Short Courses in Qatar: Self Paced and Live Options
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
A short course in Qatar is a self paced course you finish alongside work, and most list about 45 to 50 hours of study. Two good places to start are Mastering Kaizen for supervisors and team leaders, and Permit to Work (PTW) Professional for HSE officers and permit issuers. Some self paced courses are free, and every course page shows its fee.
At a glance
- Short courses in Qatar are self paced, most list about 45 to 50 hours of study, and they suit professionals studying around a job.
- Choose by role: operations, aviation, logistics, finance, leadership or training. The role guide below names a course for each.
- Free courses include Fundamentals of Finance and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals.
- Want a live class or a credential from CIPS, PMI or ASCM? Ask an advisor which program fits.
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.
What counts as a short course in Qatar?
A short course in Qatar is a self paced course, and most list about 45 to 50 hours of study on the course page. Mastering CEO Excellence lists about 46 hours, Certified Master Trainer about 45, and Mastering Conflicts of Interest about 48.
Self paced means you set the pace. Programs such as Project Management Professional, the CIPS levels and Certified Supply Chain Professional are a different kind of product, taught in live online classes. Ask an advisor how long each one takes.
Which short course fits your role in Qatar?
Match the course to the work you do now, using the audience each course page names. Pick one course, finish it, then decide on the next.
- Operations and HSE. Mastering Kaizen suits employees, supervisors, team leaders and operations professionals. Permit to Work (PTW) Professional suits HSE officers, permit issuers, maintenance and shutdown supervisors, and control room teams.
- Aviation. Mastering Aviation in AI Era suits airport and airline personnel, operations managers and airport operations staff.
- Logistics and supply chain. Fundamentals of IMDG suits shipping professionals and port and warehouse personnel. Mastering SCOR and Mastering Strategic Supply Chain Management suit supply chain, logistics and operations managers.
- Finance and compliance. Mastering Conflicts of Interest (USD 399 self paced) suits compliance and ethics officers, company secretaries and audit teams. Chief Financial Officer Excellence suits CFOs, finance directors and treasury managers.
- Managers and trainers. Leadership Essentials (USD 99 self paced) suits first time and emerging managers, and experienced team leaders and supervisors. Certified Master Trainer (USD 399 self paced) suits corporate trainers and learning and development managers.
Mastering CEO Excellence and Chief Financial Officer Excellence are Leadership level courses, for current and aspiring chief executives and for finance leaders.
Short courses for port, airport and logistics work in Qatar
If your work touches shipping or flying, begin with Fundamentals of IMDG or Mastering Aviation in AI Era. Both name the people they are for on the course page.
Hamad Port handled about 1.421 million TEU in 2024, and Hamad International Airport served 54.3 million passengers in 2025. Port and warehouse staff can read Fundamentals of IMDG as a first step, and airport staff can pair Mastering Aviation in AI Era with the free Fundamentals of Aviation.
Can you fit a self paced course around a full time job?
Plan around the listed hours of the course you pick. Mastering Kaizen lists about 47 hours of study, and Leadership Essentials about 45.
Under Law No. 12 of 2024, employers in Qatar must train Qatari staff, so if you are Qatari, ask HR whether the course you picked can count toward that training.
Which short courses in Qatar are free?
Free self paced courses include these. Each lists about 45 to 48 hours of study and is a Foundation level course.
- Fundamentals of Finance: business professionals, supervisors and managers, about 48 hours.
- Fundamentals of Operations Excellence: operations professionals, team leaders and quality practitioners, about 45 hours.
- Fundamentals of Aviation: students, graduates and airport service staff, about 47 hours.
- Mastering Ethics in Aviation: airline and airport employees and safety and compliance staff, about 45 hours.
- Mastering Ethics in Sales: sales professionals and account managers, about 46 hours.
- Supply Chain Management Fundamentals: graduates, business teams and supply chain professionals, about 47 hours.
When should you choose a live online program instead?
Choose a live online program when your goal is a credential such as PMP, a CIPS level or Certified Supply Chain Professional, not a single subject. For Project Management Professional and Certified Supply Chain Professional, the exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. CIPS fees cover training only: CIPS sets its own exam fees, which you confirm with CIPS.
- Project Management Professional (PMI, USD 1,600 live online): project managers, coordinators and team leaders.
- CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (USD 2,000 live online): procurement officers and buyers.
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (ASCM, USD 4,600 live online): supply chain, logistics and inventory professionals.
If you are a procurement manager or an HR manager, look at Certified International Procurement Manager or Certified Human Resource Manager, and ask an advisor to confirm the format.
Steps to take from here
Work through these in order.
- Write down your current role and the one skill you want to add.
- Pick a course from the role list above, or start with a free one.
- Open its course page and read the study hours and fee. For the self paced courses, the exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- Ask an advisor about a live online class, or about arranging a class in Qatar.
- Enroll and block regular study time in your calendar.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a short course in Qatar?
Most self paced courses list about 45 to 50 hours of study on the course page. Mastering Kaizen lists about 47 hours and Mastering Aviation in AI Era about 48. For live online programs, ask an advisor how long each takes.
Are there free short courses in Qatar?
Yes. Free self paced courses include Fundamentals of Finance, Fundamentals of Aviation and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals. Each course page lists its study hours.
Can I take a class arranged locally in Qatar?
Ask an advisor about arranging a class in Qatar. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged. You can also study online, or at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
Which short course should I start with?
Start with the course that matches your current role. Supervisors can look at Mastering Kaizen, HSE officers at Permit to Work (PTW) Professional, and new managers at Leadership Essentials.
