Purpose This paper aims to develop a methodology for teaching moral courage. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual generalization. Findings This study uses a five-step method for teaching moral courage, together with a seven-level sliding scale for developing attitudes related to moral courage. Research limitations/implications This paper is an aspect of systemic education for pupils and students. Practical implications This study builds aspects of a methodology for education of active bystanders in moral conflict situations. Social implications This study builds aspects of a systemic methodology for education of moral issues. Originality/value Beers viable model (Figure 1) has been used to visualize a model for teaching moral courage.