Training Courses in Ras Al Khaimah: Programs by Industry and How to Enroll
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If you work in a RAKEZ zone, at one of the three RAK Ports or near the airport, training courses in Ras Al Khaimah should match that daily work. Two programs to look at first are Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager and Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional.
RAKEZ runs industrial and business zones including Al Ghail, Al Hamra, Al Hulaila and Al Nakheel, and its businesses span more than 50 sectors. Find your situation below.
At a glance
- RAKEZ zone staff, port teams and airport staff each have a matching Blue Ocean program family.
- Start with one program for your current job, then read its course page for the fee in each format.
- Managers who want a team trained can use the corporate enquiry page, as corporate programs have no public fee.
- Study online, at an office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh, or ask an advisor about a local class. IATA courses run through Dubai only.
Programs by industry in Ras Al Khaimah
Who are training courses in Ras Al Khaimah for?
They suit people working in the emirate's zones, ports and airport who want to add a skill to their experience. Three situations are covered below, each with a starting point.
RAK Ports operates three ports in Ras Al Khaimah: Saqr Port, Ras Al Khaimah Port and Al Jazeera Port. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is about 10 minutes from the city center and reports more than 15 airlines.
Situation one: you work inside a RAKEZ zone
RAKEZ businesses span more than 50 sectors, so pick by your task and not by your industry. Quality, stores and safety programs are a sensible place to look.
- Production or process roles: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ACI), live online AED 4,400. Ask an advisor which format is available.
- Stores and stock roles: Certified International Supply Chain Professional. Ask an advisor which format is available.
- Safety roles: HSE Professional, self paced AED 2,199.
Mastering Value Stream Mapping suits a team leader who wants to see where time is lost between workstations. Fundamentals of Operations Excellence is free and self paced if you want a first look.
Situation two: you work around the ports
Logistics and Shipping holds the port related programs. Choose by how close your work is to the ship and the paperwork.
- Mastering Sea Port Operations: self paced AED 2,199.
- Fundamentals of IMDG: self paced AED 2,199.
- International Certificate in Logistics and Transport (CILT): live online AED 7,300.
The International Diploma in Logistics and Transport is live online at AED 7,500, and Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional is live online at AED 4,400.
Situation three: you work in or want to move into airport roles
Airport roles are covered by Aviation, and live online programs include Airport Operations Fundamentals and Airline Cabin Crew at AED 5,000 each, plus Airport Ramp Services at AED 5,200. All three are IATA courses and run through Blue Ocean's IATA Authorized Training Center in Dubai, so a class in Ras Al Khaimah is not an option for them.
Cabin crew training ends in a certificate of completion, not a license or a job offer.
Airport Ramp Services and Passenger Ground Service Agent, also an IATA course, are separate programs. Ask an advisor which one matches the role you are applying for.
How do you choose between them?
Choose the situation that matches your pay slip today, not the one you hope to reach. Then use the list to rule programs out.
- You work in HR or manage projects in a zone company: Certified Human Resource Manager for HR work, or Project Management Professional (PMI, live online AED 5,700) for project work. PMI sets its own exam rules, so check them with PMI.
- You are early in a port career: Sea Port Operations before the CILT Certificate.
- You have years of port experience: look at the CILT Diploma.
- You want to move into aviation from another field: Airport Operations Fundamentals first.
Your next moves
Work through these steps and you will know which program to ask about.
- Name your situation: zone, port or airport.
- Open the course page for one program and note the fee in the format you prefer.
- Ask an advisor about arranging a class in Ras Al Khaimah, or choose online or an office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh. For an IATA course, the options are online or the Dubai center.
- Check with your employer whether they will cover the cost before you pay.
Main certifications and fees (AED)
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 Ras Al Khaimah
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Ras Al Khaimah.
- 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
What courses can I take in Ras Al Khaimah?
Blue Ocean has programs in supply chain, logistics and shipping, procurement, HR, project management, quality, aviation and more. Pick the family that matches your zone, port or airport job.
Can I attend a class in Ras Al Khaimah?
Ask an advisor about arranging a class. You can also study online or at a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh. IATA courses are the exception: they run through Blue Ocean's IATA Authorized Training Center in Dubai.
Are there free courses I can start with?
Yes. Fundamentals of Operations Excellence and Fundamentals of Project Management are both free and self paced, so they are a low risk way to test a subject.
Can my company train a group in Ras Al Khaimah?
Corporate programs have no public fee. Send your team size and topic through the corporate enquiry page and ask an advisor what is possible.
