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Due to popular demand, registration for the February cohort has been extended!
So hurry and claim your 10% discount with code BEHAPPY before it is too late
Closing March 5th!
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Introducing the Certificate in Happiness Studies
The Role of Struggle in Building Resilience
Join our co-founder Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar for a special introduction to the Certificate in Happiness Studies and discover
how this transformative program can help you deepen your understanding of happiness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an example of the powerful insights covered in the course, Tal will give a short lecture on the role of struggle in building resilience—exploring how challenges, rather than holding us back, can be essential for personal growth and long-term happiness.
You’ll also learn:
The structure and key components of the program
How the certificate can enhance your personal and professional life
The benefits of joining a global community dedicated to flourishing
Reserve your spot today!
Thursday | February 20th | 4PM EST (New York)
Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.
Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.
Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS)
The CiHS is a year-long online academic course that includes academic lectures and live webinars. Offered in Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish & Vietnamese
Masters Degree in Happiness Studies
The Master of Arts in Happiness Studies focuses on educating leaders who are committed to the cultivation of wellbeing in themselves and others, to the fulfillment of society’s potential for both happiness and goodness.
HSA Student & Alumni Retreat 2025
April 3 - 6 in Kakslauttanen, Finland
Upcoming Events
Rio de Janeiro Retreat
with
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Retreat Fee: $1,400
November 4-7, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Join us in the magical wilderness of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for an unforgettable retreat.
Free Live Webinar:
The Future of Positive Psychology
Lead Instructor Tal Ben-Shahar
November 12, 2025
13:00 - 14:30 EST
Zoom, Online
Explore curriculum, career opportunities, and admissions.
Turn your passion for wellbeing into impact.
Includes live Q&A.
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Upcoming Events
HSA’s international community, composed of students from 85 countries over the world, together leading the Happiness Revolution.
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Felicidad Cristobal
This course should be a “sweet obligation” for every top manager
"We all know that things arrive in our life at the right moment, but having worked in the first steel global company (ArcelorMittal) and later as the CEO of its global foundation for many years, I wish I would have known then what I learned with Tal Ben-Shahar. I would have suffered less, I would have understood more... Companies would spend less money in coaching their executives suffering from burn-out. Nevertheless, now that I am walking new paths I am applying all have learned to live with a deeper happiness! Thank you Tal!
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David Wooldridge
The HSA program has holistically changed my life
".....What an amazing experience.....Tal is an extraordinary teacher! It represents the most profound learning experience I have ever engaged. And as a Vice President and General Manager for a fortune 50 company, I was exposed to very electric, dynamic and forward thinking educational programs. And none of them resinated with me like The HSA field of studies program..I am completely committed to the Happiness revolution!"
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Kim Salisbury
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. 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. Just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you!!!! With deepest gratitude"
The Science
of Happiness
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Happiness Studies Academy was founded and created by positive psychology expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Bringing together the thinking of the world's leading scholars and the latest scientific research.
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