In a world of constant deadlines, distractions, and digital overload, Mindfulness at Work offers a transformative path to greater focus, balance, and emotional resilience. This 16-hour beginner-friendly course is designed for professionals who want to bring calm and clarity into their workdays without compromising productivity. Through practical techniques, neuroscience-backed insights, and reflective exercises, you’ll discover how mindfulness can enhance attention, reduce stress, and strengthen workplace communication.

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What you'll learn
Analyze how mindfulness practices influence workplace productivity and emotional regulation.
Evaluate the impact of stress-reduction techniques on team collaboration and performance outcomes.
Create a personalized mindfulness plan for managing workplace stress and improving focus.
Critique different mindfulness approaches for their effectiveness in diverse work environments.
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November 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
In the first module, you’ll get introduced to the foundations of mindfulness in the workplace and discover what mindfulness really means in a professional context. You’ll explore its history, science-backed benefits, and clear up common myths about its application at work. Through videos, readings, and interactive self-checks, you’ll learn how mindfulness influences productivity and wellbeing, while starting to reflect on your own workplace experiences. This module builds your foundation for applying mindfulness to stress and emotional regulation in the next module.
What's included
12 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In the second module, you’ll explore how stress shows up in the workplace and learn mindfulness-based techniques to manage it. You’ll practice strategies for emotional awareness, grounding, and responding instead of reacting in high-pressure situations. With videos, readings, and interactive tools, this module helps you develop emotional resilience and prepares you to apply mindfulness to focus and communication in Module 3.
What's included
5 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
In the third module, you’ll apply mindfulness to sharpen attention, reduce distractions, and strengthen communication skills. You’ll explore how mindful practices improve productivity and learn to communicate with clarity and presence, even in moments of conflict. This module connects mindfulness to tangible workplace outcomes like efficiency, collaboration, and task completion.
What's included
8 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
In the final module, you’ll explore how mindfulness can be sustained beyond individual practice and embedded into organizational culture. You’ll learn to create daily habits, evaluate cultural enablers and barriers, and design leadership strategies to promote mindfulness. This module equips you to advocate for mindfulness in your workplace and lead change toward healthier professional environments.
What's included
10 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
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To help professionals apply mindfulness techniques that improve focus, emotional stability, and workplace performance.
Ideal for employees, managers, educators, or anyone who wants to stay calm, focused, and effective at work.
You’ll learn to manage stress, handle conflicts mindfully, and improve productivity through self-awareness.
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