Looking for courses that will change your life UAE? Whether you’ve always wanted to train as a yogi or yogini, have long-held aspirations to become a crypto whale or are simply fed up with making sub-par coffee, we’ve rounded up a selection of courses and classes that might just change your life for the better, of course.
Master the art of making proper coffee
Can a great cup of coffee turn a bad day good? Every. Single. Time. If you’re inclined to agree then you no doubt have your favourite coffee shop boxed, but what about those times when you’re at home and don’t feel like going out? Enter homegrown favoruites RAW Coffee Company who run a number of different training courses including one aimed specifically at the wannabe home barista. We’ll take a a cortado, please.
rawcoffeecompany.com.
Learn to cook (the basics)
We’re not exaggerating when we say that learning to cook will markedly improve your life. And we’re also not talking about fancy desserts or appetisers that require masses of ingredients, either. Focus on mastering the basic skills that will see you (and your family) well for years to come: how to roast a chicken, knock together a vegetable soup from odds and ends in the fridge, cook pasta properly, put together a balanced breakfast, boil/poach/fry an egg to perfection. In short, all the decidedly unglamorous but really rather essential stuff.
Create Academy is a fantastic digital resource that sees industry-leading experts running online courses teaching various creative skills, from interior design to arts and crafts, floristry to cooking. Their food and nutrition classes are very much focused on eating well, cooking from scratch, minimising food waste and putting together healthy, wholesome meals. Well worth investing in.
createacademy.com.
Become crypto savvy
If you vowed that 2022 was the year that you were going to (attempt to) get your head around Bitcoins and cryptocurrency, then we say more power to you.
Unless you’ve got previous experience in the field, it’ s probably best to ease yourself in with a course aimed solely at beginners. A comprehensive online trawl will yield multiple options for doing so: take your time, run through the various syllabuses, and make sure you’re going to get what you want out of it. If you’re looking to stay local, The Knowledge Academy operates internationally but has training locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, with an upcoming Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Course slated to begin in Dubai this March.
theknowledgeacademy.com.
Embark on a photography masterclass
Whether you’re novice who dreams about getting more out of their camera, a keen snapper who has all the gear but little idea (beyond manual), or a semi-professional looking to refine your skills, pick the right photography course to enroll in and all those wants could well be answered.
The UAE’s stunning backdrops, myriad contrasting sights and amazing architecture make it the perfect playground for the would-be photographer and mean that with the right guidance anyone in possession of a camera should be able to capture beautiful images.
Gulf Photo has classes that include UAE-wide photowalks overseen by expert instructors, private one-on-one classes tailored to individual needs, lessons focusing on using Photoshop, beginner foundation courses and subject specific tutorials for intermediates or professionals
gulfphotoplus.com.
Train to be a yoga teacher
Are courses that what will change your life? A yoga class could be just the thing. If you’ve been consistently practising yoga for the last two years or longer and are keen to take your commitment to the ancient discipline to the next stage and share the physical and mental benefits of the practice with others, it could be well worth considering training to become a yoga teacher.
Doing so requires commitment both financially (packages in the UAE start at around Dhs10,000) and in terms of time (in order to qualify you will need to need to complete a 200-hour course). While there are numerous companies offering yoga courses across the emirates, it’s important to look for one that is accredited by the globally recognised Yoga Alliance.
The Body Tree Studio in Abu Dhabi comes recommended for their 200-hour classical Hatha Yoga Teachers Training scheme. Recognised by yoga school The Yoga Institute, Yoga Alliance and the Indian Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy (AYUSH), it offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes in-person training and online lectures, as well as providing teaching opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai after graduation. Their next course begins on Friday April 1.
Dhs13,500. bodytreestudio.com.
