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Cognicert HSE Level 1, 2 & 3 Professional Certification Programme

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

Overview

A progressive Health, Safety and Environmental training pathway designed to develop workplace safety awareness, practical HSE competence, and professional HSE leadership.

Level 1

Cognicert HSE Foundation Course

Introduces essential workplace HSE principles, hazard awareness, risk prevention, emergency preparedness and environmental responsibility.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to HSE
  • Workplace hazards
  • Risk awareness and control
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Accident prevention
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Environmental awareness

Duration: 2 Days / 12–16 Hours

Certificate: Cognicert HSE Foundation Certificate

Level 2

Cognicert HSE Practitioner Course

Builds practical skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, workplace inspection and HSE performance improvement.

Key Topics

  • HSE legal and regulatory requirements
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Incident investigation
  • Safe systems of work
  • Workplace inspection and monitoring
  • Environmental protection

Duration: 3 Days / 18–24 Hours

Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent basic HSE knowledge/experience

Certificate: Cognicert HSE Practitioner Certificate

Level 3

Cognicert HSE Professional Course

Develops advanced competence in HSE management systems, leadership, compliance evaluation, performance monitoring and continual improvement.

Key Topics

  • Strategic HSE management
  • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems
  • Advanced risk management
  • Incident root cause analysis
  • HSE auditing and compliance evaluation
  • Emergency and crisis management
  • HSE performance reporting

Duration: 5 Days / 35–40 Hours

Prerequisite: Level 2, equivalent qualification, or relevant HSE experience

Certificate: Cognicert HSE Professional Certificate

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Objectives

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Learning outcomes

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Reference standard

  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • ISO 31000 Risk Management Guidelines
  • ILO Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines
  • OSHA Safety Requirements
  • Applicable national HSE legislation and regulations

Target audience

  • New employees
  • Students and graduates
  • Apprentices and interns
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • Individuals starting a career in HSE
  • Supervisors
  • Team leaders
  • Safety officers
  • Site engineers
  • Operations personnel
  • HSE practitioners seeking advancement
  • HSE managers
  • HSE coordinators
  • Compliance officers
  • Project managers
  • Operations managers
  • Consultants and advisors

Benefits

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Course content

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Training methodologies

  • Instructor-led learning
  • Interactive discussions
  • Case studies
  • Risk assessment exercises
  • Incident investigation scenarios
  • Workplace inspection simulations
  • Group activities and assessments
2026 COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Fees include the items specified in the Cognicert 2026 training calendar. Late applications incur £50.

TRAINING DATESEXAMAPPLICATION DEADLINELATE APPLICATIONONLINE FEESELF-STUDY FEEENROL
16–20 March 202620 March 202623 February 20262 March 2026£1,200£500Enrol
1–5 June 20265 June 202611 May 202618 May 2026£1,200£500Enrol
21–25 September 202625 September 202624 August 20264 September 2026£1,200£500Enrol
7–11 December 202611 December 20269 November 202620 November 2026£1,200£500Enrol
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Independently verify your certificate

Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service.

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YOUR COURSE ADVISER

Need help before enrolling?

Lisa Williams
Course and Business Development Adviser
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time

WhatsApp only: +44 7899 782438
bizdev@cognicert.com

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