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Professional Certificate in Positive Education (PR-POSED)
Professional CertificateYear: 2026 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville) or Online
About this course
Coordinator
Jacqui Francis
Contact
Currently enrolled students
Future students:
Overview
| Award title | Professional Certificate in Positive Education |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | Non-AQF |
| Credit points | 25 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months part-time or 6 months part-time |
The Professional Certificate in Positive Education provides a foundation in the science of positive psychology and its application in education settings. The course provides students with a strong foundation in positive psychology and practical approaches for systematically building positive educational communities.
The course focuses on scientifically-sound approaches, with an eye toward helping students to become critical consumers of the literature. The content helps educators to create learning environments that mobilise individual and collective strengths to simultaneously enhance wellbeing and academic performance.
Interactive sessions and assignments help students engage with the positive psychological perspective and initiate and lead systematic change in their community.
Last updated: 19 November 2025