Document Controller Course in Dubai
This document controller course in Dubai teaches how project documents are registered, reviewed, issued and archived.
About the Document Controller course in Dubai
This document controller course in Dubai teaches how project documents are registered, reviewed, issued and archived. It suits site and office staff in UAE construction, engineering and oil and gas projects who need to keep the right version in the right hands.
A document controller manages the drawings, submittals and correspondence of a project so the right version reaches the right people. The role relies on registers, naming rules, revision control and an orderly archive.
At Solve Tech in Deira, Dubai, the Document Controller course takes 40 Hours and is offered online, offline and hybrid on weekend and weekdays. It suits HR staff, administrators, coordinators and managers who want to work more effectively in an office role. Sessions are led by a trainer and built around exercises you complete yourself, so you leave with work you can show. Learners often pair it with Executive Secretary or Associate Professional HR. You can compare every option under HR & Management courses. Message us for the syllabus, the fee and the next batch date.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the Document Controller Course in Dubai
- Set up a document register and numbering system
- Control drawing revisions and superseded files
- Process transmittals and submittals correctly
- Log incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Follow approval workflows with consultants and clients
- Organise electronic folders and archives
- Prepare handover and as-built document packs
- Run simple checks for missing or late documents
Who Should Take the Document Controller Course
- Junior document controllers and clerks
- Admin staff on construction and engineering projects
- Engineers who handle submittals
- Site secretaries and project coordinators
- Graduates seeking project support roles in the UAE
Tools Covered in the Document Controller Course
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Document registers
- Transmittal forms
- Bluebeam Revu
Benefits of the Document Controller Training Course
- Prepares you for project support roles in UAE contracting
- Reduces mistakes from outdated drawings on site
- Builds habits that help during audits and handover
- Improves how you track submittals and approvals
- Gives you practical register and transmittal skills
Document Controller Course Outline
Module 1: Role and Project Basics
- Document controller duties
- Project lifecycle and documents
- Stakeholders and their roles
Module 2: Document Types and Registers
- Drawings, specifications and reports
- Numbering and naming standards
- Building a document register
Module 3: Revision and Version Control
- Revision codes and status
- Superseded and obsolete files
- Change and variation records
Module 4: Transmittals and Submittals
- Preparing transmittals
- Submittal and approval cycles
- Tracking comments and responses
Module 5: Electronic Systems and Archiving
- Folder structures
- SharePoint and shared drives
- Backup and retention
Module 6: Handover Exercise
- Compile an as-built document pack
- Audit the register
- Report outstanding items
Guides to read before you enrol
Certificate
You receive a Solve Tech course completion certificate after the course and its assessment. KHDA-attested certificates are available for eligible courses. How our certificates work
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View allFAQ About Document Controller Courses
How long is the Document Controller course?
The Document Controller course is 40 Hours.
Who should take the Document Controller course?
Junior document controllers and clerks; Admin staff on construction and engineering projects; Engineers who handle submittals; Site secretaries and project coordinators; Graduates seeking project support roles in the UAE.
Which tools are covered in the Document Controller course?
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Document registers, Transmittal forms, Bluebeam Revu.
Do I need engineering knowledge to join?
No. You will learn the document types and project terms you need. A technical background is helpful but not required.
Does the course use real project examples?
It uses realistic sample drawings, registers and transmittals so you can practise the full workflow in a classroom setting.
Is the Document Controller course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the Document Controller course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower
Dubai, UAE
+971 50 691 4688