Certificate Course in Psychosocial Organizational Consulting (PSOB)

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Institution University for Salutology i. f.
Department Academy for Continuing Education
Program Director Dr. Peter Hauschild
Duration | ECTS Certificate Program 4 Modules | 250 Hours | 10 ECTS
Qualification Psychosocial Organizational Consultant
Qualification level  EQ  EQR/NQR: Level 6
Academic Director Mag. Haris Harald Janisch
Course Director Mag. Ishwara Hadinoto
Type of Program Blended-learning
Program Fee
Supervision		 € 1.700,-
€    400,-
Language of Instruction German
Location of the Program Online & on-site
Start of the Admission Process August 2025
Online information evening Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Program Contents

Module 1 – Basics

Objectives: Understanding the origin, significance, and areas of application of the PSOB.

Key Topics

  • Development of Corporate Health Management in Austria
  • Vision, Mission & Target Groups of the PSOB. Introduction to the Vienna Resilience Model
  • Key Competencies: Dilemma Competence, Reflective Ability, Balance between Productivity & Health. The 4th Vienna School of Psychological Counseling
  • Theoretical Models: Work Ability Competence (ABK), Based on the Philosophy of Sociocrates, Introduction to the “House of Healthy Work”
  • Introduction to the Salutological Terminology (Salutogenesis, Salutodynamics, Salutropia, Salutometry, Salutognosis, Saluting).

Your benefit: You will build a solid knowledge base and gain proficiency in the shared professional language for health-oriented organizational processes.

Module 2 – Diagnostics, Evaluation & Development of Measures

Objectives: Analyzing stress factors and developing tailored solutions.

Key Topics

  • Use of analog and digital questionnaires for stress analysis
  • Qualitative and quantitative data evaluation
  • Development of individual action plans for organizations and employees based on Sociocrates and the application of the Vienna Resilience Model
  • Salutological assessment of methods and tools in organizational contexts
  • Legally required stress evaluations (ASchG) using focus groups

Your benefit: You will clearly identify areas for action, develop effective prevention strategies, and combine legal compliance with salutogenetic added value.

Module 3 – Implementation of Measures

Objectives: Strategies and methods for successful implementation within organizations.

Key Topics

  • Fostering a healthy team culture and value-based communication
  • Agile Dilemma Solutions (ADS) & Nonverbal Dialogics (NVD)
  • Analysis and facilitation of group dynamics
  • Coaching approaches for leadership development
  • Strengthening reflection skills and solution-oriented decision-making

Your benefit: You will implement change effectively and sustainably, enhance collaboration, and empower leaders to become health-oriented facilitators.

Module 4 – Marketing & Final Examination

Objectives: Successful positioning and certification of your PSOB competence.

Key Topics

  • Market positioning with a clear USP
  • Building relevant networks and long-term partnerships
  • Conducting sales conversations with client-focused benefit arguments
  • Legal requirements for the quality seal
  • Targeted preparation for the final examination

Your benefit: You will present yourself professionally in the market, build valuable connections, and validate your competence with a recognized certification.

For detailed information about the curriculum of the Psychosocial Organizational Consulting program, please contact akademie@salutologie.org.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the PSOB Certificate Program, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply the theoretical foundations of psychosocial organizational consulting in a salutological context

  2. Classify the societal and economic framework of Corporate Health Management (CHM) in Austria

  3. Recognize and promote dilemma competence, salutogenesis, and work ability competence as key dimensions of effectiveness within organizations

  4. Professionally position themselves in the consulting market and distinguish PSOB from related professions

  5. Utilize digital and analog diagnostic tools (e.g., KABES) and HRV analyses to assess potential and stress factors

  6. Systematically evaluate qualitative and quantitative data and translate findings into salutology-based action plans

  7. Conduct legally required psychological stress evaluations in accordance with the Austrian Employee Protection Act (ASchG)

  8. Design and implement resilience-enhancing measures for team and group dynamics development

  9. Support executives through salutological coaching in reflection and value-based decision-making

  10. Develop persuasive arguments for PSOB services and design target group–specific service packages

  11. Understand and apply legal frameworks and quality seal requirements for PSOB practice

  12. Analyze a professional project from a salutological perspective, document it thoroughly, and develop a well-founded solution strategy.

Teaching Methods

Online Classes via Zoom

On-site Classes

Final Certification

Certificate of Attendance issued after each module.

Certificate awarded upon completion of the entire course.

Target group

This seminar is intended for life and social counselors, psychologists, psychotherapists, medical professionals, educators, nursing staff, and students of related disciplines.

Registration for Further Information

Here you can register without obligation for the online information evening and to receive further details. We will contact you personally by email and send you all additional information.