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Certificate
Workplace Mental Health

Program Description

This certificate introduces students to the importance of mental health awareness in professional environments. Students explore workplace stress, communication, psychological safety, stigma reduction, early warning signs, referral awareness, and supportive workplace practices.

The program is especially useful for employees, supervisors, HR assistants, team leads, and professionals who want to contribute to healthier and more respectful workplaces. It does not prepare graduates to diagnose or treat mental health conditions, but it can strengthen their ability to recognize concerns and respond appropriately within workplace boundaries.

Program Summary

Course Title

Certificate - Workplace Mental Health

Course Duration
6 Months

Delivery Method
Online

Tuition Fee
CAD $3750

Intake Dates

Monthly

Career Opportunities

  • Workplace Wellness Assistant

  • HR Support Assistant

  • Employee Engagement Assistant

  • Team Lead

  • Health and Safety Assistant

  • Community Program Assistant

  • Office Supervisor

  • Workplace Training Assistant

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Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Learners are expected to hold a recognised secondary school qualification or equivalent.

  • Mature applicants without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and their ability to meet the demands of the programme.

English Language Requirements

Learners must demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to successfully engage with programme materials, participate in learning activities, and complete assessments. This may be evidenced through prior education completed in English or through a recognised English language qualification.

For learners whose first language is not English, an IELTS 5.5 (overall) or above  is normally accepted for entry to the diploma. Equivalent English language proficiency may include:

  • PTE Academic: 42

  • Duolingo English Test: 95

  • TOEFL iBT: 46

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Course Units

  • Introduces the concepts of mental health, wellness, and common conditions, building a shared language for discussing mental health at work.

  • Examines how mental health affects the workplace and the role employers and colleagues play in fostering a psychologically healthy environment.

  • Introduces Canada's psychological health and safety standard and the legal duties surrounding mental health in the workplace.

  • Explores the causes and signs of stress and burnout and practical strategies for building personal and team resilience.

  • Builds the skills to notice signs of distress, respond supportively, and connect colleagues to appropriate help.

  • Develops the communication skills needed to hold sensitive, supportive conversations about mental health with empathy and confidence.

  • Explores how to build respectful, inclusive workplaces where people of all backgrounds and experiences can thrive.

  • Brings the certificate together by guiding learners through developing a practical plan to support mental health within an organization.

Maritime College
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