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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Moralities of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Mental Concentration, Creativity, World Music, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fudan University

      微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Storyboarding, Writing and Editing, Performing Arts, Video Editing, Photography, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Curiosity, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Stanford University

      Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      643 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Culture, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, Human Learning, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Ancient History, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Child Development, Human Development, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular happiness courses

    • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
    • Music for Wellness: Berklee
    • 微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan
    • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University

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