Courses in
Mental Health
Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. In 2024 alone, 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem.
With the skills gained from our Level 2 online mental health courses, you could help people in both your personal and professional life. You might even create a career out of it.
Heads up – if you meet our eligibility criteria, it’s likely you could take a course totally free of charge.
Courses in Mental Health
Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. In 2024 alone, 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem.
With the skills gained from our Level 2 online mental health courses, you could help people in both your personal and professional life. You might even create a career out of it.
Heads up – if you meet our eligibility criteria, it’s likely you could take a course totally free of charge.
The breakdown of our four courses
These online courses are flexible to fit around your job, family and other life commitments
Understanding Children's and Young People’s Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Counselling Skills
Level 2
Study part-time online
Use valuable learning to support young people
Level 2
Study part-time online
Skill up and even open up a career in counselling
Level 2
Study part-time online
Make a real impact in the workplace
The breakdown of our
mental health courses:
Understanding Children's and Young People’s Mental Health
Level 2
Study part-time online
Use valuable learning to support young people
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Level 2
Study part-time online
Make a real impact in the workplace
Counselling Skills
Level 2
Study part-time online
Skill up and even open up a career in counselling
These online courses are flexible to fit around your job, family and other life commitments
Why up-skill in mental health awareness?
Make a difference to people
Towards a career based on care
Apply it to your everyday life
Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem this year. You can help you make a positive difference.
With a Level 2 qualification you might begin working towards becoming a counsellor, a support worker, a healthcare assistant, a substance misuse supporter or another incredibly fulfilling role for life.
You don’t have to be looking for a career in mental health to benefit from learning about it. These skills can help you flourish in a current job or help you improve personal relationships.
Why up-skill in mental health awareness?
Make a difference to people
Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. And an estimated 66,000 in Liverpool. Gaining skills can help you make a positive difference.
Towards a career based on care
With a Level 2 qualification you might begin working towards becoming a counsellor, a support worker, a healthcare assistant, a substance misuse supporter or another incredibly fulfilling role for life.
Apply it to your everyday life
You don’t have to be looking for a career in mental health to benefit from learning about it. These skills can help you flourish in a current job or help you improve personal relationships.
Examples of mental health careers
Health Play Specialist (£20,329 to £31,533)
Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000)
Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
Mental Health Nurse (£25,654 to £45,838)
Health Promotion Specialist (£21,000 to £40,000)
Human Resources Officer (£15,000 to £50,000)
Examples of Mental Health Careers
Health Play Specialist (£20,329 to £31,533)
Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000)
Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
Mental Health Nurse (£25,654 to £45,838)
Health Promotion Specialist (£21,000 to £40,000)
Human Resources Officer (£15,000 to £50,000)
“At LearnerBee, we partner with industry leading colleges, training providers and employers to connect willing learners like you to upcoming Government funded opportunities. We believe in life-long learning and we want to support as many people as possible with their own personal learning aims”
– Nathan Mahon, Co-Founder at LearnerBee
“At LearnerBee, we partner with industry leading colleges, training providers and employers to connect willing learners like you to upcoming Government funded opportunities. We believe in life-long learning and we want to support as many people as possible with their own personal learning aims”
– Nathan Mahon, Co-Founder at LearnerBee
Eligibility checker
Lives in England
UK resident 3+ years
Aged 19+
Not on another funded course
First time studying the course
Willing to commit
Liverpool residents (POA needed)
Positive attitude and subject interest
UK or EU Citizens
(3 years or more for purposes other than study)
Aged 19+
Ability to read and write in English
Eligibility checker
Lives in England.
UK resident 3+ years.
Aged 19+
First time studying your chosen course.
Not on any other Government funded course.
Willing to commit to start and complete your chosen course.
Details of each course
Certificate in Understanding Children’s and Young Peoples' Mental Health
Increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. Apply this to your professional life, personal life or continue studying to gain access to a career in mental health. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England)
Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Gain skills to support colleagues with mental health problems and learn the principles of mental health first aid for the workplace. This is especially suited to those who work in the customer service, housing, voluntary, sport, recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism sectors. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Develop your counselling skills at a professional or personal capacity. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Let’s get into the details, shall we?
Certificate in Understanding Children’s and Young Peoples' Mental Health
Increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. Apply this to your professional life, personal life or continue studying to gain access to a career in mental health. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England)
Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Gain skills to support colleagues with mental health problems and learn the principles of mental health first aid for the workplace. This is especially suited to those who work in the customer service, housing, voluntary, sport, recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism sectors. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Develop your counselling skills at a professional or personal capacity. If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
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Meet LearnerBee
We’re LearnerBee.
We’re the agency linking people up to life changing, career-making courses and training across the UK.
We do it by partnering with education providers and career services to source and share opportunities far and wide.
And we give personal support to learners so they can find the thing for them and ace it.
LearnerBee.
Be your potential.
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