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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Positive Thinking and Thriving

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Meditation & Breathwork, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Habit Formation, Stress Management

    ★ 4.1 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Business Planning, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Thinking, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Operating Budget, Strategic Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Marketing Planning, Selling Techniques, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Planning, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Personal Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Optimism, Positivity, Resilience, Personal Development, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Proactivity, Professional Development, Productivity, Advocacy, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Culture, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stress Management, Assertiveness, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Talent Management, Delegation Skills, People Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Business Communication, Time Management, Talent Acquisition, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness, Productivity, Optimism, Positivity, Compassion, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Personal Development, Stress Management, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and Mental Strength - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Adaptability, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Deductive Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Logical Reasoning, Personal Development, Positivity, Professional Development

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Blood Pressure, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Social Skills, Immunology, Cardiology

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Active Listening, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (366) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Integrity, Compassion, Habit Formation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Aesthetics, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Teaching, Community Development, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Music, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Child Development, Social Sciences, Empathy

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optimism courses

  • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
  • Leadership for Everyone: Harvard Business Review
  • Professional Skills: Personal Resilience: Arizona State University
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being: Chris Croft Training
  • Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Arizona State University
  • Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and Mental Strength - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan

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