Everyday Psychology

Developing Holistic Intelligence: EQ & Beyond

Explore dimensions of human intelligence and understand how we think, feel, act and relate to the world.

R3,700.00

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Structure

On-demand

Duration

50 hours

Total Hours

50 hours

Start Date

1 July 2026

End Date

30 September 2026

Mode

Self-paced learning

Course Overview

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.

To begin with, 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). More specifically, it teaches you how to apply these skills in both personal and professional environments.

Next, in this 50-hour short course, you will deepen your emotional intelligence and acquire practical social awareness strategies for everyday life. As a result, you will learn how to prevent conflict, foster meaningful connections, communicate with confidence, and navigate social dynamics more effectively.

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

Ultimately, by the end of this course, you will be more in touch with yourself, engage more effectively with others, and make well-rounded decisions for a more fulfilling and wholesome life.

What You’ll Learn

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

Rethinking Intelligence - Beyond IQ

Discuss the fundamentals of intelligence and intelligence types.
Explore your own capacities and baselines before delving into the details of what these intelligences do and how they can be trained.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – The Foundations of Self-Mastery

Unpack the foundations of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, emotional regulation and inner motivation.
Learn how to identify, understand and work with your emotions to support wellbeing and personal growth.

Social Intelligence (SQ) – Navigating Human Connection

Develop socially intelligent habits that support collaboration, inclusion and relational presence in everyday life.

Body Intelligence (BQ) – Embodied Wisdom

Reconnect with the intelligence of your body.
Learn how posture, breath and sensation influence emotion and decision-making.
Gain practice tools for self-regulation, grounding and embodied awareness.

Spiritual Intelligence (SpQ) – Living with Meaning, Purpose & Value

Discover how to align your life with your values, purpose and inner wisdom.
Reflect, synthesise and articulate your personal purpose to support ongoing growth and holistic leadership.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have achieved the following:

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
To begin with, you’d strengthened your emotional intelligence by increasing self-awareness, learning to regulate your emotions effectively, and then applying these skills confidently in both your personal and professional settings.

Social Intelligence (SQ)
Next, you’d enhanced your social intelligence by navigating social dynamics with greater empathy and confidence. As a result, you would be able to prevent conflict, build meaningful relationships, and apply these abilities effectively in leadership and collaboration.

Bodily Intelligence (BQ)
In addition, you’d developed your bodily intelligence by understanding the mind–body connection and its impact on overall wellbeing. Through this process, you would have learnt how to use somatic practices such as breathwork, posture, and movement to strengthen self-regulation, boost vitality, and enhance your leadership presence.

Spiritual Intelligence (SpQ)
Finally, you’d deepened your spiritual intelligence by exploring meaning, purpose, and personal values.

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.

Dates and Registration

Class of 2026 Jul-Sep: 1 July – 30 September
Class of 2026 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.

Course highlights

Understand and apply four key dimensions of human intelligence.
Develop holistic self-awareness and learn how to regulate your emotions.
Learn how to apply social intelligence principles in various settings.

FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

Anyone 18 years of age or older can sign up for this short course. There are no academic entry requirements or conditions.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone interested in understanding key dimensions of human intelligence: emotional, social, bodily and spiritual.

What is the time commitment?

A total of 50 hours is required to complete the short course.

What do you need to do the course?

Access to Microsoft Word
Google Chrome (recommended)
Stable internet connection

Is the short course assessed?

This short courses is not assessed.

Is the short course accredited?

This short course is non-credit bearing and not accredited.

What is holistic intelligence?

Holistic intelligence refers to the integration of multiple dimensions of human intelligence into a unified understanding of how we think, feel, relate, and act in the world. It goes beyond traditional measures like IQ to encompass the full range of human capabilities and ways of knowing. Read more here.

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.