Online seizure first aid certification program is an effective means of improving student knowledge and self efficacy surrounding epilepsy

•The current gaps in knowledge and misbeliefs related to epilepsy and seizure first aid may pose a significant risk to people living with epilepsy.•The Epilepsy Foundation’s Seizure First Aid and Recognition Certification course significantly improved students’ knowledge and self-efficacy related to seizure first aid.•The development of an online Seizure First Aid and Recognition Certification course can increase accessibility to epilepsy education.