WCB adds three new free online certificate courses to support PEI workplaces

The WCB of PEI has launched three new free, self-paced online certificate courses—Employer Incident Investigations, OHS Essentials, and Psychological Health and Safety—available anytime through its website.
Since introducing online certificates in 2024, over 2,000 people have registered, helping workers and employers build practical, legislation-aligned safety knowledge for PEI workplaces.

Charlottetown, February 5, 2026 – The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) continues to expand its free online learning options with the launch of three additional online certificate courses designed for PEI workers and employers. The new courses are available anytime, anywhere through the WCB website.

The three new courses are: Employer Incident Investigations, OHS Essentials and Psychological Health and Safety.

"Our online courses are built to be practical, easy to follow, and directly relevant to PEI workplaces,” said Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of Occupational Health and Safety. “Whether you’re a worker looking to build knowledge or an employer strengthening their safety program, these courses are a simple way to learn and apply key concepts. Since we launched our online certificates in May 2024, 2,034 people have registered and 1,385 completion certificates have been delivered.”

All online certificate courses are self-paced and tailored to PEI workplaces, with content aligned to PEI legislation. Participants receive a WCB completion certificate once they finish a course. Courses can be taken as standalone learning opportunities, or incorporated into a worker’s onboarding, a joint health and safety committee plan, or a broader workplace safety program.

In addition to online certificate courses, the WCB offers free in-person as well as pre-recorded webinars on a variety of topics. Workers and employers can also request free workplace workshops, delivered by WCB team members. The WCB also hosts an annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference featuring a range of workshops and learning sessions. 2026 Conference information will be released in the coming weeks.

To access the online courses, visit the WCB website and select “FREE Online Courses.”

Employer Incident Investigations

This course provides employers and workers with the essential knowledge to respond to workplace incidents, meet legal reporting requirements and carry out incident investigations that focus on prevention, not blame. From immediate response through to identifying root causes and sharing lessons learned, each step supports a strong safety culture and helps keep workplaces safer.

OHS Essentials

This course is designed to help employers and workers in Prince Edward Island understand their legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations. Through practical examples and clear guidance, participants will learn the fundamentals of workplace health and safety, including training requirements, hazard prevention strategies, and compliance obligations. Content is tailored to reflect the number of workers and nature of work of each workplace, making sure it’s relevant across a wide range of industries.

Psychological Health and Safety

This course helps employers and workers in Prince Edward Island understand why psychological health matters and how to meet their legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Participants will learn about the impact of mental wellbeing on workplace safety, employer duties to protect psychological health, and practical strategies for creating a supportive and compliant work environment.

For more information visit:WCB PEI

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