COSS Certification Program (40 hrs)_VIRTUAL

Virtual COSS® courses are offered in real-time during live classes with our expert COSS Instructors. The week-long course features the same innovative and rigorous curriculum as our in-person COSS training with digital coursework that includes daily compliance moments and proctored exams.  Students will participate in a live 6-hour online session via Zoom video conferencing Monday – Friday. Live sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. After each session Monday - Thursday, students can work on their own time to complete daily exercises and readings. On the final day, students will participate in an additional 2-hour Zoom session to complete final graded activities including the final exam, final compliance moment, and safety presentation.  Participation in the course will require the following:

·  Computer with reliable Internet access (Laptops and desktop computers only.)

·  Preference: Dual monitor setup or use of multiple devices (computer and mobile device)

·  Web browser

·  Webcam and Microphone

·  Zoom Video Conferencing

·  Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

COSM Topics Include:

• Essentials of Safety Management
• Strategic Planning & Evaluating for Safety Success
• Managing Risk & Safety Finance
• Communicating the Safety Message
• Injury Management, Incentives and Discipline

In order to receive the final COSM certificate you must meet the following criteria:

• Attendance in the full 40 hour course
• Turn in all completed assignments
• Have a minimum of 2 years of safety, health and environmental work experience