Completing the Army CP-12 Certificate: Strengthening Safety Through Structured Training

On July 20, 2021, I completed the CP-12 Safety and Occupational Health Professional Certificate Program, the U.S. Army’s structured training pathway for safety professionals. Unlike other certifications, this program is not a test. It’s a rigorous series of courses, modules, and applied projects designed to strengthen core safety competencies.

The CP-12 program focuses on federal and military safety standards, risk management, accident investigation, and leadership in complex operational environments. Completing it demonstrated not only technical skill but also the ability to work within the Army’s unique safety framework.

This credential is highly respected across government service and provided me with tools and perspectives that continue to shape my work today.