NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
Developed by NEBOSH in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence is a specialist qualification focused on strengthening leadership capability in health and safety.
This programme is designed to support organisations that want their leaders to drive meaningful improvements in workplace safety. It enables managers, supervisors and senior team members to better understand their influence within a health and safety management system and to lead with confidence.
Now available via flexible online learning.
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Duration
4-7 hours
Entry Requirements
We're committed to ensuring education is available to all. Without any prerequisites, this program is crafted for people at every stage. We suggest learners have completed the NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
Learning options:
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence Explained
As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, effective leadership has become a critical factor in maintaining strong health and safety performance. The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence provides practical, focused training to help leaders shape safer working environments.
The qualification is built around a single unit (HSL1), incorporating key leadership principles and the HSE’s “Make it Happen” model. This framework provides a structured approach to embedding health and safety into everyday leadership practice.
The course also explores:
The causes of human error and decision-making influences
How leadership behaviours affect workplace safety culture
Techniques for engaging and influencing the workforce
Strategies for strengthening organisational safety performance
Recognised internationally by employers and professional bodies, this qualification demonstrates a strong commitment to proactive safety leadership.
Course Overview
Units
Element 1
Foundations of Health and Safety Leadership
Element 2
Human Failure and Decision-Making
Element 3
Leadership in Practice
Assessments
Assessment is completed through:
Reflective written statements
A post-course action plan
The assessment approach focuses on practical application rather than formal examinations.
Course Length
4–7 hours (Onsite classroom or virtual delivery)
Online option available
Online learners receive 3 months of access to course materials
freuently asked Questions
FAQs
How Will My Business Benefit?
This qualification enables leaders to understand how their behaviour, decisions and communication directly influence workplace safety. By strengthening leadership capability, organisations can:
Build a stronger safety culture
Improve workforce engagement
Reduce incidents caused by behavioural or human factors
Demonstrate visible leadership commitment to health and safety
When leadership prioritises safety, it sets a clear example throughout the organisation.
What Are the Benefits of Holding This Certificate?
Achieving this qualification shows a clear commitment to health and safety leadership. It enhances professional credibility and provides practical tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
It also strengthens career progression opportunities for those in supervisory or management roles.
Who Is This Certificate Suitable For?
This course is appropriate for individuals across all sectors who have leadership or supervisory responsibilities. It is particularly relevant for:
Line managers
Supervisors
Department heads
Senior leaders
Individuals responsible for influencing workplace safety performance
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment is typically completed through a single open-book, scenario-based assignment. Learners analyse a realistic workplace situation and apply their knowledge to demonstrate leadership understanding and practical application.
What Will I Learn?
The course develops practical leadership skills specifically aligned to health and safety. Key learning areas include:
Leadership behaviours and influence
Human factors and decision-making
Building and maintaining a positive safety culture
Communication and engagement strategies
Monitoring and improving safety performance
What Career Opportunities Could This Support?
This qualification can enhance progression into roles such as:
Health and Safety Manager
Safety Officer
Risk Manager
Operations or Department Manager with safety responsibilities
It is particularly valuable for professionals seeking to demonstrate leadership capability in health and safety contexts.
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.
Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?
Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:
- Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments
- Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.
- Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel
Workplace Training
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence for Your Workforce
Develop your people for a better organisation
By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence qualification you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises and on a day of your choice.
Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation
Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff
CONSULTATION SERVICE
Helping You To Train Your Staff
Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.
