AhlanSafety

What AhlanSafety does

AhlanSafety (legal entity AHLAN Safety Training Centre) is a privately held occupational health and safety training provider founded in 2009 in Sharjah, UAE, and structured today as a multi-country training business with a registered USA LLC in Wyoming. The company delivers more than 20 professional certification and diploma programs in physical and process safety, including IOSH and NEBOSH pathways, OSHA 30-Hour Construction and General Industry, NVQ Level 3–7 diplomas in OHS and construction site management, ISO 9001/14001/45001 auditor courses, CRSP, CSP, ASP, PMP, and RMP credentials, and a proprietary OSHE diploma range. Course delivery combines classroom instruction at its regional training centers with an online e-learning platform featuring interactive content, downloadable ebooks, and an e-portfolio for NVQ evidence submission and tutor assessment.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer enrollment via the website with self-serve e-commerce, and inside sales plus on-site corporate training for organizational clients. Pricing is primarily one-time tuition paid in British Pounds, with separate exam registration fees, a 30% deposit payment plan (AED-administered with late/suspension penalties), and free trial lessons used as a top-of-funnel conversion mechanism. Customer segments span individual safety professionals seeking career credentials, plus corporate accounts across construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, infrastructure, and healthcare, with stated partnerships with 250+ companies and 1,000+ trained students across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, South Africa, and the USA.

The business is funded internally — no venture, private equity, or institutional investors are disclosed — and revenue is not publicly reported. Competitive positioning is anchored by the breadth of international accreditations (13+ awarding bodies including IOSH, BCSP, BCRSP, CQI IRCA, Highfield, ProQual, OTHM, Qualifi, PMI, IASP, OSHE London, and the Emirates Safety Committee) and a multi-jurisdiction physical footprint that supports both regulated credential delivery and on-site corporate training.

Name

AhlanSafety

Legal name

AHLAN Safety Training Centre

Website

https://ahlansafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AhlanSafety is a privately held, Sharjah-headquartered health and safety training provider founded in 2009, delivering 20+ accredited IOSH, NEBOSH, OSHA, NVQ, ISO, and CSP/CRSP certification courses through online and in-person formats to individual professionals and corporate clients across the Middle East, South Africa, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Occupational health training
• Safety certification courses
• IOSH NEBOSH training
• Workplace safety compliance
• Professional safety diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: One-time course fees for professional certifications including IOSH, NEBOSH, BCSP, ProQual, and other health and safety qualifications. Fees vary by course level and duration, ranging from short courses to diploma-level programs.
2. Examination and Registration Fees: Separate examination registration and sitting fees from course tuition, as noted in terms and conditions. These are charged in addition to course fees.
3. Payment Plan Administration: Payment plan option with 30% minimum deposit, subject to admin charges for suspended accounts or late payments.
4. Professional Services: Customized training solutions for organizations, on-site training delivery, and post-training support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AhlanSafety delivers accredited occupational health and safety training and professional certification courses via online e-learning, in-person classroom delivery, and on-site corporate programs. The catalog spans foundational IOSH and OSHA courses, NVQ Level 3–7 diplomas in OHS, construction management, and environmental management, plus professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CRSP, PMP, RMP) and ISO management system auditor courses (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).

