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The Certificate in Happiness Studies
by Dr Tal Ben-Shahar
A transformational program combining the science of happiness, positive psychology, and real-world application.
Testimonials
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Conrado Martinez
"this is a transformative experience.."
"If you want to improve your life, then this is the course for you. The course is perfectly structured and very easy to follow. Some parts are almost addictive, I strongly looked forward to the next lesson, but as I started to reach the end of the course, instead of looking forward to next lesson, I found myself wanting it to slow down. The course is not only theoretical, I learned many things to improve my everyday life. For example, I started to practice Mindfulness every morning. I also started a Podcast, where I share what I´m learning with Tal. I talk about my transformative experience because I think that now I am a better person, both personally and professionally, and equipped to help spread happiness around me."
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Kim Salisbury
"Both programs are contributing beautifully"
"I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for this course. It is amazing. I am thrilled to be a part of this program. Each week I am excited to dive into the new material with anticipation. What Dr. Tal is teaching completely aligns with how I have been thinking and believing for the last ten years. This program lights me up and opens my mind to possibilities. It confirms how I have felt about the importance of the mind body connection. It also is not coincidental that I have just began my three year studies of somatic experiencing practitioner certification. Both programs are contributing beautifully to each other and I am confirmed that I am on the right track. I am currently a yoga therapist and I am so excited to see what is to come. Just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! With deepest gratitude"
Antonina Golovach
Shuo Zhang
Hugo Cebrowski
Christina Pearce
Q&A
If you are interested in becoming happier, and/or interested in helping others become happier, then this program may be right for you. More specifically, here are some of the situations that may be relevant for you:
• As a coach—helping your clients become happier, as well as more receptive to change.
• As a therapist—beyond making your clients happier, contributing to their resilience and ability to overcome difficulties.
• As a manager—increasing levels of wellbeing in the organization, and with it increasing productivity, creativity, and retention.
• As a teacher—helping you become a better, more authentic teacher, while helping your students lead healthier and happier lives, and improving their performance in school.
• As a consultant—helping you bring out the best in individuals, teams, and organizations.
• As a parent and/or partner—learning to bring out the best in yourself and your family, cultivating more positive and authentic relationships.
Here is a partial list of the potential benefits of CiHS:
• Engage with rigorous and accessible material that can help you find more meaning and joy in your life.
• Learn to help others—whether family members, friends, or colleagues—lead a happier, more meaningful life.
• Assume the role of Chief Happiness Officers (CHOs) or a Wellbeing Program Manager of an organization—whether a business, an NGO or a school.
• Conduct workshops, lead seminars, and deliver lectures in the field of Happiness Studies to the general public and/or professional groups.
• Ongoing access to new material including the latest research and ideas in the field of happiness studies.
• Exclusive access to live, online and face-to-face events.
• Membership in a supportive international community dedicated to making the world a better, happier place.
The Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS) is the first and only program of its kind. While there are several programs that focus on the psychology of happiness or the philosophy of happiness, there is no program or course that explores happiness through the lens of different disciplines—including psychology and philosophy, as well as history, theology, biology, economics, literature, art, and more. The program provides the knowledge and tools to generate happiness on the individual, interpersonal, organizational, and national level.
The certificate in Happiness Studies program is a year-long online program and comprises two courses: 1. Introduction to Happiness Studies. A theoretical and scientific exploration of the field (26 weeks) 2. Facilitating Happiness. Evidence-based tools and techniques for a happier life (20 weeks). The first course includes 26 lectures and 13 live webinars, while the second course includes 14 lectures and 6 webinars – all led entirely by Dr. Ben Shahar. You will receive lifetime access to lectures and the opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and learn through the live webinars. In addition, each week you will receive guided meditations, visualization exercises, journaling activities and more.
No :) - This is an ONLINE program. You can learn from wherever you are and integrate the teachings into your day to day life. We estimate you will have to DEVOTE 3-4 hours a week to the lessons.
We are sure you will! But, in case you won't, you can get a refund within 30 days.
June 12, 2025
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