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Happiness Courses

Happiness courses can help you learn emotional intelligence, mindfulness practices, positive psychology principles, and techniques for fostering resilience. You can build skills in gratitude journaling, stress management, and enhancing interpersonal relationships. Many courses introduce tools like meditation apps, mood tracking software, and frameworks for setting personal goals, showing how these skills can be applied in everyday life to improve overall well-being and satisfaction.


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Popular Happiness Courses and Certifications


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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    Brilliant, Passionate You

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Empowerment, Community Development, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Employee Retention, Mindfulness, Workplace inclusivity, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    793 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Mindfulness, Resilience

    5
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, World Music, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular happiness courses

  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan
  • Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
  • تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera
  • Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness: University of Rochester
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Becoming Your Best Self at Work: University of Alberta

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