NEBOSH Courses
Companies and professionals continue to utilise the knowledge gained from accredited NEBOSH Health and Safety courses around the world to improve occupational health and safety. They serve foundational and executive-level Health, Safety and Environmental training to make the world a safer place for everyone.
Explore our catalogue of NEBOSH Health and Safety qualifications and Environmental management courses below.
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What is NEBOSH Training?
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a leader in health, safety and environmental management qualifications. NEBOSH courses support the role of modern-day risk management and health and safety professionals and help organisations meet their legal obligations. Over 168,000 NEBOSH qualification exams are taken every year, in over 132 countries.
NEBOSH provides Health and Safety training providers with the syllabus and exams for a number of different NEBOSH qualifications and training courses. Training providers, such as Edwardicc, are then able to provide accredited health and safety qualifications.
NEBOSH launched a new learning partner programme as a quality assurance scheme. It’s a way to help health and safety professionals recognise the learning providers that go above and beyond in their delivery of NEBOSH courses. Edwardicc were awarded Gold Learning Partner status.
Our NEBOSH training courses are created in-house by our team of learning designers and are available in the following learning methods: NEBOSH Online, NEBOSH Virtual, NEBOSH Classroom and NEBOSH Distance courses.
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NEBOSH Courses
NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
The NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is a perfect choice if you want to make health and safety your career.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
One of the most widely held health and safety certifications in the world. It will give you the skills and knowledge to create a safe and healthy place for people to work and visit.
NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
The NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma is ideal for those looking to improve their health and safety standing across the globe!
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Begin the journey into health and safety management and realise your true potential with the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The course is a comprehensive foundation course designed to benefit all learners in all stages of their health and safety careers.
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety is a trusted qualification in the industry.
Protect your people and buildings from harm and build your own in-house fire safety expertise.
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction
The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction is a leading qualification for the construction industry. It’ll give you the skill, knowledge and confidence to manage and reduce risk on a construction site.
NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is a globally recognised and a leading qualification on managing environmental risk.
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award
This NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award is an introductory qualification for staff who need an understanding of the principles of health and safety in their role.
NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
Incident and accident investigation training is vital in helping any business deal with unexpected events in order to reduce their consequences.
NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work
Recognise risk, avoid accidents and understand how to conduct risk assessments at any workplace.
NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk
Identify, evaluate and manage organisational risks and their impact with the NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk. Relevant for risk professionals looking to gain a broader view of risk beyond a specialism such as health and safety, quality, or business continuity.
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Improve health and safety standards and increase productivity in an ever-changing process industry.
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
NEBOSH and the British Health and Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), have jointly developed the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence.
Prepare For Your NEBOSH Exam
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We are committed to supporting you to succeed in your exams and have created our Exam Hub to help you find the information you need. Take advantage of all the available resources to prepare and achieve excellent exam results.
Open Book Exam (OBE)
An open book examination, otherwise known as an (OBE) enables you to sit your NEBOSH assessment in your own chosen location. To find out more information on what happens on exam day read our latest article.
Key Information About Your NEBOSH Qualification
Why Take a NEBOSH Qualification?
1. 90% of UK HSE job advertisements require Health and Safety Professionals to hold one or more NEBOSH qualifications. This demonstrates that most NEBOSH Qualification could lead to a career progression and job security.
2. NEBOSH qualifications are designed to improve knowledge and understanding of key elements of health and safety, such as hazards, risk assessment and legal compliance. This understanding of health and safety issues will help you to manage risks in all types of workplaces, either for health and safety professionals or operational management roles.
3. Improved knowledge leads to improved skills. NEBOSH qualifications will help you to improve your leadership and interpersonal skills which are crucial to anyone within a health and safety management role. This will allow you to influence and change behaviour by improving safety management, educating your colleagues to use better health and safety practices and proactively resolving health and safety issues.
4. NEBOSH qualifications also improve your written communication skills allowing health and safety managers to effectively prepare documents and report on the health and safety of your workplace.
In short, NEBOSH Health and Safety training courses are crucial HSE certifications in the UK and globally for businesses as it is the underlying strategic foundation in creating a secure workplace that ensures safety for all.
NEBOSH Health and Safety qualifications are recognised by many employers as being a prized benchmark of achievement in health, safety and environmental management. Taken by thousands of learners each year, the NEBOSH qualifications are specifically designed to give employees with HSE responsibilities the practical know-how to carry out their roles effectively.
