The course is for those who are thinking about how to move forward with positivity in their lives, as well as for those who are considering psychology as an area of study for the future.
Fees
This course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here
Level
Level 1
This course focuses on ideas and theories from psychology that help us to understand what makes a positive and fulfilling life. We will look at the different factors that contribute to positivity and explore concepts such as motivation, self-compassion and habit formation. We will work together to explore ideas in detail and reflect on how learning from this area of psychology can be applied to everyday life.
The course includes group activities applying learning to example scenarios. Short tasks exploring mindfulness techniques will be part of the course, as well as discussions and individual written and visual tasks to develop understanding of new ideas.
You will learn the following:
- Understand key terms in positive psychology
- Understand aspects of motivation
- Understand the role of self-compassion in positive psychology
- Understand growth mindset
All learners enrolling on 2026/27 courses will use laptops, tablets and other digital technology as part of their learning
Entry Requirements
You must be working at Entry-Level 3 in Literacy, or above
Careers and Progression
As a learner, you’ll have access to a range of careers support to help you plan your next steps and feel more confident about your future.
This includes:
- Online access to our Careers and Progression Hub through our website – from September 2026
- A printed and online Careers and Progression Resource Pack, including information and guidance on:
- different job sectors and career pathways
- searching and applying for jobs
- writing a professional CV
- interview preparation and tips
- Invitations to lunchtime careers workshops on Tuesdays or Fridays – from September 2026
- Career focused enrichment sessions every month
- The opportunity to attend drop-in sessions with our Careers and Progression Coordinator for personalised support, advice, and guidance around your goals and plans
Visit our careers page here.
Further Progression
Completing this course you can move onto other PSD courses and move forward with increased sense of purpose