Product overview

AhlanSafety is a health and safety training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 20 professional certification courses. The company operates as a training platform offering courses accredited by multiple international bodies including IOSH, BCSP, BCRSP, CQI IRCA, Highfield International, ProQual, OTHM, Qualifi, PMI, and IASP. The product portfolio includes foundational courses (IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Working Safely), professional certifications (CRSP, CSP, ASP, PMP, RMP), OSHA training programs (30-Hour Construction, 30-Hour General Industry), NVQ diplomas at Levels 3-7 covering occupational health and safety, environmental management, and construction management, ISO certification courses (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001), and specialized diplomas in occupational health and safety, environmental management, and process safety management. The company provides both classroom and online learning options across multiple geographic regions including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, South Africa, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IOSH Managing Safely Foundational health and safety management course covering risk assessment, hazard identification, and workplace safety implementation for workers and supervisors.
• IOSH Working Safely Basic health and safety course for workers at all levels covering essential workplace safety principles and hazard awareness.
• CRSP Certification Internationally recognized Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification for OHS practitioners, awarded by BCRSP.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) BCSP certification preparation covering safety program management, professional investigations, and emergency response for safety professionals.
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Foundational certification for aspiring safety professionals demonstrating knowledge in safety, health, and environment principles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) PMI project management certification training covering traditional, agile, and hybrid approaches including Kanban and Scrum methodologies.
• RMP (Risk Management Professional) Course PMI certification course focused on risk management principles and practices for project management professionals.
• OSHA 30 Hours General Industry Comprehensive OSHA safety training covering compliance, PPE, hazard communication, and workplace safety protocols for general industry workers.
• OSHA 30 Hours Construction OSHA 29 CFR 1926 training covering fall protection, electrical safety, scaffolding, and excavation hazards for construction professionals.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma (OHS) ProQual diploma for higher management covering OHS policy development, risk management, monitoring systems, and emergency response procedures with e-portfolio assessment.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma (CSM) ProQual construction site management diploma covering project planning, resource management, health and safety, and contract administration.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma (CCOM) ProQual diploma in construction contracting operations management covering estimating, buying, planning, surveying, and general construction operations.
• NVQ Level 7 Diploma (Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management) ProQual senior management qualification focused on strategic health and safety leadership and management practices.
• NVQ Level 3 Certificate (OHS) ProQual foundation-level occupational health and safety certificate covering basic safety practices and principles leading to TechIOSH.
• NVQ Level 3 Award in Environmental Management ProQual environmental management award covering principles and practices of environmental protection and management systems.
• International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management Qualifi comprehensive diploma covering all aspects of occupational health and safety management systems.
• OTHM Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety OTHM Level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety covering intermediate practice.
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Advanced OTHM diploma in occupational health and safety management at strategic level.
• Qualifi Level 7 International Diploma in PSM Qualifi professional diploma in Process Safety Management at Level 7.
• ISO 9001:2015 QMS CQI IRCA-approved Quality Management Systems certification course covering ISO 9001:2015 requirements and implementation.
• ISO 14001:2015 EMS CQI IRCA-approved Environmental Management Systems certification course covering ISO 14001:2015 requirements and implementation.
• ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS CQI IRCA-approved Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification course covering ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
• Infection Control Qualification Highfield short course covering infection prevention and control practices relevant for healthcare settings.
• Highfield Level 4 Health & Safety Qualification Highfield Level 4 qualification covering safe work systems, risk assessments, health and safety policies, and incident investigation at senior management level.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% decrease in recordable incidents within six months of OSHA training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Shec Solutions (Cognitia UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for NVQ Level 6 and Level 7 course delivery. Shec Solutions (Cognitia UK) provides the association for ProQual awarded qualifications in occupational health and safety, enabling AhlanSafety to deliver NVQ diplomas with OCR and C&G assessment frameworks.
• BCRSP (Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals)coreTechnology or IntegrationBCRSP is the certifying body for CRSP certification. AhlanSafety is an approved training provider for CRSP examination preparation courses.
• BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals)coreTechnology or IntegrationBCSP is the certifying body for CSP and ASP certifications. AhlanSafety provides examination preparation and training aligned with BCSP certification requirements.
• CQI | IRCAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCQI IRCA is an international chartered quality institute providing ISO management system auditor training and certification. AhlanSafety offers CQI IRCA approved courses for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Highfield InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHighfield International is an awarding organization providing regulated qualifications in health and safety. AhlanSafety is a Highfield approved center offering Infection Control, Health and Safety Level 4, and other Highfield qualifications.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)coreTechnology or IntegrationIOSH is the chartered body for safety and health professionals. AhlanSafety offers IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely courses leading to IOSH membership pathways.
• PMI (Project Management Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationPMI is the certifying body for PMP and RMP certifications. AhlanSafety provides PMP certification training and Risk Management Professional courses.
• ProQualcoreTechnology or IntegrationProQual is an awarding body regulated by Ofqual providing NVQ qualifications in health and safety and construction management. AhlanSafety delivers ProQual NVQ Level 3, 6, and 7 diplomas.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• NIST (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UAE): UAE-based HSE training and consultancy focused on NEBOSH, IOSH, and OSHA courses for the Gulf market. A geographically concentrated direct competitor within AhlanSafety's home market.
• Globex Safety Training & Consultancy: UAE-anchored HSE training centre delivering IOSH, NEBOSH, and First Aid courses to corporate and individual learners across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Same accreditation bodies, similar regional clientele.

Direct peers

• RRC International: UK-based provider of NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, and ISO lead auditor courses with significant online delivery capability. Competes for the same internationally-mobile working professionals that AhlanSafety targets in the GCC.
• Green World Group: India/UAE-headquartered HSE training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, and lead-auditor courses across the Middle East. Direct competitor in the same GCC market with overlapping accreditation stack and corporate training motion.
• Astutis: UK-based NEBOSH/IOSH/IIRSM accredited training provider with a strong online delivery model and growing Middle East presence. Closest pure-play competitor in the international HSE certification category.
• SHEilds: UK-headquartered NEBOSH and IOSH accredited centre offering online and classroom courses in the Middle East and Africa. Direct overlap on the same awarding bodies and entry-to-mid-level certifications.

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: UK chartered body offering its own suite of IOSH-equivalent, NEBOSH, and bespoke corporate HSE training programs globally. A larger established player in the same category with broader brand recognition and an in-house qualification catalog.
• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): UK awarding body whose qualifications (NEBOSH IGC, Diploma) underwrite AhlanSafety's catalog. As the issuer for many courses on AhlanSafety's site, NEBOSH is the upstream counterpart of the relationship rather than a pure peer but exercises pricing and approval leverage over the business.

Emerging players

• Punyam Academy: Online-first training provider offering ISO 9001/14001/45001 lead auditor, IOSH, and OSHA courses at low price points. Represents the commoditised online segment that pressures traditional regional centres' pricing and margin.
• NIFAST (Nigerian Institute of Safety Advancement & Training): West Africa-focused emerging HSE training provider aligned with NEBOSH/IOSH syllabi. Comparable in the African market where AhlanSafety has registered a South Africa presence, and likely to compete for cross-border corporate contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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