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Certificate in Safety Leadership

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Special offer

Offer extended until May 31, 2024

Register for one of our upcoming Let's Talk Safety webinars or a live OHS information session, and you'll qualify for $200 off your next UNB OHS course!

*Limit of one discounted OHS course per student during this promotion. Contact our customer service team to find out more and to process your discount.


Lead with confidence

Safety practitioners are the backbone of ensuring workplace safety, armed with technical expertise to keep operations running smoothly. But to truly make a difference, they must also be adept at influencing senior management and fostering consensus among all employees. 

By honing your soft skills and leadership abilities, and unleashing your potential, you can enhance your effectiveness at safeguarding your organization. Our Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL) program offers a pathway for you to refine these critical skills, empowering you to drive positive change in your workplace.

Why choose the Certificate in Safety Leadership?

  • Tailored for leadership enhancement
  • Provides a fresh perspective on occupational health and safety
  • Boosts leadership capacity for long-term organizational impact
  • Elevates leadership skills to achieve strategic objectives
  • Delivered 100% online in a self-paced format to accommodate busy schedules

Learn more about CSL & register

Explore the courses

Are you ready to unlock your potential as a safety leader? Dive into this course and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. You will explore the essential qualities that define a successful safety leader — from mastering leadership fundamentals to nurturing self-awareness and self-knowledge.

In this course, you will:

  • Examine the fundamental organizational structure and significance of leadership in modern business
  • Learn about various leadership styles and the skills required to be an effective safety leader
  • Explore common categories of thinking and behaviour, and their impact on communication
  • Understand and apply key elements essential to safety leadership development

Cost: $550

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In the world of safety, safety leaders wear many hats—they're mentors, coaches, supervisors, and influencers all rolled into one. In this course, we'll equip you with the tools and insights to excel as a safety leader. Through a blend of practical strategies, foundational principles, and actionable concepts, you'll learn how to harness the power of effective communication to connect with others on a deeper level.

In this course, you will:

  • Learn the distinction between management and leadership
  • Explore how to apply key aspects of safety leadership in your workplace
  • Examine essential communication skills for safety professionals
  • Understand how to implement key elements of effective safety teams
  • Utilize action planning, gap analysis, and reflective learning

Cost: $550

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Safety leaders hold a pivotal role within their organizations, tasked with garnering support from senior leadership for safety initiatives while upholding professional standards and ethical codes. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate organizational structures with finesse and wield influence for positive change.

In this course, you will:

  • Examine the multifaceted aspects of organizational dynamics and their impact on safety management performance
  • Learn about the strategic planning process and its significance for safety leaders
  • Delve into change management's pivotal role in enhancing safety performance
  • Investigate the importance of collaboration in initiating influence-building efforts
  • Explore the nuances between transactional and transformational leadership

Cost: $550

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