Positive psychology practices have diverse benefits including increased positive emotions, improved perspective and positive outlook, strengthened resilience and coping, greater workplace productivity, enhanced subjective well-being and psychological well-being, and improved physical health indicators. This certificate program teaches research-based principles and actionable tools that will transform your life and positively impact those around you.

Our courses are designed to help you:

• Create a personal environment of flourishing and meaning
• Manage emotional control under pressure
• Improve emotional well-being through strengthening relationships with family, friends and romantic partners
• Establish mindfulness and self-care practices for stress management and prevention
• Understand how your values, self-compassion, and mindset help you make lasting positive change
• Identify underlying causes of addiction and how to overcome addictive thinking patterns
• Recognize traumatic stress reactions and apply resilience-building principles

Positive psychology emphasizes the study of human strengths, positive emotions and well-being that can be applied to professional work settings and personal life. These 8-week, 100% online courses are offered every semester. Fit the weekly deadlines into your schedule as you work through the classes. Courses do not need to be taken in a certain sequence, however, to earn the Positive Psychology Certificate of Achievement, students are required to successfully complete Intro to Positive Psychology and four elective courses of your choice. Educators who want credit for a lane change can earn two Midas credits for the successful completion of each course. Please log into your Midas account and request credits prior to registering for each course.

The Positive Psychology Certificate" is eligible for STIT funding to cover 25% of tuition. Utah residency is required. To see if you qualify for STIT Funding and to complete the application: Check eligibility by clicking the STIT funding link.

Follow the steps to fill out and submit your application. If approved, you will receive instructions on how to register for the program you selected.