IOSH Behavioural Science for Leadership in Safety

This course is conducted in an exclusive agreement with Behavioural Safety Services Training

About the course:

The only Behavioural Science course to be approved by IOSH

The way we approach safety, health and wellbeing has to change. Only then will we start to see a shift in people’s attitudes, behaviour and performance.

How? By starting to think more like innovative creative professionals who understand the value of applying the principles of behavioural science to performance. They inspire people and capture their imagination by engaging them with narratives that change the way they think and feel about things.

About the programme

  • Fully online course, taken at your own pace and within the comfort of your own office
  • Six engaging and thought-provoking modules
  • Online learning platform; interactive and easy to use
  • The only online Behavioural Science and Performance programs approved by IOSH
  • Meaningful practical guidance and exercises on how to apply the learning to your own environment
  • End of course assessment; 14 multiple-choice questions and reflective statement
  • An IOSH certificate will be awarded to each successful delegate

Course Content

Module 1 - Safety Leadership

  • Understanding Your Leadership Style
  • Effective Traits
  • Building Culture
  • End of module quiz

Module 2 - Avoiding Failure or Creating Excellence

  • Swiss Cheese or Iron Filings?
  • End of module quiz

Module 3 - Key Drivers of Behaviour

  • Impact of Language
  • End of module quiz

Module 4 - Behavioural Science relating to safety performance

  • Self Determination Theory
  • Growth Mindset
  • Self Talk
  • Coaching and Mindfulness for Safety
  • End of module quiz

Module 5 - ABC Analysis

  • Innovative antecedents
  • Practical applications
  • End of module quiz

Module 6 - Goal Setting

  • Sustainable excellence
  • 10-20-70 principle
  • End of module quiz
  • End of course assessment

FAQ

HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE TAKE?

Typically 4-6 hours but there is plenty more content available for those that like to dig deeper into the wider academic literature and research papers that are made available.

Most delegates tend to progress through the course in bite sized chunks over a week or two.

IS THE COURSE FULLY ONLINE?

Yes, the entire course can be completed online from the comfort of your own environment, including the official IOSH test.

WHAT FORMAT DOES THE FINAL TEST TAKE?

The final test consists of 14 questions which are mostly multiple choice. The final question is a structured reflection statement regarding the 4 key things that delegates have learned as a direct result of completing the program.

You will be required to develop a learning journal during the course and submit it for final assessment.

Something that you will KEEP doing, something to IMPROVE, anything you might need to STOP doing and then something new that you or your organisation will START doing differently.

HOW DO I GET THE CERTIFICATE?

Your certificate is posted out to your home or workplace location worldwide (where possible).  We can also scan the certificate and email a copy to you if you prefer.