Our Training Center offers a range of certifications based on our program expertise. Through our leadership in aquatics, we have a long history of delivering trusted life-saving training for future lifeguards, swim instructors and staff and offer First Aid and CPR certifications. We have also provided mental health services since 1982, and are proud to help train others in Mental Health First Aid to build support in the community.

Courses can be run at your location or a YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg site with no extra room rental fee charged.

By choosing the Y for your training, you help support a range of initiatives that help people shine and spark positive change in our community.

Training Centre Programs

Mental Health First Aid

Learn to recognize the signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and how to provide initial help and guide the person to appropriate professional resources.

First Aid & CPR Certifications

Get certified with life-saving skills in the emergency treatment of injuries, CPR and AED use. 2-Day and 8-hour courses available.

Shift Change Supervisor Training

This “Gender Inclusive Leadership Training Course” is designed and delivered for male supervisors working in skilled trades to provide a space to explore the challenges and opportunities that exist in building and supporting diverse teams.

Interested in becoming certified to work in our aquatic centers or group fitness programs?

Explore the certifications available with Y Winnipeg and ignite your passion for helping others.

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