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Positive Psychology Courses

Positive psychology courses can help you learn about well-being, resilience, emotional intelligence, and the science of happiness. You can build skills in gratitude practices, mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based assessments. Many courses introduce tools like the PERMA model for well-being, various assessment questionnaires, and strategies for fostering positive relationships, which can enhance both personal growth and professional development.

Popular Positive Psychology Courses and Certifications


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment

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

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Rapport Building, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence, Research

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Language Disorders, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, School Counseling, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Psychological Evaluations

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Personal Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Cognitive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Human Learning, Sensory Systems Analysis, Culture, Decision Intelligence, Experimentation, Case Studies, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (497) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular positive psychology courses

  • Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition: University of Cambridge
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • Psychology of the Self: American Psychological Association
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health: The University of Sydney
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Cognitive Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University

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