Course description
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace
This course is designed for any professional with a keen interest in gaining an introductory understanding of DEI and how to practically implement such a strategy. It looks at how to identify and respond to discrimination in the workplace and offers guidance on creating an inclusive working environment.
As the success of a properly designed DEI intervention lies within each person, it is important to grow on a personal level as well. We need to take our own perceptions into consideration and how that may result in barriers to ultimate diversity. This course offers the exposure to relevant professional skills to assist you to develop relevant emotional intelligence skills such as sensitivity, awareness, and collaboration to enable you to overcome barriers and ensure effective personal growth.
A practical DEI strategy including workplace demographics, DEI targets, and goals will be developed during the course to enable you to implement and drive a DEI plan in your organization.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
None
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
This course is designed for any professional who is interested in understanding and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Every person taking this course will develop their professional skills (i.e. emotional intelligence) to champion a supportive and unbiased culture. HR professionals will be equipped to draft and implement a DEI strategy for implementation to ensure a proper and thorough start to the DEI journey.
Outcomes of this course include:
- Define key concepts relating to diversity, equity, discrimination, bias, and inclusion.
- Gain a thorough understanding of why DEI is important in the workplace and how it affects your business.
- Key tools to foster constructive discussions relating to DEI.
- Develop on a personal level through improving emotional intelligence to overcome relevant DEI barriers.
- Understand DEI targets, goals, and relevant policies.
- Practically develop and implement DEI initiatives in your business.
- Monitoring and evaluation metrics to promote DEI.
- Understanding of how the digital age and technology impact DEI.
- Gain the ability to leverage diversity and inclusion for a competitive advantage.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Stellenbosch University, a partner institute of EdX.
5-8 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$149
- Audit Track - Free