Workplaces at VIA

Individuals, Teams, and Workplaces at Their Best

  • Become certified as a VIA Strengths-Based Workplace or Workplace Consultant

  • Experience the power of strengths-based transformation in the workplace for you and your colleagues

  • Find tools, learning experiences, and turn-key experiences to create positive organizational change

**Single Courses for Individuals** Apply your unique character strengths to improve your experience with critical workplace issues. [You at Your Best at Work](/courses/you-at-your-best-at-work) [Work Relationships at Their Best](/courses/work-relationships-at-their-best) [Teams at Their Best at Work](/courses/teams-at-their-best-at-work) [Leaders at Their Best at Work](/courses/leaders-at-their-best-at-work) [Change at Its Best at Work](/courses/change-at-its-best-at-work) **Learning Pathway for Individuals** Develop a systemic strengths-based approach to work across multiple critical topics. [Learning Path for Individuals](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-for-individuals-learning-path) **Culture Transformation for Teams and Organizations** Lead your organization to build a positive strengths-based culture with our learning pathway and turn-key implementation guide. [Learning Path for Organizations](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-for-organizations-learning-path) [Learning Path for Consultants](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-for-consultants-learning-path) **Certification for Individuals and Organizations** Earn a credential that shows your organization’s commitment to a positive culture OR earn a certification as a VIA strengths-based development consultant. [Certification for Individuals](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-for-individuals-certification) [Certification for Organizations](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-certification) [Certification for Consultants](/courses/workplaces-at-their-best-for-consultants-learning-path)

96%

of participants agree/strongly agree that they would recommend the work to a colleague or other organization.

“If you’re really serious about wanting a strengths-based culture you have to do this. It has changed everything from our hiring process to staff evaluations to evaluating language in fundraising.  It’s a thread throughout the entire organization.”

100%

of participants progressed in all Program Benchmarks categories.

VIA offers organizational development tools – research-based, field-tested, and proven to deliver a positive impact on engagement, relationships, culture, and wellbeing.​

​Engage in synchronous and asynchronous courses and learning paths where you’ll gain access to invaluable tools, resources, and strategies meticulously designed to unlock the unique strengths of both individuals and workplaces. ​

​VIA Institute on Character focuses on practicality, relevance, and proven science-backed methodologies to ensure that individuals can immediately build their own capacity, workplaces can develop strengths-based workplaces, and organizational development consultants can add powerful strengths-based tools to their practice. Workplaces at Their Best guides you through flexible experiences toward implementation and certification at every level.

Introduction to Workplaces at Their Best Webinar

Get an early look at VIA's newest offering in organizational development: Workplaces at Their Best courses. Discover how this suite of powerful courses and learning pathways can transform personal engagement and create positive change in the workplace. We also talk about how to become a certified VIA Workplace Consultant. (Video originally recorded on August 7, 2024)

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Workplaces at Their Best for Individuals

Pathways for Organizational Development and Workplace Culture

$149.00 USD
You at Your Best at Work

Courses for Organizational Development and Workplace Culture

$49.00 USD
Workplaces at Their Best for Individuals - Certification

Pathways for Organizational Development and Workplace Culture

$49.00 USD
Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
Transcendence
"I recognize, emotionally experience, and appreciate the beauty around me and the skill of others."
Bravery
Courage
"I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."
Creativity
Wisdom
"I am creative, conceptualizing something useful, coming up with ideas that result in something worthwhile."
Curiosity
Wisdom
“I seek out situations where I gain new experiences without getting in my own or other people’s way.”
Fairness
Justice
“I treat everyone equally and fairly, and give everyone the same chance applying the same rules to everyone.”
Forgiveness
Temperance
“I forgive others when they upset me and/or when they behave badly towards me, and I use that information in my future relations with them.”
Gratitude
Transcendence
“I am grateful for many things and I express that thankfulness to others.”
Honesty
Courage
“I am honest to myself and to others, I try to present myself and my reactions accurately to each person, and I take responsibility for my actions.”
Hope
Transcendence
“I am realistic and also full of optimism about the future, believing in my actions and feeling confident things will turn out well.”
Humility
Temperance
"I see my strengths and talents but I am humble, not seeking to be the center of attention or to receive recognition."
Humor
Transcendence
"I approach life playfully, making others laugh, and finding humor in difficult and stressful times."
Judgment
Wisdom
"I weigh all aspects objectively in making decisions, including arguments that are in conflict with my convictions."
Kindness
Humanity
"I am helpful and empathic and regularly do nice favors for others without expecting anything in return."
Leadership
Justice
"I take charge and guide groups to meaningful goals, and ensure good relations among group members."
Love
Humanity
"I experience close, loving relationships that are characterized by giving and receiving love, warmth, and caring."
Love of Learning
Wisdom
"I am motivated to acquire new levels of knowledge, or deepen my existing knowledge or skills in a significant way."
Perseverance
Courage
"I persist toward my goals despite obstacles, discouragements, or disappointments."
Perspective
Wisdom
"I give advice to others by considering different (and relevant) perspectives and using my own experiences and knowledge to clarify the big picture."
Prudence
Temperance
"I act carefully and cautiously, looking to avoid unnecessary risks and planning with the future in mind.”
Self-Regulation
Temperance
"I manage my feelings and actions and am disciplined and self-controlled."
Social Intelligence
Humanity
"I am aware of and understand my feelings and thoughts, as well as the feelings of those around me."
Spirituality
Transcendence
"I feel spiritual and believe in a sense of purpose or meaning in my life; and I see my place in the grand scheme of the universe and find meaning in everyday life."
Teamwork
Justice
"I am a helpful and contributing group and team member, and feel responsible for helping the team reach its goals."
Zest
Courage
"I feel vital and full of energy, I approach life feeling activated and enthusiastic."