Course Summary
Positive psychology is a scientific study of optimal human functioning that supports individuals and communities to thrive. This online micro-credential will extend your application of positive psychology theory by identifying your character strengths and exploring how these enhance your self-belief, communication skills, and capacity to build positive relationships. This micro-credential will explore how positive psychology strategies can be applied in everyday practices to create healthy habits, manage stress and build resilience in your life. This micro-credential will provide practical skills to harness your own positive mindset, as well as apply this to your community through the lens of a socially innovative mindset.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements, however, it is recommended to complete the online micro-credential: Foundations of Positive Psychology - PDC78145 prior to enrolling in this micro-credential.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Undertaking this micro-credential provides students with information, skills and strategies in the field of Positive Psychology. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
45 hours
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- Identify the everyday practices that demonstrate the key principles of positive psychology
- Describe how positive psychology strategies improve psychological resilience and reduce stress
- Explain the application of signature character strengths to improve self-awareness
- Theorise how applying positive psychology enhances personal well-being and develops more positive relationships
- Explain how positive psychology can be applied to the broader community through a socially innovative mindset.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.