Rise Learning

Our Courses

Accredited MHFA training, delivered with care.

Every course is accredited by MHFA England and personally delivered by Liz Milligan. Book a spot on an upcoming open course, or arrange private in-house training — online or in person — for your team.

Flagship Certification

Adult MHFA — Two Day

Length
2 days · 4 live sessions
Format
Online or in-person
Standard course fee
£325 pp

Discounts available for group open course bookings and in-house training.

In-house trainingUpcoming open courses

The full Mental Health First Aider certification, based on MHFA England's Adult Two Day content. Delivered online as a blended course — individual learning combined with four live instructor-led sessions — or in-person at your workplace.

What you'll learn

  • In-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that affect wellbeing
  • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
  • Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills including non-judgemental listening
  • Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support

What's included

  • Certificate of attendance as a Mental Health First Aider
  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Quick reference card
  • Workbook & post-course access to MHFA England Online Hub
For existing MHFAiders

MHFA Refresher

Length
Half day
Format
Online or in-person (in-house)
Standard course fee
£150 pp

Discounts available for group open course bookings and in-house training.

In-house trainingUpcoming open courses

A half-day course for anyone who has previously completed a 1-day or 2-day MHFA course. Update your knowledge, refresh your skills, and share experiences with other Mental Health First Aiders in a supportive setting.

What you'll learn

  • Refresh how to spot signs of poor mental health
  • Practice active listening and conversation skills
  • Update knowledge with the latest MHFA guidance
  • Learn from other MHFAiders' real-world experiences

What's included

  • Interactive online session with film clips and case studies
  • Skills practice exercises
  • Updated resources & signposting
Awareness for all

MHFA Aware

Length
Half day
Format
Online or in-person · By enquiry
Group pricing
By enquiry
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An introductory half-day course delivered as private in-house training for your organisation. Perfect for teams wanting every employee to have foundational mental health awareness — not just their dedicated first aiders.

What you'll learn

  • Understanding of common mental health issues
  • Confidence to have supportive conversations with colleagues
  • Awareness of your own mental wellbeing
  • Where to signpost people for further help

What's included

  • Interactive online or in-person session
  • Awareness certificate
  • Take-away resources

Open Courses · 2026

Upcoming open courses.

Book individual spots on any of the dates below. Prefer to train your whole team? Every course is also available as private in-house training — get in touch.
16 & 17 Sep
2026
Adult MHFA — Two Day
Stevenage · 09:30 – 17:00
£325
Book
29 & 30 Sep
2026
Adult MHFA — Two Day
London · 09:15 – 17:00
£325
Book
04 Nov
2026
MHFA Refresher
Online · 09:30 – 13:30
£150
Book
10 & 11 Nov
2026
Adult MHFA — Two Day
Stevenage · 09:15 – 17:00
£325
Book
24 & 25 Nov
2026
Adult MHFA — Two Day
London · 09:15 – 17:00
£325
Book

Where we teach

Our classroom venues.

Warm, well-connected spaces chosen for calm learning.
London venue

London Venue

De Morgan House, Russell Square, London

  • 2 minute walk from Russell Square Tube (Piccadilly Line)
  • Central Bloomsbury — moments from Kings Cross & Euston
Stevenage venue

Stevenage Venue

The Business & Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage

  • 10–15 minute walk from Stevenage Train Station
  • Close to A1(M), free parking & on-site café

Bespoke Workshops

Beyond MHFA —
tailored workshops for your team.

These sessions are arranged directly with Liz to suit your team, timings and objectives — no fixed dates. Get in touch to design a workshop around your organisation.
Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn workshops

Bite-sized workshops delivered over lunch on Mindfulness, Resilience and Supportive Communication — perfect for teams wanting a light-touch, high-impact intervention.

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Wellbeing

Mindfulness workshops

Practical mindfulness sessions for the workplace. Simple, evidence-based techniques your team can use between meetings to reset attention and reduce stress.

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Resilience

Resilient Behaviour workshops

Build the habits, mindset and language of resilient teams. A structured workshop on responding to pressure, change and setbacks in healthy, sustainable ways.

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Ready to bring MHFA
into your workplace?

Have a chat with us — no pressure, no sales pitch. Just a warm conversation about what your team needs.

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