Build the résumé you want to graduate with.
Earn your certificate from the Center for Professional Studies. Add a professional distinction alongside your degree—and make your interest in Positive Psychology visible.
Illustrative résumé after program completion
THE ACHIEVEMENT YOU TAKE WITH YOU
Your degree establishes your academic foundation. A Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Center for Professional Studies gives your résumé another achievement—and a clear connection to the field you want to pursue.
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THE PROGRAM
The Positive Psychology Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand positive psychology skills required across a wide range of roles and industries. It provides a comprehensive understanding of positive psychology, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to support well-being, motivation, and human development in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where positive psychology knowledge and interpersonal skills are a required part of the job.
Approximately 10–15 hours of study, online and at your own pace.
A certificate in Positive Psychology gives your résumé a specific area of study beyond your degree. Use it to explain your interest in education, organizational well-being, and people-focused opportunities, supported by what you learn in the program.
Your education. Your advantage.
Give employers another reason to notice your résumé.
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers. Individual results may vary.
96% source: Coursera, 2025 ↗MADE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR STUDIES
Designed for college students studying psychology, education, business, and health sciences, and students in other majors interested in education, organizational well-being, and people-focused opportunities.
Find a different focusROOM FOR YOUR AMBITION
Find a certificate that connects with your studies or the direction you want to explore.
Work through your program online. Most programs take approximately 10–15 hours of study.
Complete the program, receive your certificate, and add your achievement to your professional profile.
YOUR NEXT STEP
A Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Center for Professional Studies. An earned achievement that puts your professional interests on your résumé.
Student price · Four months of access
Begin my enrollment14-day full refund before completion
Continuing access renews every 4 months unless canceled.
Cancel renewal anytimeCPS programs are short, focused professional development programs. They complement your college studies with an additional field of study and an earned certificate you can include in applications and interviews.
Center for Professional Studies is an independent online learning provider. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any university. Programs are non-accredited and do not provide college credit.
Most programs involve approximately 10–15 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Your enrollment provides four months of access to course materials and resources.
Your earned certificate has a unique credential ID. An employer can use the CPS certificate verification page to look up the credential. Verification confirms the award; it does not imply a hiring guarantee.
You may withdraw for a full refund within 14 days, before completing the program. Contact Student Services for help.
Optional custom Emphasis — a separate $99 one-time add-on after enrollment. Connect Positive Psychology with an industry or discipline that interests you. After completing your base program, request an Emphasis focused on your career direction. Your module is prepared following completion and your request; completing it earns an updated certificate that includes the Emphasis.