FREE COURSE: Team Walker Certification

At The Man Walk, we know how important it is to show up for each other — not just during the walk, but in everyday life. That’s why we’ve created the TEAM Walker Certification — a practical, down-to-earth training program designed to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support mental health in their communities.

This training is open to all Manbassadors, walkers, supporters, and allies, and is provided free of charge thanks to the support of our partners.

Why we offer this program.

Our Introduction to Mental Fitness course is the first step — giving people a practical framework to notice the signs, start a conversation, and offer support. TEAM Walker builds on that foundation. This training goes deeper into the mental fitness continuum, explores barriers to help-seeking, and equips participants with the skills to respond in more complex or crisis situations.

By offering this program, we’re building a network of certified Mental Fitness Champions who can step into leadership roles, support their communities with confidence, and ensure that support is more than just a word in Walk, Talk, Support.

What you’ll learn

• The impact of mental illness for men and barriers to help-seeking.
• The mental fitness continuum and how to use it.
• The role of stigma and how it affects conversations.
• The TEAM™ approach to supporting others.
• Scope and role of a Mental Fitness Champion.
• Community supports and referral pathways.
• The PERMA-H model of wellbeing and investing in mental fitness.

Key outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be Certified as a Mental Fitness Champion for three years, and:

• Understand the most common mental health challenges, signs, and symptoms.
• Gain confidence in having proactive conversations about mental fitness.
• Develop an individual mental fitness action plan.

Delivery

Online: Two x 3.5-hour sessions via video conference (5:00pm – 8:30pm)