You can gain a competitive edge in your field by earning one of a number of professional safety certifications. These designations tell prospective employers you have the necessary qualifications to be a top safety professional.
To help you prepare for these exams, the National Safety Council, in partnership with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), is offering online, interactive pre-exam training programs for each of the following certifications:
When you purchase any of these pre-exam training programs from NSC, you will get valuable extras, including:
- A one-year digital subscription to Safety+Health magazine, which can help you earn re-certification points
- Special pricing on NSC Press hardcopy books found in the ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST or SMS Blueprint references (on top of NSC member pricing)
- Authorized BCSP calculator
ASP and CSP Exam Prep
ASP and CSP examCORE will provide you with the background, knowledge and skills to successfully complete these certification exams. Each course includes six months of access to:
- More than 40 learning modules
- 1,000+ examCORE practice questions and answers
- An eBook subscription to Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide by Dr. W. David Yates
Cost for each course is $999 (course only) and $1,199 with the eBook bundle. NSC members save even more with the bundle package.
ASP+CSP examCORE Connect combines the examCORE ASP and CSP into one convenient and cost-effective program. This online, self-paced course provides in-depth information on each area of the ASP and CSP Blueprints, saves you study time, and will enable you to effectively put safety and health principles to work in your organization. The training features a pre- and post-assessment, along with learning modules. ASP+CSP Connect includes nine months of access to:
- More than 80 learning modules
- 2,000+ examCORE practice questions and answers
- An eBook subscription to Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide by Dr. W. David Yates
Each prep course costs $1,899 for the course only and $2,099 with the eBook bundle. NSC members save even more with the bundle package.
CHST Exam Prep
Construction Health and Safety Technician certification is for those who work in a construction environment.
CHST examCORE will save you valuable study time and features pre- and post-testing along with learning modules to help you succeed. These courses include six months of access to:
- More than 50 hours of learning modules
- 1,000+ examCORE practice questions and answers
Cost is $999 for the course only and $1,199 with the eBook bundle. NSC members save even more with the bundle package.
OHST Exam Prep
Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician certification is for those in charge of incident investigation, hazard control, emergency response plans and more.
OHST examCORE will save you valuable study time and features pre- and post-testing along with learning modules to help you succeed. These courses include six months of access to:
- More than 40 learning modules
- 1,000+ examCORE practice questions and answers
Cost is $999 for the course only and $1,199 with the eBook bundle. NSC members save even more with the bundle package.
SMS Exam Prep
Safety Management Specialist certification provides management skills required for the safe operation of a business, including defining and utilizing safety management systems, risk management, incident investigation and emergency preparedness, maintaining knowledge of SH&E concepts and identifying the business case for safety.
SMS examCORE will save you valuable study time. It features pre- and post-testing and learning modules to help you succeed. The course includes six months of access to:
- More than 40 learning modules
- 1,000+ examCORE practice questions and answers
Cost is $999 for the course only and $1,199 with the eBook bundle. NSC members save even more with the bundle package.
Recertification
Already have a BCSP certification and need recertification points, or just want to refresh on the latest in safety and health? For a limited time, BCSP is making the examCORE program available for recertification points. Upon initial login to the examCORE course, you will select that you are taking it for recertification points. Upon completion of the course, including pre-test, watching all video modules, taking all challenge questions and passing the post-test with an 80% or higher (multiple attempts allowed), you will earn 2 or 4 recertification points, depending on the product, and a certificate of completion. Access to examCORE content will cease once you have successfully completed these tasks or the six-month period ends, whichever comes first.
Benefits of Certification
Certification demonstrates competency in your field and shows that you have met standards established by your peers. Certified professionals are more likely to be hired and receive more promotions and leadership assignments than those who do not hold certification. Full-time SH&E professionals with an ASP or CSP certification typically earn $20,000 more per year than those without certification.*
*2018 SH&E Industry Salary Survey
