CIPD exam-prep providers in the UAE

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

The GCC’s preferred HR qualification for HRBP, L&D and HR director roles. Below are 7 vetted providers offering CIPD preparation - compare by expert-vetted score, real reviews, delivery mode and price. Updated July 2026.

Oakwood InternationalFeatured

Oakwood International

Dubai, UAE·Training Provider
Exceptional
Expert-vetted
9.5

Oakwood International is the Middle East's longest-standing CIPD partner, delivering HR and L&D qualifications plus management development from Dubai since 1998. Thousands of Gulf HR professionals have qualified through its programmes.

CIPD Level 3, CIPD Level 5, CIPD Level 7In-person · Online · Hybridfrom AED 3,300
Bradfield Group

Bradfield Group

Dubai, UAE·Training Provider
Exceptional
Expert-vetted
9.4

Bradfield Group is a UK-accredited CIPD training partner delivering HR and behavioural programmes across the UAE. [Edited via provider dashboard test]

CIPD Level 3, CIPD Level 5, CIPD Level 7In-person · Online · Hybridfrom AED 3,600
PwC's Academy Middle East

PwC's Academy Middle East

Dubai, UAE·Training Provider
4.2(171)

PwC's Academy is the education and training arm of PwC Middle East, bringing Big Four expertise to professional development across the region. It delivers accredited professional qualifications, certifications and bespoke corporate learning journeys in finance, tax, risk, digital and leadership.

ACCA, CIPD, CMA +4In-person · Online · HybridEnglish, Arabicfrom AED 3,050
Leoron

Leoron

Abu Dhabi, UAE·Training Provider
Excellent
Expert-vetted
8.5

LEORON Institute is one of the Gulf's largest professional-development companies, running accredited public courses and in-house academies across finance, HR, engineering and leadership. Partnerships with US awarding bodies back its certification portfolio.

CIPD, SHRM, CMA +1In-person · Online · HybridEnglish, Arabicfrom AED 3,100
Infinity Training Center

Infinity Training Center

Sharjah, UAE·Training Provider
4.9(97)

Sharjah-based training centre (with Kuwait and Oman branches) and IMA-approved CMA provider offering finance (CMA, ACCA, CPA, CFA), data science, HR (CIPD), digital marketing, language and project-management courses. Delivers online and in-person.

CMA, ACCA, CPA +5In-person · Onlinefrom AED 6,850
WORKX Middle East

WORKX Middle East

Dubai, UAE·Training Provider
4.9(320)

WORKX is a Dubai HR-dedicated training and consulting firm preparing professionals for SHRM, CIPD and HRCI certifications. It states over 15 years of experience with 15,000+ professionals trained.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 3 +4In-person · Onlinefrom AED 6,650
Taaeen Consulting & Talent Development

Taaeen Consulting & Talent Development

Dubai, UAE·HR Consultancy
4.9(166)

Taaeen is a UAE talent-development and HR consultancy and CIPD-approved centre combining consulting, an academy and assessment/leadership programmes. It also delivers CIPS, CMI and ATD-aligned training plus Emiratisation and recruitment services.

CIPD Level 3, CIPD Level 5, CIPD Level 7In-person · OnlineEnglish, Arabic$$