What is the Certified Occupational Health Nurse?

The Certified Occupational Health Nurse is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Occupational Health & Safety.

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 Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)

Executive Summary

Certified Occupational Health Nurse

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) 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 COHN 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 Occupational Health Nurse

Acronym

COHN

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

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards

Leadership Capability

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

Organisational Impact

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

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to occupational safety

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 Occupational Health Nurse

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

2

Exposure Monitoring and Health Surveillance

Exposure monitoring and health surveillance in practice · Assessing workplace risk and selecting effective controls · Statutory HSE duties, enforcement and liability · Environmental management and pollution control

3

Permit-to-work systems

Analytical techniques and bias · Preparing financial statements · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment · Pollution prevention

4

Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment

Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment · Residual risk and ALARP · Risk registers and monitoring · Evacuation procedures and drills

5

Risk registers and monitoring

Risk registers and monitoring · Communicating risk to the workforce · The hierarchy of control · Passive fire protection

6

hierarchy of control

The hierarchy of control · Risk assessment that changes what happens · Permit to work and high-risk task control · Monitoring, sensors and wearables

7

Permit to work and high-risk task control

Permit to work and high-risk task control · Contractor safety and shared workplaces · Occupational health, exposure and health surveillance · Transport, driving and fleet safety

8

Change and Innovation

Innovation and experimentation culture · Measuring digital transformation impact · Continuous improvement and DevOps metrics · Driving measurable IT improvement

9

Data and Measurement

Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Data collection and analytics · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Data visualisation for finance

10

Financial Acumen

Interpreting financial statements · IT financial management and value · Measuring IT value and performance · Trade finance instruments and documentary risk

11

Risk and Governance

Reporting quality and governance · Management accounts and dashboards · Environmental, social and governance (ESG) · Likelihood, impact and risk rating

12

Stakeholders and Partners

Board reporting and information flows · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Onboarding and induction programme design · Management and board reporting

13

Digital and Technology

Customer service technology stack · Emerging service technologies · Digital, mobile and internet banking · Digital disruption and the future of banking

14

Ethics and Integrity

Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Meaning, purpose and values · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics

15

Self-Leadership

Working with organisations on wellbeing · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · Communication and interpersonal skills · Data-driven and personalised banking

16

People Administration

Performance management systems and cycles · Contract performance management after award · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management

17

Customers and Markets

Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · Telecom products, tariffs and customer lifecycles · The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market

18

Projects and Delivery

Team leadership in field and project settings · Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery

19

Inclusion and Culture

Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development · Access to finance, grants and investment · Ethical principles and codes of practice

20

Legal and Policy

Contract performance and exit · Insurance regulation and consumer protection · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · Policy administration and customer service in insurance

21

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces

22

Suppliers and Partners

Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Supply market analysis and sourcing strategy

23

Sustainability

Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Sustainability and environmental duty · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001) · Sustainability and climate responsibility

24

Public and Community Context

Customer and community engagement · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication

25

Knowledge and Learning

Tender planning and documentation · Cognitive load and learning science · The learning and development profession · Training needs analysis and learning strategy

26

Leadership and Management

Absence and health management · Project management plan development · Earned value management · Issue and problem management

27

People and Capability

Evaluating coaching outcomes · Team coaching and the team as client · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Building and running a coaching practice

28

Strategy and Direction

Business analysis: from problem to strategic requirement · Communicating and cascading the strategy · Strategic development and long-range positioning · Business case and strategic alignment

29

Operations and Delivery

Account planning and whitespace analysis · Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework · Conflict resolution over land, water and resources · Psychoeducation and workshops

30

Communication and Influence

Commercial negotiation and value capture · Integrated marketing communications · Sponsorship and negotiation selling · Professional presentation and pitching

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

Exposure Monitoring and Health Surveillance — applied to your own work
Permit-to-work systems — applied to your own work
Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment — applied to your own work
Risk registers and monitoring — applied to your own work
hierarchy of control — applied to your own work
Permit to work and high-risk task control — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the COHN 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 COHN?

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 COHN 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 COHN 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 COHN certification?

The Certified Occupational Health Nurse 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 COHN 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 COHN?

The Certified Occupational Health Nurse 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 COHN?

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

Can I study the COHN 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 COHN?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The COHN 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

“

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 COHN 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 Occupational Health Nurse

Certified Occupational Health Nurse

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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