Why Choose AHIA

Amsterdam HSE International Academy

Amsterdam HSE International Academy (AHIA) is an international health and safety training institute headquartered in the Netherlands. We are dedicated to providing globally recognized qualifications in occupational health, safety, and environmental management.

Our programmes are regulated by Ofqual (UK) and delivered in collaboration with OTHM (UK), Bramosh, and RB College. We offer qualifications from Level 3 certificates through to doctoral-level DBA programmes, all designed for working professionals.

With students from over 30 countries, our mission is to empower professionals worldwide with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to lead in HSE management.

500+

Students Trained

30+

Countries

10+

Programmes

Our Values

What We Stand For

Quality

Ofqual-regulated qualifications with rigorous assessment and external verification by OTHM.

Community

A global network of professionals, trainers, and associate members across 30+ countries.

Excellence

Expert trainers with decades of industry experience delivering practical, real-world knowledge.

Innovation

Modern online learning platforms, flexible schedules, and cutting-edge HSE curriculum.

Our Mission

To standardize international safety excellence through innovative, accessible, and rigorous HSE training programs. We aim to be the definitive resource for professionals seeking to master the complexities of global safety compliance in an ever-evolving industrial landscape.

Our Vision

A world where industrial operations are synonymous with human safety, achieved through the universal adoption of AHIA's elite HSE standards.

Legacy & Growth

Our Journey

2010

The Foundation

Founded in Amsterdam with a core mission to standardize safety training across European maritime industries.

2015

Global Expansion

Secured IOSH and NEBOSH accreditations, expanding operations into the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

2024

Digital Transformation

Launching the AHIA Global Hub, an advanced AI-integrated learning platform for immersive safety training.

The Global Standard in HSE Education

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every decision, curriculum, and partnership at AHIA.

Excellence

We strive for the highest academic and professional standards in everything we deliver.

Integrity

Transparency, ethics, and honesty form the bedrock of our institutional culture.

Global Reach

Providing accessible education to professionals across all continents and cultures.

Trust

Building enduring relationships through reliability and consistent delivery of quality.

Partners

Our Accrediting Partners

OTHM

UK Awarding Organisation Ofqual Regulated

Bramosh

Training Partner

RB College

UK College
info@rb-college.co.uk

PECB

Certified Trainer Partner
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Start Your Professional Journey Today

Take the next step in your HSE career with our internationally accredited programs.
LEADERSHIP

Meet the Founder

Johannes Hans Schellevis, CEO and Founder of AHIA
Johannes “Hans” Schellevis
CEO & Founder, AHIA
OHS Expert · IQA of Bramosh Global
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In 2023, Johannes “Hans” Schellevis founded the Amsterdam HSE International Academy (AHIA) with a clear mission: make internationally recognised health, safety and environmental qualifications accessible to working professionals across Europe. Under his leadership, AHIA has grown to serve students in 30+ countries, delivering Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualifications alongside EOSH UK diplomas and specialist safety awards.
Hans works closely with Amardeep Mishra and the team at Bramosh Global — AHIA’s partner academy serving students outside Europe — and has been authorised since 2024 as Regional Student Recruitment Coordinator for Royale Business College (RBC UK) in the Netherlands. In September 2026, AHIA earned recognition as an Approved Learning Partner (ALP No. 9080) of the International Board of Safety Professionals (IBSP).
“The skilled, self-driven CEO and Founder of Amsterdam HSE International Academy.”
— from the original AHIA website
TRUST & RECOGNITION

Accreditations & Partnerships

Independent recognition backing AHIA’s qualifications and international partnerships.
IBSP Approved Learning Partner certificate
ACTIVE UNTIL 11 SEP 2027

Approved Learning Partner — IBSP

AHIA is recognised by the International Board of Safety Professionals (IBSP) as an Approved Learning Partner (ALP No. 9080), approved 12 September 2026.
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Royale Business College UK authorisation certificate
OFFICIAL PARTNER

Royale Business College, UK

Johannes Schellevis is authorised by Royale Business College (RBC UK) as Regional Student Recruitment Coordinator for the Netherlands, representing RBC in local partnerships and enrolments.
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AHIA ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration
VALID UNTIL 21 AUG 2029

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Amsterdam HSE International Academy is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate No. 26ZOCC0144Q) for its Quality Management System, issued 22 August 2026 by BMG Conformity Assessment Services Pvt. Ltd.
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WHO WE WORK WITH

Our Partners

The awarding bodies, training institutes and colleges behind AHIA’s qualifications.
OTHM
OTHM
UK Awarding Organisation — Ofqual Regulated
BGI
Bramosh Global
Training Partner — serving students outside Europe
RBC
RB College
UK College · info@rb-college.co.uk
PECB
PECB
Certified Trainer Partner · ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
IBSP
IBSP
Approved Learning Partner · ALP No. 9080
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