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Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (COHS)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional (COHS) 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 COHS 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 and Safety Professional
Acronym
COHS
Category
Safety & Health
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

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 and Safety Professional
Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional: industry context, trends and professional standards · Occupational safety and health principles · The business and moral case for HSE · HSE roles, responsibilities and competence
2
Occupational Hygiene and Exposure
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Chemical and biological hazards · Ergonomics and musculoskeletal risk · Machinery and equipment safety
3
Risk assessment methodology and matrices
Risk assessment methodology and matrices · Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk · Interpreting financial statements · Contractor and client engagement
4
Safe systems of work and method statements
Integrated and sustainability reporting · Management accounts and dashboards · Forecasting and planning · Permit to work and high-risk task control
5
Control measures and the hierarchy of control
Decision support and insight · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment · Residual risk and ALARP · Mental health awareness and support
6
Residual risk and ALARP
Residual risk and ALARP · Risk registers and monitoring · Communicating risk to the workforce · Smoke control and ventilation
7
Communicating risk to the workforce
Communicating risk to the workforce · The hierarchy of control · Risk assessment that changes what happens · Worker and union engagement
8
Strategy and Direction
Competition and antitrust · Sustainability strategy and materiality · Technology strategy and architecture choices · Platform and ecosystem strategy
9
Operations and Delivery
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Portfolio quality and risk · ERP concepts and business processes · Business process mapping
10
Communication and Influence
Managing expectations and influence · Negotiation and conflict management · Conflict resolution and negotiation · Commercial negotiation and value capture
11
Change and Innovation
Continuous fire-safety improvement · Agile and digital transformation projects · Continuous improvement and retrospectives · Driving measurable delivery improvement
12
Data and Measurement
Leading and lagging metrics · Data collection and analytics · Predictive safety analytics · Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
13
Financial Acumen
Cost and price analysis · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap
14
Risk and Governance
Regulatory compliance and audits · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Reporting quality and governance · Duty of care and risk management
15
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping and consultation · Service analytics and dashboards · Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
16
Digital and Technology
Fire safety management systems · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Digital marketing strategy · Email and marketing automation
17
Ethics and Integrity
Professional ethics and banking conduct · Treating customers fairly and market conduct · Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts · Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
18
Self-Leadership
Operational risk and resilience · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Motivation and self-directed learning · Building a personal HR development plan
19
People Administration
Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · Performance management systems and cycles · Capacity and performance management
20
Customers and Markets
Carbon markets and climate finance · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Advisory service design and delivery · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
21
Projects and Delivery
Measuring change and project impact · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Project management maturity assessment · Developing the project business case
22
Inclusion and Culture
Financial inclusion and agency banking · Financial inclusion strategy · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Building a coaching culture
23
Legal and Policy
Working with organisations on wellbeing · Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Advocacy and policy engagement
24
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global and comparative HR contexts · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Expanding into regional and export markets · Trend analysis and foresight
25
Suppliers and Partners
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution · Designing an intervention or programme · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events · Procurement and asset management under donor rules
26
Sustainability
Monitoring sustainability outcomes · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards
27
Public and Community Context
Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Goal setting and contracting · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
28
Knowledge and Learning
Tender planning and documentation · Cognitive load and learning science · The learning and development profession · Learning strategy and business alignment
29
Leadership and Management
Team leadership in field and project settings · Managing complexity and comorbidity · Implementation planning and risk management · Data-driven decision support and analytics
30
People and Capability
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring · High-potential identification and talent reviews · Knowledge management and capability building · Managing resistance and engagement

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

  • Occupational Hygiene and Exposure — applied to your own work
  • Risk assessment methodology and matrices — applied to your own work
  • Safe systems of work and method statements — applied to your own work
  • Control measures and the hierarchy of control — applied to your own work
  • Residual risk and ALARP — applied to your own work
  • Communicating risk to the workforce — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the COHS 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 COHS?

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 COHS 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 COHS 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 COHS certification?

The Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the COHS 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 COHS?

The Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional 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 COHS?

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

Can I study the COHS 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 COHS?

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

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

I earned my COHS 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
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