Positive Psychology Certificates at Laurier

We offer two comprehensive certificates specific to the scientific evidence and applied interventions of positive psychology:

• Certificate in Positive Psychology
• Certificate in Positive Education

These certificates explore evidence-based best practices, supporting positive mental health and well-being in workplaces, educational settings and for personal growth and resilience. Graduates of the certificates will use validated measures and tools of well-being and tested interventions to promote optimal learning and flourishing environments. Activities, reflection journals, discussion posts, assignments and a capstone project help participants apply the different concepts and strategies to their own settings.

Format and Duration

Our Positive Psychology Certificate is a 23-week program consisting of five modules. The Positive Education Certificate is a 16-week program covering four modules. Both the certificates share the first two modules and then branch off to complete the remaining appropriate modules.

What are the Benefits of Positive Psychology?

• demonstrates the ability to shift one's perspective
• focuses on personal strengths
• encourages commitment to (mental) health
• improves the workplace; people feel appreciated and valued and therefore increase their performance
• improves communities; positively influences the well-being of a community; helps communities to flourish and create positive bonds
• eliminates failure; changes the way negative aspects are dealt with
• teaches how to boost happiness in yourself and those around you
• encourages self-care
• builds resilience
• helps to form quality connections

What Profession is Positive Psychology Good For?

Whether you’re a counsellor, coach, educator, business owner or entrepreneur, and whether you work in postsecondary education, the financial industry, a hospital or in virtually any industry, these certificates are for you. Our graduates come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, from all around the world, and can easily apply the principles of positive psychology to both their personal and professional life.