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NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

Globally Respected. Career-Defining. Instantly Valuable.

The World’s Most Respected Health and Safety Qualification Begin Your Journey Today

This qualification is more than a simple certificate; it marks your initial move toward becoming a leader in health and safety on the global stage. Whether you are climbing the career ladder or setting out anew, the NEBOSH International General Certificate imparts skills that employers respect and a recognition that crosses borders.

Are you prepared to enhance your future? Enrolll in the NEBOSH IGC today.

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Why Choose the NEBOSH IGC?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) enjoys recognition in more than 180 countries and is valued by leading employers in every sector, including construction, oil and gas, logistics, and manufacturing.

Completing this programme opens the door to a safer workplace, enhances your curriculum vitae, and lays the foundation for a credible, long-lasting career in health and safety.

Who Should Enroll?

Safety officers and specialists from every sector
Managers and team leaders tasked with safety duties
People beginning a career in health and safety
Practitioners seeking internationally-recognised credentials

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What You’ll Learn

Unit IG1: Managing Health & Safety

The business case for effective safety management.
Key components of an integrated safety system.
Risk control through behaviour change and solid processes.
How to track results and push for ongoing gains

Unit IG2: Practical Risk Assessment

Physical, psychological, and musculoskeletal hazards.
Chemical, biological, and ergonomic agents.
Everyday issues such as fire, electricity, and machinery.
A hands-on assessment project you complete on-site

What You’ll Be Able to Do After the Course

Justify changes with legal, financial, and ethical proof.
Carry out full assessments and draft clear action plans.
Build practical systems, including emergency procedures.
Influence and enhance your firm’s safety culture.
Lead incident reviews and systematic audits.
Clarify roles and duties in day-to-day safety work.
You won’t just be trained-you’ll be ready to guide.

How You’ll Be Assessed

IG1 Open-Book Exam Knowledge

Taken online and set around realistic situations.
The examination ends with a brief video interview.

IG2 Risk Assessment Practical

Completed during a three-hour, on-the-job task.
Results can be applied straight away in the workplace.
Both units are reviewed by experienced NEBOSH examiners, so passing confirms worldwide credibility.

Entry Requirements Language Proficiency

No formal prerequisites; anyone curious about health and safety is welcome.
Learners should be comfortable with English, roughly IELTS 6.0, so readings, templates, and discussions make sense.

Grading System

Marks	Grade
75+	Distinction
65 – 74	Credit
45 – 64	Pass
00 – 44	Refer

FAQs

The NEBOSH IGC is a widely respected, entry-level qualification in health and safety; it gives people the foundation to work professionally in safety management. More than 180 nations accept the credential, so it travels well on a CV.

The course welcomes anyone-curious employees, managers, or career changers-and requires no prior training in safety.

At present, the programme runs exclusively in the classroom, giving learners hands-on practice with scenarios.

Assessment occurs in two parts:

IG1 is an open-book test completed online and verified by a short video interview.
IG2 is a practical risk survey carried out in the candidates own workplace.

Success opens doors to roles such as Safety Officer, HSE Supervisor, or Health and Safety Coordinator across factories, offices, and construction sites.

Most classes span four to six weeks, although schedules may shift to match local demand.

Candidates must achieve 45 per cent or higher in both IG1 and IG2 for the badge to be awarded.

Absolutely. The NEBOSH name carries weight with employers wherever they operate.