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Automatic patterns under pressure
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From ego patterns to execution
We don’t coach personality just for self-knowledge.
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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, bi-monthly live webinars 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
Introduction to HappinessStudies
While the "Introduction to happiness" 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 webinars—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.
HSA Student & Alumni
Retreat 2025
Date: November 4-7, 2025
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Exclusive for HSA Business & Alumni Club
Members
Why Join the Happiness Studies Academy:
LEARN to help others–be it family
members, friends, or colleagues–lead a happier, more meaningful life.
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CONDUCT workshops, lead seminars,
and deliver lectures in the fields of Happiness Studies and Positive Psychology to public or professional groups.
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ASSUME the role of Chief Happiness
Officer (CHO) or a Wellbeing Program
Manager of an organization–whether a business, an NGO, or a school.
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EXCLUSIVE LIFETIME access to new
material including the latest research
and ideas in the field of Happiness
Studies and lecture and workshop material that can be used for running
independent programs.
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ENGAGE with rigorous and accessible
material that can help you find more
meaning and joy in your life.
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CREATE a new “Happier Center” or join an existing one and help people realize their potential for leading a happy, fulfilling life.
What do we need to create a revolution? To create a real deep change?
Thousands of Students. From 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.
Thousands of Students. From 100 Countries.
The Happiness community serves as a global platform for students from around the world to connect, exchange ideas, inspire one another, and come together in person through meetings and retreats held worldwide.
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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.
About
Your
Instructor
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies
Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies program.
After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership, and currently teaches Happiness Studies at Columbia University.
He is an international, best- selling author whose books have been translated into more than 25 languages.
In addition to establishing The Happiness Studies Academy, Tal is a certified yoga instructor whose work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, ancient wisdom and modern technology, science and art.
Become a "Certified Happiness Trainer"
Watch the first class of the Certificate in Happiness Studies Program
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Cronograma de Estudios
Una vez recibido tu pago y formulario de inscripción:
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Recibirás un email con tu clave de acceso personal al online campus de Madanes.
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Recibirás otro email con un link para tomar tu assessment EnneaRoles, y un link para agendarte tu cita de sesión de debrief individual con nuestro faculty, donde te entregaremos tu propio informe EnneaRoles.
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A partir del 1/1/25 podras ingresar y tomar tu primera clase de la certificación en el online campus. Los módulos están disponibles 24/7 y puedes tomarlos en el horario de tu conveniencia. Al terminar de ver cada módulo, completas un breve quiz.
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Cada semana, un nuevo módulo se habilitará para ti, El programa podrás completarlo en 10 semanas. El total de horas de estudio es de 21 horas.
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Además de los módulos de auto-estudio asincrónico online, hay 3 sesiones sincrónicas, live-online, cada una con un eje temático vinculado, en las siguientes fechas: _________________________ Te enviaremos por email el link para ingresar a dichas sesiones.
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En los últimas semanas del programa, recibirás dos licencias (es decir, dos entradas para que dos personas a tu elección puedan tomar el assessment)
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Una licencia, la usaras de práctica, y podrás agendarte una sesión de mentoría con nuestro faculty, para recibir tips que te ayudarán en la preparación de tu examen final.
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La segunda licencia, la usaras para tu examen final: debes grabar una sesión de feedback con EnneaRoles con una persona que tomará el assessment, y donde demuestras las habilidades aprendidas en el programa.
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Aprobado tu examen, te gradúas como EnneaRoles Certified Practitioner y puedes obtener acceso a la plataforma de Practitioners, donde podrás comenzar a gestionar proyectos y clientes (en la plataforma encontrarás las 3 licencias sin cargo incluidas en el programa).
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