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Stress Management Program

The Stress Management Program is a professional development course that helps you identify and manage stressors while understanding how stress can serve as a catalyst for personal growth. In this stress management course, you will learn to recognise the physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of stress, along with strategies to prevent burnout. You’ll also explore the long-term effects of stress and learn techniques to intervene early, promoting a healthier response to life’s challenges.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
20 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Stress significantly impacts our mental and physical health, leading to billions in lost productivity each year. Take charge of your well-being by discovering effective tools to manage and reduce stress, enhancing both your personal and professional life.

The Stress Management Program is a professional development course that helps you identify and manage stressors while understanding how stress can serve as a catalyst for personal growth.

In this stress management course, you will learn to recognise the physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of stress, along with strategies to prevent burnout. You’ll also explore the long-term effects of stress and learn techniques to intervene early, promoting a healthier response to life’s challenges.

You will also learn how to balance work demands, navigate relationships, manage deadlines, and maintain a healthy work-life balance in high-pressure environments. You will explore mindfulness and relaxation strategies, harness a growth mindset, and turn setbacks into opportunities.

On completion of this course, you’ll have actionable strategies to manage stress and thrive in your personal and professional life.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Stress Management

Unit 1 – Understanding Stress

  • The Science of stress
  • The stress response
  • Types of stress
  • Impact of chronic stress
  • Stress-related substance abuse
  • Distress and eustress
  • Identifying stressors
  • Under-stressing
  • The upside of stress

Unit 2 – Physical and Emotional Signs of Stress

  • Physical symptoms
  • Emotional symptoms
  • Cognitive symptoms
  • Behavioural symptoms
  • Long-term effects of stress
  • Preventing burnout
  • General Adaptation Syndrome (GAD)

Unit 3 – Stress in the Workplace

  • Deadlines and the pressure to performance
  • Navigating Workplace Relationships
  • Balancing demands and capacity
  • Work-life balance
  • Workplace conflicts
  • Difficult conversations
  • Setting boundaries and seeking support

Unit 4 – Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • Deep breathing techniques
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Guided visualisation
  • Daily mindfulness

Unit 5 – Building Resilience

  • Understanding resilience
  • Learning to be resilient
  • Adapting to stress
  • Developing a growth mindset
  • Turning challenges into opportunities

Unit 6 – Healthy Lifestyle Choices

  • The role of nutrition
  • Nutrition and stress
  • Exercise and stress management
  • Sleep and stress
  • Unhealthy coping mechanisms
  • Breaking the cycle

Unit 7 – Managing Relationships Under Stress

  • Personal and professional relationships
  • Managing stress in relationships
  • Communication techniques
  • Defusing tension and conflict
  • Building strong support networks

Unit 9 – Time Management and Prioritisation

  • Breaking down overwhelming tasks
  • Learning to say “no” without guilt
  • Setting realistic expectations
  • Setting achievable goals
  • SMART goals
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Estimated Duration
20 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

This course is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge for personal and/or professional development.

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Stress Management Program
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About Us

At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)

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Course FAQs

Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.

BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.

Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.

Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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