Soft Skills Training in Abu Dhabi: Career Courses, Programs and Fees
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Soft skills training in Abu Dhabi starts with the kind of workplace you are in or aiming for: a free zone, an airport, a financial centre or a job search. Match your role to Mastering Emotional Intelligence for customer facing roles, or Mastering Business Writing for executives, assistants and bid teams.
Both are self paced, and you can also study at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi.
At a glance
- Start from your workplace type: logistics zone, airport, financial centre or a job search.
- Courses are self paced online. Ask an advisor about a class arranged locally, or study at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi.
- AED fees are in the table below. Self paced fees sit at two levels, and a few Mastering courses take the lower one.
- Job seekers can pair Resume Building Essentials with Mastering Group Discussions before applications and selection days.
Soft Skills and Career courses and fees in Abu Dhabi (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Essentials | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Train the Trainer | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Business Communication Essentials | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Career Development Essentials | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Emotional Intelligence | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Resume Building Essentials | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Impactful Communication Essentials | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Presentation Skills | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering AI-Age Workplace Readiness | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Business Writing | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Confident Thinking | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Group Discussions | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Interpersonal Skills | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Leading High-Performance Teams | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Stage Presence | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Stress Management | 46 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering Team Building Skills | 47 hours | 2,199 | |
| Mastering the Interview | 45 hours | 399 | |
| Mastering Time Management | 45 hours | 2,199 | |
| Personal Branding Essentials | 45 hours | 399 |
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 soft skills training in Abu Dhabi fits a free zone, airport or finance job?
Start from the work you do at your site, then pick the course that names your role.
Logistics and free zone work
KEZAD Group operates 12 economic zones across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, and its main zone sits next to Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group's flagship deep water port. If you coordinate suppliers, drivers or customer orders there, Business Communication Essentials suits customer service professionals, team leaders and line managers. A supervisor of a shift or yard team can start with Leadership Essentials.
Airport and passenger facing work
Abu Dhabi Airports, which runs Zayed International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport, recorded more than 33 million passengers in 2025. If your role is customer facing, Mastering Emotional Intelligence suits customer facing and service staff, as well as healthcare and education professionals.
Finance and office work
Abu Dhabi Global Market is the emirate's international financial centre, based on Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island. Mastering Business Writing suits executives, administrative assistants, and sales and bid teams. Mastering Presentation Skills suits consultants and business development staff.
What can a job seeker in Abu Dhabi do to prepare?
Work on your CV first, then on selection days. Resume Building Essentials and Mastering Group Discussions suit those two steps.
In 2024 the Department of Government Enablement and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority partnered to give more than 600 job seekers training and counselling and link them to jobs. Check whether the department has a current program for job seekers before you choose a course. Resume Building Essentials suits graduates, experienced professionals preparing a move, and technical and project specialists. Mastering Group Discussions suits graduates preparing for assessment centers and applicants to graduate schemes and internships.
How many hours and what fee should I plan for?
The course page lists about 45 hours of study for most of these courses, and about 46 for Mastering Train the Trainer. Self paced fees are AED 399 for Essentials courses and AED 2,199 for most Mastering courses, and the table shows the exceptions.
Mastering Confident Thinking, for example, is AED 399 self paced. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. If two courses fit your work, read the list of roles on each course page and pick the one that names your role. An advisor can also tell you how the hours fit around shift work or office hours.
Which program matches my role in Abu Dhabi?
Start from the role you hold today, because each course page names the roles it was written for.
- Shift or zone supervisor: Leadership Essentials, which names experienced team leaders and supervisors.
- Passenger, patient or customer facing staff: Mastering Emotional Intelligence.
- Executive, assistant or bid team member in an office: Mastering Business Writing. Impactful Communication Essentials names managers, account managers and project coordinators.
- Trainer or L&D professional: Mastering Train the Trainer. It is not for people who never teach others.
- Changing field: Career Development Essentials.
Emirati professionals can also look at Nafis, a federal program launched on 12 September 2021 that helps citizens join the private sector.
Steps to take from here
Turn your workplace type into one course choice, then talk to an advisor.
- Pick the site type that sounds most like yours: zone, airport, financial centre or job search.
- Choose one course from the role list above.
- Check the hours and fee on its course page.
- Decide between online study, a class arranged locally, or the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi, then send an enquiry.
Three ways to study from Abu Dhabi
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Abu Dhabi.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| 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
Where can I take soft skills training in Abu Dhabi?
You can study online at your own pace, or at the Blue Ocean office in Abu Dhabi. Ask an advisor about arranging a class locally, and whether one can run for your course.
Which course suits passenger or customer facing work?
Mastering Emotional Intelligence suits customer facing and service staff, and managers and team leaders. The course page lists about 45 hours of study.
I am a fresh graduate in Abu Dhabi. Where do I start?
Start with Resume Building Essentials, then Mastering Group Discussions for assessment centers. Career Development Essentials suits graduates entering the labor market.
Can my team in Abu Dhabi train together?
Use the corporate enquiry page. Name the skill, the roles and whether you prefer online study or a class arranged locally.
