Build your understanding of mental health first aid with a free online Level 2 course. You’ll explore different types of mental ill health, how to recognise signs that someone may need support and how to respond safely.
This course is designed for adults who want to develop mental health awareness, support others more confidently, understand workplace wellbeing and protect their own mental health.
Free for eligible learners. Certificate included on completion.
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Learn the core principles of Mental Health First Aid in just 6-12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
This course is made up of manageable units that introduce mental health first aid, mental ill health and safe ways to support others. You’ll also explore how to protect your own wellbeing and understand the role of mentally healthy environments.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below:
Understand different types of mental ill health, factors that may contribute to poor mental health and actions that can support wellbeing.
Learn how to offer safe, initial support to someone experiencing mental ill health and understand how to protect your own wellbeing when supporting others.
Explore how mentally healthy environments can support wellbeing, including relevant responsibilities, workplace approaches and wellness action plans.
This free online mental health first aid course is ideal if you want to build awareness of mental ill health and learn how to offer safe, initial support to others.
You’ll explore different types of mental ill health, factors that may contribute to poor mental health, how to support individuals appropriately and how to help create mentally healthy environments.
The course is suitable for beginners, so you do not need previous mental health training. You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment questions based on the course units, rather than sitting exams.
On successful completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 certificate.
This course is a good fit if you want to:
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety or depression) in any given week in England.
Source: Mind
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Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
This course is for anyone interested in mental health, wellbeing and supporting others. It could be a useful step towards:
This course can help you build a foundation in mental health first aid and advocacy, but it does not qualify you as a mental health professional and does not guarantee employment. It is designed to support awareness, confidence, CPD and progression.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, this mental health first aid course is free for eligible learners. Funding is subject to eligibility, location and availability.
Yes, the course is completed online. You can access the learning materials remotely and receive support from a qualified tutor.
Yes, you will receive a Level 2 certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners. You do not need previous mental health training to apply.
The course covers different types of mental ill health, signs that someone may need support, safe ways to offer initial support, signposting, mentally healthy environments and protecting your own mental health.
No, this course focuses on mental health first aid. It does not cover physical first aid, emergency first aid at work or medical first aid techniques.
No, this course does not qualify you as a mental health professional. It is designed to build awareness, confidence and knowledge around mental health first aid, initial support and signposting.
Yes, this course can help you understand how to offer safe, initial support and how to signpost someone to appropriate professional help. It is not a replacement for professional mental health care.
Yes, the course explores mentally healthy environments and can support people who want to improve mental health awareness in a workplace or community setting.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks to complete, based on around 5 to 10 hours of study per week.
No, there are no exams. You’ll complete assessment questions based on the knowledge gained from the course units.
This course can support CPD, further study and confidence in support-focused environments. It does not guarantee employment or qualify you for a specific professional role.
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