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Human safety performance

Certificate, undergraduate

University of Idaho College of Science student Zhenhao (Victor) Zhong. Victor is a senior studying Biochemistry and a 2022 Goldwater Scholar which he was awarded for his research in microbiology.

Prevent errors before they happen

This certificate program is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of how human behavior, performance factors and organizational systems influence safety outcomes. The curriculum emphasizes behavior-based safety, exploring how individual actions and decisions impact workplace safety.  

Courses also delve into the psychological, physical and environmental factors that affect human performance, and how organizations can structure their processes to reduce errors and promote a culture of safety. This certificate equips you with the knowledge and tools to lead safety initiatives and implement effective error prevention strategies in a variety of professional settings.

Overview
College:
College of Engineering
Duration:
1 year, 12 credits
Locations:
Idaho Falls

Related Topics

BehaviorEngineeringProtection

Think safe, act smart

Degree fit

This certificate is particularly well-suited for:

  • Individuals working in or aspiring to enter fields where safety is a critical concern
  • Occupational safety professionals for enhancing their understanding of human behavior in the workplace
  • Engineering and technical students interested in human factors surrounding safety
  • Supervisors and managers in high-risk industries such as manufacturing, energy or healthcare interested in improving team safety performance
  • Military personnel, government employees and human resources or organizational development specialists focused on building safer workplace cultures
Career outcomes

Current job openings

2,055 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Compliance Managers
    $48,420
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors
    $53,187
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
    $59,947
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
    $47,775
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.

For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.

Clubs and involvement opportunities

Clubs and organizations

  • Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)  
  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)  
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)  
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)  
  • Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
Application information

Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at our Admissions website to learn more.

Undergraduate certificate application process

Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.

Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.

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