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Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDiploma Course

In today's fast-paced global landscape, understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) isn't just an advantage - it's a necessity. This course aims to illuminate the multifaceted realm of DEI, ensuring sustainable growth and success in both professional and societal spheres. Equip yourself and lead the way in fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.

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Course overview:

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10 Modules

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Earn reward points

What Will You Learn?

The foundation of any meaningful change lies in understanding, empathy, and informed action. As we navigate an ever-evolving global environment marked by rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and geopolitical dynamics, the essence of DEI emerges as a bedrock principle that underpins ethical operations and organisational success.

This DEI course explores the individual elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their interconnectedness. By understanding each component's unique role, participants can better champion an inclusive environment in both professional and communal settings.

Delve into the events, movements, and global dynamics that have spotlighted the necessity of DEI, including the Civil Rights movement, Women’s Suffrage, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Discover the tangible and intangible benefits of fostering an inclusive working environment, from innovation to talent retention. Learn how to address discrimination and harassment and the importance of policies and protocols.

This DEI training also includes introspective exercises to identify and address personal biases, fostering self-awareness and proactive participation in the DEI journey.

By studying this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

The concepts and definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Historical movements that have shaped modern DEI
The role of unconscious bias and stereotypes
Strategies to support DEI in the workplace
The role of leadership in fostering DEI
Addressing discrimination and harassment
The interplay between DEI and sustainability
The importance of self-reflection

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Whether you are a business leader, HR professional, educator, or simply an individual keen on understanding the nuances of contemporary socio-professional dynamics, this DEI training provides a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This course would also benefit those involved in organisational decision-making and shaping educational policies, as well as team leaders and recruitment specialists.

Modules

Module 1: Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion7 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: The Definition of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Part 2: The Historical and Societal Context of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Part 3: The Benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1: Assessment

Module 2: Understanding Diversity5 Parts

Part 1: Demographic Diversity
Part 2: How Multiple Aspects of Identity Intersect and Influence Experiences
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2: Assessment

Module 3: Unconscious Bias and Stereotypes6 Parts

Part 1: Unconscious Bias
Part 2: Strategies For Addressing Bias in the Workplace
Part 3: Establishing Clear Policies
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3: Assessment

Module 4: Promoting Inclusion6 Parts

Part 1: Inclusive Work Environments
Part 2: Why Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace Matters
Part 3: Strategies For Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4: Assessment

Module 5: Equality and Equity6 Parts

Part 1: Differentiating Between Equality and Equity in the DEI Context
Part 2: Strategies For Achieving Equity
Part 3: Review Case Studies of Successful Equity Initiatives
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5: Assessment

Module 6: Inclusive Leadership6 Parts

Part 1: The Role of Leadership in Fostering DEI
Part 2: How to Recognise Inclusive Leadership Behaviours and Practices
Part 3: How To Create a Culture of Inclusion Within Organisations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6: Assessment

Module 7: DEI in the Workplace6 Parts

Part 1: Common DEI Policies and Practices in Organisations
Part 2: How To Address Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
Part 3: Diversity Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7: Assessment

Module 8: Understanding Cultural Competence and its Importance in DEI6 Parts

Part 1: Cultural Interactions and Awareness
Part 2: Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies
Part 3: Managing Cultural Conflicts and Misunderstandings
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8: Assessment

Module 9: Mental Health and DEI6 Parts

Part 1: Mental Health and Diversity
Part 2: How to Support Employees with Diverse Mental Health Needs
Part 3: Creating Inclusive Mental Health Policies and Practices
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9: Assessment

Module 10: The Future of DEI7 Parts

Part 1: Emerging Trends and Challenges in the Field of DEI
Part 2: The Interplay between DEI and Sustainability
Part 3: How to Prepare for the Evolving Landscape of Workplace Diversity and Societal Inclusion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 10: Assessment

Accreditations

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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