There’s been loads of debate on numerous forums and blogs regarding the NEBOSH and NCRQ Health & Safety course offerings.

If you are thinking of a career or progressing in Health, Safety and Environment, you might find this review valuable.

Having completed both the NEBOSH General Certificate and the NCRQ Diploma, I can shed light on my own experience with both routes.

Discussion and debate rumbles on about which is the best option. Though the question you should ask is ‘Which is the best option for me?’.

It feels like a good time to pitch in given NCRQ’s recent claims on Twitter. They are reputedly now the most popular Health & Safety Diploma course provider in the UK (2017)….. NCRQ Tweet

The gauntlet has clearly been laid down by NCRQ. The ‘Which Course?’ question  has become even more intriguing for those wanting to complete an IOSH-recognised Health & Safety course.

NEBOSH has been clearly dominant for a very long period of time, in terms of both popularity and recognition.

However, it appears that the new kid on the block has made a significant impact within 3 years of introduction. We will look at the reasons why this might be the case.

We won’t look at the NVQ route as I don’t have direct experience myself and would not like to make assumptions. That said, it may be a reasonable option for those who are already established on their HSE career path.

Now, let’s look deeper into the potential reasons behind this apparent changing of the guard……