Get your NEBOSH General Certificate online or at one of our Gold Status training centres,
Course Overview
If you are looking to gain a NEBOSH General Certificate Online, Grow Training are here to help. The NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is a globally recognised and highly respected qualification. Regarded as essential by the majority of companies seeking Health & Safety Officers, the NEBOSH General Certificate is the first step for many thousands of people in a fruitful career in Occupational Health and Safety.
The NEBOSH General Certificate Online course is delivered over 10 full days either in person at one of our training centres or via our highly interactive Virtual Classroom platform. This is ideal for anyone looking to gain their NEBOSH General Certificate online. Grow Training are a gold training partner of NEBOSH and will always go the extra mile to ensure you get the best possible result.
In addition to the 10-days training, it is recommended that you allow for around 40-hours of personal study time. This is to get prepared for the NG1 open-book exam and to complete the NG2 project.
Studying NEBOSH courses with Grow Training gives you the best of two worlds – NEBOSH certificated qualifications, including NEBOSH General Certificate Online, delivered to Grow Training’s exceptionally high standards.
Those attending and successfully completing the course will receive a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupation Health & Safety which can be used to gain Technical Member of IOSH (techIOSH) membership.
If you have already gained a NEBOSH General Certificate online, you can also complete our NEBOSH Certificate Refresher.
Please Note: Our advertised price is fully inclusive of all training, training material and NEBOSH examination costs. Some providers charge these separately.
Course Content
Unit NG1: Management of Health and Safety
- Element 1: Why we should manage workplace health and safety
- Element 2: How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
- Element 3: Managing risk – understanding people and processes
- Element 4: Health and safety monitoring and measuring
Unit NG2: Risk Assessment
- Element 5: Physical and psychological health
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal health
- Element 7: Chemical and biological agents
- Element 8: General workplace issues
- Element 9: Work equipment
- Element 10: Fire
- Element 11: Electricity
Train with our NEBOSH Gold Status Trainers
NEBOSH introduced the Learning Partner Programme to ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences for all students worldwide.
Being a Gold Learning Partner means Grow Training not only meets but exceeds NEBOSH’s rigorous standards. It demonstrates that we consistently deliver outstanding learner experiences, foster strong engagement, and achieve excellent results.
Choosing a Gold NEBOSH Learning Partner like Grow Training means learners can expect:
- Exceptional Support: We take the time to understand each learner’s goals, offering personalised guidance throughout their qualification journey — from enrolment to certification and beyond.
- Expert Tutors: Our experienced trainers are NEBOSH-approved professionals who bring real-world insights, making learning engaging, practical, and directly applicable to the workplace.
- Proven Learning Success: Gold partners demonstrate superior pass rates and learner satisfaction, thanks to structured feedback, ongoing improvement, and a commitment to excellence.
- Enhanced Learning Experience: Gold status confirms that our materials, teaching methods, and learner interactions meet NEBOSH’s highest benchmarks for quality.
- Confidence and Recognition: Studying with a Gold Partner reassures learners and employers alike that the qualification was gained through a provider committed to excellence at every stage.
Guaranteed to go ahead
Unlike other providers, we guarantee your booked course will go ahead, regardless of the number of spaces filled. This gives you peace of mind that your training needs will be met.
Dates & Locations
FAQs
The NEBOSH General Certificate is considered the ‘gold standard’ in Health & Safety qualifications and is many people’s first step in the journey to becoming an Occupational Health & Safety professional.
Relevant to every workplace, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is ideal for anyone with health and safety management responsibilities.
More information, including the course syllabus can be viewed here:
https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/national-general-certificate/
The qualification takes around 100 hours to complete. This includes around 68 hours of tutor-led training sessions and 30-40 hours of personal study time.
Grow Training deliver the course over 10 full day sessions (2 blocks of 5 days with a 2-week break in-between).
Yes! NEBOSH require you to attend all 10 days. We also offer an additional optional supported study session.
We deliver these sessions via a virtual classroom hosted on the 'Zoom' web conferencing software. This allows you to complete the training from your workplace or home using a computer or tablet device.
When you sign up to the course, you will be sent joining instructions which will include a link that will install the application on your device and take you to the virtual classroom.
