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15 Best Well-being Courses on Coursera

Choosing a well‑being course on Coursera involves considering the topics covered, the teaching institution and the price you’ll pay. This page lists fifteen courses that span mindfulness, purpose, positive psychology, stress support for healthcare workers and even digital health ethics, all priced between $49.00 and $79.00 as listed by the providers. The courses are presented in our own ranking order, which reflects our assessment of how well each option matches common learner goals, but it does not imply any absolute superiority.

Each offering comes from a recognised university or school, such as Rice University, University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania, and is delivered through Coursera’s platform. Whether you are looking to improve personal resilience, enhance workplace performance, or understand the ethical side of digital health, the selection here gives you a clear overview to help decide which programme aligns with your interests and budget.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$49.00 – $79.00
Providers
Coursera
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "well-being" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B Lowest price here University-backed

    Mindfulness and Well-being

    Offered by Rice University

    The goal of the Specialization is to showcase the ways in which the practice of mindfulness is an effective means of enhancing and maintaining optimal health and overall well-being that can be implemented in every aspect...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Offered by University of Alberta

    This course is designed to give you practical insights and tools that you can apply in both your personal and professional life. We’ll explore what happiness truly means, challenging common misconceptions and uncovering...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Offered by Empower School of Health

    This specialization offers a comprehensive understanding of digital health, covering its global significance, historical evolution, and the technologies that drive transformation in healthcare, including telehealth, tele...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Offered by Salesforce

    This is Course 1 in the Salesforce Sales Development Representative Professional Certificate. In order to successfully complete later courses, please ensure you have completed this course before moving on. This course is...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Welcome to Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most! In this course, you’ll learn how science, philosophy and practice all play a role in both finding your purpose and living a purposeful life. Y...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Foundations of Positive Psychology

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    The University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman welcome you to Foundations of Positive Psychology. Our five-course specialization provides you with the key theories and research in the field of positive psych...

    $79.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Offered by University of Alberta

    This course gives you easy access to knowledge and tools that will allow you to develop a safe and healthy work environment for physical vitality. Whether you work from home, or an office, you'll understand the importanc...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Offered by Universidade de São Paulo

    O curso Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana tem como objetivo disseminar o conhecimento sobre o sono na sociedade. O sono é essencial a vida, não dormir bem gera como consequência uma vida de má qualidade, no entanto há pouc...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Offered by Duke University

    Stress First Aid (SFA) is a peer support toolkit designed to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery. Stress First Aid offers a flexible menu of options for recognizing and addressing stress reactions....

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Digital Intelligence for Everyone

    Offered by Arizona State University

    By the end of the specialization, you will be able to: Use digital tools to improve and maintain well-being. Secure and safely operate your digital tools and environment. Send and understand messages online, mitigating m...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Cuidando a los cuidadores

    Offered by Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    El programa especializado integra los cursos “Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas”, “Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas” y “Aprender de experiencias de cuidadores en condic...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    4 Day Creative Reset: Reduce Stress & Boost Productivity

    Offered by Skillshare

    Have you struggled with maintaining productive habits, or constantly feel overwhelmed or unhappy? Do you feel disconnected from your intentions behind your creative projects or feel distracted? By the end of this course,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Ideal Morning Routine For An Improved Quality Of Life

    Offered by Alex Genadinik

    Use your mornings to: Be productive Help you regular Circadian Rhythms so you get better and more restful sleep the next day and every day Remove destructive habits Adapt amazing habits that will improve your quality of...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Introduction to Psychology

    Offered by National Taiwan University

    This online course is designed to introduce you to the diverse topics and key issues within the scientific field of psychology. Throughout the course, you will develop a fundamental understanding of influential theories...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You

    Offered by Skillshare

    This Specialization is intended for anyone seeking to improve self-care, balance, and personal growth. Through three courses led by Justin Michael Williams, Nedra Tawwab, and Morgan Harper Nichols, you will explore medit...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Well-being Courses on Coursera compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Mindfulness and Well-being Coursera Rice University $49.00 View →
2 Becoming Your Best Self at Work Coursera University of Alberta $49.00 View →
3 Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects Coursera Empower School of Health $49.00 View →
4 Groundwork for Success in Sales Development Coursera Salesforce $49.00 View →
5 Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
6 Foundations of Positive Psychology Coursera University of Pennsylvania $79.00 View →
7 Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace Coursera University of Alberta $49.00 View →
8 Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana Coursera Universidade de São Paulo $49.00 View →
9 Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
10 Digital Intelligence for Everyone Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
11 Cuidando a los cuidadores Coursera Universidad Nacional de Colombia $49.00 View →
12 4 Day Creative Reset: Reduce Stress & Boost Productivity Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
13 Ideal Morning Routine For An Improved Quality Of Life Coursera Alex Genadinik $49.00 View →
14 Introduction to Psychology Coursera National Taiwan University $49.00 View →
15 Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 15 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $79.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $30.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 9 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Rice University, University of Alberta and Empower School of Health — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered by the well‑being courses on this page?
The courses address mindfulness, purpose and meaning, positive psychology, stress support for healthcare workers, digital health ethics, sales development, workplace vitality and even sleep biology. Each course focuses on a specific aspect of well‑being.
Who are the providers of these courses?
All courses are offered through Coursera and are taught by universities or schools such as Rice University, University of Alberta, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Arizona State University and others listed in the course details.
How much do the courses cost?
The listed price for each course ranges from $49.00 to $79.00, reflecting the provider’s price at the time of writing. Prices are shown in US dollars.
Which course might suit someone working in a high‑stress environment?
For high‑stress settings, "Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool" from Duke University offers practical peer‑support strategies, while "Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace" and "Mindfulness and Well‑being" also provide techniques for managing stress and maintaining health.

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