What is the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager?

The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Executive Summary

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHMM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Acronym

CHMM

Who Should Enrol?

Safety and Health Officers
HSE Managers and Supervisors
Site and Operations Safety Leads
Risk and Compliance Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

✦Occupational Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing

✦Safety Management Systems and Compliance

✦Incident Investigation and Emergency Preparedness

✦Safety Culture, Training and Behaviour

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards · Occupational safety and health principles · The business and moral case for HSE · HSE roles, responsibilities and competence

2

Assessing Risk and Selecting Effective Controls

Assessing workplace risk and selecting effective controls · Permit-to-work and high-risk activity control · Statutory HSE duties, enforcement and liability · Evacuation procedures and drills

3

Health surveillance and screening

Analytical techniques and bias · Occupational diseases and prevention · Ventilation and exposure control · System design principles

4

Personal protective equipment

Preparing financial statements · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Incident reporting and record-keeping · Documentation and review

5

Investigation methodology and evidence

Investigation methodology and evidence · Root-cause analysis techniques · Interpreting financial statements · Environmental management and pollution control

6

Corrective and preventive actions

Integrated and sustainability reporting · Management accounts and dashboards · Regulatory notification and RIDDOR-style reporting · The hierarchy of control

7

Near-miss and hazard reporting culture

Near-miss and hazard reporting culture · Trend analysis and leading indicators · Budget vs actual and variance · Fire behaviour and spread

8

People and Capability

Creating a coaching culture · Developing talent and succession · Managing performance through coaching · Delegating for development

9

Strategy and Direction

Pricing strategy · Digital marketing strategy · Key account management strategy · Competitive and market intelligence

10

Operations and Delivery

Resource efficiency and circularity · Data quality and master data management · Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces · Range planning and category management

11

Communication and Influence

Voice, communication and delivery · Safety communication and campaigns · Toolbox talks and safety communication · Difficult conversations and feedback

12

Change and Innovation

Change management and adoption · Continuous improvement cycles · Management review and improvement · Transformational, transactional and servant approaches

13

Data and Measurement

Metrics and reporting · Data protection and learner privacy · The evidence base for effective learning · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics

14

Financial Acumen

Cost and profitability analysis · Communicating financial results · Meaning, purpose and values · Earned value and forecasting

15

Risk and Governance

Environmental aspects, impacts and compliance obligations · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Attachment and developmental theory · Implementation planning and risk management

16

Stakeholders and Partners

Onboarding and induction programme design · Peer support and consultation · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · The project environment and stakeholders

17

Digital and Technology

Email and marketing automation · Scaling technologies and business models · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Digital and self-service transformation

18

Ethics and Integrity

Responsible and ethical service · Ethics and integrity in banking · Professional ethics and banking conduct · Treating customers fairly and market conduct

19

Self-Leadership

Digital service, self-service and automation limits · Self-directed and continuous learning · Motivation and self-directed learning · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy

20

People Administration

Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management systems and cycles

21

Customers and Markets

Team leadership in customer service · Banking products, services and delivery channels · Customer and community engagement · Customer and employee satisfaction

22

Projects and Delivery

Development banking and project finance · Designing and running a mentoring programme · Continuous improvement of delivery · Project finance structures

23

Inclusion and Culture

Just culture and reporting · Brand strategy, identity and equity · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development

24

Legal and Policy

Contractor HSE management and site coordination · Compliance and regulatory projects · Procurement and contract management · Advocacy and policy engagement

25

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Global mobility and international employment · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Safety leadership and visible commitment

26

Suppliers and Partners

Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Subcontractor and supplier management · Lessons learned and development · Driving effective, ethical outcomes

27

Sustainability

Climate and sustainability responsibility · Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Psychoeducation and workshops · Sustainability and environmental duty

28

Public and Community Context

Presentation and public speaking · Public, private and non-profit governance · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting

29

Knowledge and Learning

Incident causation, investigation and learning · Learning in the flow of work · Embedding learning in performance · Sustaining a learning organisation

30

Leadership and Management

Absence and health management · Building project management maturity · Project management maturity assessment · Value and benefits management

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Assessing Risk and Selecting Effective Controls — applied to your own work
Health surveillance and screening — applied to your own work
Personal protective equipment — applied to your own work
Investigation methodology and evidence — applied to your own work
Corrective and preventive actions — applied to your own work
Near-miss and hazard reporting culture — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHMM certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CHMM?

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHMM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHMM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHMM certification?

The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHMM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHMM?

The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHMM?

The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHMM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHMM?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CHMM strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HSE Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CHMM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Site Safety Lead

Government

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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