Procurement Courses in Qatar: Programs, Fees and Careers
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Procurement courses in Qatar include contract focused options for contract managers, commercial managers and contract administrators. Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager lists those roles in its audience, and Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting lists project managers and contract managers.
At a glance
- This suits contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and buyers in Qatar who are choosing between contract, audit and buying courses.
- Both IPSCMI contract courses have live online fees, and an advisor can tell you whether a class in Qatar can be arranged.
- The fee table below is in USD. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the format for the IPSCMI contract courses before you pay.
Procurement courses and fees in Qatar (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.
Which procurement course covers contracts?
Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager is a close match: it is an IPSCMI course, the course page lists about 50 hours of study, and it lists contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals as its audience.
Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting also lists contract managers, with project managers, procurement professionals and sourcing specialists, and about 46 hours of study. If you audit purchasing rather than run contracts, Certified International Procurement Auditor lists procurement auditors, internal auditors, risk and compliance professionals and procurement managers, also with about 46 hours of study.
The live online fee for the Commercial Contracts Manager course is USD 1,199. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor to confirm the format for it before you book.
Does Qatar's tender law change which course I pick?
If you handle public tenders, read it first, because Law No. 24 of 2015 regulates government tenders and auctions in Qatar.
Then compare the lists of roles. The Commercial Contracts Manager course names contract managers and administrators, and the Procurement Auditor course names procurement auditors and internal auditors.
What is the right procurement certification for a buyer in Qatar?
Certified International Procurement Professional is the IPSCMI certificate that lists buyers and purchasing officers, and CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the CIPS diploma that lists the same roles.
- Certified International Procurement Professional has about 48 hours of study listed and a live online fee of USD 1,500. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Ask an advisor to confirm the format.
- CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a CIPS qualification at USD 2,000 live online. That fee covers training only, and CIPS sets its own exam fees, which you confirm with CIPS.
- CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations lists procurement officers, buyers and purchasing assistants, procurement administrators and supply chain practitioners.
Which of these procurement courses fits my day to day work?
Match the course to the list of roles that names your job.
- Contract managers, commercial managers and administrators: the Commercial Contracts Manager course.
- Project managers and contract managers: the Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting course.
- Procurement auditors, internal auditors and risk and compliance professionals: the Procurement Auditor course.
- Procurement managers, category managers and senior buyers: CIPS Level 5: Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, which lists those roles and supply chain managers.
Which course helps with overseas suppliers?
Mastering International Cross Cultural Procurement is a self paced course that lists procurement professionals, sourcing specialists, supplier relationship managers and category managers. The course page lists about 46 hours of study and the self paced fee is USD 599.
How long do the contract and audit courses take?
The course pages list about 50 hours of study for the Commercial Contracts Manager course, and about 46 hours each for the Project Management and Auditor courses. Ask an advisor how long the live online schedule runs, because the page gives hours, not dates.
Which course is for sourcing roles?
Certified International Sourcing Manager lists sourcing and procurement managers, category managers, senior buyers and supply chain professionals. It lists self paced at USD 699 and live online at USD 1,199. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
I am Qatari: should I ask my employer about training?
Law No. 12 of 2024 says private sector employers must train Qatari staff. If you are Qatari and work in the private sector, ask HR whether one of these courses can sit inside your training plan.
Getting started in Qatar
Start with your own job tasks, then take them to the course pages.
- List the tasks you do each month: contracts, project agreements, audits or buying.
- Find the list of roles that names your job on the Commercial Contracts Manager, Project Management Professional in Procurement and Contracting or Procurement Auditor course page.
- If you are Qatari and work in the private sector, ask HR whether the course can sit inside your training plan.
- Send an enquiry or, if several colleagues need the same course, a corporate enquiry.
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.
Related guides
- Training Courses in Qatar
- CIPP in Qatar
- CIPM in Qatar
- CIPS in Qatar
- Supply Chain Courses in Qatar
- Finance Courses in Qatar
Frequently asked questions
Which course should a contract manager in Qatar take?
Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager lists contract managers, commercial managers, contract administrators and procurement professionals. The course page lists about 50 hours of study.
Is there a procurement certification for auditors?
Certified International Procurement Auditor lists procurement auditors, internal auditors, risk and compliance professionals and procurement managers, with about 46 hours of study listed.
Do these procurement courses have a live online option from Qatar?
The IPSCMI courses and CIPS levels list live online fees. Ask an advisor to confirm the format, and whether a class can be arranged in Qatar.
Who sets the CIPS exam fee?
CIPS sets it. The Blue Ocean fee for CIPS courses covers training only, so confirm the current exam fee with CIPS.
Can a team enroll together?
Send a corporate enquiry with the course and the number of people, and ask an advisor about the options.
