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Mindfulness

What if you could manage your thoughts and emotions, and learn to be proactive rather than reactive? What if you could gain control and not go always be on auto-pilot? Well, mindfulness, can do all this. Activities in this channel introduce you to mindfulness, its role in the workplace and your personal life, and the benefits that go along with practicing it. Through mindfulness practices, you can transform your life and the people you work with.

Beginner Business & Professional Self-paced Earn a Certificate

About This Course

What this course is about

The Mindfulness Foundations course introduces you to the core concepts and practices of mindfulness — helping you understand what mindfulness is, why it matters, and how it supports emotional well-being, focus, and overall mental health.

You’ll learn simple, accessible mindfulness techniques that improve your ability to stay present, manage stress, and navigate challenges with more clarity and calm. This course is ideal for anyone seeking personal well-being, stress reduction, or improved performance in work, school, and daily life.

As you complete the course, you’ll also earn certificates and digital credentials that you can add to your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account to highlight your commitment to personal resilience and mental well-being.

You’ll learn how to:

Build self-awareness and improve focus

Manage stress and emotions through mindfulness practices

Strengthen concentration and resilience

Establish healthy habits that support long-term well-being

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Self-Awareness & Present-Moment Focus

Understand your own thoughts, emotions, and attention patterns

Develop the ability to stay present, grounded, and aware

Reduce overthinking and improve mental clarity

Emotional Regulation & Well-Being Skills

Practice mindfulness techniques such as breath awareness, body scans, gentle movement, and “kindfulness”

Learn strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm

Improve emotional balance, calmness, and stability

Improved Concentration & Resilience

Strengthen your ability to focus, even under pressure

Build resilience to navigate change, uncertainty, or challenging situations

Enhance performance in work, study, and daily tasks through better mental discipline

Foundation for Long-Term Mindfulness Practice

Learn key concepts that support ongoing mindfulness growth

Build habits that can be integrated into daily routines

Support long-term mental health, stress management, and personal well-being

Showcase your learning

Upon completing the course, you’ll earn digital credentials that can be added to your résumé, LinkedIn, and Credly profile, demonstrating your skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and well-being support.

Category

This course is part of the Professional Skills learning path.

Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone looking to build skills in Business & Professional
  • No prior experience required
  • Career changers, job seekers, and upskilling professionals
  • Self-motivated learners who want flexible, self-paced learning