OnlineOnline (global)Five-course specialization, roughly 2 months at 10 hours per week (around 80 hours total); self-paced.FreeOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>Foundations of Positive Psychology is a five-course specialization from the University of Pennsylvania on Coursera, led by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman. It introduces the key theories, research, and applications of positive psychology — the scientific study of what helps individuals and organizations thrive.</p><ul><li>Course 1: Martin E.P. Seligman's Visionary Science with Dr. Seligman.</li><li>Course 2: Applications and Interventions with Dr. James Pawelski.</li><li>Course 3: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft.</li><li>Course 4: Resilience Skills with Dr. Karen Reivich.</li><li>Course 5: Specialization Project, a capstone where learners design and test a positive intervention.</li><li>Approximately 80 hours of material (about 2 months at 10 hours per week); beginner level, self-paced.</li><li>Free to audit; a shareable certificate signed by the instructors is available with a paid upgrade.</li></ul>
Who can apply
Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.
How to apply
Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.
What you get
Certificate
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by University of Pennsylvania.
Who can apply?+
Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.
OnlineOnline (global)Five-course specialization, roughly 2 months at 10 hours per week (around 80 hours total); self-paced.FreeOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>Foundations of Positive Psychology is a five-course specialization from the University of Pennsylvania on Coursera, led by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman. It introduces the key theories, research, and applications of positive psychology — the scientific study of what helps individuals and organizations thrive.</p><ul><li>Course 1: Martin E.P. Seligman's Visionary Science with Dr. Seligman.</li><li>Course 2: Applications and Interventions with Dr. James Pawelski.</li><li>Course 3: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft.</li><li>Course 4: Resilience Skills with Dr. Karen Reivich.</li><li>Course 5: Specialization Project, a capstone where learners design and test a positive intervention.</li><li>Approximately 80 hours of material (about 2 months at 10 hours per week); beginner level, self-paced.</li><li>Free to audit; a shareable certificate signed by the instructors is available with a paid upgrade.</li></ul>
Who can apply
Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.
How to apply
Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.
What you get
Certificate
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by University of Pennsylvania.
Who can apply?+
Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.
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Course
Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science