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PROGRAMS

For individuals

our programsexclusive to re:cognition

Two qualifications.
One science.

Two nationally accredited courses. Both built on the same science of being human. One is a six-month entry. One is a twelve-month immersion. Here's how they're different.

one foundation, two paths

Our accredited courses.

Both nationally recognised. Both built on the same science of being human. Pitched at different lives.

Diploma

11069NAT · DIPLOMA · NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

Diploma of Positive Psychology & Wellbeing

The world's first nationally accredited Diploma in positive psychology.

Twelve months online, with a cohort that meets together throughout.

For leaders, HR and L&D, coaches, Organisational Development professionals and senior practitioners building wellbeing across teams and organisations.

Personally transforming and professionally qualifying.

Course Outcomes

You'll graduate with the science, the practice and the qualification to lead wellbeing work across organisations, communities and your own practice.

ROLES GRADUATES STEP INTO

  • Head of Wellbeing
  • People and Culture Lead with wellbeing specialism
  • Workplace Wellbeing Lead
  • Wellbeing Program Designer
  • Wellbeing Strategist
  • Mental health professional moving from clinical to preventative practice
  • Positive Psychology Coach (1:1 and group)
  • Organisational Wellbeing Consultant

WHERE GRADUATES WORK

  • ASX-listed companies
  • Government departments
  • Universities and tertiary institutions
  • Private practice (coaching and consulting)
  • Hospitals and public health services
  • EAPs and professional services firms
Download the Diploma course guideBook a discovery call
Certificate IV

11250NAT · CERTIFICATE IV · NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

Certificate IV in Wellbeing Science

The first Cert IV in wellbeing science in Australia. Ours until 2032.

Six months online and self-paced. More than 100 evidence-based tools across ten core units in physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

The lowest barrier of any health-and-community Cert IV in the country, and the only one built on positive psychology rather than crisis response.

Personally transforming, and the foundation for supporting others.

Course Outcomes

A six-month re:set in how you understand your own wellbeing, and how you support the people around you. You finish with the science, the everyday tools and a nationally recognised qualification to begin wellbeing work, in your own life and alongside others.

ROLES GRADUATES STEP INTO

  • Wellbeing facilitator
  • Wellbeing coach
  • Peer support worker
  • Community wellbeing officer
  • School and education wellbeing assistant
  • Workplace wellbeing champion (in your own team)

WHERE GRADUATES WORK

  • Schools and early childhood services
  • Community and not-for-profit organisations
  • Sport, recreation and youth programs
  • Aged care and disability services
  • Frontline and operational teams
  • Their own life, family and community
Download the Cert IV course guideBook a discovery call

Which one's for me?

Diploma

Start with the Diploma if…

  • You're going to lead wellbeing in a workplace, school, community or your own practice.
  • You want depth, electives, peer cohort and coaching alongside accreditation.
  • You'll design, deliver and measure wellbeing initiatives, not just apply them yourself.
  • You're aiming at senior wellbeing roles, coaching practice, or consulting.
Certificate IV

Start with the Cert IV if…

  • You're new to wellbeing science and want a gentle, self-paced way in.
  • You want to build your own wellbeing capability first and informally support others.
  • Online and flexible matters more than face-to-face cohort experience.
  • You're a school leaver, early-career, mid-career changer, or returning to study after time away.

re:cognise yourself first.
Then take it into the rooms you're responsible for.

the pathway

Or take both, in order.

Cert IV first. Then Diploma. A real path that many of our graduates take.

Some students arrive ready for the Diploma. Others want to test the science of being human on themselves before they commit to a year. Both routes work.

Cert IV graduates progress into the Diploma with credit for what they've already learned. The two qualifications are designed to ladder, not to compete.

  1. step 1

    Certificate IV in Wellbeing Science

    • 6-9 months
    • self-paced
    • online

  2. step 2

    Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

    • 12 months
    • cohort
    • with credit from Cert IV

the model

How we deliver.

Small cohorts. Working practitioners. A student coach you can call by name. Tools that land on Monday morning.

Every course we run is facilitated by working practitioners across positive psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence and applied wellbeing. Every learner is paired with a dedicated student coach. Cohorts are kept small enough that you're known by name. Assessments are read by a human who replies in their own words. The work is built to land in your real life from week one.