Why is a NEBOSH Qualification Important?
-It demonstrates that employees understand the concepts and principles of risk management.
-It shows that employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage health, safety and environmental risks in the workplace in accordance with current legislation.
-It allows employees to provide valuable counsel so the business can fulfil its obligations and remain legally compliant. Breaking health and safety laws can have considerable consequences. Fines for health and safety violations and complacency continue to grow each year across the globe.
-A skilled and trained health and safety aware workforce can positively influence business efficiency and productivity. By working in a safe and secure environment, employees are more likely to remain focused, contributing to the organisation's overall productivity.
- It is recognised as an excellent way to help employees gain qualifications for career development, promotion and succession planning within the business.
-It provides a clear route for employees to achieve chartered status with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
-It creates a positive, safe company culture. Suppose employees feel safe and valued in the workplace - in that case, they are more likely to be satisfied in their role and less likely to leave, which positively affects morale, productivity, and recruitment costs.
If you've just enrolled to a NEBOSH course, you can find a link to the latest NEBOSH Learners Handbook here. This is a useful repository of NEBOSH and Astutis policies, procedures and key information that NEBOSH requires its Learning Partners to bring to the attention of their learners.
What is a NEBOSH Qualification?
NEBOSH is a professional qualification. They have been developed in line with industry standards set out by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK.
The NEBOSH National Occupational Standards (NOS) for each level of qualification have been prepared by Occupational Skills Panel members from across industry, education, and training providers. They set out what is required from learners at each level of qualification, so that all learners can be sure they will receive a consistent level of training across all centres.
NEBOSH qualifications are internationally recognised and respected qualifications that have been developed to meet the needs of the workplace. They are designed to give you the knowledge and skills to work in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly way.
Where is the NEBOSH Qualification Recognised?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is widely recognised in the UK and internationally. It has been used as a benchmark of competence in the construction industry for over 30 years and is accepted by leading employers, professional institutions, regulatory bodies, international agencies and other accreditation bodies.
180 countries recognise the NEBOSH Qualifications including:
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
Commenly asked Q&A
Your Health, Safety and Environmental Courses FAQs
Our FAQ section is designed to answer some of your most common Health, Safety and Environmental training questions. If you have a question that you can’t find the answer to, please get in touch.
Is there funding available for Health and Safety courses?
Learners can get financial support for their training depending on their eligibility.
Learners in Wales who have been made redundant, or under a notice of redundancy in the last three months are eligible for ReAct Funding in Wales.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces, you can get financial support for your training. Astutis are a registered partner of Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS), meaning learners can secure funding to study with us.
Why is Health and Safety Important?
No single person is solely responsible for health and safety, although employers hold the most responsibility. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that employers should conduct risk assessments in the workplace and implement safety policies and procedures. They should also provide necessary training for staff. Employees must maintain a safe workplace, ensure their own safety and that of others affected by their actions, and fully use the control measures that are put in place.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It sets out the general duties of employers, employees and certain self-employed workers have towards themselves and others.
What is Occupational Health and Safety?
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a discipline that monitors and manages different aspects of health and safety in the workplace. It encompasses rules and regulations implemented by employers and government agencies to protect employees against injury and ill health due to their work.
How to choose a Health and Safety training provider?
Your training journey is very important to us, and you should seek to choose a provider that respects your time, lifestyle and ambitions. In 2023, over 3000 organisations trusted us to deliver their health, safety and environmental training programs because of our approach to learning, which has led 98% of our learners to recommend us. We innovate, we tailor, and we optimise our courses down to the smallest detail, so you come away with everything you need to know about your chosen subject matter. We don’t want you to just pass the course, we want you to excel as an individual and an organisation.
Which Health and Safety training course is right for me?
For smaller businesses with minor health and safety risks, the IOSH Managing Safely or Working Safely course is a great starting point. We recommend the NEBOSH General Certificate for medium-risk levels in small businesses and low-risk in large or multi-scale organisations. This qualification provides a solid foundation for occupational safety and health professionals. For high-level health and safety risks, whether in small-sized organisations, large sites or multi-site operations, the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma is the quintessential qualification. This course ensures that students are extremely competent health and safety professionals and can confidently manage complex health, safety and environmental challenges intuitively.
Whether you decide to choose IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications, the key is to ensure that it aligns with your organisation’s size and level of health and safety risk present.