Certification and accreditation bodies
17 linksThe bodies that award the qualifications and own the accreditation schemes.
IHMMUS, opens in a new tabOwns the CHMM and the dangerous goods credentials for hazardous materials professionals.- Highfield QualificationsUK, opens in a new tabOfqual regulated awarding body for health and safety, fire safety and COSHH qualifications.
- NQA, opens in a new tabUKAS accredited certification body for ISO 45001 and the other management system standards.
ECITBUK, opens in a new tabThe employer-led skills body for engineering construction in Great Britain. Owns the qualifications and approves the centres.
ProQualUK, opens in a new tabOfqual regulated awarding body for occupational health and safety NVQ qualifications.- National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel InspectorsUS, opens in a new tabCommissions boiler and pressure vessel inspectors and runs the certification programmes behind them.
BAFEUK, opens in a new tabOwns the third party fire safety certification schemes and holds the register of certificated firms.
NEBOSHUKUsed by us, opens in a new tabThe awarding body. Start here to find an accredited course provider.
UKASUK, opens in a new tabThe UK national accreditation body, appointed by government. Accredits the bodies that certify, test and inspect.- QualsafeUK, opens in a new tabOfqual regulated awarding organisation for first aid, health and safety and fire safety qualifications.
API Individual Certification ProgramsUS, opens in a new tabThe 510, 570 and 653 inspector certifications, and the wider ICP scheme behind them.
CSCSUK, opens in a new tabOwns the construction card scheme that proves site workers hold the qualifications for the job.
RoSPA QualificationsUK, opens in a new tabRoSPA's Ofqual recognised awarding arm, run separately from its training academy.
ANABUS, opens in a new tabThe US accreditation body for certification and testing bodies, and the closest equivalent to UKAS.
SSIPFreemiumUK, opens in a new tabThe umbrella body for contractor prequalification schemes, with a free portal for checking a supplier's status.
BCSPUS, opens in a new tabOwns the CSP, ASP, SMP and CHST credentials for safety professionals.
Board for Global EHS CredentialingUS, opens in a new tabOwns the CIH and the EHS auditor credentials. Formerly the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.