Can I study NEBOSH on my own?
Daniel Rodriguez
Published Feb 16, 2026
Can I study NEBOSH on my own?
You can self-study for the NEBOSH Certificate examinations, but not for the Diploma. You must be enrolled with an accredited course provider. The course provider has a responsibility to guide their Diploma students through the course and in particular through the completion of the Unit D assignment.
Is NEBOSH hard to pass?
While the NEBOSH exam can be challenging, it certainly isn’t impossible to pass. Putting the effort in with self-study while knowing how long to spend on each question and recognising how much information you need to put down will stand you in good stead.
What is the pass rate for NEBOSH?
92%
92% Pass Rate on our latest NEBOSH National General Certificate. The results are in! After MASSIVE disruption during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, our latest cohort of NEBOSH National General Certificate students sat their NG1 exam in October 2020 and achieved a remarkable 92% pass rate.
Is NEBOSH harder than Iosh?
NEBOSH is designed for professionals who want or already have a career in Health and Safety. NEBOSH Diplomas are a Level 6 qualification and degree-level. They are more advanced than IOSH courses and NEBOSH Certificates are requires longer study.
Can I do NEBOSH online?
If you have a busy schedule, then NEBOSH online training is easy to follow and can be completed at a time that suits you. Our NEBOSH National Diploma can also be completed via distance learning, another e-learning option that also includes dedicated tutor support.
How long is NEBOSH valid for?
5 years
The Unit Validity is 5 years (A unit is valid for five years from the declaration, this is the date printed on the unit certificate). NEBOSH does appreciate that there are some circumstances that prevent learners from continuing their studies for a period of time.
Is Nebosh diploma a degree?
NEBOSH IDIP is level 6 “Diploma”, high professional, degree level course which provides proficient competency to the occupational health and safety practitioner. The learner can choose the qualifications, based on their requirement & expertise they need in occupational safety health.
What is the highest qualification in health and safety?
Which is the highest occupational health and safety certificate in the world?
- NEBOSH (Certificate awarding body)- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (See list of NEBOSH courses)
- IOSH (Certificate awarding/membership body): Institute of Occupational safety and Health (See list of IOSH courses)
Are all NEBOSH exams open book?
This area of our website will provide resources and information for learners preparing to undertake open book examinations for a NEBOSH qualification….You are here:
| Unit | Examination date | Results notification date |
|---|---|---|
| FSC1 | 15 December 2021 | 04 March 2022 |
| FSC1 | 02 February 2022 | 13 April 2022 |
| FSC1 | 06 April 2022 | 22 June 2022 |
Is NEBOSH open book exam easy?
No. The OBE is not easy. On the contrary, it would need extra efforts from students to solve questions as it would mainly be of higher order thinking. Most students think the level of exam would be easy and they would be able to find all the answers in the textbook.
How do you become a chartered health and safety practitioner?
In order to achieve CMIOSH status holders of the NEBOSH Diploma must submit a mini-portfolio of evidence from their current job role. To achieve CMIOSH status NVQ Level 6 holders must take an open book exam over a period of two weeks.
Can I put NEBOSH after my name?
Passing the NEBOSH National Diploma means you’re entitled to use DipNEBOSH after your name. It also enables you to apply for Graduate Membership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (GradIOSH) and full membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).