Developing Holistic Intelligence: EQ & Beyond

Course Overview

Develop self-awareness and experience holistic self-growth by exploring four dimensions of human intelligence: emotional, social, bodily, and spiritual intelligence. 

If you are interested in understanding yourself better, increasing self-awareness and learning how to regulate your emotions, then this is the course for you!

The Developing Holistic Intelligence: EQ and Beyond short course explores four domains of human intelligence: emotional intelligence (EQ), social intelligence (SQ), human body (BQ) intelligence and spiritual intelligence (SpQ) and will teach you how to apply related skills in personal and professional environments.   

In this 50-hour short course, you will deepen your emotional intelligence and acquire practical social awareness strategies for professional and personal life settings. Learn how to prevent conflict, foster meaningful connections, communicate with confidence and confidently navigate social dynamics. 

During this course, you explore the mind-body connection and understand the impact that movement, breath work and posture can have on your wellbeing. You will develop somatic techniques to enhance self-regulation, vitality, and your leadership presence.   

Finally, delve into personal values, meaning, and life purpose while practising inner wisdom and expressing compassion for others.  

By the end of this course, you will be able to holistically draw on these various intelligences and apply their related skill sets to be more in touch with yourself, engage better with others and make well-rounded decisions for an effective life. 

FAQs

Dates and Registration

• Class of 2025 Aug-Sep: 1 August – 30 September
• Class of 2025 Oct-Dec: 1 October – 31 December

Short course classes are on demand, allowing you to register at any time and move through course content at a time that suits you. Learners will have access to the course for the class period they choose when registering.

Certification

Upon completion, you will receive a digital certificate of completion. This certificate verifies your newfound knowledge and skills.

The Developing Holistic Intelligence: EQ and Beyond short course has been designed and developed by experts in the field of psychology. The course is for anyone needing to upskill in this area and offers +/- 50 hours of learning. 

What You’ll Learn

Through course videos, readings and discussions, you will explore the following topics:

• Holistic models of intelligence include Emotional (EQ), Social (SQ), Somatic (BQ), and Spiritual Intelligence (SpQ). 
• Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the cornerstone of self-mastery. 
• Neuroscience of emotion and how emotional intelligence affects relationships, decision-making, and personal well-being. 
• How to regulate emotions through evidence-based strategies. 
• Social intelligence: the ability to understand and manage relationships effectively. 
• How social awareness, empathy and communication shape meaningful human connections. 
• Somatic intelligence: the ability to recognise, interpret, and respond to bodily cues. 
• Breathwork, movement, and mindfulness practices to cultivate embodied awareness and leadership presence in everyday life. 
• Spiritual Intelligence (SpQ): the capacity to live with purpose, act from core values, and access inner wisdom in the face of life’s complexities. 
• Neuroscience and psychology of purpose, the role of values in decision-making and how contemplative practices can foster resilience, compassion, and authentic leadership. 

Course Outcomes

By the end of this short course you will be able to:

The Team

The SACAP Global team brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience across various disciplines. Our expert short course developers and dedicated support team are passionate about sharing their insights to help you get the most out of your online learning journey.