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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


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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    588 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Behavioral Health, Optimism, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Cognitive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Research Design, Research, Human Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Mental Concentration, Learning Strategies, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence, Experimentation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Alex Genadinik

    Boost Self Confidence & Self Esteem With Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Assertiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    143K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Psicología Positiva

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Community Development, Resilience, Social Impact, Psychology, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular positive psychology courses

  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Professional Skills: Personal Resilience: Arizona State University
  • Cognitive Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Boost Self Confidence & Self Esteem With Scientific Research: Alex Genadinik
  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition : University of Cambridge
  • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association

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