Nebosh - International General Certificate
The NEBOSH International General Certificate equips you with essential knowledge and practical skills, providing a globally recognized qualification that enhances both your current role and long-term career prospects.
This qualification is:
- Applicable to all types of workplaces
- Designed for managers, supervisors, and anyone with health and safety responsibilities
- An excellent starting point for individuals pursuing a career in health and safety
NEBOSH IGC offers a comprehensive focus on the essential skills you need to manage health and safety effectively, no matter where you are in the world. Through this qualification, you will learn:
- How to manage health and safety efficiently
- How to identify and control common workplace hazards
- How to assess and measure your success
- Key international standards and best practices relevant to your role
How long does it take?
International General Certificate requires a minimum of 65 hours of taught instruction, along with approximately 40 hours of private study and reading.
For those looking to complete the qualification quickly, fast-track options are available, allowing you to finish in just 10 working days.
Examinations
Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
Unit IG2: Risk assessment
Assessment
- Unit IG1 Assessment Type Open book examination (OBE)
- Unit IG2 Practical assessment Assessment
Modes of study
- A full-time block release course (minimum of two weeks, ten working days)
- Part-time day release (spread over at least ten weeks)
- Open or distance learning
Pass standard
- The provisional pass mark for IG1 is 45%
- The pass standard for IG2 is contained in the IG2 guidance
Results for assessments taken in English, including the practical application, will be available within 50 working days from the date of the exam or assignment submission. The exact date will be provided on your assessment registration confirmation
Professional Recognition
Upon completing the NEBOSH International General Certificate, you are eligible for:
- Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
- Affiliate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Additionally, with the relevant experience, the qualification meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.
Benefits of Nebosh IG
The NEBOSH International General Certificate focuses on practical solutions to everyday workplace health and safety challenges. Upon completion of the qualification, you will be able to:
- Justify the need for health and safety improvements
- Advise on health and safety duties within the workplace
- Assist your organisation in managing contractors
- Work effectively within a health and safety management system
- Positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour
- Conduct a general risk assessment of your workplace using a 5-step approach
- Recognise workplace changes and their potential impacts, and understand how to mitigate them.
Examination Dates
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 08 January 2025 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 05 February 2025 | Wednesday 16 April 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 05 March 2025 | Monday 19 May 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 09 April 2025 | Tuesday 24 June 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 07 May 2025 | Thursday 17 July 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 11 June 2025 | Wednesday 20 August 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 09 July 2025 | Thursday 18 September 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 06 August 2025 | Thursday 16 October 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 10 September 2025 | Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 08 October 2025 | Wednesday 17 December 2025 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 05 November 2025 | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| IG1 (English only) | Wednesday 10 December 2025 | Monday 02 March 2026 |
