Is the NEBOSH IGC course taught in English?

Yes. Lessons, study materials and the exam are all in English. You do not need to speak Dutch to join. The course is built for international HSE professionals and English-speaking expats in the Netherlands and across Europe.

Is NEBOSH recognised internationally?

Yes. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised in 120+ countries and by employers across ports, offshore wind, oil and gas, construction and international projects. One certificate gives you global mobility.

What does the NEBOSH IGC course cost?

The course is €3,500 all-in, including the official NEBOSH exam fees (IG1 and IG2). Groups are small, with a maximum of 10 students.

Can I take the course as an expat based in the Netherlands?

Absolutely. The course is designed for international professionals and expats. Classroom days are held in Rotterdam (Veerhaven), and Rotterdam is easy to reach from across Europe by train and via nearby airports.

NEBOSH IGC training in the Netherlands — international HSE students at SafetyXAcademy

NEBOSH IGC — Netherlands & Europe

NEBOSH in Europe. A global HSE career.

English-taught NEBOSH IGC training in the Netherlands for international HSE professionals and expats. Recognised in 120+ countries. For people who want more from their safety career.

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Our pillars

Everything for your HSE career

Training, contracts and guidance — one continuous line from the classroom to international projects.

NEBOSH IGC Course

Classroom training in Veerhaven, Rotterdam. €3,500 all-in, small groups, English-taught for an international audience.

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Jobs & Contracting

Day rates of €500–€1,500. Assignments across European ports, offshore wind, terminals and international projects.

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Career Support

CV optimisation, LinkedIn profile and interview preparation. From certificate to your first contract.

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Why NEBOSH IGC

The global standard for an international HSE career

Local safety qualifications stay local. NEBOSH IGC opens ports, offshore wind and international projects worldwide — with a globally recognised certificate that travels with you.

For €3,500 all-in (exam fees included) you complete the course with us in the Netherlands. The course and guidance are delivered in English, and the exam is in English too — ideal for expats and international professionals based anywhere in Europe.

Recognised in 120+ countries
One certificate, global mobility
Work in ports, offshore wind, construction and terminals
Taught in English, English exam

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HSE training by SafetyX Academy in a historic Rotterdam classroom overlooking Veerhaven

Sectors

Where NEBOSH professionals work

From the Netherlands to international project sites — your certificate travels with you.

Ports & Terminals

Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg and beyond — HSE across cargo handling, jetties and logistics hubs.

Offshore Wind & Energy Transition

Offshore wind farms and energy infrastructure — increasingly the key growth market for HSE.

Oil & Gas

The North Sea and northern Europe — where experience still opens doors alongside wind and the transition.

Construction & Infrastructure

Major civil and industrial projects with strict international HSE standards.

Logistics & Warehousing

Distribution centres, cold chain and port-linked distribution — risk and compliance at scale.

International Projects

UK, Norway, the Middle East (incl. Dubai, Abu Dhabi) — one certificate, worldwide mobility.

Stories

What our students say

Real stories from professionals who took the leap.

Thanks to NEBOSH IGC I now work as an HSE officer on an offshore platform in Norway and earn 2–3× what I did before. The course in Rotterdam was the perfect springboard for an international career.

Lars van Dijk

HSE Officer, offshore Norway

★★★★★

As an expat relocating to Europe I needed a globally recognised HSE qualification fast. SafetyXAcademy's English-taught NEBOSH IGC got me there. I now work on international HSE projects — including in the Middle East — which would have been far harder without NEBOSH.

Pieter Claes

Safety Coordinator, international projects

★★★★★

What can you earn with NEBOSH?

Indicative day rates for experienced contractors — depending on sector, risk and contract type.

European Ports €500–€800/day

Offshore & Wind €800–€1,200/day

International Projects €900–€1,500/day

Rates are indicative and depend on experience and project.

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Training location

Veerhaven, Rotterdam

Westplein 12, Scheepvaartkwartier — easy to reach from across the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. Travel times by port →

Our training centre sits in the maritime heart of Rotterdam, surrounded by terminals and international HSE offices.

Rotterdam is a short hop from major European hubs — under three hours by train from Brussels, Paris and London, and minutes from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. International students and expats are welcome.

Address
Westplein 12, 3016 BM Rotterdam (Veerhaven), Netherlands

Contact
Email: info@safetyxacademy.nl

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SafetyXAcademy office at Westplein, Rotterdam — NEBOSH IGC training location

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