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Approx. 16 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Understand the scientific foundations of Positive Psychology

  • Explain how skills of well-being can be learned and taught

  • Describe why mind and body flourish together

  • Discuss inspiring new developments in the field of Positive Psychology

Skills you will gain

  • Character Strengths And Virtues
  • Gratitude
  • Positive Education
  • Positive Psychology
Flexible deadlines
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Coursera Labs
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Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

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University of Pennsylvania

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
5 hours to complete

Positive Psychology Introduction by Dr. Martin Seligman

5 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 62 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

The Skills of Well-being Can Be Learned, Taught, and Transformative

3 hours to complete
13 videos (Total 80 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
5 hours to complete

Being Whole: Mind/Body Flourishing Throughout Life

5 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 68 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Future Directions in Positive Psychology

3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 91 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

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About the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Foundations of Positive Psychology

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