Training Courses in Manama: Programs by Industry and How to Enroll
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
Training courses in Manama are easiest to choose by the work you do today: finance, HR, procurement, project management or office management. Blue Ocean Academy lists programs for each, taken live online or self paced, so you can study around a Manama workday.
Finance teams can start with Certified International Finance Professional, and project leads with Project Management Professional. Each course page shows its own fee.
At a glance
- This guide suits professionals in Manama who work in finance, HR, procurement, projects or office management.
- Study live online, ask an advisor about arranging a class in Manama, or attend a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
- Each course page lists its fee and what the fee covers.
- Pick one program from the decision guide below, then send an enquiry.
Programs by industry in Manama
Where should you start if you work in finance in Manama?
Manama is where the Bahrain Bourse has its address, at Bahrain Financial Harbour. If you work in or near finance, start with the finance programs below.
Central Bank of Bahrain data, reported by the Daily Tribune, show 375 licensed financial institutions across Bahrain by September 2025 and a national financial sector that employed 14,940 people. If you work in that sector, start with the finance programs below.
Which training courses in Manama suit finance work?
Blue Ocean Academy lists several finance programs, including one that is free. Read each course page for its audience.
- Certified International Finance Professional: live online USD 1,199. Ask an advisor which format is available.
- Fundamentals of Finance: free and self paced, a way to try the subject before you commit to a larger program.
- Mastering Modern Audit Practices: self paced.
- Mastering Strategic Financial Management: self paced.
- Mastering AI in Finance: self paced.
How do HR, procurement and project programs compare?
Choose by the job you hold now, not by the title you want. Each field below has a named program to start from.
- HR: Certified Human Resource Manager, live online USD 1,199. Ask an advisor which format is available.
- Procurement: CIPS Level 4: Diploma in Procurement and Supply is live online at USD 2,000. Certified International Procurement Professional, awarded by IPSCMI, is live online at USD 1,500.
- Projects: Project Management Professional is a PMI credential, live online at USD 1,600.
What can I study if I run an office in Manama?
Certified Office Manager is the office program on the list, live online at USD 1,199. Ask an advisor which format is available.
If you are setting up a company, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce runs a Bahrain Investors Center on Road 2825 in Manama and another at Harbor Gate in Bahrain Financial Harbour.
How do I pick my first program in Manama?
Match the program to your current duties, then add a second one later. Use this list.
- You work in a finance team and want one credential: Certified International Finance Professional. It does not suit you if you have no finance duties; start with the free Fundamentals of Finance.
- You buy goods or services for your employer: the CIPS level that matches your current role, or the IPSCMI procurement program. Neither suits you if purchasing is not part of your job.
- You lead or coordinate projects: Project Management Professional. If you do not manage projects yet, start with the free Fundamentals of Project Management.
- You run an office: Certified Office Manager.
- You want a whole team trained: use the corporate enquiry form.
If you are Bahraini, Tamkeen offers job seekers training, professional certification and wage support. Check your own eligibility with Tamkeen.
What to do this week
Choose one program, read its course page, and send one enquiry. The steps below take you there.
- Write down your current job title and pick the one program above that matches it.
- Open that course page and read the fee, the format and the course details.
- If you are Bahraini, ask Tamkeen whether you are eligible for support.
- Send an enquiry, say you are in Manama, and ask which live online dates are open or whether a class can be arranged locally.
Main certifications 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.
Three ways to study from Manama
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Manama.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take a course in person in Manama?
Ask an advisor about arranging a class in Manama. An advisor can tell you whether a class can be arranged. You can also study live online, or at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
Which course should I take if I am new to finance?
Start with Fundamentals of Finance. It is free and self paced. If it suits your work, move to Certified International Finance Professional.
What is Tamkeen and should I check it?
Tamkeen is Bahrain's Labour Fund. It offers job seekers training, professional certification and wage support, so check your own eligibility with Tamkeen directly.
How long does a course take?
Ask an advisor how long your chosen course takes. Each course page also lists its format and details, so read it before you decide.
