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The Even Happier Course

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Three things you can rely on.

A CPD-accredited Mini MBA.

Proper CPD credit paired with real learning. Signed, dated, and easy to verify.

Marked by humans, not bots.

A real person reads what you submit and replies with feedback, usually within 24 hours.

Personalised to your role.

Our AI adapts each lesson to your day-to-day work, so you can put it into action straight away.

About this course

Most of us want to feel happier. Simple as that.

The question is: what do you actually do to invite more of it into your everyday life?

This course builds on our well-loved program, 'The Happy Course', created together with the world-famous The Happiness Research Institute and New York Times bestselling author Meik Wiking.

Meik and the Institute focus on the research behind happiness, then translate it into practical steps you can take to improve how you feel.

The first course gives you a solid overview of the topic. For this one, we wanted to go a bit further, make it more hands-on, and help it feel personal to you so you can really spot your own route to happiness.

Here, you'll cover the main ideas linked to happiness and pick up plenty of useful tools, clear advice, ready-to-use templates, and extra resources. The goal is simple: help you bring more happiness into your life.

Because once you understand what affects your happiness, you're already closer to creating it more consistently.

And that journey starts now.

What level of learning is this?

Every 42courses course is built around an executive business course standard. In other words, you'll finish with a clear understanding of the subject, plus the key methods, models, and best practice that go with it.
During the course, you'll be assessed by real tutors. If you get stuck, we'll point you in the right direction.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A COURSE?

You'll spend roughly 7-9 hours completing each course. There's no deadline, and everything is broken into short, easy lessons.
You can learn whenever it suits you, so you can start at any time.

What you'll learn:

Boost your happiness
Help other people feel better too
Improve your wellbeing

Who's it for

Designed with real humans in mind.

If you're a:

Anyone who wants to feel a bit more joy day to day

A quick look behind the scenes.

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Inside a lesson

Short, engaging lessons that actually feel like a story. Each one is around 15 minutes. You'll watch a video, read writing that keeps the point moving, and finish with a question to make sure you've really got it.

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AI personalisation

Built around what you do and what you're aiming for. Tell us your role and the change you want to make. Every lesson gets reshaped with practical takeaways for your work. The core frameworks and data stay the same, but the examples become relevant to your world.

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Real feedback

Support from a real person. A few of the questions are marked by someone on our team. If you want a nudge, you'll get it. And if you're stuck, we're always willing to jump on a call.

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The certificate

A Mini MBA certificate you can actually keep. CPD-accredited, signed, dated, and trackable. Plus, our completion rate is above 80%, while the industry average is much closer to 10%.

42courses vs typical online courses.

Feature	42courses	Typical platform
Marking & feedback by real people	Within 24 hours	Auto-quiz only
Personalised by role & sector	AI rewrites every lesson	Same content for everyone
Taught by working practitioners	The people who wrote the book	Often academics or actors
Average completion rate	Over 80%	5 to 15% (industry average)
CPD-accredited Mini MBA certificate	Every course	Sometimes
30-day money back, no questions	If you aren't happy, we aren't	Usually a 7-day refund window

Questions you might be asking.

You'll typically work through about eight hours of content, with each section broken into lessons of roughly 15 minutes. Most people finish in around two weeks. The best part though, there's no time pressure. If work or life gets busy, you can pause and come back when you're ready.

No, not at all. We begin with the essentials and build from there. You'll get a fresh way of thinking about the subject, shaped by unique insights from some of the best voices in the field. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for a while and want something sharper, you'll find value here.

Every lesson ends with a short question to check your understanding. When it comes to the questions that matter most, selected ones are marked by a real person. If you need a bit of guidance, someone from our team responds with notes to help you move forward. And if you ever want to talk things through, we're happy to set up a call.

You've got 30 days from enrolment to request a full refund, with no questions and no awkward back and forth. We'll process refund requests quickly, replying within 24 hours in most cases, often sooner. Bottom line: if you're not satisfied, we won't pretend you are.

The books focus on the science. This course focuses on how to use that science in real life. Each lesson is customised around your role and goals, so by the end you'll have practical, personalised takeaways from every single part of the course.

Yes. Learners have already used it in tech, healthcare, retail, banking, government, charities, and education. Because each lesson is personalised to your role and goals, the examples and exercises shift to fit your situation, not someone else's.

Yes. Most learning and development budgets can cover it without trouble. If you need it for finance, we can provide a VAT-friendly invoice on request. Just email groundcontrol@42courses.com . If you're buying for 10 or more learners, check out Team plans .

It's a CPD-accredited certificate, accepted across the UK and internationally for continuing professional development. You'll get it personalised with your name, plus it's signed, dated, and trackable. Use it on your LinkedIn, pop it into your CV, mention it in your performance review, or even keep it somewhere visible at home.

Tools You'll Explore

Meik Wiking

Meik Wiking is the face of one very happy Denmark. He leads the Happiness Research Institute and wrote The Little Book of Lykke, plus he's an author featured on the New York Times bestseller list with The Little Book of Hygge . He's helped more than 2 million people live better, more hyggelige lives. LinkedIn: Meik Wiking

Onor Hanreck-Wilkinson

Onor is an analyst at The Happiness Research Institute. She studies happiness research through language analysis. Using qualitative research methods, she looks at whether what people say reflects their experiences of happiness, and how those patterns can change across cultures.

Happiness Research Institute

The Happiness Research Institute is an independent think tank that investigates why some societies seem happier than others. Their mission is to share what they learn with governments, explaining the causes and effects of happiness, and helping shape policies that improve quality of life around the world.

What we'll cover, in order.

The Changing Nature of Happiness

Happiness is not a constant.

How happy are you now?

Happiness is not a constant

Asking yourself the important questions

Happiness and life events

The things that make us happy change with age

The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

Making Happy Memories

Happiness and Lifestyle

Your lifestyle has an impact on your happiness so choose wisely. ;)

The benefits of living with less

Seeking pleasure versus working on happiness

Better a city girl or a country boy?

An A.B.C. for well-being

The Four Pillars of Well-being

Learn how to bring more of a sense of well-being into your life.

Explorative & Creative

Attention Centering

Reflection

Self-care

Managing Your Mind

Your mind is the foundation of your wellbeing. Learning how to best manage it is time well spent.

The Stress Sweet Spot

Happiness is Managing Expectations

Watch Your Words

The Role of Therapy

Humour and Happiness

Identifying Your Mission

Happiness is having a mission. Learn what this means and how to go about it.

Defining happiness

What is your mission?

Making progress

The Philosophies of Happiness

Man has spent thousands of years contemplating the meaning of happiness.

The History of Happiness

Stoicism

Memento Mori

Find your Ikigai

The Internal vs. The External

How to find your internal peace.

External vs. Internal Validation

Wanting what you have

Comparing yourself with others

The benefits of a side project

Happiness is doing things for others

Lifelong learning

Building your own happiness toolbox

Certification Process

Complete all the classes

Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.

Get the Summary Notes

Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.

Complete 100% Impact

Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!

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9h of Content

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