Intro to Human Behaviour

Course Overview

Ever wondered what makes people tick? Understanding why humans feel, think and behave as they do, can help you better engage and work with others.

The Intro to Human Behaviour micro-credential explores what makes you, “you.” Discover how you shape your sense of self and your outlook on life.

In this 7-week course you will learn how to use self-awareness to improve how you relate to yourself and others. Learn the fundamentals of human behaviour and how your behaviour impacts your connections with others, on a personal and professional level.

Whether you’re starting your career, getting back into the job market or aiming for a promotion, the better you understand human behaviour (your own and others), the better you can work with others to achieve organisational goals.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of seven (7) weeks, through videos, readings and discussions, you will explore the following topics:

• Key factors that shape human behaviour.
• How self-identity is formed and how it affects the manner in which we relate to others.
• How personalities influence human behaviour.
• The impact of social context and relationships on human behaviour.
• How to build greater self-awareness and enhancing personal growth and interpersonal connections.

Course Outcomes

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

• Describe various interpretations of human behaviour.
• Explain mind and body influences on human behaviour.
• Describe how social relationships shape human behaviour.
• Explain the influence of personality in human behaviour.
• Analyse key theories that describe different stages of life and their influence on human behaviour.

You will have also created a portfolio of evidence, which you can use to demonstrate your knowledge of understanding of the core concepts in human behaviour and how this has helped you become more aware of your strengths and areas for growth.

Certification

Upon completion, you will receive a digital certificate of competence and badge. Your certificate and badge can be shared on 100+ social media platforms, allowing you to share your achievement with a single click.

Stackable Credentials

When you stack specified combinations of micro-credentials, they can be recognised as equivalent to a module within the Bachelor of Applied Social Science Degree at SACAP. Intro to Human Behaviour can be stacked with Factors Influencing Human Behaviour and Domains of Psychology and if you meet the minimum entrance criteria, you can enrol for the Bachelor of Applied Social Science Degree and apply for module exemption.

Dates

• Class of 2026 May: 18 May – 5 July
• Class of 2026 June: 8 June – 26 July
• Class of 2026 August: 10 August – 27 September
• Class of 2026 September: 7 September – 25 October
• Class of 2026 October: 12 October – 29 November

There are no online classes. Course content is released on a weekly basis allowing you to work through course material, and meet weekly targets, at a time that is most convenient to you.

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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.