This beginner-level course, Psychological First Aid, equips learners with essential skills to support individuals experiencing emotional distress. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of mental health, stress management, and self-care while gaining practical experience in applying the Psychological First Aid Framework.

Through interactive sessions, learners will enhance their ability to provide immediate emotional support, build resilience, and implement effective coping strategies in challenging situations. Designed to strengthen interpersonal and crisis response skills, this course is valuable for anyone looking to improve their ability to assist others in times of need.

The Advanced Psychological First Aid (APFA) Training Program is designed for individuals who have completed the basic Psychological First Aid (PFA) or PFA+ training and are seeking to deepen their crisis response capabilities. This course builds on foundational knowledge, introducing advanced techniques to navigate complex emotional reactions, support individuals experiencing grief and trauma, and maintain self-care as a PFA provider.

Through interactive discussions, roleplay simulations, and guided self-reflection, participants will strengthen their ability to deliver structured, empathetic psychological support in high-stress environments. The training emphasizes real-world application, preparing learners to respond effectively in diverse crisis scenarios. As part of a continuous learning pathway, this course is ideal for those looking to expand their skills in mental health support and further their professional development in helping roles. To attain certification, participants must successfully complete the final assessment.

Psychological First Aid+ is a beginner-level course designed to equip participants with essential skills to support individuals experiencing emotional distress. This enhanced version of our standard PFA course includes a deeper focus on mental health literacy, stress management, and self-care, while also offering practical, hands-on experience in applying the Psychological First Aid framework.

Building on the foundation of our standard PFA course, Psychological First Aid+ features expanded content, and scenario-based assessments to strengthen interpersonal communication and crisis response skills. This course is ideal for anyone seeking to build confidence and competence in supporting others during times of emotional crisis. To be eligible for certification, learners must complete all required assessments successfully.

Eligible for Course Fee Funding and SkillsFuture Credit.

Application for SkillsFuture Credit has to be done 14 days before the course start date.

The Mental Well-being @ Workplace course provides employees with the knowledge and practical tools to foster a mentally healthy work environment. Structured into three key modules, the training encourages both individual reflection and collaborative action in addressing workplace mental well-being challenges. Participants will learn to identify common workplace stressors, promote psychological safety, and support colleagues in high-pressure situations. A key highlight of this course is its use of the Ministry of Manpower’s Playbook on Workplace Mental Well-being, which offers a six-step framework to guide the design and implementation of mental well-being initiatives in their organizations. By the end of the session, participants will apply what they have learned to co-develop a simple and practical mental well-being initiative tailored to their own workplace context.

This course is ideal for employees, HR professionals, team leads, or anyone responsible for creating a supportive and healthy workplace culture.

The Befriender Skills course is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and interpersonal tools to provide meaningful emotional support through one-on-one relationships. Whether you are new to befriending or already offering informal support, this course builds strong foundational skills to enhance your effectiveness and confidence. Through group discussions, real-life scenarios, and interactive roleplay exercises, learners will get the opportunity to practice and refine their skills in a safe, reflective space. This hands-on approach allows participants to experience different perspectives as a befriender, beneficiary, and observer.

This course is ideal for volunteers, peer supporters, community workers, and anyone who seeks to build stronger, more compassionate connections with those around them.

The Resilience Skills for Everyday Life course is designed to help individuals build the psychological and emotional strength needed to face life’s everyday challenges. This highly practical and reflective course empowers participants to take charge of their well-being by understanding stress, adversity, and how to bounce back with greater self-awareness and purpose. A key component of the course is the creation of a personalized Resilience Plan, where participants will assess their current stressors and outline tailored strategies to strengthen their capacity to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Interactive discussions, scenario-based group work, and guided reflection activities make this course both engaging and empowering. It is ideal for individuals seeking to cultivate greater emotional strength and balance in their personal and professional lives.

Psychological First Aid with Be A Samaritan is a specialized course that combines the core principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA) with essential suicide prevention skills. Developed in partnership with the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), this course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to support individuals experiencing emotional distress, life crises, or suicidal thoughts—whether at home, in the community, or the workplace.

Through interactive discussions, scenario-based learning, and guided role-play, participants will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a safe, supportive environment.

This course is ideal for frontline volunteers, caregivers, educators, HR professionals, and anyone in a helping role who wishes to strengthen their ability to be present, supportive, and effective when someone is at their most vulnerable.

The Psychosocial Support for Workplace Safety and Health Officers (WSHOs) course is specially tailored to equip WSH professionals with the psychological tools and practical strategies to support colleagues affected by workplace stress, incidents, or crises. Aligned with international best practices, this training empowers WSHOs to go beyond physical safety and foster a more holistic approach to workplace well-being. Rooted in the World Health Organization (WHO) framework and endorsed by the Danish Red Cross with support from the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, the course focuses on building WSHOs’ confidence to respond calmly and compassionately in high-stress situations. The course combines interactive discussions, case study analysis, and role-play simulations, enabling learners to build confidence in responding to both acute and ongoing mental health needs among workers.

This program marks an important shift toward mental wellness as part of occupational safety and is ideal for WSHOs, supervisors, and those involved in emergency response or incident reporting roles.

Eligible for 2 SDU Points

The Mental Health Literacy (Adults) course is a comprehensive full-day training that equips individuals with essential knowledge and practical tools to understand, recognize, and support mental well-being in themselves and others. The course integrates local statistics, videos, and real-life scenarios to contextualize learning, while promoting open discussion and reflection. A final quiz and group-based activities help reinforce key takeaways, ensuring learners leave with both confidence and competence.

This course is ideal for adults who want to improve their mental health literacy and contribute to building a more understanding, supportive environment.

In collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic, this course enables participants to facilitate conversations on workplace wellness and develop strategies to implement wellness initiatives in the workplace with a view to support persons with mental health issues. Additionally, participants will be able to apply strategies to promote and advocate for positive mental health at the workplace and create a more inclusive environment.

The Advanced Psychosocial Support for Workplace Safety and Health Officers (WSHOs) is an intensive, hands-on course designed to enhance the psychosocial intervention capabilities of WSH professionals who are already familiar with basic psychological first aid or psychosocial support principles. It provides advanced tools and frameworks to respond to complex workplace incidents, prolonged stress, trauma, and crisis recovery, strengthening the mental well-being component of occupational safety.

This course builds upon international best practices and is based on the World Health Organization’s guidelines. It is endorsed by the Danish Red Cross, with support from the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, ensuring a globally informed and locally relevant training experience. This training is ideal for WSHOs, safety leaders, HR personnel, and crisis response teams who wish to take a proactive role in embedding psychosocial resilience within safety frameworks.

Eligible for 6 SDU points