Why this course?

Description

Short intro 

Give yourself a strong grounding in the key terms, concepts and practical implications of a focus on Diversity & Inclusion. This overview of an introduction to Diversity and Inclusion course will lay the foundation of your knowledge, understanding and practical implications of the topic, which you can then build on with the other modules we offer. We will cover the current leading topics, talking points, and ways you can reflect on how D&I is relevant to you and your organization. 

 

Why is it important? 

Diversity and Inclusion have become prominent talking points surrounding their role in organizations and the workplace. The environment is constantly changing, and if you want to attract the best talent moving forward and stay ahead of the curve, why wouldn’t you want to be at the forefront of this evolving topic and give yourself an advantage over other organizations moving forward? 

 

Who’s it for? 

• Those who have an interest in D&I and would like to learn more about the topic 
• Those who need to have a basic understanding of D&I principles for either D&I as part of their day job or as volunteers 
• Those who manage people and are interested in learning more about how to build inclusive practices into their team(s) 

 

What you’ll learn 

• Some key terminology and how it all fits together 
• The key factors driving the focus on D&I within organizations 
• Why it is important for you 
• How D&I is built 
• Key models and reports to develop your understanding 
• The barriers to change you might come across 
• Data collection and D&I approaches 
• Reflection on how D&I is relevant to you and the other interlinked topics you can learn about 

 

Agenda 

• A series of online videos working through key concepts
• Downloadable worksheet with prompts, resources and best practices 
• Course Completion Certificate