Emotional Awareness

Understand your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with far greater clarity.

Proven Tools

Learn simple, evidence-based practices you can use instantly in your daily life.

Personal Growth

Build confidence, resilience, and momentum towards a happier, more grounded you.

About the Certificate of Happiness Studies

The Certificate of Happiness Studies is your starting point for understanding the science behind a happier and more fulfilling life. Designed to be practical, relatable, and deeply grounded in research, this course helps you master the fundamentals of emotional awareness, positive psychology, and healthy mindset habits. Across six weeks, you'll uncover what truly drives your wellbeing, learn simple yet powerful tools you can immediately apply, and build a personalised foundation for long-term growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or simply ready for the next chapter of your life, this course offers the clarity, direction, and actionable skills to help you move forward with confidence.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 45 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome & Orientation

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      Certificate of Happiness Studies Workbook

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      Course Roadmap & Checklist

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      6 Quick Tips to Get the Most Out of This Course

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      Recommended Additional Reading List

  2. 2

    Setting Your Intentions

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      What Does Happiness Mean To You?

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      Checking In: Measuring Your Happiness Over Time

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      Assignment: Write a Letter to Your Future Self

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      Activity: Sharing Your Hopes & Goals for This Course

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      Assignment: Create Your Study Plan

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      Moving Knowledge from the Head to the Heart

  3. 3

    Understanding Happiness

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      The Happiness Cake

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      Put It Into Practice: Notice Happiness Myths

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      The Wellbeing spectrum

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      A Recipe for Happiness: PERMAH Overview

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      Module Reflections & Discussions: What is Happiness?

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      End of Module Quiz: What is Happiness?

  4. 4

    Expanding Your Emotional Intelligence

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      The 4 Emotional Mistakes

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      Listening to Your Emotions (Instead of Wrestling Them)

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      The Feelings Wheel

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      Activity: 48 Hour Feelings Log

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      Emotional Messages Sheet

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      Module Reflections & Discussion: Emotional Intelligence 101

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      End of Module Quiz: Emotional Intelligence 101

  5. 5

    Practising Introspection

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      Beginners Guide to Journaling

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      Beginners Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness

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      Personal Happiness Coaching at BU Happiness College

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      Module Reflections & Discussion: Introspection

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      End of Module Quiz: Introspection

  6. 6

    Retraining Your Brain for Happiness

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      Activity: Noticing the Negative Cognitive Bias

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      Gratitude Prompts

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      Module Reflection & Discussion: Retraining Your Brain for Happiness

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      End of Module Quiz: Retraining Your Brain for Happiness

  7. 7

    Knowing Yourself and Defining Your Direction

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      Values Mapping

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      Activity: Discover & Use Your Strengths

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      Module Reflection & Discussion: Knowing Yourself and Defining Your Direction

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      End of Module Quiz: Know Yourself Deeply & Set Your Direction

  8. 8

    The Ripple Effect of Happiness

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      Re-Evaluate Your Happiness

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      Certificate of Happiness Studies Capstone Reflection

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      Certificate of Happiness Studies: Final Quiz

  9. 9

    Certificate Graduation Module

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      Invitation to Become a Happiness Ambassador

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      Become a Happiness Ambassador

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      Share Your Story: Testimonial & Review

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      Continue Your Learning: Other Short Courses

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      Continue Your Learning: The Happiness Blueprint

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Elevate Your Growth: Personal Happiness Coaching

Happy Words from Happy People

We know that learning the skills and science of happiness is the key to living a fulfilling life. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our members and graduates have to say.

”
BU Happiness College has changed my life! I can not thank the team enough for providing me with the strategies to take back control of my life and put myself first. You will not regret it by getting in touch with the team at BU!!
Kaitlin Pell

Port Macquarie, Australia

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Great organisation! The team have helped me so much to understand my emotions and mindset, and how to deal with them in a healthy manner! Very helpful, easy to follow and practical - which has taught me so much about myself
Dylan Annells

Melbourne, Australia

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I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to make radical changes and transform their life. Best personal development around.
Donna Wall

Dubbo, Australia

Meet Your Coach: Declan Edwards

Declan Edwards is a happiness researcher, coach, and the founder of BU Happiness College. He holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters Degree of Applied Positive Psychology, and his insights into the skills and science of happiness are sought after internationally.  Since 2017 Declan has been teaching people globally how to build the skills needed for a happier, more fulfilling life. He also guest lectures in Positive Psychology at CQ University and Bond University, bringing both academic insight and real-world experience to his teaching.  His work combines evidence-based practice with warm, practical coaching that helps people create meaningful and lasting change.

Your Enrolment Creates 10 Days of Education for a Child in Need

As a social enterprise committed to growing global happiness, we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of disadvantage. That’s why, for every enrolment in the Certificate of Happiness Studies, we fund 10 days of education access for a child in need through our partnership with B1G1. By choosing to learn the skills and science of happiness, you’re not only transforming your own wellbeing; you’re helping create opportunities, hope, and a brighter future for a child somewhere in the world.

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Take the first step toward a stronger, happier, more empowered version of yourself.

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