Procurement Courses in Sharjah: Programs and Fees
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Procurement courses in Sharjah can be taken live online from your desk, and your role decides the choice more than your employer does. You might buy for an airport and cargo operation, a Hamriyah Free Zone business or a government department: start with your job title, then pick the level.
A purchasing officer looks at CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply. A sourcing manager looks at Certified International Sourcing Manager.
At a glance
- CIPS Level 4 and Certified International Procurement Professional list buyers and purchasing officers, and CIPS Level 5 lists procurement managers.
- Live online, CIPS Level 4 is AED 7,250 and the IPSCMI certificates listed here are AED 4,400.
- Study online, ask an advisor about a class arranged locally, or attend at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
- Send an enquiry with your employer type and job title and ask an advisor which course fits.
Procurement courses and fees in Sharjah (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 purchasing courses in Sharjah suit buyers in aviation and cargo?
Choose by job title rather than sector: buyers and purchasing officers can look at Certified International Procurement Professional, which suits procurement professionals, buyers and purchasing officers, category managers and sourcing specialists. The course page lists about 48 hours of study, and the live online fee is AED 4,400.
Sharjah International Airport handled 19.48 million passengers in 2025, up from 17.1 million in 2024, and moved 204,323 tonnes of air cargo, up from 195,909 tonnes in 2024, according to Gulf News. If you plan supply for an aviation or cargo business, Certified in AI in Procurement and Supply Chain Management lists supply chain managers as well as procurement professionals, category managers and sourcing specialists, with about 46 hours of study.
Which course fits buyers in manufacturing or maritime businesses?
Mastering Lean Procurement Excellence fits purchasing teams, procurement professionals, category managers and sourcing specialists who want a self paced course. The self paced fee is AED 2,199, and the course page lists about 46 hours of study.
Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah was established by Emiri Decree in 1995 and offers sectors including oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, maritime industry and a global logistics park. If you source for a business in one of those sectors, Certified International Sourcing Manager suits sourcing and procurement managers, category managers, senior buyers and supply chain professionals.
Does Sharjah have its own government purchasing law?
Yes. Sharjah government procurement, tenders, auctions and warehouses are governed by Law No. 8 of 2017, and its executive regulation was issued by resolution No. 28 of 2022, according to the Sharjah Executive Council.
If you work with Sharjah government tenders, read both texts and then look at Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager, for contract managers and administrators, and Certified International Procurement Auditor, for procurement auditors, internal auditors and risk and compliance professionals. The course pages list about 50 and about 46 hours of study.
Which procurement and supply chain management course should I choose by role?
Pick the line that matches your work today, using each course's list of roles.
- Procurement officer, purchasing assistant or administrator: CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, AED 7,300 live online. Its list of roles does not name managers.
- Buyer, purchasing officer, category manager or sourcing specialist: CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
- Procurement manager: CIPS Level 5: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Certified International Procurement Manager, which lists about 45 hours of study.
- Procurement consultant or independent procurement advisor: Certified International Procurement Consultant, with about 45 hours listed.
- Project manager who handles contracts: Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting, with about 46 hours listed.
The CIPS fees cover training only, and CIPS sets its own exam fees, so confirm those with CIPS. For the IPSCMI courses, the exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor to confirm the study format for each IPSCMI course.
What to do this week
Name your employer type and role, then ask an advisor about the format.
- Write down what your employer buys and your own job title.
- Open the matching course page from the list above and read the contents.
- If you chose a CIPS course, confirm exam fees with CIPS.
- Send an enquiry and ask whether a class can be arranged locally, or whether the Dubai or Abu Dhabi office suits you.
Three ways to study from Sharjah
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Sharjah.
- 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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- Training Courses in Sharjah
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- Supply Chain Courses in Sharjah
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Frequently asked questions
How much do procurement courses in Sharjah cost?
Live online, CIPS Level 4 is AED 7,250 and the IPSCMI certificates listed here are AED 4,400. CIPS fees cover training only, and CIPS sets its own exam fees, which you confirm with CIPS. For the IPSCMI courses, the exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Can I study procurement in Sharjah without traveling?
Yes. The CIPS courses and IPSCMI certificates listed here run live online. You can also ask an advisor about a class arranged locally, or attend at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
How many study hours do the procurement courses list?
The IPSCMI course pages list about 45 to 50 hours, and Mastering Lean Procurement Excellence lists about 46 hours. For the CIPS courses, ask an advisor how long they take.
Which course suits a purchasing officer in Sharjah?
CIPS Level 3 lists procurement officers and purchasing assistants, and CIPS Level 4 lists buyers and purchasing officers. Certified International Procurement Professional also lists buyers and purchasing officers as its audience.
