Course and certificate
Mental Health Awareness at Work
For anyone who works in the UK, whether a team member, a supervisor or a manager. Eight short lessons in plain English explain what mental health is, common conditions, stress and the HSE Management Standards, how to notice when someone is struggling, how to start a supportive conversation, what to do in a crisis, how to look after yourself and what employers must do under UK law, followed by a 25-question test. It is an awareness course: it does not train anyone to diagnose or treat.
- Jurisdiction
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Languages
- English, Български, Español, Italiano, Polski, Português, Română, Українська
- Lessons
- 8
- Time needed
- About 50 minutes for the lessons and the test
- Assessment
- 25 questions, pass mark 80%
- Refresher
- Recommended after 3 years
- Content updated
- 28 October 2026
- Certificate fee
- £12.00, payable after passing
01Who this course is for
- Employees in any UK workplace who want to understand mental health
- Team leaders, supervisors and managers
- HR and people teams
- Care, health, education and customer-facing staff
- Shop-floor, office and remote workers
- Anyone starting a job in the UK
02Syllabus
03Assessment
25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the whole course. The pass mark is 80%. The test is free and can be retaken as often as needed; wrong answers point to the lesson to read again.
04The certificate
- With your name, your score and the date you passed.
- A unique number, recorded in our register.
- Your employer or an inspector scans it to see that it is genuine.
- Download it, print it or show it on your phone.
05Sources
The course follows the published guidance below. We are not affiliated with the bodies that publish it.
- ACAS mental health at work
- HSE Management Standards
- Course scope
- Samaritans
- NHS urgent mental health help
- HSE stress pages
06Questions
Is mental health training a legal requirement?
No law names a particular mental health course. Employers must protect the health of their staff, including mental health, and must assess the risk of work-related stress (regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999). Training managers and staff is one way of doing that.
Is this certificate accredited?
No. It is a certificate of completion: it shows you finished this mental health awareness course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification, and your employer decides whether this training meets their needs.
Does this course train me to diagnose or treat people?
No. It is an awareness course. It does not train anyone to diagnose or treat a mental health condition, and it is not a clinical or counselling qualification. It helps you notice, listen, point people to help and know what to do in an emergency.
Does this course replace the training my employer must give me?
No. It teaches general awareness that applies in any UK workplace. Your employer must still carry out its own risk assessment, including for work-related stress, explain its own policies and the support it offers (such as an employee assistance programme or occupational health), and train managers for their role.
Is this course a substitute for help if I am struggling?
No. If you are struggling, speak to your GP or use the support your employer offers. Samaritans are free on 116 123 at any time. In an emergency, call 999.
How long does it take?
Most people finish the lessons and the 25-question test in about an hour. You can stop and come back at any time on the same device.
What if I fail the test?
Nothing is charged. You see which lessons to read again and can retake the test as often as you need.
When do I pay, and how much?
Only after you pass: £12 for the certificate. The course and the test are free.
How does my employer check the certificate?
Every certificate has a number and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the number on our check page, shows your name, the course and the date you passed.
How long is the certificate valid?
The law sets no expiry date. Refresher training about every three years is common practice, so the certificate shows a renewal date three years after you pass.
The certificate confirms that you completed this course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification; your employer decides whether this training meets their requirements.