Certification Programs

Certification Programs
ABS Group certification programs allow participants the chance to gain additional qualifications and demonstrate a higher level of safety excellence, in a cost-effective and flexible way.
Why Complete a Technical Certification from ABS Group?
Credibility – Demonstrate your professional competency to inspectors and auditors
Compliance – Keep your facilities in compliance with the latest laws, regulations, and standards
Recognition – Document your professional growth to senior management and increase your value to your employer
Career Path – Develop marketable skills and polish your resume with nationally recognized credentials
Savings – Receive the training you need for a fraction of the regular cost with our Pre-Enrollment Savings Plan
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Additional Benefits to You and Your Organization
Attend classes in the order that best suits your schedule
Select your core course requirements from several offerings each year
Take up to three years to fulfill your Certificate requirements
Earn continuing education credits and recertification maintenance points from major professional bodies such as IHMM, NESHTA, NEHA, ABIH, BSCP, AIHA, and others
Earn retroactive credit - apply up to half your credit hours from previous ABS Group classes you've attended in the past two years
Receive a wood-framed Certificate with embossed seal suitable for display
Protect your training budget from unanticipated cuts or future tuition hikes when you pay in advance
Receive your training from a nationally recognized leader in compliance information and continuing education
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Certifications and Requirements
Process Safety Management Certifications
Certification
Requirements
Documentation
Fee
Completion Requirement
PSM/RMP Auditor
Attend Course 100 and Course 101
Pass the fundamentals examination for each course
Have a college degree and 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of experience
Recommendations from supervisor and manager/technical representative for your two most recent audits, or documentation from most recent PSM/RMP audit
$600
Within 18 months
Process Hazard Analysis Certifications
Certification
Requirements
Documentation
Fee
Completion Requirement
PHA Leader
Attend Course 110
Pass the fundamentals examination
Have a college degree and 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of experience
Recommendations from supervisor and manager/technical representative for two post-training PHAs (40 hours of leadership, minimum)
$600
Within 12 months
Advanced PHA Leader
Attain PHA Leader Certification
Attend one additional course - either Course 220 (Quantitative Analysis Techniques), Course 200 (Layer of Protection Analysis) or Course 240 (Facility Siting Hazards Analysis Techniques)
If more than 2 years have passed since attaining PHA Leader Certification, attend Course 111 (PHA Refresher Training)
Lead and document at least two additional PHAs (after attaining PHA Leader Certification) that comply with applicable regulatory requirements, reflect industry best practices, and/or meet a company’s documented PHA protocol
Demonstrate PHA leadership and reporting capabilities by submitting your two most recent PHA reports. Each report must include typical report sections (e.g., objectives, scope, approach, team, drawings used, recommendations), describe in detail how the PHA meets applicable regulatory/industry/company requirements, and contain the completed analysis worksheets consistent with the report text.
$600
Within 2 years
Root Cause Analysis Certifications
Certification
Requirements
Documentation
Fee
Completion Requirement
Root Cause Analyst/Incident Investigator
Attend Course 120
Pass the fundamentals examination
Have a college degree and 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of experience
Submit documentation from your most recent investigations, or recommendations from supervisor and manager/technical representative for your two most recent incident investigations
$600
Within 12 months
Advanced Root Cause Analyst/Incident Investigator
Attain Incident Investigator Certification
Attend (1) Course 140 and (2) either Course 110 or 220
Pass the fundamentals examinations for Course 110 or 220
Have a college degree and 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of experience
Submit documentation from your two most recent investigations
$600
Within 12 months
Marine Root Cause Analysis Certifications
Certification
Requirements
Documentation
Fee
Completion Requirement
Marine Root Cause Analyst/Incident Investigator
Attend Course 910
Pass the fundamentals examination
Have a college degree and 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 5 years of experience
Submit documentation from your most recent investigations, or recommendations from supervisor and manager/technical representative for your two most recent incident investigations
$600
Within 12 months
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need any prior qualifications?
Certification Programs typically require attendees to have either a college degree and 2 years experience or a high school diploma and 5 years experience.
Do I need any prior qualifications?
Is there a time limit for completing the Certification Program?
Each Certification Program must be completed within 12 months apart from the PSM/RMP Auditor which must be completed within 18 months.
Is there a time limit for completing the Certification Program?
Does this count towards my Continuing Education Units?
Yes. All our courses and Certification Programs count toward achieving Continuing Education Units.
Does this count toward my Continuing Education Units?
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Contact us today for more information or to register into one or more of our Certification Programs. An ABS Group representative will reach out to assist with enrollment.
Phone: 1-865-671-5823
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