The NEBOSH IGC is the UK's most popular health and safety qualification The NEBOSH Certificate is highly respected by employers in all sectors and is a vital first step for those wanting a long and successful career in HSE. NEBOSH certificates are widely seen as the first step towards a career in health and safety, providing a good foundation in health and safety or environmental management systems and principles to help managers, supervisors and those in health and safety with their day-to-day responsibilities.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the most popular and recognised health and safety qualifications of its kind in the world, first introduced in 2005 it is held by more than 80,000 people worldwide. Each year, more people take the NEBOSH International General Certificate than any other NEBOSH qualification. Having this qualification will allow the delegate to save the lives of their colleagues and members of the public.

Holders of this accredited qualification are able to identify, evaluate and control a wide range of workplace hazards. The qualification encourages a pragmatic approach to managing risk and the content can be applied in workplaces anywhere in the world.
NEBOSH International General Certificate holders can also apply for technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH). Many students then progress to the NEBOSH National Diploma (Grad IOSH) and from there to Chartered status