Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology
- LEVEL ONE
Program overview
Build your foundation
Learn applied positive psychology coaching using the IPPC’s methodology of an integrated approach to positive psychology, coaching psychology and evidenced-based coaching.
This program will complement your existing skill set as a coach, mentor, practitioner, entrepreneur, or leader.
Program details
Your course breakdown
To earn the Level 1 certificate, you must complete 6 courses (all eligible for credit toward ICF hours):
Compulsory Courses
All program participants must complete the following courses.
- Foundations in Positive Psychology Coaching (7.2 core competencies / 4.8 resource development)
- Positive Psychology Coaching and the Strengths-Based Approach (7.4 CC / 4.6 RD)
- Positive Psychology Coaching for Enhancing Resilience (9.5 CC / 2.5 RD)
- Positive Psychology Coaching for Positive Leadership (8.6 CC / 3.4 RD)
- Practicing Applied Positive Psychology Coaching (6.43 CC / 5.57 RD)
Elective Courses
Participants must also complete one of the following elective courses.
- The Science of Wellbeing for Positive Psychology Coaching (5.3 CC / 6.7 RD)
- Positive Psychology Coaching and Mindfulness (5.25 CC / 6.75 RD)
- Positive Psychology Coaching and Building a Meaningful Life (6.5 CC / 5.5 RD)
Further details
Course structure
Every IPPC course is delivered entirely live online, so you can connect to our classes and instructors from anywhere around the world. The power of technology provides you access to a wide range of resources.
Our course content and training is composed of foundational theories and a majority of practical application, with real-life case studies and examples. Our learner-centric approach allows you to be active participants in your own learning. There will be small discussion groups, where you can process your learning alongside your peers, and both share and take in diverse perspectives.
Your instructors take on a coaching and mentoring role as they deliver the content. Their teaching style includes pedagogical approaches such as constructivism, collaboration, inquiry-based learning, and reflection.
We’ve also outlined the time commitment for the courses and classes, so you can determine how they would best fit your life and your goals. You will be assessed through evidence of participation and learning (e.g., a written assignment, questionnaire, written reflection, portfolio, etc.).
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- Explore your personal and professional goals.
- Learn what IPPC program or course is right for you.
- Discover the financial options available.
- Ask any questions you might have about the IPPC.