No! E-Learning is a pre-recorded course, a little like an interactive book.
Our virtual sessions are delivered live by a qualified and experienced NEBOSH presenter. You will be encouraged to interact at all times and will complete practical sessions with other delegates via virtual break-out rooms.
We limit course numbers to allow all delegates to interact and ask questions throughout, ensuring you gain the specific knowledge and skills you need for your industry sector and workplace.
Yes! We've made joining our virtual classroom very straightforward. When you sign up to the course you will be sent an email that contains a link to the virtual classroom. A single click of this link will download the application to your device and take you straight to the virtual classroom.
Our team are always on standby to offer technical support if you have any problems.
If attending virtual classroom sessions we recommend you use a computer, laptop or tablet device with the following minimum specifications:
- Robust broadband internet connection (minimum bandwidth 1.5 Mbps)
- Speakers and a microphone (or earphones with built-in microphone)
- A webcam (built-in or USB plugin)
No! Our premium zoom account will cover you for the duration of the training. There is no need for you to sign up for an account.
Completing the NEBOSH General Certificate with Grow Training via our Virtual Classroom costs £1150 + VAT. Our physical classroom courses start at £1,450 + VAT.
Our price is fully inclusive of all training, training materials (including workbook) and NEBOSH Examination fees.
If you require to complete a re-sit these are charged at:
NG1 Resit: £120
NG2 Resit: £120
We recommend the NEBOSH General Certificate for Managers/Supervisors with significant Health & Safety responsibilities or as the first step for individuals looking to embark on a career in Health & Safety.
If you’re in any doubt, please reach out to our backstage team who will be delighted to advise you in what would be the best option for you (even if it’s a course we don’t offer).
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however some people choose to complete a lower-level course first (such as IOSH Managing Safely) to give them a grounding in the subject matter before taking on the NEBOSH qualification.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
For more information on IELTS, please visit:
The qualification is RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and SCQF Level 6 in Scotland. This is an equivalent level to taking an A-Level in England, Wales and NI or Higher in Scotland.
The biggest challenge most learners face is finding the time to complete the coursework and studying. Please bear this in mind when signing up for the course and ensure you have allowed enough time to complete the qualification.
Our team of presenters and backstage staff will fully support you through your learning journey.
Every individual is different and the amount of studying required will depend on your existing knowledge and experience. However, it is recommended that learners commit to 30-40 hours of personal study time in addition to the ten days presenter-led training to maximise their chance of being successful in achieving their desired pass mark.
There are two parts to the NGC examination. Unit 1 (known as NG1) is an open book written exam. The pass marks are:
75 marks or higher: Distinction Pass
65-74 marks: Credit Pass
45-74 marks: Pass
Under 45 marks: Referred
The second part of the assessment is a practical unit (known as NG2).
Unit 2 requires you to complete a risk assessment project at your place of work (or another place of work if you are not employed) and submit this to us. The project takes around 3 hours to complete.
You must pass both parts (NG1 and NG2) to achieve the full Certification.
Yes! If for any reason you have been unable to complete the coursework or haven't gained enough marks to pass, you can resit the examinations at any time within 5 years from being registered as a student with NEBOSH.
If you don't receive enough marks to pass NG2 (the practical assessment) you will receive feedback from the NEBOSH examiner which will help you make the necessary changes before being able to re-submit at the next exam date.
Please note - additional fees for resits apply. Contact us for more information.
IOSH (The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) is the Chartered body and leading membership organisation for safety and health professionals.
NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is an examination board offering qualifications and courses in health, safety, environment and well-being management.
Both organisations offer training courses however they are quite different.
NEBOSH General Certificate is a higher level qualification than IOSH Managing Safely for example. Some people complete both qualifications.
A NEBOSH General Certificate qualifies a person to become a Technical Member of IOSH (techIOSH).
If you’re unsure what course is right for you, please reach out to our friendly backstage team who will be happy to advise you.
The NEBOSH General Certificate is an internationally recognised Health & Safety qualification and can certainly bolster a CV. The certificate qualifies a person to become a Technical Member of IOSH (techIOSH) and is a good first step toward a career in Health & Safety Management.
