LSU Professional Development is proud of our partnership with the Alliance Safety Council to offer the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS®) program. COSS is a nationally recognized 40-hour, a five-day training program designed by safety professionals for the entry-level person or for the experienced safety person who needs a refresher in safety. Its main objective is to equip employees who have safety and health responsibilities with the core competencies they must master to be successful in occupational safety and health.
There are two options for the curriculum-based format of the COSS program:
- Hands-on, in-class, instructor-led training
- Live-online virtual instructor-led training
Benefits of COSS Certification
- Greater recognition.
- Greater earning potential.
- Networking across multiple industries.
- Increased job security.
- Advanced learning and application of occupational safety.
- Achieve certification 60 percent faster than similar programs.
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
For more information about this course, email Answers or call 833-280-5634.