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There are 11 modules in this course
In this course, we’ll be looking at leadership through the lens of psychological health and safety, which means we’ll be diving into the real workplace factors that shape well-being—things like stress, burnout, inclusion, communication, and conflict resolution.
We start by laying the foundation of strong leadership—what makes an effective leader, how your leadership style impacts your team, and how you can build trust, engagement, and accountability in your workplace.
We’ll also focus on employee mental health—how to recognize when someone on your team may be struggling, how to support them effectively, and how to ensure that mental health conversations are handled in a way that reduces stigma and fosters trust.
What's included
1 video
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Introduction to the Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization•2 minutes
Instructor Introduction
Module 2•2 minutes to complete
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1 video
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1 video•Total 2 minutes
Instructor Introduction•2 minutes
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 3•10 minutes to complete
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1 reading
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1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Module 2: Leadership
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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13 readings3 assignments
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13 readings•Total 102 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
Leadership and Empowerment•3 minutes
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership•12 minutes
Compassionate Leadership •14 minutes
Leadership Styles•2 minutes
Contingency Leadership•2 minutes
Practical Highlights for Supervisors•5 minutes
Understanding and Developing Your Leadership Style•15 minutes
Foundational Skills •15 minutes
Building Trust with Psychological Safety•10 minutes
Teamwork•7 minutes
Practical Strategies to Strengthen Teamwork and Collaboration•3 minutes
Conclusion•12 minutes
3 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Activity 2c•15 minutes
Activity 2b•15 minutes
Activity 2f•15 minutes
Module 3: How Work Impacts Our Team's Mental Wellness
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To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.