PDC78145 - Foundations of Positive Psychology

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Microcredential Summary

Positive psychology explores the science behind the emotions and behaviours that support individuals and communities to thrive. This online micro-credential will introduce you to the theoretical foundations and key principles of Positive Psychology. This micro-credential will explore how positive psychology theories and models of practice enhance happiness and personal success. This micro-credential will explain the importance of learning from the past and harnessing optimism, to build your own positive growth mindset.

This online micro-credential provides a digital badge 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 Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

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 Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Micro-credential

35 hours online self-paced learning.

  • Online

Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the key principles of positive psychology
  2. Recognise how positive psychology theories and models of practice enhance happiness and personal success
  3. Identify how personal values align to a purposeful life
  4. Select techniques to assist in developing a positive mindset related to the concept of optimism
  5. Identify how positive psychology shapes a growth mindset amidst real life contexts.

 

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