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Occupational Safety and Health

All Certificate Programs
 
Regardless of your educational background, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies certificate programs provide both experienced and beginning safety professionals with important workplace knowledge and practical experience regarding safety and health standards.

Whether you want to become a safety coordinator, safety consultant, or advance in safety management, these certificate programs are designed to help safety professionals achieve their career goals while promoting workplace safety.
 

Benefits include:

  • Increased safety and health knowledge and awareness
  • Opportunities in current job or new career
  • Networking with other professionals and instructors
  • Skills to promote a safety culture for employees
  • Motivation for improving safe workplace practices
  • Education from a University of California institution

Financial Assistance:

Paying for a certificate program should not be an obstacle. Below are opportunities and resources to assist students with course and certificate fees.

Event Safety Certificate

Designed in conjunction with professionals and leaders in event safety industry. This comprehensive safety training program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved in organizing, attending, and participating in live events.

Professional Safety and Health Officer Certificate

Designed for existing safety professionals with at least 5 years experience in the field. Includes not only safety regulations and standards, but also leadership and training of others. Areas of emphasis include Cal/OSHA, Construction, and General Industry.

Safety and Health Specialist Certificate

Created for those students interested in a baseline set of skills within safety. Includes overviews of OSHA policies, procedures, and standards. Additional topics include safety and health management, fire and life safety and workers compensation.

Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate

This certificate is intended for workers in state and local governments and private industry. Certificates are available for Construction and General Industry. Formerly named Public Sector Certificate Program.



Safety and Health Specialist
Professional Safety and Health OfficerSafety and Health FundamentalsEvent Safety Certificate
Safety Leaders (5+ years exp.)


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Safety Student (1-5 years exp.)X

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Safety Starter (0-1 years exp.)
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Construction Specialty

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General Industry Specialty

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Cal/OSHA Specialty

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Maritime Specialty


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Information about course credits, refund policies, and discounts can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.