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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS


 Enrollment Process for the Certificate of Safety and Health Official 

1)         Submit an email request to oshaed@asu.edu to receive the enrollment form for the [CERTIFICATE NAME]. Complete and submit the enrollment form.
2)         Applicants understand that it is their responsibility to track their completion requirements.                                                                                            
a.         Only OSHA numbered courses taken at an OSHA Education Center will be considered. **
** Courses completed at other OSHA Education Centers may also meet the requirements, but need to be submitted as soon as possible for review to ensure they can be applied to these certificate programs.
b.         All courses must be taken within the last 5 years. 
3)         Once all the required coursework is completed, please provide copies of all required Certificate of Completions to oshaed@asu.edu.


Click on any Certificate Program Badge below for more information on that program 


Earn your entry level certificate as a Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) in as little as 6 months. Choose a specialization in Construction, General Industry, Healthcare or Occupational Safety.


Need a slightly more advanced credential? Earn your certificate as a Safety and Health Official (CSHO) in as little as 12 months. Choose a specialization in Construction, General Industry or Healthcare.






Public Entity Safety & Health Certificate







Do you work for a Town, County, City, or other public entity? This certificate is self paced and can be earned in as little as 9 months. 



OSHA's Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate program support's OSHA's mission by training public and private sector employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers. Participants have the opportunity to earn certificates for Construction, Maritime, and General Industry training.

Safety & Health Fundamentals




FAQ's

Are there any experience requirements to fulfill in order to earn my Safety & Health Professional designation?

  • NO - For the SSH and CSHO Certificates the applicants need only complete the required courses to apply for the certificate.  
Do I have to take the courses in any particular order?
  • NO - courses are listed in OSHA numbered order first, and then any specialty courses after, but you are free to take them as needed to fit your schedule
Does earning a Professional Certificate mean that I can teach OSHA 10 and 30 Hour courses and issue cards?
  • NO - 10 and 30 Hour OSHA Outreach courses are delivered by Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers that meet the experience requirements and complete the required courses. You may also become an Authorized Outreach Trainer without completing any certificate program. Click here if you want more information on becoming an Outreach Trainer.
I already have a degree and I am employed. Will a Professional Certificate from ASU benefit me?
  • YES - Certificate programs offer concentrated study in areas directly applicable to many jobs and can add depth to existing knowledge and skills. Completion of a certificate program can help you advance in your existing career or make the transition to a new career.
 Do I have to apply separately for each certificate?
  • YES - if you want to be awarded with a certificate at each level of advancement as you seek a higher credential, you will need to submit the application form and payment for each program level.
 When do I apply for the certificate? 
  • Once you have completed all of the coursework for the certificate program you are working on. Application and course completion certificates should be sent in together. Payments can be included with the application or can be made online. 
 Can I pay for my certificate program online?
  • YES - similar to our class registration, you can pay for your cards on the osha.asu.edu website. Please note, the system requires a date to be input, so we selected a future date - certificate programs can be completed at any time.

Looking for even more?

Check out our accredited degree programs in Construction Management at http://construction.asu.edu.

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