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About the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program

The primary purpose of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program under the guidance and oversight of the NASP/IASP, Inc, Certification Board (NASPCB), the credentialing arm of NASP/IASP, Inc., is to provide workplace safety professionals a certification program to assist them in carrying out their safety-related functions with confidence and proven competence….

Can I receive academic credits for NASP Training?

NASP courses will be evaluated by Columbia Southern University for possible transfer credit into an undergraduate degree program in Occupational Safety and Health or Environmental Management. Many of the NASP courses, as well as our CSD and MSP Certifications, may be transferred to academic credits through our Articulation Agreement with…

Can I receive CEUs for taking NASP training courses?

Yes. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. 1 CEU = 10 contact hours. Click here to view a breakdown of CEUs awarded for specific classes. If you have any questions, contact us at 1-800-922-2219…

Are NASP/IASP, Inc. training certificates recognized or accredited by a third party?

NASP is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and…

Do NASP courses meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety?

Yes. All of our courses meet or exceed OSHA requirements. OSHA is considered the ‘bare minimum’ for compliance and therefore NASP considers this only one element of an effective safety training program. Our instructor-led courses meet or exceed ANSI/ASSP Z490.1-2016 Requirements for Safety, Health, and Environmental Training; our online courses…

What is the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program?

The primary purpose of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program under the guidance and oversight of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board (NASPCB), the credentialing arm of NASP/IASP, Inc., is to provide workplace safety professionals a certification program to assist them in carrying out their safety-related functions with confidence and proven competence. …

Who is the NASPCB?

The NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Board (NASPCB) is a separately functioning entity established to oversee the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program and to separate the roles and responsibilities between the NASP/IASP, Inc. Board of Directors and the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program to maintain impartiality and neutrality. The Certification Board operates independently to…

What are the benefits of the CSD and MSP Certifications?

The purpose of the NASP/IASP, Inc. Certification Program for the CSD and MSP Certifications is to establish international standards for certification in the workplace safety profession; to provide recognition of qualified individuals; to afford a guarantee to employers that certified personnel have attained stated education and experience qualifications.  Earning the…

What is the difference between the CSD and the MSP Certification?

An MSP is an individual with high-level specialist and strategic skills.  They are likely to be involved in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility-wide or corporate safety and health program and are influential with senior management and policymakers.  Their perspective embraces the broader organizational and social context. The…

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