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Certified membership (CertIOSH)

Advance your career with senior-level recognition and a clear pathway to Chartered status

Who is it for?

Ready to lead health and safety in your organisation? Certified membership recognises your professional capability and shows employers that you can manage strategy and operations.

You can apply if you have a level 6 health and safety qualification (such as NEBOSH National Diploma, or equivalent degree) and at least two years of professional experience. You'll also need to show your continuing professional development (CPD).

For £177 per year, you'll get CertIOSH post-nominal letters, access to advanced practice resources and a clear route to Chartered membership.

How Certified membership helps you

  • Gateway to Chartered status

    Progress directly to CMIOSH, the profession’s gold standard.

    • Clear route to Chartered membership
    • International recognition
    • Readiness for senior roles

  • Strategic recognition

    Use CertIOSH credentials to show your competence.

    • Post-nominal letters for credibility
    • Recognition of strategic capability
    • Evidence of leadership skills

  • Advanced professional network

    Connect with senior health and safety professionals across sectors.

    • Access to strategic-level specialist groups
    • Learning from Chartered Members
    • Mentorship for progression to CMIOSH

Costs

Fee type Cost
Annual membership fee £177

Your employer may cover membership and assessment fees for senior staff.

Your path to Chartered status

  1. Build your strategic experience

    Develop your leadership capabilities and record CPD focused on strategic skills – such as policy development and influencing.

  2. Take the Professional Development Assessment

    Submit your evidence and complete the professional review process. Receive guidance and support throughout.

Your questions answered

    Degree-level qualifications include:

    • IOSH Level 6 Diploma
    • NEBOSH Diploma
    • occupational health and safety degrees from universities
    • related degrees, such as engineering or environmental science, combined with an occupational safety and health conversion qualification.

    Our membership team can assess qualifications from any country and advise on whether you need additional qualifications.

    Most Certified Members progress to Chartered (CMIOSH) within two to four years.

    The Professional Development Assessment (PDA) route typically takes up to 18 months.

    The key is building the strategic experience and competence required for Chartered status.

    Certified (CertIOSH) recognises senior-level competence and is the gateway to Chartered status.

    Chartered (CMIOSH) is the highest professional credential in occupational safety and health. It is internationally recognised as showing mastery-level competence.

    Chartered Members can use the designation “Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner” and are seen as leaders in the profession.