What is the Certified HSE Manager?

The Certified HSE Manager is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Occupational Health & Safety.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 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 Advanced Level certification.

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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 HSE Manager (CHSE2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified HSE Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified HSE Manager (CHSE2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 11 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 CHSE2 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 HSE Manager

Acronym

CHSE2

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

✦HSE Management Systems

✦Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

✦Environmental Management

✦Incident Investigation

✦Safety Culture Development

✦HSE Metrics and Dashboards

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified HSE Manager · module 20 is the capstone

1

HSE Management Systems

Chemical safety and the safety data sheet · Occupational hygiene principles · Occupational diseases and prevention · Occupational hygiene: exposure, measurement and limits

2

HSE Leadership and Governance

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Transport, driving and fleet safety · Contractor and visitor safety · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool

3

HSE Strategic Planning

The strategic planning cycle: from environment scan to approved plan · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Herd health planning and biosecurity · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations

4

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do · Hazard and risk assessment · Risk and vulnerability assessment

5

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Legal duties and compliance · The regulatory and legal environment · Regulatory and legal duty

6

Occupational Health Management

Managing service delivery in health, education and technical settings · Occupational health, exposure and health surveillance · Mine ventilation, dust and occupational health · Zoonoses and public health

7

Environmental Management

Housing, hygiene and environmental management · Liquidity risk and asset-liability management · Operational risk and resilience · Risk appetite and governance

8

Workplace Safety Management

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Housekeeping and workplace environment · Biological agents in the workplace · Occupational safety and health principles

9

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Emergency preparedness and response on site · Emergency preparedness and response planning · Emergency and spill response

10

Incident Investigation

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Incident investigation: finding causes rather than culprits · Compliance risk assessment: where the organisation is most likely to breach · Forensic accounting and financial investigation

11

Contractor HSE Management

Contractor safety management · Contractor safety and shared workplaces · Protection mainstreaming: safety, dignity and access in every programme · Project governance and risk

12

HSE Training and Competency

Safety training and competence assurance · Risk assessment and sensitivity analysis · Risk, return and portfolio theory · Foreign exchange and currency risk

13

Safety Culture Development

Safety culture and behavioural safety · Safety culture and leadership · Safety leadership, culture and behavioural safety · Building a proactive safety culture

14

Environmental Performance Management

Performance management that is worth the time it takes · Fire safety management systems · Financial crime and fraud risk in the organisation · Third-party and outsourcing risk

15

HSE Auditing

Risk, compliance and audit · Audit risk and materiality · Board committees: audit, risk, nomination and remuneration · Managing tax risk and audits

16

HSE Metrics and Dashboards

Dashboards, metrics and management information · Automation and safety technology · Behaviour-based safety · Safety leadership and visible commitment

17

HSE Documentation and Reporting

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Risk management and contingencies · Risk assessment and judgement · Managing risk and controls

18

HSE Budgeting and Resource Management

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Budgeting: building a plan people will actually be held to · Budgeting and resource management · Ethical and reputational risk

19

Continuous HSE Improvement

Safety inspection and audit: verifying that controls exist and work · Safety performance measurement: leading and lagging indicators · Threat and risk assessment for principals · Travel risk management

20

HSE Management Capstone

Capstone scoping: a real HSE challenge · Climate risk: physical, transition and what it does to the business · Tax risk management · Event risk, safety and contingency planning

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 HSE Manager 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

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHSE2 certification?

The Certified HSE Manager is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to HSE Manager, culminating in the capstone “HSE Management 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 CHSE2?

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 CHSE2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CHSE2 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 CHSE2 certification?

The Certified HSE Manager 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 CHSE2 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 CHSE2?

The Certified HSE Manager 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 CHSE2?

The Certified HSE Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHSE2 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 CHSE2?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CHSE2 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 CHSE2 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 HSE Manager

Certified HSE Manager

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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