Psychology Courses and Certifications

Abnormal Psychology

9 ratings at edX

A study of abnormal human behaviors within the diversity of human behavior. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Psicología

1424 ratings at Coursera

Recorre distintas ramas de la psicología, desde los procesos cognitivos y el aprendizaje hasta la neurociencia y la percepción.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

42 ratings at edX

This course is an introduction to human cognition and how it is explored. You will explore how Psychology was born as a separate discipline and how we began to study the nervous system in terms of fun

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life

47 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn how to use performance psychology and improve your mental, emotional, and physical game.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

American Psychological Association

Positive Psychology

44 ratings at edX

In this course you will learn about positive psychology, the scientific study of how psychological states, such as happiness, and character strengths, such as optimism and gratitude, contribute to wel

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gamification: Motivation Psychology & The Art of Engagement

11610 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to motivate and engage anyone by learning the psychology that underpins human behaviour.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social psychology and politics

17 ratings at OpenLearn

Why are social psychologists interested in politics, and how can they help us understand things like social movements, protest and activism? This free course, Social psychology and politics, moves ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Smith College

Psychology of Political Activism: Women Changing the World

Learn what motivates prominent women such as Gloria Steinem, Loretta Ross, and others to become involved in activism in this political psychology course.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Trends in e-Psychology

Learn about e-based promotion of physical, mental and social health, focusing on e-cigarettes, e-mental health applications and e-mediation as case-examples.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Psychology of Learning

Explores how motivation, memory, cognition, diversity, and learning theories shape self-regulated, collaborative, experiential, multimedia, and personalized learning.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

BPCE-145: Counselling Psychology

An overview of counseling psychology spanning theories, assessment, practical skills, applications, and emerging technology, with attention to Indian approaches.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

BPCG 175 Psychology for Living

Explore psychology as it relates to everyday living in this 16-week course.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life

Explores how Yoga and Positive Psychology can strengthen the physical, emotional, and intellectual self for flourishing careers, relationships, and wellbeing.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Harvard Medical School

Positive Psychology

This uplifting course teaches you how to harness the power of happiness, mindfulness, and inner strength. You'll learn easy-to-apply tools to help you enjoy enduring happiness—not just fleeting emotio

• Harvard Health Online Learning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Applied Positive Psychology

Explore the science of flourishing through evidence-based interventions for happiness, mindfulness, resilience, meaning, relationships, education, work, and therapy.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course