Safety Training Methods

Advanced Safety Certificate Certificate Programs Safety Management

Registration Dates

In-Person & Online

January 26 – Jan 29, 2026

In-Person & Online

July 13 – Jul 16, 2026

Location

Multiple Locations

Fees

Regular Price: $1,800
Discounted Member: $1,420

Continuing Education Credits

Attend this course and earn 2.60 CEUs from the Wisconsin Safety Council.

Course Overview

The National Safety Council’s Safety Training Methods (STM) course provides a solid understanding of needs analysis, performance objectives, instructional strategy and methods, content, delivery evaluation and costs, so you can make educated decisions about the safety training needs for your workforce. This four-day training is challenging and interactive. It combines instructor-led training with group and independent activities, providing an opportunity to apply concepts to a variety of safety and health scenarios. This course will cover all the issues you’ll likely face as the person responsible for safety training.

Key Topics/Goals/Objectives

Learn how to plan, organize, create and deliver performance-based safety training that truly engages employees and improves your organization’s safety practices. Topics reviewed during the course will include:

How to complete a training needs analysis
How to plan and design a training program applicable to your work environment
The five phases of the performance-based training process
Strategies and methods that address adult learning needs
How to identify training and non-training solutions for safety and health issues in your workplace
How to calculate direct and indirect training costs
Techniques for selecting, designing and using media
Facilitation skills to manage a challenging audience and make training meaningful

Who Should Attend?

Our STM course is designed for individuals who are responsible for safety training in their organization. Attend if you are a manager, supervisor, human resource representative or employee who is responsible for the planning, development and/or delivery of safety and health training programs.

Why Should You Attend?

This course meets ANSI Standard Z490.1 criteria for accepted practices in safety, health and environmental training. Students will walk away knowing they have received the knowledge and skills necessary to implement successful safety training programs within their organizations.

Additional Details

*Classes will be held in person and virtually. For those attending via Zoom, a link will be sent to you at a later date*

Course materials included. Each participant will receive a “Participant Guide”.
Come prepared with needs or ideas for training programs and if you plan on using a power-point presentation, please bring a laptop if you have one.