10 Stress Management Courses

1. Managing Leadership Stress

Leaders typically experience a lot of pressure and stress due to their duties and responsibilities. With the help of SC Training (formerly EdApp)'s stress management course, employees are given tips on how to become more adept at managing their stress as leaders. This course contains three lessons that cover the common stress triggers they experience in the workplace. It’s also followed by practical ways by which leaders can handle their stress and anxiety before it impacts their personal wellbeing. At the end of this stress management course, your employees will be more aware and empowered to take control over how they respond to any serious mental health challenges they may be experiencing. 

You can take this SC Training (formerly EdApp) course at your own pace and at any time, which is perfect for busy employees. Their microlearning approach makes it easier for learners to digest the information, making the recall rate higher.

Length: 5-10 minutes per lesson

Certificate: Available

Cost: Free (up to 10 users)

Created by SC Training (formerly EdApp)

3. Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

The Managing Emotions course by Coursera guides learners through the different knowledge, strategies, and techniques to identify and manage their emotions, especially in the most stressful situations. It breaks down why emotions matter and how cultivating one’s social and emotional skills can improve decision-making, societal relationships, and overall physical and mental health. It also talks about the importance of identifying and reflecting on emotions, as well as others and managing them using various action strategies. This stress management course consists of 8 modules and is completely self-paced. It even comes with the option to reset deadlines to meet a learner’s hectic schedule.

Length: 10 hours

Certificate: Available

Cost: Enroll for free

Created by Coursera

5. Stress Management: Understanding Stress

Not everyone knows how to handle stress and if it becomes too much, it can take a toll on their physical and mental well-being. Total Success Training’s Stress Management: Understanding Stress course helps learners understand and identify the different factors that trigger stress. It helps your team manage their response to stress due to pressure, and gives them tips to reduce it in the future. For a deeper understanding of how to manage stress, this course familiarizes learners with stress-related terms and discusses the different stages of stress response. It also differentiates stress from anxiety and helps learners cope using actionable tips and techniques. By the end of this course, learners will have the confidence to face life head knowing that stress can be managed and reduced.

Length: 2 hours

Certificate: Available

Cost: Free

Created by Total Success Training

6. Stress Management Program

The 4-lesson program is focused on applying the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to reduce stress and achieve a greater sense of well-being. It starts by introducing learners to stress and its causes, and various coping strategies to manage it. It then teaches learners problem-solving and assertive communication methods, like helpful self-talk and self-soothing techniques. Lastly, learners will uncover what graded exposure is to combat behaviors like procrastination and perfectionism. This course is delivered in a story-based format following a protagonist who is learning stress management practices. It also contains workbooks and activities so learners can put what they’ve learned into practice. A downside of this course though is that it only grants 90-day access and there’s a 5-day lockout period between lessons, which may not be ideal for fast learners.

Length: 3 months

Certificate: Not available

Cost: Free

Created by THIS WAY UP

8. Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace

According to a survey by the American Institute of Stress, 83% of workers in the United States suffer from work-related stress. Of those, 25% say that their job is the top stressor in their lives. In Alison’s stress management course, employees will learn how to deal with the stress and anxiety that can come from work. It kicks off by helping learners understand what stress is and develop a stress-reducing lifestyle. It outlines various techniques to manage stress, such as environmental relaxation, physical relaxation, and the use of routines. To manage workplace anxiety, learners will reflect on what their common anxiety triggers are and then set SMART goals to manage them. This course also delves into emotional intelligence and the different tools to regulate emotions and gain a positive outlook.

Length: 5-6 hours

Certificate: Available

Cost: Free

Created by Alison

10. Personal and Team Resilience

There are different challenges one may face when working in an organization. Whether employees are able to deliver or not, they must have the ability to cope with the situation and bounce back. Resilience is an important ability that employees must nurture for them to adapt and think straight in any adverse situation. Enrolling your team in this SC Training (formerly EdApp) course will introduce them to topics such as the definition of resilience, the role of resilience in the workplace, building workplace resilience, and coping with adversity. It has 4 lessons that are structured in bite-sized chunks that only take a few minutes to complete, perfect for all the busy employees out there. It has also incorporated gamification and microlearning features for both the lessons and quizzes to ensure the highest level of participation and engagement.

Length: 5-10 minutes per lesson

Certificate: Available

Cost: Free (up to 10 users)

Created by SC Training (formerly EdApp)