No it does not expire! However Grow Training offer a 1-day non-accredited refresher course and it is advisable for delegates to complete this every three to five years. Some companies require this. The 1 day course is designed to provide delegates with all updates in Health and Safety legislation that have occurred over the previous 5 years.
Yes! The NEBOSH NG1 exam format changed on 1 July 2020 and is now open book. Exams are undertaken at home or in your workplace and are submitted online. Exam papers will be sent to you at a notified time and you will then have 24 hours to complete and return them. The exam should only take a few hours to complete, the 24 hours is to allow for the needs of learners across different time zones.
The open book nature of the exam does not necessarily make it easier however. Simply copying text out of a textbook will not be enough to pass the exam. You will be given a real-life scenario and asked to answer the questions in context. Dependent on the specific scenario, an example question might be:
How could you improve consultation with the workforce in this organisation?
Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using relevant information from the scenario.
Your course tutor will fully prepare you for this assessment. At some point after completing and submitting your exam you will be interviewed by a tutor to check that you have an understanding of the responses you've given. They will also check your ID.
In the UK, the NEBOSH General Certificate is equivalent to an SCQF Level 6 qualification. This is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or A-level standard.
You will receive your exam results via email (sent to the email address used on the NEBOSH exam registration form) within 50 working days of taking the exams. NEBOSH will not give exam results over the phone.
You’ll receive your NEBOSH certificate 20 working days after getting your exam results.
Yes! We can deliver the NEBOSH General Certificate for your company either in person at your premises or via our Virtual Classroom platform.
For more information, please contact us.
There are many reasons why Grow Training is the right choice for you:
- Our expert trainers are at the very top of the field with the right mixture of technical knowledge, industry experience and passion for people development. All of our trainers are hand-picked due to their outstanding track record of success and popularity with previous learners.
- You will be provided with excellent support material, including a physical NEBOSH General Certificate workbook posted to you prior to the course.
- Grow Training will go above and beyond to support you in your learning journey with us. Our backstage team are on hand to offer guidance and support outwith your scheduled sessions. We also offer a supported study day prior to the NG1 exam at no additional fee.
- Don't take our word for it! Click here to see our latest independent reviews from previous learners. We're proud of our reputation and strive to be the best every day.
NG1 should be studied before the NG2 practical assessment is undertaken. Whilst the NG2 assessment primarily assesses elements 5 – 11, the knowledge from elements 1.1, 1.2 and 3.4 is required to complete the assessment.
The National Certificate is based on UK legislation and is recognised worldwide. The International Certificate is based on International Standards of Best Practice and is recognised by employers outside of the UK.
As NEBOSH changed the method of assessment as of 1 July 2020, previous exam papers will not be useful in your studies. Your course tutor will give you guidance on what to expect to allow you to fully prepare.
Resits
To gain the NEBOSH General Certificate qualification, you have to pass both the NG1 and NG2 assessments. If you don't gain enough marks in either or both assessments, you are able to complete a re-sit. Our team are here to help and will support you through your resit. We will talk you through where you went wrong and give advice on how to improve your chances of passing in the resit.
There is a charge to resit. These are currently:
NG 1: £85
NG 2: £85
Appeals
If you feel you have been unfairly marked, you can appeal the grade awarded. Firstly, please email info@growtraining.com with the following details:
- Your name
- Your NEBOSH Learner Number
- What result you would like to appeal (NG1, NG2 or both NG1 & NG2).
- The date you took the exam / submitted your project
Full details on the appeals process can be viewed by following this link:
Complaints
At Grow Training, we are fully committed to providing you the best possible learning experience. If you feel for any reason we've not lived up to that commitment then please raise your concerns with us. All complaints are dealt with professionally and sensitively.
Please send an initial email to info@growtraining.com with 'Complaint' in the subject line. Our team will then contact you to start the complaints process and may ask for additional information.
If you are unhappy with how your complaint is handled, you can escalate your complaint to NEBOSH. Guidance on this can be viewed here https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/complaints-procedure/
NEBOSH run several NG1 and NG2 exams per year. As standard, we will register you for the examination dates closes to the end of your training. If you are unable to commit to these dates, please let us know. Usually you are able to register on a later exam date at no additional cost.
