Understand the Value – Why This Course Matters
The NEBOSH INV course equips learners with the confidence and practical tools to carry out effective investigations. Participants will gain essential skills for gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, analyzing root causes, and developing actionable prevention plans.
Organizations benefit by developing in-house expertise, reducing repeat incidents, and strengthening their safety culture through a best-practice approach to investigations.
Supervisors and Managers
HSE Officers and Coordinators
Union and Safety Representatives
Anyone responsible for investigating workplace incidents
What You Will Learn
Why incident investigations matter — moral, legal, and financial reasons
Human and organizational factors contributing to incidents
The steps of a systematic investigation
Positive interview techniques and overcoming interview barriers
Root cause analysis tools:
5 Whys
Cause Tree Analysis
Fishbone Diagram
System Cause Analysis Technique
How to build an effective action plan to prevent recurrence
Independently investigate incidents
Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews
Identify immediate and root causes and produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident
Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents
Online Course (for individual learners):
Join from anywhere in the world and start learning right away!
Enjoy 16 hours of flexible, self-paced study, 3 months of access, and unlimited support from our expert instructors.
In-Company Training (for corporate groups):
Take a deep dive into H&S with our expert-led, 2-day intensive program — delivered right at your workplace or live via Zoom. Your team will gain first-hand insights from seasoned professionals with real-world experience, making this an immersive, high-impact learning experience tailored to your operations.
English
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a practical assessment. This includes:
Reviewing a set of incident evidence
Evaluating three video-recorded witness interviews
Producing a clear action plan to help prevent recurrence
October 10, 2025
December 12, 2025
February 13, 2026
April 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
October 9, 2026
December 11, 2026
Upon successful completion, you will receive the NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Certificate, issued directly by NEBOSH UK. This international qualification reflects best practices and is recognized by employers worldwide.
Absolutely. The course uses interactive elements including:
Case studies and real-world examples
Simulated interviews and evidence reviews
Step-by-step practice of investigation methods
Support from instructors experienced in root cause analysis and HSE
You’ll walk away ready to lead or contribute to effective investigations.
There are no formal prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of workplace health and safety is helpful. For non-native English speakers, we recommend a minimum of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, or CLB Level 7 to ensure you can fully engage with the content and complete the assessment confidently.
Ganiu O.
Food Production Team Leader
“I have learned a great deal about the factors (I, U, R) that lead and contribute to accidents at work and the step-by-step procedure/guideline that could help in preventing or mitigating these factors by learning from near misses, incidents and investigations.”
Luvungo N.
Fire Safety Inspector, Housing Sector
“Fantastic course.”
Elke M.
HSE Business Partner, Consulting Engineering and Design
“The course was well formatted and easy to follow with interesting and relevant content.”