Facilitator

  1. Working practitioners.

    Facilitated by people who do this work in the field, not just teach it.

  2. A dedicated student coach.

    One person you can call by name. Across the whole course.

  3. Small cohorts.

    Kept small enough that your assessments are read by a human who replies in their own words.

  4. Tools for Tuesday morning.

    The work lands in your real life from week one. Every assessment asks what you'll do with it on Monday.

reassurance

Questions before you enrol

Certificate IV in Wellbeing Science

Who is the Certificate IV for?
Anyone who wants to take charge of their own wellbeing and learn practical ways to help others. It suits personal-growth learners, health and allied-health workers, educators and school leaders, HR and workplace teams, coaches and community practitioners, and students or early-career professionals. No experience needed.
How long does the Certificate IV take?
Around six to nine months, at your own pace. Based on about two to three hours a week, most students finish within nine months.
How is the Certificate IV delivered?
It is 100% online and self-paced, and you can start any time. You learn through videos, slides, workbooks and practical assessments, with a dedicated student coach and a community of fellow learners.
Are there any prerequisites for the Certificate IV?
You need Year 10 English or equivalent (written and verbal), basic computer skills (enough to open, save and find documents and search the web), and access to a computer with internet.
How is the Certificate IV assessed?
Through applied, practical tasks: hands-on activities, reflection exercises, written assessments and short quizzes. There are no exams. Everything is designed to embed the learning in your real life.
What can I do after the Certificate IV?
You will be able to apply science-backed tools across physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, build your own resilience, and support others with practical skills. Graduates step into roles such as wellbeing facilitator, wellbeing coach, peer support worker, community wellbeing officer and workplace wellbeing champion.

Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

Who is the Diploma for?
People who want to apply wellbeing science in real settings and measure its impact: leaders, HR and L&D, coaches, organisational development professionals and senior practitioners building wellbeing across teams, schools, communities or their own practice.
How long does the Diploma take, and how much time does it need?
Twelve months, with a cohort that runs together throughout. Plan for around three to four hours a week.
How is the Diploma delivered?
You choose the format that fits your life: Face-to-Face Immersion, Virtual Live Learning or Hybrid. All include live teaching, applied projects, a dedicated student coach and a peer cohort, and sessions are recorded so you can catch up.
What does the Diploma cover?
Six core units across the foundations of positive psychology: research and theory, positive emotions, strengths and flow, meaning and purpose, positive relationships, and positive goals. You then choose two of six electives: Positive Coaching, Positive Leadership, Positive Parenting, Positive Communities, Positive Education or Positive HR.
Are there any prerequisites for the Diploma?
No. There are no formal prerequisites for the Diploma.
What can I do after the Diploma?
You will be able to design, deliver and measure evidence-based wellbeing initiatives, coach and lead with strengths-based practice, and graduate with a portfolio you can show employers or clients. Graduates step into roles such as Head of Wellbeing, Workplace Wellbeing Lead, Wellbeing Program Designer, Positive Psychology Coach and Organisational Wellbeing Consultant.

Fees, payment and enrolment

How much do the courses cost?
The Certificate IV is AUD $2,900. The Diploma is from AUD $6,500 for Virtual Live Learning, $7,000 for Hybrid, or $7,500 for Face-to-Face Immersion. As accredited training, all of our courses are GST-free.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Both courses can be paid upfront or in instalments. The Certificate IV plan is three instalments and the Diploma plan is four. You will find the full breakdown on the enrol page.
Is there an early-enrolment saving?
Yes, on the Diploma. Enrol at least eight weeks before your intake starts and pay upfront to save 10%. The saving does not apply to payment plans.
How do I enrol?
For the Certificate IV, enrol any time through the online enrolment form. For the Diploma, choose your intake on the dates page and click Apply Now. If you are not sure which course fits, book a 15-minute call and we will help you decide.
When do courses start?
The Certificate IV starts whenever you enrol. The Diploma runs in scheduled intakes through the year across Australia and New Zealand, plus virtual cohorts. Check the dates page for the next intake.
Are the fees tax deductible?
As accredited training, our courses are exempt from GST. Many students can also claim course fees as a self-education expense when it relates to their current work. Check with your accountant or the ATO for your situation.

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Same accreditation (RTO 40655). Same team. Bolder ambition. Wider reach.