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Which IOSH Courses Should I Choose?

Choosing the right IOSH course is an important step in improving workplace safety—whether you’re upskilling yourself or developing a team. Our IOSH training courses are available as online public sessions or as in-house training delivered either virtually or at a venue of your choice, making it easy to train groups of employees in a way that suits your organisation.

IOSH courses

Our IOSH training courses are available to book as an online public course. You can also book them as an in-house course. We can deliver in-house courses either online or at a venue of your choice for a group of employees.

Which IOSH courses is the best?

We offer three types of IOSH training courses. These are IOSH Managing Safely®, IOSH Leading Safely® and IOSH Working Safely® courses – it can be difficult to know which one is the best fit for your role and responsibilities. Each course offers unique benefits and is designed for different levels within the workplace. Below, we break down what each course offers so you can confidently decide which IOSH qualification is right for you or your team.

IOSH Managing Safely course online

The IOSH Managing Safely course online is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of workplace health and safety. Whether you’re a manager, supervisor, or an employee looking to build essential safety knowledge, this course provides a strong foundation.

By completing the IOSH Managing Safely course online, you’ll learn about a variety of topics for occupational health and safety. The skills and confidence you develop will help you become a more effective line manager and leader, contributing to a safer work environment.

IOSH Leading Safely course online

For senior leaders and decision-makers, the IOSH Leading Safely course online offers a deeper insight into the importance of strong health and safety practices. This course is designed to help business leaders understand their strategic responsibilities in creating a safe and compliant workplace.

Completing IOSH Leading Safely training will provide those who are business leaders with the knowledge they need to protect their employees and business through health and safety practices.

IOSH Working Safely course online

Every worker has a role to play in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. The IOSH Working Safely course online helps employees understand their responsibilities and the impact their actions have on the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others.

By completing the IOSH Working Safely course, you’ll gain skills allowing you to identify any risks or hazards in the workplace. This will improve your overall safety performance, which means both you and your colleagues can safely work.

What level is IOSH Managing Safely?

IOSH Managing Safely is a Level 2 health and safety qualification. You do not need any previous health and safety experience to take the course, although a good standard of English is recommended to ensure you get the most out of the training.

Is IOSH Managing Safely worth it?

The IOSH Managing Safely online course has a lot of benefits for construction managers, supervisors or anyone working in a role where they would like to know the basics of health and safety.

The course will help the delegate stay informed about the necessary practical steps to take. As well as acquire the skills and expertise to address the safety and health issues they oversee.

It makes work safer, this being one of the strongest benefits of taking the IOSH Managing Safely course. Training people to have excellent health and safety knowledge and implementing it in the workplace is amazing for employers.

For individuals, IOSH Managing Safely is an excellent career asset. The qualification is widely recognised—especially within the construction industry—and serves as an ideal introduction to the world of health and safety. Because IOSH is a globally respected accreditation, it demonstrates to employers that you understand key safety principles and can follow health and safety policies effectively.

For businesses, the course supports a stronger workplace safety culture. The knowledge gained can be implemented immediately, helping organisations improve compliance, reduce risks, and create safer working environments.

How long is the IOSH Managing Safely course?

As the course is delivered over three days, you get a highly interactive session that contains all the content you or your employees would need. The course covers all the health, safety, and environmental basics and the varied content will help to keep you engaged throughout the training.

How long does an IOSH certificate last?

The IOSH Leading Safely, IOSH Working Safely and IOSH Managing Safely courses are lifetime qualifications that do not need to be renewed. The only difference is that for the IOSH Leading Safely course, you may wish to reattend to refresh your knowledge.

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