Wellness in the Workplace

Transform stress into strength and enhance workplace wellness. This 12-week online course focuses on managing stress and promoting well-being. Covering mental health in the workplace, the course material is designed to help you understand and manage everyday stressors that can impact both your personal and your professional well-being. You will explore practical strategies and tools from current research and experts in the field of mental health and well-being to help you identify and manage stressors and achieve a work-life balance. The course is outcome-focused, and you will use the information in it to develop effective coping strategies culminating in the creation of your own wellness plan. Participants can expect an average time commitment of 5–6 hours per week, totaling 65 hours. Who should take this course? The course is ideal for working professionals and students who are interested in improving their mental health and well-being at work or at school individuals seeking to learn practical skills and tools to manage stress, set boundaries and achieve a manageable work-life balance those interested in developing a customized wellness plan Delivery Method This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas. Professional Development This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development. Students who complete the Post-Graduate Certificate will be eligible to receive advanced standing in the laddering option offered by the Faculty of Education. Queen’s University Faculty of Education has designed this laddering option as a customizable graduate experience, with the inclusion of three different credentials within one course. Laddering will allow you to progress through successive credentials while carrying forward course credits. Students can receive three different credentials – a Post-Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Professional Master of Education. If you follow the laddering system, you can earn all three credentials with fewer classes overall. Contact us at edonline@queensu.ca or visit educ.queensu.ca/ladder for more information. Course Fees CAD$650.00 Course fees include full access to comprehensive course content timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments Shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University) credit toward the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development Policies and more information Professional Studies Policies Fees, Refunds and Financial Support Learn more about Queen’s University, the Faculty of Education and Kingston Frequently Asked Questions