100% free · no credit card · guideline-based
Learn the skills that save lives. For free.
Online first aid, CPR and AED courses with expert videos, animations, interactive practice and quizzes. Track your progress and earn a free certificate of completion, valid for 2 years.
- 11 free courses
- 94 lessons
- Learn on any device
Adult First Aid, CPR & AED
62%
Lesson 7 · High-quality adult CPR
Rate
100–120
Depth
5–6 cm
Ratio
30 : 2
Please read: our certificate is not a legal or accredited qualification
FirstAidFreeCourse issues a free certificate of completion for online, knowledge-based learning. It is not an accredited, licensed or regulatory certification, doesn't include a hands-on skills assessment, and should not be used in job applications or to meet workplace, OSHA, HSE, childcare-licensing or other legal requirements. Read the full disclaimer
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What we offer
Free courses for real emergencies
From a 30-minute Hands-Only CPR primer to our complete Adult First Aid, CPR & AED program. Every course includes videos, animations, knowledge checks, a final assessment and a certificate of completion.
Adult First Aid, CPR & AED
Our flagship course: the complete toolkit to respond to adult emergencies.
Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
Confidence to act when a child or baby needs you.
Hands-Only CPR & AED Essentials
Learn the two steps that double survival — in about 30 minutes.
Severe Bleeding Control
Stop life-threatening bleeding before help arrives.
Opioid Overdose Response & Naloxone
Recognize an overdose and reverse it with naloxone.
Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Recognize severe allergic reactions and use epinephrine with confidence.
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
Protect yourself from HBV, HCV and HIV at work.
Psychological First Aid
Support people through distress, crisis and emergencies.
Cat & Dog First Aid
Help your furry family members in an emergency.
Wilderness First Aid Essentials
First aid when help is hours away.
Emergency Preparedness at Home & Work
Plan, prepare and stay safe in disasters.
How it works
From zero to confident in four steps
- 01
Create a free account
Sign up in 30 seconds. Your account saves your progress on every device.
- 02
Learn your way
Short lessons with expert videos, step-by-step animations and interactive practice.
- 03
Check your knowledge
Quick knowledge checks in every lesson, then a final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited retakes).
- 04
Get your certificate
Download a verifiable certificate of completion, valid for 2 years.
A learning experience you'll actually enjoy
Don't just read about CPR. Feel the rhythm.
Our interactive trainers build real muscle memory. Try it now: tap the button (or press Space) at the speed you'd push on a chest, and see if you can stay in the green zone.
44 expert videos
From the AHA, Red Cross, St John Ambulance, CDC and more.
Animations & simulators
AED walk-throughs, bleeding control, stroke signs and more.
338+ questions
Knowledge checks and scenario challenges with instant feedback.
Progress tracking
Pick up where you left off, on phone, tablet or laptop.
Interactive · CPR rhythm trainer
—
compressions / minute
Tap the button (or press Space) to start
Certificate of completion
This certifies that
Alex Morgan
has completed
Adult First Aid, CPR & AED
Completed
Sep 10, 2026
Valid until
Sep 10, 2028
No.
FAFC-26-…
Your certificate
Proof of learning, verifiable anywhere
Valid for 2 years
Clearly shows your completion and expiry dates, so you know when to refresh.
Unique number & QR code
Anyone can confirm it's genuine on our public verification page.
Records your learning
Includes your course version, final score and verified active learning time.
Honest by design
It's a certificate of completion — not a legal or accredited qualification — and it says so.
Built to the highest standard
Designed for quality today — and accreditation tomorrow
Every course has defined learning outcomes, cites the guidelines it follows, and is versioned when clinical content changes. Every assessment attempt, completion and certificate is recorded in a full audit trail.
Read our standards- Guideline-based
- Mapped learning outcomes
- Versioned content
- Question-bank assessments
- Verified learning time
- Accessible on any device
From our learners
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Start learning freeIs it really free?+
Yes. Every course, video, quiz, final assessment and certificate of completion is free. There's no credit card, no trial and no certificate fee.
Can I use the certificate for a job application or workplace requirement?+
No. Our certificate confirms you completed an online knowledge course. It is not an accredited, licensed or regulatory certification and does not include a hands-on skills assessment, so it won't satisfy OSHA, HSE, childcare licensing or most employer requirements. If you need a certification for work, ask your employer which accredited provider they accept.
How long is my certificate valid?+
Two years from the date you pass the final assessment. First aid guidelines evolve and skills fade, so we recommend a refresher before then. Your dashboard shows the expiry date and lets you recertify at any time.
What are the courses based on?+
Content is written to align with published international guidance, including the ILCOR consensus on science, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross guidelines, and the European Resuscitation Council guidelines. Each course lists its sources and content version.
How do the quizzes and final assessment work?+
Every lesson ends with a short knowledge check. When you've completed all lessons you can take the final assessment — a random set of questions from the course's question bank. You need 80% to pass, and you can retake it as many times as you need.
Do I still need hands-on training?+
We strongly recommend it. Online learning builds knowledge and confidence, but skills like CPR and tourniquet use are best mastered by practicing on a manikin with a qualified instructor.
Can someone verify my certificate?+
Yes. Every certificate has a unique number and QR code. Anyone can check its status on our verification page.
Is this medical advice?+
No. Our courses provide general education. In an emergency, call your local emergency number and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
Someone near you will need help one day.
Be the person who knows what to do. It's free, and it takes less time than a movie.
Start learning nowNot ready yet?
Get our free CPR quick-reference card and occasional refresher tips.