CPR, AED and First Aid – Free Online Certificate Course | Alison

The CPR, AED and First Aid free online certificate course from Alison teaches essential life-saving techniques that everyone should know. Whether you are a healthcare worker, teacher, parent, coach, or safety officer, this course gives you the skills and confidence to respond effectively in medical emergencies. It is one of Alison’s top 10 most popular courses globally in 2025, with millions of learners having completed it across 193 countries.

What You Will Learn

• How to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants
• How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) correctly
• Emergency first aid procedures for common life-threatening situations
• How to respond to choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, and cardiac arrest
• Patient assessment techniques and safe emergency response protocols
• When and how to call for emergency medical assistance

Who Should Take This Course?

• Healthcare workers and nursing assistants
• Teachers, school staff, and sports coaches
• Parents and caregivers
• Workplace safety officers
• Security personnel and first responders
• Anyone who wants to be prepared for medical emergencies

Course Highlights

• 100% Free — no cost to access or complete
• CPD UK Accredited — counts towards professional development hours
• Short & Practical — completable in under 3 hours
• Self-paced — learn on any device, at any time
• Certificate available — optional digital or printed certificate on completion

Assessment & Certification

Complete all course modules and score 80% or above in the final assessment to earn your Alison certificate. You may retake the assessment as many times as needed. A CPD-accredited digital or printed certificate can be purchased upon successful completion.