How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist (CHESES) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist (CHESES) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 10 Week programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHESES holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Acronym

CHESES

Who Should Enrol?

Safety and Health Officers
HSE Managers and Supervisors
Site and Operations Safety Leads
Risk and Compliance Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to occupational safety

Global Employability

Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Workplace Health Management

✦Hazard Identification

✦Occupational Health Hazards

✦Incident Reporting and Investigation

✦Environmental Inspection

✦HSE Documentation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

HSE Fundamentals

Building an occupational health programme · Chemical safety and the safety data sheet · Herd health planning and biosecurity · Zoonoses and public health

2

Workplace Health Management

Managing service delivery in health, education and technical settings · Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Housekeeping and workplace environment · Biological agents in the workplace

3

Workplace Safety Principles

Occupational safety and health principles · Safety leadership, culture and behavioural safety · Safety culture and behavioural safety · Machinery and equipment safety

4

Environmental Management Fundamentals

Housing, hygiene and environmental management · Occupational hygiene principles · Occupational diseases and prevention · Occupational hygiene: anticipate, recognise, evaluate, control

5

Hazard Identification

Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice · Hazard identification techniques · Hazard and risk assessment · Absence, capability and ill-health management

6

Risk Assessment

Risk and vulnerability assessment · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do · Animal welfare standards and assessment · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes

7

Risk Control Methods

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Ventilation and exposure control · Building a proactive safety culture · Driving measurable safety improvement

8

Occupational Health Hazards

Chemical hazards and hazardous substances · Physical hazards: noise, vibration, radiation · Biological and ergonomic hazards · Psychosocial hazards and work-related stress

9

Environmental Aspects and Impacts

Environmental management systems: ISO 14001 in practice · Environmental aspects and impacts · Environmental aspects, impacts and compliance obligations · Aspects, impacts and controls

10

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Emergency preparedness and response on site · Emergency preparedness and response planning · Site emergency preparedness and the first ten minutes

11

Incident Reporting and Investigation

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Incident investigation: finding causes rather than culprits · Risk management and security frameworks · Forensic accounting and financial investigation

12

PPE Management

Contractor safety management · Safety management systems (ISO 45001) · Fire safety management systems · Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)

13

Safety Inspection

Safety inspection and audit: verifying that controls exist and work · Third-party and supply-chain risk · Risk-sharing and guarantees · Portfolio quality and risk

14

Environmental Inspection

Risk, return and portfolio theory · Foreign exchange and currency risk · Financial risk management and derivatives · Fraud risk, prevention and detection

15

HSE Legal Compliance

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Legal duties and compliance · Environmental legal compliance · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis

16

HSE Training and Awareness

Compliance training and culture: from awareness to behaviour · Training and awareness · Security awareness and training · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment

17

HSE Documentation

Climate risk, adaptation and just transition · Risk and regulatory considerations · Risk and return: the relationship every investment decision rests on · Risk appetite and enterprise risk

18

HSE Performance Indicators

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Indicators: choosing what to measure and what it will tell you · Contract types and risk allocation · Managing underperformance and risk

19

HSE Auditing

Assurance, audit and health checks · Risk, compliance and audit · Audit risk and materiality · Board committees: audit, risk, nomination and remuneration

20

HSE Specialist Capstone

Capstone scoping: a real HSE challenge · Assessing security risk defensibly · Travel risk, journey management and executive protection · Converged security: physical, information and insider risk

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist principles aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing
Master hazard identification and risk assessment and occupational health, hygiene and wellbeing
Apply safety management systems and compliance and incident investigation and emergency preparedness in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in occupational safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHESES certification?

The Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Health Safety and Environment Specialist, culminating in the capstone “HSE Specialist Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHESES?

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHESES certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHESES internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHESES certification?

The Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHESES certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHESES?

The Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHESES?

The Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHESES while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHESES?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CHESES strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HSE Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CHESES while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Site Safety Lead

Government

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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