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Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Run by University of Pennsylvania

OnlineOnline (global)Five-course specialization, roughly 2 months at 10 hours per week (around 80 hours total); self-paced.FreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>Foundations of Positive Psychology is a five-course specialization from the University of Pennsylvania on Coursera, led by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman. It introduces the key theories, research, and applications of positive psychology — the scientific study of what helps individuals and organizations thrive.</p><ul><li>Course 1: Martin E.P. Seligman's Visionary Science with Dr. Seligman.</li><li>Course 2: Applications and Interventions with Dr. James Pawelski.</li><li>Course 3: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft.</li><li>Course 4: Resilience Skills with Dr. Karen Reivich.</li><li>Course 5: Specialization Project, a capstone where learners design and test a positive intervention.</li><li>Approximately 80 hours of material (about 2 months at 10 hours per week); beginner level, self-paced.</li><li>Free to audit; a shareable certificate signed by the instructors is available with a paid upgrade.</li></ul>

Who can apply

Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.

How to apply

Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by University of Pennsylvania.

Who can apply?+

Open to all learners. Beginner level with no prerequisites.

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Enroll for free on Coursera; audit available, paid upgrade for the shareable certificate.

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Last verified 22 April 2026·Updated 14 April 2026