If you live in the UAE and want a security certification, you can train with us live online, in UAE time, with an instructor teaching each class live. Our Dubai office looks after UAE enquiries and enrolment.
We’re an EC-Council Accredited Training Center (since 2017), and EC-Council has approved us to offer its courses and exam vouchers to UAE learners at UAE prices. For OffSec certifications such as OSCP we run independent exam-prep training; we’re not an OffSec partner, so you buy the OffSec course and exam directly from OffSec.
How training works for UAE learners
- Live online, with an instructor. Not recorded videos: you attend live classes and ask questions as you go.
- Scheduled in UAE time. The UAE is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. We share each batch’s dates and timings when you enquire.
- Anywhere in the UAE. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere else: all you need is a laptop and a stable connection.
- Prices in AED. All prices below exclude 5% UAE VAT.
Courses and fees for UAE learners
| Course | What’s included | Fee (AED, excluding VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13 AI) | Training + EC-Council exam voucher | AED 5,875 |
| Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) | Training + EC-Council exam voucher | AED 5,225 |
| Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) | Training + EC-Council exam voucher | AED 4,825 |
| Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) | Training + EC-Council exam voucher | AED 4,825 |
| Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) | Training + EC-Council exam voucher | AED 4,625 |
| OSCP (PEN-200) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSEP (PEN-300) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSWE (WEB-300) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSWA (WEB-200) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSDA (SOC-200) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSED (EXP-301) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| OSMR (EXP-312) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
| SEC-100 CyberCore (OSCC) exam preparation | Training only (exam bought from OffSec) | AED 3,675 |
For the EC-Council courses the fee is our training (AED 3,675) plus the official exam voucher. For OffSec courses it’s our training only; OffSec sells the course access and exam at its own prices.
UAE rules that shape security hiring
Three regulations come up again and again when UAE organisations hire security staff:
- Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Information Security Regulation. Applies to Dubai government entities and expects security controls, monitoring and regular testing. Useful courses: CEH, CPENT, CSA.
- UAE Information Assurance Regulation. The national standard for critical sectors such as energy, finance, health and government. It drives demand for SOC analysts, penetration testers and threat intelligence. Useful courses: CSA, OSDA, CTIA, CPENT, OSCP.
- UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021). Raises the stakes on breaches, so organisations need people who can investigate incidents and document them. Useful courses: CHFI, CSA, OSDA.
Which certification should you start with?
- New to security: SEC-100 (OSCC) or CEH v13.
- Want a SOC role: CSA, then OSDA (SOC-200) once you have some experience.
- Want penetration testing: CEH v13, then OSCP or CPENT.
- Web and application security: OSWA, then OSWE.
- Red teaming and research: OSEP, OSED and OSMR, after OSCP.
- Investigations and incident response: CHFI. For threat intelligence: CTIA.
Not sure where you fit? Tell us your background and the role you want, and we’ll give you an honest recommendation.
Our Dubai office
Macksofy Trainings, Office 15, 19th Floor, Burj Gate Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Phone and WhatsApp: +971 55 785 7891 (message us on WhatsApp). Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (UAE time). Training itself is live online; the office handles UAE enquiries and enrolment.
Ask about the next UAE batch
Tell us which course you’re interested in and when you’d like to start. We’ll send the next batch dates in UAE time and the full fee.
Ask about the next batch WhatsApp us See the CEH v13 course or call +971 55 785 7891 (Dubai office)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to the Dubai office for classes?
No. All UAE batches are live, instructor-led online classes scheduled in UAE time. Our Dubai office handles enquiries and enrolment.
Do the prices include VAT?
No. All UAE prices exclude 5% UAE VAT, which is added to your invoice.
Is the exam voucher included?
For EC-Council courses (CEH, CPENT, CHFI, CSA, CTIA), yes: the official exam voucher is in the fee. For OffSec courses, no: you buy the course and exam directly from OffSec, and our fee covers our training.
What time are the classes?
Batches are scheduled in UAE time. Dates and timings vary by course, so ask us for the next batch.
Can I join from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or another emirate?
Yes. Because training is online, you can join from anywhere in the UAE.
Can I message you on WhatsApp?
Yes. Our Dubai office is on WhatsApp at +971 55 785 7891.