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About the Course

Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. There are no prerequisites....

Top reviews

MK

Jun 16, 2020

A perfect course for aspirant Positive Psychologist. This course change the way I perceive the challenges of life. Learning the Theory of PERMA is very fascinating and beneficial for happy well-being!

MF

Jun 24, 2021

Loved this curse. I was enthusiastic and engaged the whole way through and feel like I have learnt a lot. I can´t wait to start the second one. Thank you for bringing positive psychology to the world.

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By Jennifer R

Aug 4, 2020

I found this course to be an excellent starting point for learning about positive psychology. Dr. Seligman's lectures were clear and engaging, and the interactive assignments were eye-opening but not overly burdensome. I'm excited to begin the next section!

By Lin K

May 13, 2020

What a great experience to enroll into this class. Positive Psychology has been my lifetime application but I have only been able to learn the theory after real-life practice. I hope I have chances to apply what I have learned to my community, my children.

By Leonarda M C

Aug 21, 2017

I have spent much time sharing my excitement about this wonderful course given by non-other than the founder of PP, Martin Seligman, Ph.D. Also, there are many good facilitators like Dr. Pawelski who add clear and valued information with many good question

By Debra E P

Apr 8, 2017

The course is interesting and provides the student with opportunities to actively participate with others in the discussion forums. The videos are engaging and the supplemental materials provided with the lectures are excellent. It is personally rewarding.

By Rajiv K

Jun 27, 2021

This course was really an eye opener. All the findings are based on research, and will change the way you view the world around you. I believe it is time well spent because my learnings can be used in my personal life, irrespective of my career choices.

By Leonor A C

Sep 15, 2019

Me encanta este curso. Está muy bien organizado. El contenido está muy completo. Me gustan los ejercicios y prácticas, que me permitieron asimilar el contenido de forma más sencilla y eficiente. Siento que hay un cambio en mi percepción, más positiva.

By Dawne H

Dec 30, 2020

Exceptional course! I have recommended it to loved ones and friends who are struggling with despression and anxiety. I'm excited I found this course during this challenging year. It really has helped me to have a different perspective on my experiences.

By Irum A

Aug 12, 2020

This course is an absolute life changer! Professor Martin Saligman (and colleagues) have created a masterpiece! It has transformed my perspective and taught me so much about life, health, education and the world. This was an entire education in 4 weeks!

By Anil M

May 4, 2020

Great course with wonderful concepts and stories to make it a better world. The course was easy to follow and do well in a limited period of time. Thank you Dr. Seligman and the team for putting it together so nicely and making it available on Coursera.

By Ngoc-Ha V

Apr 30, 2020

A very detailed and inspiring course. This course is taught by the father of psychology so it is easy-to-understand. Also, the materials are helpful and I love the resources button in the course which provide me with tons of books and reading materials.

By springlight@yandex.ru

Feb 8, 2020

First of all, Martin Seligman is a very good speaker, and I really enjoyed videos from his lectures. This course opened a lot of new things in psychology for me, which I was anawear before. It is good structured and has parsonal and professional value!

By Alan S

Oct 27, 2019

This in an excellent course! I feel grateful to have been part of this course, the content is exciting, prospective and necessary in our world today. The coursera delivery applications are exceptional; both website and app are responsive and intuitive.

By Mahua S

Feb 7, 2020

This is a new field and I am so excited to learn about the great potential that this science has in restructuring education and health policies. The course was engaging and the educators were able to communicate clearly and meaningfully. Thank you!

By Andini J

Nov 25, 2019

I enjoy taking this course and I took a lot lesson through positive psychology that I could apply into real life. The module, the topics and the examples are well delivered by the coach. Thank you! I'll go with the next step of Positive Psychology.

By Cellie

Aug 23, 2018

This course opened my eyes and gave me in-depth knowledge on positive psychology and its applications. This has helped me help my clients change mindsets, set new goals and see themselves in better light. I cannot wait to finish the specialization.

By Rick W

Apr 29, 2017

This was an exceptional course. I enjoyed the presentation, exercises and assessment. Not only did I gain from an academic perspective, but more important, I gained personally and will use these skills to facilitate collaboration and help others.

By Hazel S

Aug 30, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I am inspired by the possibilities, that creating a global environment of well-being, can bring for all of us. Positive psychology, positive education and positive health should not be overlooked in any community.

By Ramon d T

May 1, 2020

I love this course. Prof. Seligman was a fantastic discovery and his teaching will contribute to my life development. I have been impressed by the experience of Dr. Alejandro as well: his experiences on the field must have been terribly enriching.

By Joseph C

Nov 23, 2017

Muy bueno. Es necesario ampliar la explicación negativa que se tiene de los fenómenos humanos. Me ha permitido conocer esta ciencia en desarrollo y ampliar mis conocimientos como psicólogos. Estoy interesado en conocer más el abordaje terapéutico.

By Y Y

Mar 13, 2022

it is worth taking time for studying positive psychology which helping to understand myself, people and the world. While we face the helplessness, can find the easily methods to release yourself through positive emotions and behaviour. Thank You

By Jaimie K

Dec 5, 2020

I was excited to start learning about positive psychology and this course was a good introduction. There is both an overview of the overall goals of positive psychology and research, as well as some practical tools you can start using right away.

By Zanora L B E

Mar 13, 2021

Completely enjoyed the course and directly hearing from Dr. Seligman's experiences and insights. The content for the course was great, I enjoyed the practical applications throughout the experience and feedback from fellow students. Thank you!

By Vasilis P

Feb 6, 2023

Awesome structure, engaging and very informative!! Life chagning I should say, as it helped me see the positive side of my every day life and try and teach the ones around me to do so. Yes, I will try and complete the series in the near future.

By Veronica S

Sep 26, 2022

This course is a great introduction to the field of Positive Psychology. At the end, you walk out with 4 positive psychology interventions that truly help to increase your well-being. Looking forward to the other courses in the Specialization!

By Emilia S

Mar 11, 2022

The course content was highly interesting. I enjoyed the lecturers, particularly Dr. Seligman's style of teaching. I can't wait to learn more about positive psychology and see how I can implement it in my personal as well as professional life.