Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction

Online Course

Future Learn
Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction

What is the course about?

Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction
The course Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Understand the importance of employee wellbeing, and consider different definitions of and theoretical approaches to wellbeing.

Course description
  • Explore the theory and importance of good wellbeing at work
  • 2 weeks
  • Why is employee wellbeing important? How has employee wellbeing previously been defined and what is its impact on our working lives?
  • Get answers to these questions and more on this course, exploring key definitions of wellbeing at work. You will consider the reach of theoretical approaches to wellbeing from occupational psychology and explore both positive and negative aspects of workplace welfare.
  • You will also be introduced to methods of assessing employee wellbeing, gain an overview of the key issues related to wellbeing at work, and consider the factors affecting wellbeing.
  • The historical context of wellbeing and existing definitions
  • A brief overview of theoretical approaches to wellbeing in occupational psychology
  • A brief overview of wellbeing across individuals’ working lives
  • The positive and negative aspects of wellbeing at work
  • The key issues around wellbeing for employees, managers and organisations
  • A brief overview of factors affecting wellbeing
  • Explore the historical context of wellbeing and existing definitions
  • Critically evaluate theoretical approaches to wellbeing in organisational psychology, relevant to wellbeing
  • Discuss the impact of wellbeing on individuals’ working lives
  • Identify the positive and negative aspects of wellbeing at work
  • Assess the key issues around wellbeing for employees, managers and organisations
  • This course is for anyone looking to gain a greater insight into wellbeing at work.
  • The course is also part of the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, accredited by the Association for Business Psychology.
  • Coventry University
  • Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

Prerequisites & Facts

Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction

Course Topic

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University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction
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