A Lifelong Academic Journey with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Certificate in
Happiness Studies
October 6, 2026 Cohort: Save $390 with code BEHAPPY
$3,900 full tuition | 10 monthly payments available
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A Lifelong Academic Journey with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR
The Mindful Life
How Our Thoughts Shape our Health and Happiness
Join Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar and Dr. Ellen Langer, a renowned professor of psychology and the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University. Often called the "mother of mindfulness," her pioneering research explores the power of mindful awareness and its impact on health, aging, and overall wellbeing.
Thursday | April 17th | 2 PM New York,USA time
Become a Certified Happiness Trainer
The Certificate in Happiness Studies is a comprehensive year-long online academic course developed and taught by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a renowned scholar and practitioner in the field of positive psychology. This program offers participants the knowledge and practical tools to cultivate happiness across various dimensions—individual, interpersonal, organizational, and national.
Enroll today and get immediate access
to weekly Mentorship, Coaching & Consultation with Tal
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The Certificate in Happiness Studies includes lifetime access to:
40 Hours of Prerecorded Lectures
Throughout the year, you will get access to 4 new video sessions of about 15 minutes each, all presented by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. These videos become a permanent part of your personal happiness library. Watch the first lecture for free
Weekly Live Mentorship, Coaching & Consultation
Receive lifetime access to weekly live mentorship, coaching, and consultation sessions with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. This is your opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-life application through direct dialogue with a global authority in Happiness Studies.
The Community
Join in-person meetings and retreats worldwide. Upon enrolling in the program, students become members of the Alumni & Business club.
The Life Journal Exercises
The Life Journal includes a comprehensive bibliography of Happiness Studies related content, guided meditations, exercises, journaling prompts, extra reading and video content. The Life Journal will be updated periodically, and can become your personal companion on your happiness journey.
Kimiko Fujino, Japan
"this program has returned 100 times its value!..."
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My investment in this program has returned 100 times its value!
Even as the world was plunged into darkness by the pandemic, it only took one click every morning to open this program, brighten my heart, and propel me forward into a future of hope. If only more people around the world could be exposed to Tal's exceptional expertise, knowledge, and love!
Despite its material wealth, Japan is known for its high rate of youth suicide. Many Japanese tend to take matters too seriously, and do not know how to enjoy life, as I did not. The number of people suffering from depression has also skyrocketed in recent years. I believe Japanese would benefit enormously from Tal's wisdom.
To convey the value of HSA I will be opening my own Happiness Center this month. My first group of university students have already signed up.
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Maria Baltazzi
Emmy Award-Winning Producer & Storyteller
"HSA exceeded all my expectations!"
"HSA exceeded all my expectations! I appreciated this curriculum's thoughtfulness and wide breadth of topics on happiness and well-being, making it the most comprehensive happiness studies course I have taken. Tal brought so much insight from his years in academia and working with organizations worldwide. He is empathetic and genuinely supportive of all his students. Your home is here for those wanting a deep dive into happiness studies and a fantastic learning community."
Valentina Luján
"The certificate was the push I needed to..."
"The certificate was the push I needed to finally define my life purpose and turn my passion into my profession. I am convinced that sharing happiness studies knowledge with the world is how I can be my best self and make my maximum contribution to humankind. Attending Tal’s weekly mentorship sessions is how I nurture self love and self-care, while connecting with like-minded and like-hearted people around the globe. For me, it is an honor to be part of the Happiness Revolution in Action."
Program Syllabus
Semester A
Introduction to Happiness Studies
Semester A "Introduction to Happiness Studies" focuses on the theoretical aspect, while Semester B "Facilitating Happiness" focuses primarily on the practical application. This course comprises 26 prerecorded lectures, weekly live mentorship sessions and 2-3 hours of exercises each week. Each lecture is subdivided into four sessions. In the syllabus below you will find a brief description of each lecture.
Semester B
Facilitating Happiness
While the "Introduction to Happiness Studies" course focuses on more theory than practice, the focus of this second course is almost entirely on practice—application. Each of the lectures highlights a series of evidence-based techniques that can significantly shift the needle in terms of your own and others’ happiness. Over a period of 20 weeks—which will include lectures and weekly mentorship sessions—we will introduce you to the science behind each technique and then provide you with concrete steps that you can take to make a meaningful difference in your life.
Why Enroll in Happiness Studies Academy
LEARN
Learn to help others–be it family members, friends, or colleagues– lead a happier, more meaningful life.
CONDUCT
Conduct workshops, lead seminars, and deliver lectures in the fields of Happiness Studies and Positive Psychology to the public or professional groups.
ASSUME
Assume the role of Chief Happiness Officers (CHOs) or a Wellbeing Program Manager of an organization – whether a business, an NGO, or a school.
LIFE TIME
Exclusive Lifetime access to new material including the latest research and ideas in the field of happiness studies. Lecture and workshop
ENGAGE
Engage with rigorous and accessible material that can help you find more meaning and joy in your life.
CREATE
Create a new “Happier Center” or join an existing one and help people realize their potential for leading a happy, fulfilling life.
Thousands of Students. 100 Countries.
HSA’s international community, composed of students from all over the world,
work together to make significant changes in the field of happiness.
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EARN 40 ICF RECERTIFICATION CCEs
You’ve become a masterful Certified Professional Coach. Now take the next step to learn advanced skills to generate happiness with clients, organizations and the world at large when you pursue a Certificate in Happiness Studies.
As you study alongside top faculty you’ll feel noticeably happier and enhance your current methodologies as a coach. You’ll gain the skills to serve your clients more powerfully, assume the role of Chief Happiness Officer at an organization or create a “Happier Center” of your own.
30 Core Competencies | 10 Resource Development
About Your Instructor
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and the creator and lead instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS) program.
He earned his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University, where he taught two of the most popular courses in the university’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. Tal later taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University and currently leads the Master’s in Happiness Studies program at Centenary University.
A best-selling author whose books have been translated into over thirty languages, Tal brings academic rigor and real-world insight to his teaching.
In addition to his academic work, he is a certified yoga instructor and former national squash champion. His SPIRE model—spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional wellbeing—is at the core of the CiHS curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
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 is a comprehensive, year-long journey comprising two core pillars:
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Introduction to Happiness Studies: A theoretical and scientific exploration of the field, grounded in Positive Psychology (26 weeks).
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Facilitating Happiness: Evidence-based tools and techniques for personal and professional transformation (20 weeks).
The curriculum features 40 high-quality recorded lectures and ongoing live mentorship and consultation sessions—all led entirely by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.
A Lifelong Partnership for Growth
Beyond the coursework, you receive lifetime access to both the lectures and the weekly live sessions. This provides a permanent opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and receive direct coaching and guidance from Tal.
Integrated Practice
To support your daily growth, you will also receive weekly guided meditations, visualization exercises, journaling activities, and practical integration tools.-
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.
October 6, 2026 Cohort: Save $390 with code BEHAPPY.
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