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Lorna Bleyswyck CMIOSH, PGCE

Is There Funding Available for the NEBOSH National Diploma?

April 2025


Are you wondering if there are different funding options for the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals? You are in the right place!

Taking on a NEBOSH qualification is a big, big decision. Before deciding to take a course, many people will want to know, is there funding available for a NEBOSH qualification?

Choosing to study for the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma can be a daunting task. Due to its high level' the fees can be quite demanding, so knowing some potential funding options for you to consider might help with this.


Talk With Your Line Manager or Employer

One of the first ports of call for many people when considering how they will fund their NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma is their employer.

Some employers may be willing to meet either some or all of the cost of your qualification. If they can see the benefits that it will bring to their organisation, it helps them too.

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma costs can be high, so you will need to clarify what they will gain funding for your qualification. Come to them with a strong business case, referencing specific areas of the course that you will use to improve your performance in your job.

If you need some extra help drafting up some ideas, we've written a full list of all the benefits it offers to employees, with some insights on how it will benefit your employer, too.


Flexible Payment Plans

No one likes paying for things, it can be stressful and complicated. But never worry about NEBOSH course fees.

Some learning providers may offer flexible payment plans for your course to help spread the cost. This will vary from place to place but may involve paying module by module or in several instalments. This can make your NEBOSH course fees much more manageable and prevent you from having to pay out a big lump sum in one go.

In addition to the financial benefits, studying module by module offers excellent flexibility in learning style. If you completed one module in the classroom and found that you didn't get on with that learning style, you could easily switch to online learning and vice versa.


Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services (ELCAS)

If you have served in the British Armed Forces, we have you covered. You can apply for funding through Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services, more commonly known as ELCAS. This funding is available for both the National and International NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma.

The amount you will have depends on how long you served in the military, but you can get up to 80% of your course paid for through the Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits. The learning provider you choose to do your NEBOSH Diploma with must be ELCAS accredited, as we are.

Our learner, Louis Pienaar, chose Astutis to complete several courses through ELCAS funding and completed his NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma.


Personal Learning Accounts (PLA) Funding

Individuals over 19 and living in Wales, who is earning under £32,371 or their job is at risk can apply for Personal Learning Accounting funding.

You must also fit at least one of the following requirements:

  • Be employed (including self-employed), earning below the median income (£32,371).
  • A worker on a zero hour contract, or Agency staff.
  • At risk of being made redundant.
  • Employed and negatively impacted by the economy, for example the hospitality industry.

Your study can take place in a college in Wales, either online, face-to-face, or a combination of both.


External Funding

There are limited options available for external funding in the UK for your NEBOSH Diploma. However, a few schemes can, should you meet the entry criteria, help towards your NEBOSH Diploma course cost. ReAct funding in Wales in the UK is an option if you've been made redundant in the past 3 months.

So, as you can see, there are plenty of handy ways to help learners through the course financially. Don't let money stop you from pursuing the career you want. Get ready to put the effort in and reap your rewards. Head over to the NEBOSH National Diploma course page below to try a free online course demo and pick out your preferred learning option based on your needs and desired price point.




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