SMART Chemicals Management
A self-paced online course that gives graduates the knowledge and tools to handle chemicals safely, cut hazardous waste and lead cleaner production in industry.
- modules
- 13
- self-paced
- ~16 h
- pass mark per module
- 80%
- certified learners
- 900+
Self-paced · learn anywhereChemicals are in almost every product and process. Managing them well is a skill industry needs.
SMART chemicals management means substituting hazardous chemicals, handling them safely and keeping releases out of the environment, while making production more efficient.
Watch the introduction
Two short videos on what the course covers and how the 13 modules fit together.
From hazard labels to chemical policy
Hazard and risk
Identify and manage hazards and risks, including gender-specific aspects.
Green chemistry and leasing
Innovative tools for chemicals management, including green chemistry and chemical leasing.
Cleaner production
Resource efficient and cleaner production, and sustainable management principles.
Supply chain and policy
Supply chain management, chemical legislation and chemical policies.
13 modules, one after another
Each module builds on the last. Pass its exam with 80% to unlock the next one.
- 1Identification of hazards of chemicals
- 2Identification of risks related to chemicals
- 3Hazard Management
- 4Risk Management
- 5Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
- 6Cleaner Production
- 7Supply Chain Management
- 8Chemical Leasing
- 9Chemicals and Waste
- 10Sustainable Management Principles
- 11Cost-benefit Calculation
- 12Chemicals Legislation and Chemicals Policy
- 13Gender Related Aspects in Chemicals Management
Four steps to your certificate
- 01
Create a free account
Register with your email and start whenever you are ready.
- 02
Watch and read
Each module has a video lecture and downloadable study materials.
- 03
Pass the exam
Score 80% or more to unlock the next module. Retake to raise your score.
- 04
Get certified
Complete all 13 modules for an official NCPC Sri Lanka certificate.
Built for students and professionals
- Chemistry and engineering students
- University academics
- Engineers and chemists
- Factory managers
- Supply chain decision-makers
- Safety and health professionals
- Environmental professionals
- Educators
- Legal professionals
After the course you will be able to
- Reduce, prevent and safely dispose of hazardous waste in industry
- Formulate a chemicals management strategy for an organisation
- Apply chemicals management from household to industrial level
- Share what you learn to raise standards among your co-workers
- Use toolkits on chemicals management to improve safety and efficiency
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
About 16 hours in total. Each module takes 45 minutes to an hour including the video and reading, and its exam about 20 minutes.
Can I do the modules in any order?
Modules unlock one after another: pass a module's exam to open the next.
What if I don't pass an exam?
You can retake it up to 10 times. You can also retake a passed exam to raise your score; your best score is kept.
How do I get my certificate?
Once all 13 modules are passed, download your certificate from the dashboard. Each one has a code anyone can verify online.
I took the course on the old site. Do I start again?
No. Your account and results were carried over. Sign in with your email and we'll send you a link to set a new password.
Are there practical sessions?
No. The course is completely online.
Start the course today. It's free.
Self-paced, online, with an official certificate from NCPC Sri Lanka.