The Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) which has been set up under the aegis of Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IGMPI is dedicated to promote working in a healthy and safe environment. The rapid expansion of infrastructure development and industrial establishments has heightened the focus on ensuring safety measures essential for public health. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as stronger and better training & online learning platform provider in the areas of Pharma GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Health, Safety & Environment and many more. Today, India has had legislations on occupational safety and health for 50 years. But the number of regulatory personnel is limited to 1,400 safety officers, 1,154 factory inspectors, and 27 medical inspectors. These numbers are grossly inadequate even for the inspection of formal units that only employ about 10% of India's total workforce (around 26 million). This proves that there is a huge demand of industrial safety experts.

India is a fast-growing economy. It influences the global market as well. The CEHS team at IGMPI has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, and safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field. Additionally, the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI endeavours to enhance the skills of the available work force.

Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) Programmes

With increase is global competence and a more demanding market, industries explore the aspects to be at par with their competitors. Our country is witnessing a steep surge of rapid urbanization with more infrastructure developments and growing numbers of industrial establishments.

However, rapid urbanization goals can be marred by untoward incidents that cause a lot of legal harassment ending up in compensations and tarnished image. Thus environment health and safety is the responsibility of all the stakeholders. The safety of the employees is a major thrust area as they are the asset to any organisation to which they belong.

Production and development should not be compromised on the cost of poor health environment safety.

Thus it is important to increase awareness about the Labor rights and safety measures that would prevent the unintended accidents. IGMPI CEHS team has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India.

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The Professional Certification in Petroleum and Natural Gas Products & Services Audit and Compliance is a 6-month specialized training programme designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of auditing frameworks, regulatory compliance, and operational standards in the petroleum and natural gas sector. The course equips learners with expertise in auditing products and services across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while ensuring adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

This programme covers global and Indian regulatory frameworks, auditing methodologies, health-safety-environment (HSE) compliance, financial and contractual audits, and the role of digital technologies in compliance management. Through case studies, assignments, and practical applications, participants will develop the skills required to conduct effective audits, ensure compliance, and support sustainable operations in the petroleum and natural gas industry.

Ideal for professionals working in oil & gas companies, regulatory bodies, audit firms, consulting, and allied industries, this certification opens strong opportunities in auditing, compliance management, and regulatory affairs.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

• Overview of upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors
• Petroleum and gas products & services: crude, LNG, CNG, LPG, refined fuels, petrochemicals
• Importance of auditing and compliance in the industry

Module 2: Regulatory and Legal Framework

• Indian regulatory bodies: MoPNG, PNGRB, DGH, PESO, OISD, CPCB
• Key acts and policies: Petroleum Act, PNGRB Act, Oilfields Act, Environmental Protection Act
• International standards and guidelines (API, ISO, ASTM)

Module 3: Audit Frameworks and Methodologies

• Types of audits: financial, operational, compliance, safety, and environmental
• Audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
• Risk-based auditing and best practices in petroleum and gas sector

Module 4: Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and ESG Compliance

• Occupational safety and process safety standards
• Environmental compliance: emissions, effluents, waste management
• ESG and sustainability compliance in petroleum and gas operations

Module 5: Financial and Supply Chain Compliance

• Fiscal regime: royalties, taxes, subsidies, and profit petroleum
• Auditing contracts, procurement, and supply chains
• Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and ethical compliance in petroleum sector

Module 6: Digitalization and Future Trends in Audit and Compliance

• Role of AI, IoT, and big data in monitoring compliance
• Digital audit systems and automation in the petroleum industry
• Emerging compliance challenges in global oil & gas markets

Module 7: Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Real-world audit findings in refining, pipelines, and city gas distribution
• Best practices in compliance management
• Group project: Designing an audit framework for a petroleum company

Module 8: Capstone Project & Practical Application

• Group/individual project on developing an Audit & Compliance Framework for a petroleum and natural gas company
• Application of audit principles to a real-world case (refinery, gas pipeline, LNG terminal, or distribution network)
• Preparation of compliance report and recommendations
• Presentation of project findings to a panel of experts for evaluation

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• A comprehensive study material for all modules in hard copies tailored to industry needs.
• Interactive online live sessions covering all major areas of the programme with flexibility for participants.
• Weekend classes with an additional doubt-clearing session before examinations.
• Faculty-led sessions to make all modules practically understandable.
• Assessments and evaluations after each module to strengthen skills and application in professional contexts.
• Continuous feedback from participants at the end of each module to improve delivery.
• All learning and training delivery will be conducted in English.

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities of the certificate programme. Each module carries 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, participants must earn all assigned credits.

• Participants must submit completed assignments after every module.
• At the end of the programme, participants must appear for an online proctored exam.
• On successful completion, participants will be awarded the Professional Certification in Petroleum and Natural Gas Products & Services Audit and Compliance by the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI.

Elaborate programme material, assignments, and project work will be provided by the Institute. Updates are made regularly on the programme webpage.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has strong industry linkages for providing placement assistance to participants. Its dedicated placement cell—comprising senior HR professionals and Talent Acquisition experts—works closely with industry to recommend participants for relevant job roles.

The cell also supports participants with resume building, interview skills, and industry exposure. The IGMPI Corporate Resource Division actively recommends candidates to oil & gas companies, energy consulting firms, regulatory bodies, and auditing organizations.

Future Career Prospects

With increasing focus on safety, compliance, and sustainability in the petroleum and natural gas sector, demand for skilled audit and compliance professionals is growing rapidly. Graduates of this programme can pursue careers as:

• Petroleum & Gas Compliance Auditors
• HSE Auditors and Managers
• Risk & Compliance Consultants
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists
• Contract and Supply Chain Compliance Auditors

Leading Recruiters Include:

• Oil & Gas Companies: ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, GAIL, Reliance, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron
• Energy Consulting Firms: KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte
• Regulatory & Certification Bodies: PNGRB, PESO, OISD, BEE, CPCB
• Technology & Digital Audit Firms: Siemens, IBM, Honeywell, ABB

For entrepreneurs, opportunities exist in independent audit consultancy, compliance management services, and sustainability advisory for oil & gas projects.

As the industry adopts digital compliance systems, ESG reporting, and net-zero strategies, professionals trained in audit and compliance will remain in high demand globally.