Soft Skills Training in Dubai: Career Courses, Programs and Fees
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Soft skills training in Dubai is easiest to choose by what fills your working day: selling, serving clients, managing a team or applying for your next job. Pick Business Communication Essentials for client conversations, or Resume Building Essentials if you are updating your CV.
Both are self paced, and you can also arrange to study at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
At a glance
- Choose by daily work: client calls, written reports, presentations, team leadership or job applications.
- Courses are self paced online. For a class in Dubai, ask an advisor, or study at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
- AED fees are in the table below. Self paced fees sit at two levels, and some Mastering courses share the Essentials fee.
- Emirati professionals in Dubai can look at Nafis, the federal program for citizens joining the private sector.
Soft Skills and Career courses and fees in Dubai (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 course suits a sales or customer facing job in Dubai?
Business Communication Essentials suits customer service and support professionals and client facing account managers. For presenting to clients, compare it with Mastering Presentation Skills.
The Dubai Media Office reports that wholesale and retail trade contributed 24.5% of Dubai's GDP in the first nine months of 2024, and transport and storage represented 12.4%. If your job in either sector puts you in front of customers, a course aimed at client facing staff is the practical starting point. Mastering Presentation Skills suits sales and business development professionals, consultants, and marketing and communications staff. Impactful Communication Essentials suits account managers and project coordinators.
How do I write and present more clearly at work in Dubai?
Compare Mastering Business Writing and Impactful Communication Essentials, then choose the one that names your role.
Jafza, DP World's flagship free zone at Jebel Ali, reports more than 11,000 businesses from over 100 countries. If your messages and meetings reach people across many places, Mastering Business Writing suits executives, administrative assistants, and sales and bid teams. Impactful Communication Essentials suits managers, account managers, technical specialists and project coordinators. If you are preparing for a senior or board facing role, look at Mastering Confident Thinking.
What support can Emirati professionals in Dubai look at?
Decree No. 27 of 2021 formed the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, which sets strategic directions for developing Emirati human resources in the private sector.
Nafis, launched on 12 September 2021, is a federal program that helps citizens join the private sector. If you are moving into a team lead role, Leadership Essentials suits first time and emerging managers. If you will train others, look at Mastering Train the Trainer. If you are Emirati, check your own eligibility with Nafis.
What does soft skills training in Dubai cost, and how long is it?
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 such as Leadership Essentials and for some Mastering courses such as Mastering Group Discussions, and AED 2,199 for other Mastering courses such as Mastering Emotional Intelligence.
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. Leadership Essentials and Business Communication Essentials share the same fee level, so let the role you hold decide, not the price. If you are choosing between two courses, compare the roles each one names, and ask an advisor how the hours fit around your schedule.
Which program should I choose for my role in Dubai?
Pick by the work you do now, not the title you want. One course is enough to begin.
- Customer service or account management: Business Communication Essentials.
- Sales, consulting or marketing presentations: Mastering Presentation Skills.
- Report and proposal writing: Mastering Business Writing.
- New team lead or supervisor: Leadership Essentials. It is not for trainers; choose Mastering Train the Trainer for that.
- Job hunting in Dubai: Resume Building Essentials, plus Mastering Group Discussions if selection days or graduate schemes are ahead. Mastering Group Discussions suits graduates and early career applicants.
- Planning a career change: Career Development Essentials.
A short checklist
Use these steps to settle on one course and get an answer from an advisor.
- Name the situation at work you want to improve.
- Pick the matching program from the list above.
- Decide whether to study online or at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai.
- Send an enquiry with your role, or use the corporate enquiry page for a team.
Three ways to study from Dubai
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Dubai.
- 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
Where can I take soft skills training in Dubai?
You can study online at your own pace, or at the Blue Ocean office in Dubai. Ask an advisor about arranging a class locally, and whether one can run for the course you want.
Which course suits a first time manager in Dubai?
Leadership Essentials suits first time and emerging managers, and experienced team leaders and supervisors. Its course page lists about 45 hours of study.
How do I choose between the AED 399 and AED 2,199 self paced courses?
Compare the audience each course page names. Choose by the role listed, not only by the fee.
Can my team in Dubai take a course together?
Use the corporate enquiry page. Say which skill the team needs, the roles involved and whether you prefer online study or a class arranged locally.
