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Convo Academy / Psychological First Aid

Be the person who knows what to do.

A practical, self-paced course in Psychological First Aid. Learn to notice when someone is struggling, listen with care, and help them find support.

Launch offer · KES 2,000 · first 500 seats

  • 01
    Look.Angalia
  • 02
    Listen.Sikiliza
  • 03
    Link.Unganisha
PFA-02 · Benefits4 Icon Boxes.

What you’ll walk away with

Skills you’ll use for life.

The confidence to start the conversation.
Know what to say first, and what not to say.
Calm when it matters most.
A simple method you can hold onto when someone is in distress.
A clear path to the right help.
Your own referral map: helplines, clinics and professionals near you.
A certificate that shows you’re ready.
Verifiable by anyone, with your name and certificate number.
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Most help begins with someone who listened.

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Moments you’ll be ready for

When it happens, you’ll know.

PFA-05 · The methodDeep Teal band · 3 Icon Boxes (English + Kiswahili).

The method

Three simple actions. Real support.

Look.
Angalia
Notice distress and check for safety.
Listen.
Sikiliza
Be present without fixing or judging.
Link.
Unganisha
Connect to loved ones and professional help.
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Made for

Anyone people turn to.

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Learning outcomes

Graduates can…

  1. Spot early signs of distress, even when nothing is said
  2. Respond calmly with the Look, Listen, Link method
  3. Recognise risk and refer safely with Ask, Stay, Connect and a local referral map
  4. Keep clear boundaries and protect confidentiality
  5. Look after their own wellbeing with a personal wellness plan
  6. Run a safe peer support group and act on a Peer Support Action Plan
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Course outline

What you’ll learn.

Built on WHO and Red Cross guidance, adapted with Kenyan examples.

10
modules
57
lessons
~30
hours
Beginner
English
Self-paced
Mobile-friendly
Dr Fridah Wachira, Co-Founder and Director

Clinically reviewed by Dr Fridah Wachira.
Every module checked for safety and accuracy.

PFA-09 · How it works4 numbered steps · certificate requirements in step 4.

How it works

From sign-up to certificate.

  1. EnrolPay by mobile money or card. Your access opens straight away.
  2. LearnShort lessons on your phone, at your own pace. Pick up where you left off.
  3. PractiseKenyan story scenarios, a quiz each module and a safety assessment in module 7.
  4. Get certifiedFinish all modules and the final project, average 70% across quizzes, score 100% on the safety assessment and accept the Code of Conduct.
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Start today

Someone near you needs a steady friend.

Join people learning across Kenya and Africa.

Launch offer · first 500 seats
Full course for KES 2,000
492 of 500 launch seats left

Pay by mobile money or card · 10 modules, 57 lessons and a final project · Certificate in Psychological First Aid and Community Peer Support

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Questions

Good to know.

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