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The Foundations of Happiness at Work Certificate, which is part of The Science of Happiness at Work Professional Certificate from EdX in partnership with University of California, Berkeley - UC BerkeleyX, explains what happiness at work looks like, why it matters, and how to cultivate it.
It begins by defining happiness and making the case that happiness at work improves the performance of individual employees and organizations as a whole, increasing innovation, productivity, engagement, retention, and the quality of their work. It then explores the key factors that empirical research has linked to workplace happiness, zeroing in on practices such as gratitude, developing a strong sense of purpose, and forming authentic, cooperative connections with others.
The course will also highlight common barriers to workplace happiness, both at the individual and cultural level.
Finally, the course presents a practical framework for workplace happiness and explores accessible techniques for: a) evaluating happiness in an organization, b) creating an effective strategy to increase workplace happiness, and c) implementing that strategy in your own work life, within your team, or across the culture of your organization, with special tips for workplace leaders.
The course instructors are expert faculty from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., and Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., whose earlier edX course, The Science of Happiness, has been a global phenomenon, introducing a half million students worldwide to the research-based keys to a happy, meaningful life. In this course, they tailor their scientific insights to the needs of the modern workplace.
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What you'll learn:
- The personal, social, and professional advantages of happiness at work
- How to identify barriers and pitfalls to achieving happiness at work
- A series of research-backed, practical ways to boost happiness at work
- Strategies for evaluating levels of happiness within an organization
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
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- Self-paced
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Prerequisites
- Recommended but not required: The Science of Happiness
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International
199 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 199 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
199 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 199 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
- Unlimited access + verified certificate: $199
- Limited access: free