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2024 Sustainable Happiness Participant 

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Sustainable Happiness 20hr Certificate

We have been offering Sustainable Happiness Certificate programs through Dawson College since 2015, with a diversity of participants from across Canada. With the launch of the Sustainable Happiness Institute in 2023, we have been able to offer certification through the institute and assemble cohorts of participants globally.

The certificate is reviewed and updated by the Sustainable Happiness Institute with each offering to ensure participants are introduced to the latest developments from the rapidly evolving fields of positive psychology, environmental sustainability, and well-being. The syllabus is designed to help participants build a foundational understanding of Sustainable Happiness. With a focus on applied education, the course content and assignments will help participants identify opportunities for improving their personal and professional well-being while contributing to more sustainable practices. This is accomplished, in part, through the development and implementation of a Sustainable Happiness project which can be completed individually or in groups. The diversity of projects that we have witnessed is extraordinary! Past group projects include The Colleges and Institutes Canada Olympics, and the Dawson College Gratitude Wall while individual projects have included growing food to share with community centres, building a self-care routine, and creating challenges that engage staff and students with nature learning. We have been amazed at the creativity and commitment that emerges through this 20-hour program and look forward to seeing what your project will be!

Program Overview:

• Duration: 8 weeks

• Format: Online, 2-hour sessions + 4hrs of class assignments and development of the Sustainable Happiness project

• Cost: $500

What's Included:

• 2Hr weekly in-depth group sessions led by Dr. Catherine O'Brien over 8 weeks

• 4Hr offline projects and assignments

• A complimentary Sustainable Happiness Semester Journal (with free domestic shipping)

• Certificate of Completion by the Sustainable Happiness Institute 

• Eligibility to become a Sustainable Happiness Facilitator*

  * Completion of the SH Certificate is a requirement for the SH Facilitator training program

• Guest Lecture by Sean O’Brien Murray, lead author of the Sustainable Happiness Semester journal

Special Pricing:

We know from experience that completing the Certificate with a friend or colleague can help to sustain goals after completing the course and create a more impactful change in your personal and professional life. By referring someone else to the course, you and your friend will receive a 25% discount on the course price.

Eligibility:

All participants are welcome. No prior background in Sustainable Happiness, Positive Psychology, Education or Well-being is required. You do not need to be associated with an educational institution to participate. At this time, the certificate is only offered through the Sustainable Happiness Institute in English. We hope to offer it in French and Spanish in the future.

Group Certificates

We offer group pricing - write to us about your group, their background and if you have an ideal start date when you signup for the waitlist.

Our Graduates:

Our graduates include post-secondary professors and students to nurses, teachers, managers, and more from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), Kwantlen University, Canadore College, Vanier College and Pivot Projects.

Continued Education - Next Steps!

As a graduate of the 20Hr certificate you can join the Sustainable Happiness Facilitator training program and begin offering your own 20Hr certificates.

Our micro courses are bite-size instructions on a range of topics such as Nature and well-being, Sustainable Food, and Journal facilitation.  Each course is one hour over 4 weeks. The micro courses are an excellent option for continuing your education on a busy schedule after completing the 20Hr certificate. Click the button below to learn more!