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Build the knowledge and confidence to take the next step in your health and safety career with the NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
If your role includes international operations, this advanced qualification develops your ability to assess complex risks, advise on health and safety requirements and lead improvements that protect people at work.
Recognised worldwide, this is NEBOSH's flagship international professional qualification and is set at Level 6, equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree with honours. Successful learners can use IDipNEBOSH after their name.
Our eLearning course provides the flexibility to fit learning around your work and other commitments, with up to five years’ access to the course to give you time to build your knowledge and prepare for your assessments.
The qualification meets the academic requirements for Certified Membership (CertIOSH), subject to IOSH's current membership criteria and application process. Other international professional bodies which recognise this qualification include the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) Qudorat Occupational Safety and Health Competency Framework.
Flexible eLearning course delivered online via our Learning Management System
NEBOSH Exam fees are charged additionally at the point of exam registration.
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The Course
The NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma helps you develop the technical knowledge and professional judgement needed to take on greater responsibility for health and safety. It builds on NEBOSH International General Certificate-level learning and explores how to apply that knowledge in the workplace.
Awarded by NEBOSH and regulated by Ofqual, the qualification is at Level 6 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and carries 42 credits.
Ligtas offers this course exclusively through eLearning. It is suitable for individuals developing their careers and employers investing in their team’s health and safety expertise.
Who is the Course For?
This course is for people whose role includes international operations and who wish to develop their career in health and safety, gaining the depth of knowledge needed to advise others with confidence. It is particularly relevant to:
Certification
To achieve the NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma, you must pass all three units:
Allow approximately 40 hours for DI1 and 20 hours each for DI2 and DI3. The usual submission windows are four weeks for DI1 and two weeks for each case study; always follow the deadlines issued for your sitting.
Assessments are completed remotely and submitted through NEBOSH’s digital assessment platform. All assessments will be checked via Turnitin plagiarism software and you will be required to have a closing interview after each assessment.
Passing all three units leads to the full qualification, graded Pass, Credit or Distinction.
About our eLearning course
Our NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma eLearning course is accessed via the Ligtas Learning Management System (LMS). You can organise your study around your commitments and work towards the scheduled NEBOSH assessments.
NEBOSH specifies at least 185 learning hours, alongside 144 recommended self-study hours and 80 assessment hours: approximately 409 hours in total. The time you need will also depend on your prior knowledge and study pattern.
Once you buy the course, you will be automatically enrolled and receive your log in details and course access straight away.
Our course content is developed by experienced, practising health and safety consultants who bring real-world scenarios and practical insight into every course. You will build more than theoretical knowledge; you will develop practical safety competencies that you can apply in the workplace.
Tutor support is available via the LMS forum, email and phone.
Our package provides up to five years’ access to the course. NEBOSH qualification enrolment and the validity of completed units follow separate rules, so check both your LMS access expiry and your qualification deadlines when planning your studies.
NEBOSH initially enrols learners for five years. After the first successful unit, the enrolment start date moves to that unit’s results declaration date; successful units normally remain valid towards the qualification for five years. Check your enrolment letter and NEBOSH’s Enrolment Policy for your applicable deadlines.
Before choosing your course, request a free demo to explore the learning platform and decide whether the format suits you.
Exam Fees
International Diploma learners must be enrolled by a NEBOSH Learning Partner before being registered for a Diploma assessment. Ligtas is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
NEBOSH exam fees are in addition to the course price stated on our website and are charged at the point of exam registration.
View the Exam fees page for this year’s assessment charges.
Assessment dates are set by NEBOSH.
View the current Diploma assessment schedule and contact Ligtas to confirm our registration deadline for your chosen assessment date.
Once an online course has been accessed through our Learning Management System (LMS), deferrals or cancellations cannot be made. Please read the Booking Terms and Conditions before purchasing.
Payment Options
You can pay for your course online with a credit card, Klarna or Apple Pay.
Booking for one person or several colleagues? Book online or tell us how many courses you need so we can help you arrange the purchase with a quotation and invoice.
Learning Outcomes
The NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma develops your ability to make informed decisions and give practical health and safety advice. Through your studies, you will learn to:
On Completion
You will be better equipped to assess risks, explain your recommendations and contribute to improvements in the way health and safety is led and delivered. This can help you prepare for greater responsibility in your current role or pursue your next career step.
Successful learners may use IDipNEBOSH after their name. The qualification meets the academic requirements for IOSH membership at the appropriate grade and is recognised by various international professional bodies including the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) Qudorat Occupational Safety and Health Competency Framework. Membership remains subject to each body’s application criteria; achieving the Diploma does not automatically confer chartered status.
The NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma can also support progression to relevant postgraduate study, including MSc programmes.
Benefits to the Organisation
For employers, supporting a colleague through the International Diploma is an investment in the quality of your internal health and safety advice.
Those who achieve the International Diploma can help your team make better decisions about risk and translate technical requirements into practical improvements.
Applying that knowledge can help your organisation:
Give learners time to study and opportunities to apply their learning at work. This helps turn professional development into lasting value for your organisation and its people.
Learn with a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner
Ligtas is a multi-accredited health and safety consultancy and training provider, and a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner. That recognition reflects our commitment to the quality of your learning experience.
NEBOSH’s six learning excellence principles cover clear learner expectations, engaging learning, accurate materials, capable tutors, feedback and support, and continual improvement. Our aim is to help you build knowledge you can use in the real world, with safety beyond compliance at the heart of our approach
Premium Content Developed by Experts
Ligtas is the organisation trusted by the world’s largest chartered H&S organization to provide expert advice to its 50,000 members worldwide for the last 10 years.
Our course content is developed by experienced, practising health and safety consultants who bring real-world scenarios and practical insight into every course. Learners build more than theoretical knowledge; they develop practical safety competencies they can apply in the workplace.
A Fully Managed Training Service
With over 30 years of experience, Ligtas helps organisations plan and coordinate health and safety training.
If you are arranging learning for several colleagues or large teams, contact us to discuss how International Diploma study could fit into your wider training programme.
Learner Eligibility
NEBOSH strongly recommends that students have NEBOSH International General Certificate-level knowledge.
The syllabus assumes this foundation, so assess your readiness before committing to this advanced course.
The course and assessments are in English. NEBOSH recommends an English standard equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or higher.
Reasonable Adjustments
Please tell us about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you may need during learning or assessment. Contact us before booking to discuss your needs, including support relating to ADHD, dyslexia or another learning difficulty.
Requests for reasonable adjustments are considered individually. Raising your needs early helps us discuss the appropriate arrangements and any assessment application requirements.
Complaints
If you have a concern about your course or the service you receive, please contact us so we can help. Details of how to make a formal complaint are available in our Complaints Procedure
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Graduation
NEBOSH organises an annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of Diploma candidates.
Once you successfully complete your Diploma, you will be invited to the next available graduation ceremony.
NEBOSH Alumni
Once you achieve your Diploma, you can join the NEBOSH Alumni for free.
Connect with fellow professionals, continue your development through CPD events and webinars, access exclusive resources and help shape the future of NEBOSH qualifications.
This advanced qualification develops your ability to assess complex risks, advise on UK health and safety requirements and lead improvements that protect people at work
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The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a widely recognised health and safety qualification.