This program requires a total of 18 credits.
Today's organizations increasingly require safety professionals who understand the fundamentals of workplace health and safety. Graduates of this certificate program may develop critical skills in risk assessment, incident response, and issue investigation. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This online certificate program is designed for working professionals who are looking to stand out in the marketplace. The skills you learn in this program are universal and could help assist you in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. Some possible course projects include:
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An online undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health and safety is an undergraduate program students can complete to earn a credential quickly. This program is 18 credits and is designed for workers looking to become effective occupational safety professionals in public and private organizations. The program covers risk mitigation and assessment, occupational hazards, and incident response and investigation. Students who earn an undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health & safety at UMGC can apply those credits to a related UMGC bachelor's degree.
UMGC's online undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health & safety has affordable tuition rates, including an in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced rate for eligible military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. Rates are posted at the top of this page. UMGC is committed to making higher education affordable and offers scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks.
UMGC offers the flexibility that working adults, military servicemembers, and others need to reach their goals. That’s why students can opt to take just one course at a time or take multiple courses at once, depending on factors such as schedules and needs. The undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health & safety can be completed in as little as one year or less. How long it takes an individual student will depend on the student's course load and whether the student has any relevant transfer credits.
Students do not need any specific background to enroll in the online undergraduate certificate in fundamentals of workplace health and safety at UMGC. Please note that our undergraduate admission requirements do apply.
