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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


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Social Thought and Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Psychology, Social Impact, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Research Design, Electrophysiology, Physiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Workplace Motivation and Service Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Resilience, Team Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Enthusiasm, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Self-Motivation, Open Mindset, Communication Strategies, Communication, Productivity, Course Development, Environment, Growth Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Flourishing Under Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mental Health, Health Equity, Personal Care, Disabilities, Health Disparities, Occupational Health, Diversity Awareness, Human Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Building Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Lifespan Development Introduction and Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Psychology, Gerontology, Learning Theory, Research, Research Methodologies, Psychosocial Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Health, Stress, and Theories of Personality

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Social Skills, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Resilience, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    The Expert Academy

    Buyer Psychology: Understand Behaviour, Trust And Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Critical Thinking, Marketing Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Communication, Relationship Building, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Social Thought and Behavior: Pearson
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology: University of Cambridge
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Workplace Motivation and Service Culture: EDUCBA
  • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Flourishing Under Stress: Michigan State University
  • Lifespan Development Introduction and Theories: Pearson
  • Health, Stress, and Theories of Personality: Pearson
  • Environmental Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University

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