Jane Dutton Collegiate Lecturer Emerita and Intermittent Lecturer in Business, Stephen M Ross School of Business
The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know
What You'll Learn
- Understand how to get better results at work and school.
- Achieve personal career success.
- Practice enjoying a meaningful, happy, and healthy life.
6 Modules
12 Hours
2 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know
This engaging course is designed to help you achieve the success that you desire. Drawing on decades of scientific research, you will learn what the most successful people do differently than others, why IQ is not the most significant predictor of success (and can sometimes backfire), and why many commonly held beliefs hold people back from achieving their goals.
Although this course is based on the science of success, you will learn many practical ideas that you can apply to your own life immediately, particularly in three main areas:
• Getting better results at work (and school)
• Achieving career success (however you define success)
• Enjoying a meaningful, happy, and healthy life
By the time you finish this course you will know more than most people know about what predicts success in life. One of the most important lessons you’ll learn is that success is earned day-by-day through small wins - small, achievable actions that together can help you achieve your goals sooner and exceed even your own expectations. Therefore, you will have an opportunity to complete a detailed action plan through which you can turn what you learned into specific steps for achieving your most treasured life goals.
Skills You'll Gain
- Goal Setting
- Planning
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know, a course designed to help you achieve the success you desire and deserve. This course explores evidence-based strategies used by successful people to achieve life goals, improve career outcomes, and enjoy a happier, healthier life. You’ll also uncover common myths about success and discover what research truly shows predicts life achievements.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Introduction to the Science of Success: What Researchers Know That You Should Know
- Defining Success and Setting Meaningful Life Goals
- Dispelling Myths and Applying Research-Based Principles of Success
Module 2: The Power of Beliefs
- Developing a Growth Mindset to Overcome Barriers
- Building Positive Core Self-Evaluations for Lasting Success
Module 3: The Power of Expertise
- Pathways to Meaningful Expertise: Lessons from “Sully”
- Inside the Expert Mind + Practice Playbook
Module 4: The Power of Self-Motivation
- Conscientiousness: The Power of Discipline and Delayed Gratification
- Grit: Sustained Passion and Perseverance for Goals
Module 5: The Power of Relationships
- Building Social Capital for Personal and Professional Success
- Essential Skills for Strong, Supportive Relationships
Module 6: The Power of a Plan: Creating Your Action Plan
- Transforming Knowledge into Action: Creating Your Personalized Success Plan
- Sustaining Progress Through Small Wins and Resilience
- Completing Your Personalized Action Plan
- Continuing Your Journey Toward Lifelong Success
Grading Policy
Learners must earn an overall grade of 80% to pass the course and earn the certificate. The final grade is based on five module review quizzes and a personalized action plan.
Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
