Learn from world-renowned experts and transform lives including your own.

Apply the evidence-based power of positive psychology.

250+ activities to use with clients and students.

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Imagine creating lasting positive change for both yourself and those you serve. Our Positive Psychology Practitioner Certificate (PPPC) is designed to help you harness the proven science of wellbeing – guided by leading experts. Experience hundreds of practical tools and exercises that empower you to thrive and inspire transformation in others.
Itai is an internationally recognized mindfulness teacher and founder of SPT.
Our faculty features leading experts in positive psychology – the only program where you’ll find them all teaching together. We’ve united this remarkable team so you can learn from the best and experience truly transformative content. Meet the renowned teachers and discover the key topics they’ll guide you through in this certificate.
Over 15,000 students have transformed their lives through our trainings
This certificate is for anyone committed to supporting wellbeing with positive psychology – whether you’re a coach, therapist, educator, HR professional, entrepreneur, positive psychologist, or someone who wants to increase resilience and positivity in your own life and community. No previous psychology degree is required.
Not at all. This training is structured for beginners and professionals alike. It teaches foundational to advanced concepts in positive psychology in a way that’s practical, accessible, and immediately applicable.
This program is taught by some of the most recognized and influential voices in Positive Psychology worldwide.
You’ll learn directly from leading researchers, authors, and practitioners who have shaped the field — experts whose work is cited globally and whose books, research, and interventions form the foundation of modern wellbeing science.
What makes this program truly unique is the combination of faculty. Nowhere else will you find this particular group of internationally respected positive psychology pioneers teaching together within one structured certification.
Rather than learning from a single perspective, you gain exposure to a rich diversity of expertise — from strengths and resilience to meaning, flourishing, leadership, and applied interventions.
This means you’re not just learning positive psychology.
You’re learning it from the people who helped build it.
While many learners complete the program in 6–12 weeks, the training is self-paced — you decide the tempo. Because you get lifetime access, you can revisit and deepen your understanding anytime.
Yes – this certificate meets international standards in positive psychology education and is recognized by professional organizations. It bolsters credibility and can enhance your professional profile.
Yes. Upon completing all course requirements, you’ll earn a Positive Psychology Practitioner Certificate that you can use in professional settings and on your website, LinkedIn, or coaching profile.
You’ll have access to:
This ensures you’re supported – not just left with content.
Absolutely. Graduates use this certification to:
It’s a professional credential with real-world application.
Yes. The certificate equips you with tools and methodologies you can use ethically and effectively with clients, teams, and groups – including strengths-based assessments, resilience practices, and wellbeing frameworks.
This certificate stands out because:
These elements make it both personally transformative and professionally valuable.
Yes – we include a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can explore the coursework risk-free. If you decide it’s not the right fit within 30 days, you’re eligible for a full refund.
Yes – the training includes:
This helps you connect, share experiences, and learn collaboratively.
Even if you don’t plan to teach or coach professionally, this program deepens your own wellbeing – improving your resilience, emotional intelligence, optimism, and capacity for thriving in daily life.
Yes – the training is fully online, letting you study from anywhere at your own pace. Recorded modules, downloadable exercises, and online community tools make learning flexible and accessible.
Michael F. Steger, PhD, is a psychologist and professor at Colorado State University, renowned for his research on meaning and purpose. He is the founder of the Center for Meaning & Purpose and the creator of influential tools such as the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) and the Work & Meaning Inventory. Michael is also co-editor of foundational books in positive psychology and is recognized globally as an expert on purpose, well-being, and meaningful work.
Dr. James Pawelski is a leading figure in the field of Positive Psychology and a co-founder of the world’s first Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on human flourishing, well-being, and the integration of the arts and humanities into positive psychology. He has led major international research initiatives and is widely recognized for advancing evidence-based approaches to happiness, character strengths, and meaningful living.
Suzie Pawelski holds a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and specializes in applying happiness science to relationships, health, and everyday life. Her work bridges research and practice, helping individuals and couples cultivate positive emotions, resilience, and stronger interpersonal connections. She is known for making positive psychology accessible, practical, and deeply human.