Learn alongside thought leaders, scientists, artists & activists from around the world
 
															Welcome to The World Happiness Academy
The World Happiness Academy is our learning and transformation center, designed to equip you, your organization, your school, and your community with tools, experiences, and educational resources that will reinforce your ability to create meaningful Happiness Initiatives.
Gain access to training, interviews, certificates, and sessions with top practitioners.
We create unique learning experiences, learning heart to heart
From Experience to Positive Impact

Join our discovery expeditions to Bhutan and India and 
 build your legacy

Become part of our experiential learning community at the World Happiness Fest

Become a game changer during our Gross Global Happiness program at the United Nations University for Peace

Join our weekly webinars, 
teacher trainings and 
 certification programs
Our Academy Encompasses:
 
															- Certificates
- Online Courses
- Global Expeditions
- Summits
- Teachers Trainings
- Round Tables
- Live & Recorded Webinars
Your Membership Includes Access to
World Happiness Fest 2025 ONLINE
Become a Member
Our Certificates & Teacher Trainings
 
															Chief Happiness Practitioner
(CHP) Certificate
				- Digital
- On-going
 
															Chief Well-Being Officer (CWO) Certificate
- Digital
- On-going
Become a Certified Chief Well-Being Officer while studying with world-leading Practitioners. If you are looking to positively transform your life and the lives of others, then this ground-breaking certification program is for you.
 
															Certificate in Happiness Studies
- Digital
- On-going
100% Online Educational Program By Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. The Certificate in Happiness Studies is a comprehensive year-long online academic course. Enroll today and get immediate access to weekly webinars with Tal.
 
															Professional Coaching Program
- Digital
- On-going
- ICF ready
This certification course, rooted in the ROUSER model and aligned with ICF competencies, equips you to become a transformative coach. You’ll develop a coaching mindset, enhance self-awareness, and master tools to help clients cultivate happiness, resilience, and growth. Gain the skills and confidence to create meaningful change in individuals and communities.
Check out our up-coming free webinars and workshops
Webinars 
and Workshops
				 
															Some of Our Courses
 
															Fundamentals of Mindfulness Meditation
- Self Paced, Digital + Live Meditations
- On-going
This incredible program will teach you the fundamentals of mindfulness and meditation, helping you to establish a daily practice. The program includes 13 videos, 4 guided meditations and discussion forums. It also includes biweekly, one hour live conference calls with the instructor to practice meditation and to answer all your questions.
 
															The Future of Happiness at 
Work
				- Self Paced, Digital
- On-going
 
													 
													 
													 
													Our Summits
 
															Power of Belonging Summit
- Digital
- Access to Recordings
 
															Gross Global Happiness Summit
- March 7-9, 2025
- In-Person- United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica
Join us for our annual 3-day Executive Education Event. Bringing together senior executives, coaches, educators, and experts within the Happiness and Well-Being space to co-create high quality and innovative programs to tackle some of the largest challenges facing the world today. All of this is done in an intimate and natural setting at one of the most beautiful University campuses on earth.
 
															Annual World Happiness Fest Week
- Digital & In-Person (Granada and Miami)
- March 14th - 21st, 2025
Build your capabilities and learn alongside happiness and well-being practitioners.
All journeys start with a first step
Global Expeditions
 
															India
- Dates TBD
- Dehli-Varanasi-Pondicherry-Auroville
 
															Bhutan
- Dates TBD
- Paro -Thimphu-Dochula-Punakha-Phobjikha
On this unique 8-day legacy building retreat nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Buddhist monks, astrologists, farmers, teachers, government officials, activists and intellectuals will share their perspectives with us on how to build societies willing to act as catalysts for change and transformation. Together, we will realize who we are in Bhutan, and redefine our goals, becoming more conscious and whole-beings.
Our Signature events
 
															World Happiness Week
- March 14-21, 2025
- Webinars & Workshops
- 9 days of live & digital events on every continent, in 80 cities
 
								 
								