The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially transitioned its QualityRights e-training platform from CoorpAcademy to the new WHO Academy learning hub.

This shift reflects WHO’s broader strategy to centralize global health education and strengthen access to training on mental health, human rights, and recovery-oriented care.

If you are a mental health professional, advocate, policymaker, or lived experience leader, here’s what has changed — and how to navigate the new platform.

 

What Is WHO QualityRights?

WHO QualityRights is a global initiative aimed at:

• Improving the quality of mental health and related services
• Promoting human rights in care settings
• Supporting recovery-oriented, person-centered approaches

The program includes core and specialized training modules covering:

• Human rights in mental health
• Legal capacity and supported decision-making
• Recovery planning
• Ending coercive practices
• Peer support and service transformation

The training is widely used by primary health care workers, service providers, advocates, and lived experience experts across the globe.

 

Why the Platform Change?

Previously, QualityRights training was hosted on CoorpAcademy, an external learning management system. While effective for global rollout, it operated separately from WHO’s broader digital learning strategy.

With the launch of the WHO Academy, WHO has consolidated its training resources into one unified system. The objectives behind this transition include:

• Creating a centralized learning ecosystem
• Improving scalability and long-term sustainability
• Enhancing user experience and integration
• Hosting multiple WHO courses under one platform

In short, the content remains strong — the delivery system is now stronger and more integrated.

 

Module Structure

The core themes remain unchanged, including:

• Human rights foundations
• Legal capacity
• Freedom from coercion
• Recovery and person-centered care
• Peer support and advocacy

However, the presentation, navigation tabs, and learner flow may feel different due to the new platform layout.

 

How to Navigate the WHO Academy Platform

Step 1: Visit the Website

Go to https://whoacademy.org

Step 2: Create or Sign In to Your Account

• If you had a CoorpAcademy account, you may need to re-register.
• You will likely be required to verify your email twice during the registration process.

Step 3: Search for the QualityRights Course

• Use the search bar.
• Type: “QualityRights in Mental Health”
• Click the first result.
• You will see two main tabs:
  • Overview
  • Modules

Step 4: Enroll and Start Learning

• Open the Overview tab to read the course description.
• Click the Modules tab to access training content.
• Scroll to find the enroll button.
• Fill in the consent and personal information page.
• Complete required pre-training questionnaires.
• Proceed through the modules.
• Complete post-training questionnaires at the end.

 

How to Download Your Certificate

To receive your certificate:

1. Complete all required modules.
2. Finish both the pre- and post-training assessments.
3. Ensure your progress shows 100% completion.
4. Navigate to your Learner Dashboard.
5. Click on the my learning tab then achievements.
6. Select Download Certificate.

Certificates are typically generated automatically once all course requirements are fulfilled.

 

More than Just QualityRights

The WHO Academy now hosts additional self-paced courses, including programs such as Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), Behavioural Counselling, and Caring for children who have experienced violence: Training for health professionals among other courses.

This move demonstrates WHO’s commitment to continuous professional development, rights-based care, and improving quality of services worldwide through accessible digital learning.