The Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Organizations micro-credential comprises four stackable micro-courses, each providing approximately 15 hours of training over three weeks. Each micro-course will be offered through online, self-paced delivery with optional real-time zoom sessions.
Learners can expect to spend five hours a week engaging in learning activities, including readings, online group discussions and assignments. Bundled together, learners earn an Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion micro-credential by completing 60 hours of training.
Learners will consider the behavioural science that drives our interactions, deepen an awareness of the impacts of racism and marginalization in groups, explore measurement and engagement tools, use data to assess diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their organization, and develop action-based strategies at the individual, team and organization level to improve equity, diversity and inclusion. Upon completion, participants will have the awareness, tools, skills and strategies needed to address unconscious bias, engage diverse teams, build an inclusive organizational climate and lead EDI change.
Competencies
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively and respectfully challenge, recognize, and address unconscious bias.
- Possess the necessary ability, knowledge, and confidence to actively participate in strategies that foster inclusive conversations.
- Embrace the role as transformative leaders who collaborate with diverse stakeholders to cultivate communities that are inclusive and equitable.
- Take on the role as leaders who actively identify and address issues to foster and exemplify environments that are respectful and equitable.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this micro-credential learners will be able to:
- Recognize the role of unconscious bias in the workplace.
- Identify factors that contribute to inequities and discrimination in society.
- Promote inclusive, respectful, and equitable environments.
- Use appropriate terms when referring to diverse groups.
- Assess an organizational climate.
- Design targeted interventions to improve inclusivity and engagement.
- Foster a culture of diversity and inclusivity within an organization.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to cultivate inclusive and equitable communities.
Instructor: Roy Pogorzelski
Fees: $2,400 + tax
Intake: The next intake is March 2025
Micro-Course 1: The Fundamentals: Power, Privilege & Disrupting Unconscious Bias
- Define key concepts and terminology in the context of historical and contemporary factors, related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Examine societal structures of power and privilege.
- Identify strategies to recognize unconscious bias.
Micro-Course 2: Inclusive Conversations & Engaged Teams
- Identify barriers and tools to enable inclusive communications.
- Demonstrate effective and respectful communication.
- Examine engagement drivers in the workplace.
- Develop strategies to improve inclusion and engagement.
Micro-Course 3: Fostering an Inclusive Organizational Climate
- Explore the dynamics of diverse and inclusive organizational climates.
- Articulate the factors that foster a diverse and inclusive organizational climate.
- Assess diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
- Design strategies to build a diverse and inclusive organizational climate.
Micro-Course 4: Inclusive Leadership & Leading Change
- Communicate the characteristics of inclusive leaders.
- Explore the critical role of leadership in setting an inclusive climate.
- Analyze the effectiveness of an inclusive leader.
- Create an EDI action plan for an organization or work group.