Program Overview

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Premier Occupational Safety and Health Certificate

The Premier Occupational Safety and Health Certificate is designed for directors, supervisors, and workers involved in the construction, industrial, or occupational safety and health fields. This certificate program aims to elevate careers by providing expertise in multiple disciplines of the health and safety field, making skills more marketable.

Overview

To be eligible for the Premier Occupational Safety and Health Certificate, individuals must have already earned two of the three Advanced Certificates. This certificate does not require an application. The program is designed to be completed within six years, with courses taken from Georgia Tech.

Program Requirements

• Certificates must be completed within 6 years; courses completed more than 6 years ago may not be applied toward the certificate.
• All courses applied to a certificate program must be taken from Georgia Tech.
• This certificate does not require an application.

How it Works

• Cost: The cost of the certificate program is determined by the course load. Individuals can calculate their total by identifying the courses needed and tallying individual course fees. Some programs offer discounts for course bundling.
• Registration: To register, select a certificate program, review the requirements, and determine the timeline for completion. Add courses to the shopping cart for purchase as you are ready to take them, or as a bundle if desired. Proceed to checkout to complete registration. Multiple forms of payment are accepted, including credit card, purchase order, and private loan (upon request).
• Completion: Certificates must be completed within six years. After successful completion of most individual courses, a Certificate of Course Completion will be sent. After successful completion of all required courses, request a transcript and program certificate audit. Upon verification, GTPE will email the transcript and mail the Certificate of Program Completion.

Why Choose a Certificate?

Professional Certificates are ideal for developing new skills and building deep expertise in a specialized area to update professional profiles, advance careers, or broaden knowledge bases.

• Certificates are an “anytime” credential: Start anytime - after graduation or later in your career - and gain deeper know-how in a specific area without the commitment to a degree.
• Certificates demonstrate commitment: The dedication of time to earn a certificate demonstrates that you are committed to achieving a higher standard of professional knowledge in your industry.
• Certificates provide immediate “ROE”: Georgia Tech learners master real-world skills and apply them to their career the day after completion.
• Certificates stand out on your resume: A Georgia Tech credential carries the professional weight to give you a competitive edge.

Who Should Attend

This certificate is designed for directors, supervisors, and workers involved in the construction, industrial, or occupational safety and health fields.

How You Will Benefit

• Increase your career skills and opportunities by expanding your areas of expertise.
• Network with other health and safety professionals.
• Reduce injuries and health problems of your co-workers.
• Add to your company’s safety record by teaching safety skills to your colleagues.
• Boost your company’s bottom line by helping your company follow OSHA regulations.

Course Offerings

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

• Complete two of the three Advanced Certificates. See Requirement AAND
• Choose any one OSHA, EST, or HAZ course not previously used for any other certificate. See Requirement B.

Requirement A (choose two certificates)

Two of the following certificates are required:

• Advanced Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Industrial Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Safety and Health Management Certificate

Requirement B

Choose any one OSHA, EST, or HAZ course not previously used for any other certificate.

Related Certificates

• Process Safety Management Certificate
• Safety and Health Management Certificate
• Selected Topics in Occupational Health Certificate
• Advanced Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Industrial Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Safety and Health Management Certificate
• Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• Facilities Maintenance Safety Certificate
• Hazardous Chemicals Management Certificate
• Industrial Safety and Health Certificate
• Process Safety Management Certificate
• Safety and Health Management Certificate
• Selected Topics in Occupational Health Certificate
• Advanced Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Industrial Safety and Health Certificate
• Advanced Safety and Health Management Certificate
• Construction Safety and Health Certificate
• Facilities Maintenance Safety Certificate
• Hazardous Chemicals Management Certificate
• Industrial Safety and Health Certificate
• Process Safety Management Certificate
• Safety and Health Management Certificate
• Selected Topics in Occupational Health Certificate