OxfordMinds™ Certified Safety Officer Program

The OxfordMinds™ Certified Safety Officer Program is a globally benchmarked, evidence-informed professional development course designed to elevate frontline and mid-level safety professionals into competent, confident, and compliance-ready Safety Officers. Rooted in PhD scholarly research, including findings from Prof. Shahzad Khawaja’s anticipated IJOSH-published study on “Competency Factors Associated with the Selection of OSH Professionals Within UAE Industries” – this program addresses real-world safety challenges by bridging academic insight with applied industry expectations.

As the demand for qualified OSH professionals continues to surge across sectors, especially in the GCC and UAE, the program builds on empirically identified competency domains such as regulatory knowledge, communication skills, risk-based thinking, incident management, and leadership behavior.

Aligned with international standards like ADOSH-UAE, HSE-UK, OSHA-USA, and ISO-45001 – this certification enables participants to acquire actionable expertise in managing workplace safety, fostering a prevention-first culture, and supporting business continuity.