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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

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?

 

Is there a time limit for completing the Certification Program?

 

Does this count toward my Continuing Education Units?

 

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