Wellbeing Academy
Learning for Everyone
The Wellbeing Academy offers a flexible approach to learning, with self-paced eLearning, online tutor-led Wellbeing Exclusives, and Mental Health First Aid courses.
Our courses cater for everyone in the construction industry, from soft skills development to MHFA-accredited qualifications. We believe that improving mental health starts with positive cultural change.
Whether you’re a site operative, project manager, or office-based professional, there’s a course for you. Best of all, most of our training is completely free!
Self-paced eLearning
🎖 Earn Awards & Certificates
Learn practical tools that can immediately benefit your wellbeing and awareness. Increase your knowledge through bronze, silver and gold levels. Browse the available courses below.
Delivery: Self-paced eLearning
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
ELEARNING COURSE LIST
- Bang on Budget
- Banter vs Bullying
- Building Resilience
- Controlling Credit
- Managing Stress
- Mindfulness
- Resolving Conflict
- Tackling Debt
- Taking Control: Drugs and Alcohol
- Work-Life Balance
Lighthouse Wellbeing Exclusives
🎖 Earn CPD Credits & Gain Understanding
These individual courses are designed to create a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, and help create a supportive, balanced and healthy work environment. Scroll down to view our courses, or click the button below.
Delivery: Choose online tutor-led or bespoke, on-site company training
Suitability: See individual courses
Mental Health First Aid Courses
🎖 Gain MHFA England Certification
These courses will provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and equip you with tools to recognise and address mental health issues professionally. Scroll down to view the courses, or click the button below.
Delivery: Choose online tutor-led or bespoke, on-site company training
Suitability: See individual courses
Understanding Andropause
Online tutor-led session (2.5 hours)
Next session: 12/10/2026
£25 / Free for Company Supporters
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This interactive 2.5-hour course builds understanding of andropause and how declining testosterone can impact men’s health and wellbeing. Learn to recognise symptoms, explore treatment options, and challenge common misconceptions. Gain practical knowledge to support yourself and others, promoting awareness and healthier lifestyles.
Managing Menopause in the Workplace
Online tutor-led session (2.5 hours)
Next session: 12/10/2026
£25 / Free for Company Supporters
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
In this 2.5-hour session, we will explore what menopause is, signs and symptoms, menopause statistics, what can support menopause, treatments and what you can do to support someone experiencing menopause from a workplace perspective. The session is fully facilitated and has built in time for any questions.
Neurodiversity Awareness
Online tutor-led session (2.5 hours)
Next session: 13/10/2026
£25 / Free for Company Supporters
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
A 2.5-hour interactive session exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, helping participants understand different ways of thinking and communicate more inclusively. Ideal for anyone looking to build awareness, challenge assumptions, and create a more empathetic, inclusive culture.
Suicide Awareness
Online tutor-led course (2.5 hours)
£25 / Free for Company Supporters
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will help enhance your understanding of the common reasons for suicide, spot the signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviour and equip you with skills to approach and talk to someone at risk and how to ensure their safety.
Bespoke company training available (charges apply)
Mental Health First Aider Peer Support
Online tutor-led session (1 hour)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
These sessions are intended for any trained Mental Health First Aiders who would like to receive support and encouragement in their role. Hosted and facilitated by a mental health professional, attendees will be able to share their experiences with other Mental Health First Aiders, refresh their skills, learn about new resources, and be reminded about the importance of self-care.
COMPANY SUPPORTER EXCLUSIVE COURSES
Foundation - Financial Wellbeing in Uncertain Times
For Lighthouse Charity Company Supporters only.
Understand how financial pressure can affect workers’ wellbeing, safety and workplace performance.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Managers and supervisors in construction
The session builds confidence to recognise signs of financial stress, start supportive conversations with empathy and professionalism, and appropriately signpost workers to trusted support services. Learners will also explore practical ways to help create a workplace culture where financial wellbeing can be discussed openly, respectfully and without judgement.
Foundation - Wellbeing in the Workplace
For Lighthouse Charity Company Supporters only.
Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Manager’s Toolkit supports those with responsibility for others in the construction industry by building the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to lead wellbeing effectively at work.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Managers and supervisors in construction.
Through realistic scenarios and case studies, the course explores the everyday pressures facing construction workers, from workload and fatigue to well-being stress and site culture. Learners gain practical, real-world tips they can use immediately, focusing on quick wins that make a visible difference
The toolkit helps managers spot early warning signs, start supportive conversations and take proportionate action, protecting the industry’s most valuable asset: its people.
Foundation - Drugs & Alcohol (Leading with Compassion)
For Lighthouse Charity Company Supporters only.
This course supports those responsible for others in the construction industry by building the understanding, confidence and practical skills needed to respond to substance-related concerns with care and professionalism.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Managers and supervisors in construction.
Through realistic scenarios and case studies, learners explore the pressures that can contribute to drug and alcohol use, including workload, fatigue, stress, personal challenges and site culture. Participants are encouraged to approach situations with empathy while recognising individual circumstances
The toolkit offers practical guidance to help managers notice early signs, start supportive conversations and take proportionate action, balancing compassion with safety to protect individuals, colleagues, projects and the wider workforce
Not a Lighthouse Charity company supporter, but interested in hearing more about the free Mental Health First Aid and Lighthouse Foundation Exclusive training available to Company Supporters?
EXCLUSIVE E-LEARNING COURSES
Making Tax Digital
Tax is going digital. If you submit a Self Assessment, there are big changes to how you do from 2026. We have prepared this exclusive e-learning course to make sure you are armed and prepared for what is coming.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone who submits a self assessment tax return.
This course will give you the basic knowledge of Making Tax Digital and how to make sure that you are compliant.
Understanding Anxiety
Recognising the signs and knowing where to get support.
Pressure, stress and worry can affect anyone, especially in demanding industries like construction.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Anyone and everyone in construction. Anxiety affects us all in different ways.
This module looks at real pressures both on and off site, including long hours, financial stress, poor sleep, isolation and the pressure to “just get on with it”.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSES
Mental Health Awareness
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
Please note: We have to pay tutors and equipment costs regardless of attendance. Unfortunately, failure to attend or give fewer than 5 working days’ notice to cancel MHFA-accredited courses incurs a cancellation charge of £50/€50 per person.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will give you the basic knowledge of mental health issues, signs and symptoms and how to open the conversation with someone in distress or experiencing mental health issues.
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led course (4 live sessions over 2 consecutive days)
Please note: We have to pay tutors and equipment costs regardless of attendance. Unfortunately, failure to attend or give fewer than 5 working days’ notice to cancel MHFA-accredited courses incurs a cancellation charge of £50/€50 per person.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This 2-day course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you an in-depth understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You will learn practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of poor mental health, build the confidence to step in and support a person in distress and signpost them to the appropriate help they may need.
Mental Health First Aider (Refresher)
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
Please note: We have to pay tutors and equipment costs regardless of attendance. Unfortunately, failure to attend or give fewer than 5 working days’ notice to cancel MHFA-accredited courses incurs a cancellation charge of £50/€50 per person.
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider, MHFA Champion or Armed Forces Mental Health First Aider Course
This 4 hour MHFA Refresher course is designed exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider course. It will enable you to stay current on mental health support, update your knowledge and practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.
SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY'S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS
We offer a comprehensive, free support programme for voluntary Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) working across the construction industry. Recognising the emotional challenges faced by those supporting others daily, these avenues will help you monitor your own wellbeing and ensures timely access to expert help.
Bespoke training for your team
If you’re looking for tailored training for your team for any of the courses listed above, simply complete the contact form below to get started.