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Coursera - The Science of Well-Being (Yale University)

Run by Yale University

OnlineOnline (global)Approx. 19 hours total, self-paced over ~10 weeksFreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Science of Well-Being is a self-paced Coursera course taught by Yale psychology professor Laurie Santos, based on her popular Yale undergraduate class on happiness. Students learn what the latest research says about well-being and complete weekly challenges designed to build happier, more productive habits.</p><ul><li>Offered by Yale University on Coursera; open globally with no prerequisites</li><li>Approximately 19 hours of content, flexible schedule, typically finished in around 10 weeks</li><li>Free to audit; a shareable certificate is available via paid upgrade or financial aid</li><li>Covers misconceptions about happiness, cognitive biases that skew our judgments, and evidence-based wellness practices</li><li>Culminates in a rewirement challenge to embed one wellness habit into daily life</li></ul><p>Enroll directly on Coursera to begin anytime.</p>

Who can apply

Open to anyone; no prerequisites

How to apply

Enroll directly on Coursera; free to audit, paid certificate optional.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Yale University.

Who can apply?+

Open to anyone; no prerequisites

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Enroll directly on Coursera; free to audit, paid certificate optional.

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Last verified 21 April 2026·Updated 14 April 2026