How Much Does the NEBOSH General Certificate Cost?

Can you guess what the most common question about the NEBOSH National General Certificate Occupational Health and Safety is?

Yep, that's right. How much does it cost?

The answer is – it depends.

Obviously, the price of the course will be different for each course provider. And it'll vary depending on your chosen learning method and location. There are also other costs you'll need to consider like travel, extra support, exams and VAT.

Is the NEBOSH General Certificate Worth the Cost?

You can't put a price on good health and safety. But you're only human. So of course you want to make sure you're getting value for your money. Here are just a few benefits of taking the NEBOSH General Certificate:

• Develop career opportunities – over 90% of HSE job advertisements ask for the NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Increase your health and safety knowledge – the NEBOSH General Certificate will give you an understanding of key issues, such as health and safety management systems, risk assessment and communication, so you’re able to manage health and safety within your role.
• Gain practical skills to use in your job – the practical elements of the course will help you develop skills such as planning, assessing situations and management report writing.
• Achieve and maintain compliance in your company – a key element of the NEBOSH General Certificate is looking at UK or international regulations. So you’ll be able to make sure your company is meeting recognised standards and complying with the right legislation and codes of practice.

Sounds worth it, right? We've gathered the full list of benefits for learners on the NEBOSH National General Certificate if you need a further breakdown.

NEBOSH General Certificate Online Course Prices

Our NEBOSH General Certificate online course is available for £495 (excluding VAT).

The price of the online course with other providers will differ based on the amount of support on offer and the amount of time you have access to the course. Some course providers may have sneaky additional fees so make sure you check some of the following before you book.

Additional Support

Every online course will give you access to course materials, but additional support features from other providers such as webinars, assignment feedback, tutor support or revision sessions may come at an additional cost. It’s worth asking for a trial or demo of the course so you can get to grips with it, and then ask your provider about any additional features you think you may need. 

Exam Fees

The NEBOSH General Certificate has an online open-book exam and a risk assessment assignment. Exams are run throughout the year, so as an online learner, you have the flexibility to sit your exams at any point when you feel ready.

If you do not want to pay for the exam fees up right away, we offer the NEBOSH General Certificate exams for £295 (excluding VAT.) which you can pay for further down the line etc. Anything extra you need to pay for is already included. No hidden costs.

Extension Fees

You’ll want to check how long you have access to your course. If you’re getting towards the end of your course and you feel you aren’t ready to sit your exams yet and want to extend your access, you’ll usually be charged an extension fee. Check how much this is before you book so that you don’t get any costly surprises.

OnlinePlus+

We do also have an OnlinePlus+ option available which combines the online course and scheduled virtual sessions with dedicated tutor support, meaning you get the benefit of real-time training in conjunction with our award-winning online courses.

This version of the course is available for £1260 (excluding VAT).

NEBOSH General Certificate Virtual Classroom Prices

Our NEBOSH National General Certificate virtual classroom course is available for £1825 (excluding VAT).

The Virtual Classroom courses delivered by Astutis are very popular and eliminate the need for travel. You'll receive the benefit of in-person classroom training, learning alongside fellow professionals and a suite of online, learning resources, printed course notes and risk assessment tutor video tutorials.

The price of the course includes all tuition and exam fees as well as the course materials.

Virtual Essentials

We also have a more streamlined version of the Virtual Classroom course, with on-demand access to session recordings, available for £1250 (excluding VAT).

NEBOSH General Certificate Classroom Prices

Classroom courses are usually the most expensive learning option. The price of your course will always include tuition for the duration of the course (this can vary between providers but is usually 2 weeks) and course materials, but there are additional costs that you’ll need to consider too, such as:

• Lunch and refreshments throughout your course.
• Parking costs.
• Travel costs.
• Accommodation costs.
• Exams – most providers will include these within your classroom course price, however, it’s always worth checking, just in case.

The price of the course includes all tuition and exam fees as well as the course materials.

On-Site Learning

Learners can complete their training alongside their colleagues in their workplace, to eliminate any of the overheads that are typical from in-person training. This allows employees to learn in a familiar environment, whilst also allowing employers to complete training in a time efficient manner. This method can also be delivered virtually. 

You will also be designated an account manager to grant you access to exclusive corporate rates and find a package that best suits you - whether that's any of our ready-to deliver courses or a bespoke tailored training program.

Can You Get Funding for a NEBOSH Course?

There are plenty of funding options for NEBOSH courses if you're concerned about footing the costs yourself. We've created a full funding guide for the NEBOSH General Certificate.

Putting together your business case to convince your employer of the benefits of taking this qualification? We have outlined the benefits to employers when their employees take the NEBOSH National General Certificate.