Learn how to support others with an online mental health course
Mental health affects us all - and the demand for trained professionals who can support others has never been higher. Understand mental health and learn how to support others with a fully funded and fully accredited mental health qualification.
Our mental health courses are studied online, part-time. We offer Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in mental health. Whether you want to explore mental health for your personal life, or improve your knowledge to provide MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) in the workplace, our online courses are designed to fit around you.
Study at your own pace with full tutor support. Our qualifications are nationally recognised certificates that open the door to future employment or further education.
Level 2 Course in Mental Health in the Early Years
- Online
During the critical period of a child's early years, their experiences can influence their future mental health. Understand the potential traumatic experiences which can affect a child, and how to provide support.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Online
Young people have broken barriers in talking openly about mental health, but the issues they face can last well into adulthood. This course will allow you to understand and support with children's mental health.
Level 2 Course in Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Online
This course will teach you about the role food and exercise play in maintaining health, what the information on food labeling really means, and how to use it correctly.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Public Services)
- Online
Meet university requirements to start your career in Public Services.
Level 3 Counselling Skills Course
- Online
This course gives an in-depth knowledge of counselling approaches, and how to apply skills within an ethical framework.
Level 3 Course in Understanding Autism
- Online
This course takes an in-depth view of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including its history, diagnosis and the different ways that autism presents in individuals. Increase your understanding and learn how to provide support.
Whether you're looking to support mental health in the workplace with a Mental Health First Aid qualification, you want to learn more about how mental health impacts children in the early years, or better understand specific issues like men's mental health, we offer a wide range of fully online mental health courses to suit your goals.
What you'll learn:
Depending on the course you choose, you could explore topics such as:
- How to support people with their mental health
- Supporting children and young people's mental health
- Recognising common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress
- Understand mental health conditions such as:
- Schizophrenia
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
All courses are designed to build your confidence and give you the knowledge to make a real difference, whether in your current role or a new career path.
We also offer Counselling Skills qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3.
Study a nationally recognised mental health qualification online
Our mental health courses can be completed online, part-time. With no exams, and a certificate included. You will have full tutor support throughout your course.
Our mental health training courses include:
- Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (MHFA)
- Mental Health in Early Years
- Understanding Men’s Mental Health
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Counselling Skills
- Mental Health Awareness
Our qualifications are ideal for boosting mental health knowledge in the workplace, or even for helping with day-to-day life.
Who are these Mental Health Courses for?
- Our mental health courses are suitable for line managers, team leaders, supervisors, HR teams, or anyone with people management responsibility
- Professionals looking for a CACHE-accredited qualification
- UK residents seeking fully funded mental health courses with certificates
- People looking to support people with their mental health
Study a mental health course part-time online
- Study online anytime, anywhere on mobile or desktop - you'll just need internet access!
- Learn at your own pace
- Full tutor support included throughout your course
- Start instantly with our quick online enrolment
- Nationally recognised certification included on completion of your course
Free online mental health courses
Many of our mental health qualifications are fully government funded for eligible UK learners, so you can gain a professional certificate without the financial barrier.
Courses are funded by the Adult Skills Fund and Free Courses For Jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health Courses
You can study Level 2 and Level 3 Mental Health courses, including CACHE Level 2 Certificates, from anywhere in the UK.
Level 2 is a great introduction to mental health. The Level 3 courses offer more in-depth training.
Yes – they are accredited by NCFE CACHE and widely accepted by employers and training providers.
Yes – if you’re eligible, we offer fully funded online Mental Health courses with certificates.
Mental health qualifications are useful for a wide range of job roles, people in people management roles may find them particularly useful, but an increasing number of employers now have employees qualified in mental health first aid across their organisation.
A Level 2 online Mental Health course is the best place to start. No prior experience is required.
Typically 7 weeks depending on your pace. All learning is online and flexible.
Yes – our platform is designed to fit around full-time work and family commitments.
Yes – you’ll receive a recognised certificate on successful completion of your course.
