the role it supports. Certified Master Trainer suits corporate trainers and learning and development managers, and its course page lists about 45 hours of study. For a team request, use the corporate enquiry page.
Which self paced courses fit port, airport and industrial work?
Qatar's logistics and aviation sites give you a clear way to choose. Match the course to the place where your work happens.
- Port and freight: Hamad Port handled about 1.421 million TEU in 2024. Fundamentals of IMDG suits shipping professionals and port and warehouse personnel, and its course page lists about 47 hours of study.
- Airport and airline: Hamad International Airport served 54.3 million passengers in 2025. Mastering Aviation in AI Era suits airport and airline personnel and operations managers, with about 48 hours of study listed.
- Industrial sites: Permit to Work (PTW) Professional suits permit issuers, authorized persons and control room teams. The course page lists about 46 hours of study.
Fundamentals of Aviation is free and suits students, recent graduates, aspiring aviation professionals and airport service staff who want a foundation first.
Which live online programs can you join from Qatar?
Live online programs include procurement, supply chain, logistics, HR and project management. They are the choice when you want to study in a class.
- Project Management Professional, with PMI as the awarding body, at USD 1,600 live online.
- CIPS Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 in procurement and supply, each at USD 2,000 live online.
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution, with ASCM as the awarding body, at USD 3,900 live online.
The CIPS fee covers training only. CIPS sets its own exam fees, which you confirm with CIPS. For the other programs. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. For Certified Human Resource Manager, Certified International Procurement Manager and Certified International Procurement Professional, ask an advisor which format is available.
Which course suits your role in Qatar?
Choose by your day to day duties, then check the level on the course page.
- Team leaders and supervisors on operations teams: Mastering Kaizen, or the free Fundamentals of Operations Excellence.
- Compliance, procurement and finance teams: Mastering Conflicts of Interest, self paced at USD 399.
- Finance leaders: Chief Financial Officer Excellence, written for CFOs, finance directors and treasury managers.
- First time managers: Leadership Essentials, self paced at USD 99.
- Executives: Mastering CEO Excellence, for current and aspiring chief executives and founders.
The free Fundamentals of Finance suits early career finance professionals, supervisors and managers, and the free Supply Chain Management Fundamentals suits early career professionals and graduates.
Before you enroll from Qatar
Work through these with the course page open.
- Pick one course from the list above that matches your role and read its course page.
- Check the fee in USD and the hours of study listed there.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format, and ask whether a class can be arranged locally in Qatar.
- For a CIPS program, confirm the exam fees with CIPS.
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 online courses in Qatar?
Yes. Free self paced courses include Fundamentals of Finance, Fundamentals of Operations Excellence, Fundamentals of Aviation, Mastering Ethics in Aviation, Mastering Ethics in Sales and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals. Each course page lists the hours of study.
Can I study online if I work shifts in Qatar?
Self paced courses let you study when your shift allows. For a live online program, ask an advisor how the classes work before you pay.
Can I take a class in person in Qatar?
Blue Ocean's offices are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. For Qatar, ask an advisor about arranging a class locally. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged.
Which online course suits a team leader?
Leadership Essentials suits first time and emerging managers and experienced team leaders, and its course page lists about 45 hours of study. Mastering Kaizen suits supervisors and team leaders in operations.
