Certificate Program Application (2026 Cohort)

Peer Solidarity Certificate Program

by NEUROMANCERS
Application Deadline: Sunday 4th of January 2026 at 11.59pm.

Please allow 20-30mins to complete this application. You are able to save your answers as you go along.

NOTE: You are welcome to use bullet points for any long-text answers.

If you need assistance in completing the form, please get in touch at certificate@neuromancers.org.uk.

Part Two: Eligibility Criteria

Please offer short explanations as to how you meet the following criteria.
Criteria One – What is your personal lived experience with being neurodivergent+? *

Personal Lived Experience: As a peer-led organisation, everything we do is for and by our community. All program participants will have personal lived experience with neurodivergence, mental illness, mental distress, madness, trauma, addiction, disordered eating, psychosis, altered states, suicidality, and/or similar. Clinical diagnosis not required.0/150
Criteria Two – Can you tell us about your interest in peer work?*

Interest in Peer Work: There are many forms of healing that exist outside of and can be equally, if not more valuable, than clinical support. In particular, an interest in, or experience with, peer work and community-based healing is important within the course. 0/150
Criteria Three – How and why do you feel alignment with NEUROMANCERS work and values? *

Alignment with NEUROMANCERS: We are always grounded in our goal to provide autonomous, abolitionist, and accessible community mental health care. Participants must show an alignment with these values and wider liberatory politics. 0/150

Part Three: Access Checklist

These are the base access requirements for completing the program. If you agree that you can independently meet a requirement, please check the box. If not, please elaborate in the next question.
Access Checklist:*

I have stable and consistent internet connection, or can ensure I do so in order to complete the program.I have access to a laptop or computer, or can ensure I do so in order to complete the program.I can speak, understand, read, and write English.I will commit to the sixteen (16) week period of study and my Practical Placement.I can navigate text, video, and chat based online platforms.
Please elaborate on any boxes you could not check.
Please note how you will support yourself in meeting these needs and how NEUROMANCERS could potentially assist. (We may or may not be able to offer the assistance requested.)
Please share any additional access needs you have for joining the program.
Please note how you will support yourself in meeting these needs and how NEUROMANCERS could potentially assist. (We may or may not be able to offer the assistance requested.)

Part Four: Timings & Pathway

Select your preferred timings and pathway!
We’ll explore the Curriculum over ten weeks, from week commencing 9th February 2026 to week commencing 13th April 2026.

You will complete the self-paced modules during the week and then attend live Integrative Workshops.

There will be multiple days / times on offer for Integrative Workshops, so you can choose which option works best for your schedule. You'll have an opportunity to select this once your place on the program is confirmed.
I understand and agree to the above.*

Yes
As part of the program, you’ll choose a Pathway.

A Pathway allows you to specialise in a particular form or practice of peer support, with specific training and the completion of your 100 hour Practical Placement.

Your Placement hours include offering direct peer-to-peer support, attending co-reflection and education spaces, and accessing 1:1 supervision and support.

The Practical Placement enables trainees to actively practise the skills and ideas explored within the curriculum.

For our inaugural cycle, all trainees will complete the Responder Pathway, training in and directly offering peer-to-peer support via our helpchat.
Please select your preferred pathway:*

Responder Pathway - responsive, 1:1 direct support

Part Five: Investment

Your investment - the last part of your registration!
About Investment:

We have multiple investment options and payment plans available.

We use a sliding-scale to acknowledge and welcome those of varying financial circumstances onto our program.

For the 2026 cohort, the fee covers the sixteen (16) weeks of training. We offer complimentary supervision and support through the Practical Placement.

Please take the time to truly consider what you can invest, including any short-term sacrifices, re-arrangements, and changes you can make to help you prioritise your personal and educational development through this program.

Investment Options:

This program is FREE for those 18-25.

For everyone above 25 years old, please use the following scale:
- Supporter Cost - £2000+
  
  For those who are high income, stably employed, and/or have had access to intergenerational wealth. This tier helps balance the scale and supports 18-25 year olds on full scholarships.
- True Cost - £1500-1999
  
  For those who have reliable income, solid savings, and/or expendable income. This tier aligns with the true cost of the program.
- Lower Cost - £1000-1499
  
  For those who have some savings, financial support from family, and/or expendable income. This tier is for those that need a financial reduction to join the program.
- Subsidised Cost - £500-999
  
  For those who are low income, no savings, have minimal expendable income each month. This tier is available for those could not otherwise afford to join the program.
Your investment is specifically ring fenced towards future cohorts of the Peer Solidarity Certificate Program and funds more care programming.

Each cohort costs NEUROMANCERS at least £35,000 - your financial commitment is part of a fundraising effort that seeks to ensure even more of us are trained in life-affirming and empowering peer support practices.
Volunteer Access Password
To qualify for Volunteer Access, you must be an active volunteer who has been contributing as part of NEUROMANCERS Volunteer Community for a minimum of six months. You must also be able to join the program in full while staying committed to your existing voluntary responsibilities for the entirety of the program.
Are you aged 18-25?*

YesNo
You are eligible for scholarship. Would you like to waive your scholarship and pay for the program?*

NoYes
Confirm how much will you be investing. *
Would you like a payment plan?*

NoYes - two paymentsYes - three paymentsYes - four payments

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Peer Solidarity Certificate Program

Part One: About You

Part Two: Eligibility Criteria

Part Three: Access Checklist

Part Four: Timings & Pathway

Part Five: Investment