Course Information
Programme Highlights
Programme Structure
The Professional Diploma, of 6-month duration, is built on a 40-credit point structure. It is equivalent to 400 hours of study [including formal contact hours of 40 and other relevant participant activity of 360 hours].
Aim and Objectives
The programme aims to help students to explore and develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of whole person development and to adopt the model to help achieve the goals of whole person development on the individual and the social level. The objectives of the course are to enable students to:
Programme Contents
The programme adopts an integrated and holistic approach in organising the experiences of learning. It is organised in a way that students will understand the concepts of "ICAN" model and will be able to apply the knowledge and skills to themselves.
It provides opportunities for students to explore and develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts of whole person development and to adopt the scientific value-based applied psychological "ICAN" model to help achieve goals of whole person development on the individual and the social level. On the individual level, the programme enhances the mental health of students and prevents the occurrence of mental illness. It strengthens their self-esteem, develops positive mindset, increases psychological resilience and strengthens the ability to manage emotion and behaviour. It increases their personal efficacy in the three aspects of life (personal management workplace; and family) to ensure a successful, balanced and harmonious life style. On the social level, the programme equips the students with the skills of supporting and empowering their colleagues, family members and other people to achieve similar goals as for themselves.
Course Assessment
Students are required to submit a portfolio which includes the following for the purpose of assessment:
Admission Requirements
Programme Delivery
The approach of this programme is blended learning which includes e-learning, face-to-face lectures / seminars / workshops / group discussions and presentations as well as action learning in workplace / study / home:
Target Students
People interested in unleashing their untapped potential, strengthening their mental health and mind power to increase personal efficacy in the three important aspects (self, family, work / study) of life and in helping others to do the same.
- An all-round ‘Whole Person Development’ programme
- Unleash your untapped potential and strengthen your mental health and mind power to increase your personal efficacy in three important aspects of life (personal management, workplace and family)
- Capitalise on the innovative "ICAN" Applied Psychological Model
- Part-time study to be completed in 6 months
Programme Structure
The Professional Diploma, of 6-month duration, is built on a 40-credit point structure. It is equivalent to 400 hours of study [including formal contact hours of 40 and other relevant participant activity of 360 hours].
Aim and Objectives
The programme aims to help students to explore and develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of whole person development and to adopt the model to help achieve the goals of whole person development on the individual and the social level. The objectives of the course are to enable students to:
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On the individual level:
- Enhance mental health and prevent the occurrence of mental illness
- Strengthen self-esteem, develop positive mindset, increase psychological resilience and strengthen the ability to manage emotion and behavior
- Increase personal efficacy in the three aspects (self, family, work) of life to ensure a successful, balanced and harmonious life
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On the social level:
- Learn the skills of supporting and empowering colleagues, family members and other people to achieve similar goals as for oneself
Programme Contents
The programme adopts an integrated and holistic approach in organising the experiences of learning. It is organised in a way that students will understand the concepts of "ICAN" model and will be able to apply the knowledge and skills to themselves.
It provides opportunities for students to explore and develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts of whole person development and to adopt the scientific value-based applied psychological "ICAN" model to help achieve goals of whole person development on the individual and the social level. On the individual level, the programme enhances the mental health of students and prevents the occurrence of mental illness. It strengthens their self-esteem, develops positive mindset, increases psychological resilience and strengthens the ability to manage emotion and behaviour. It increases their personal efficacy in the three aspects of life (personal management workplace; and family) to ensure a successful, balanced and harmonious life style. On the social level, the programme equips the students with the skills of supporting and empowering their colleagues, family members and other people to achieve similar goals as for themselves.
Course Assessment
Students are required to submit a portfolio which includes the following for the purpose of assessment:
- A critical reflection of personal life story by adopting "ICAN" model to look at one’s past, present and future [1000-1500 words].
- A critical reflection on the experience in connecting and empowering others, demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills [1000- 1500 words].
- Each student will make a 15-minute oral presentation on his / her life history and a 15-minute oral presentation on his / her project, each presentation followed by group discussion.
Admission Requirements
- Be proficient in Chinese and have basic competence in English
- At the age of 18 or above
- Priority will be given to those who have successfully completed the Certificate Course of Mindwellness and Power and / or Advanced Course of Mindwellness and Power organised by the Whole Person Development Institute
- ** Candidates who do not possess the above requirements will need to attend an interview, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to their academic and personal experience.
Programme Delivery
The approach of this programme is blended learning which includes e-learning, face-to-face lectures / seminars / workshops / group discussions and presentations as well as action learning in workplace / study / home:
- A comprehensive e-learning programme which is both a process of learning and also change (enhancement of mindwellness and power).
- Psychometric assessment throughout the e-learning process that enables students to accurately see and understand their change.
- Lectures / seminars that further enhance the effects of e-learning.
- Action learning that enables students to apply and master the knowledge and skills to help others.
Target Students
People interested in unleashing their untapped potential, strengthening their mental health and mind power to increase personal efficacy in the three important aspects (self, family, work / study) of life and in helping others to do the same.