DEI Certificate
Gender-Based DEI Course Series
Students will learn about various aspects of gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination and the importance of DEI in creating positive and inclusive environments in this course series.
Who should take this course series?
This course is an excellent resource for learners who want to start their career as a DEI consultant. The knowledge gained in this course will help students become competitive applicants for internships and even full time jobs in DEI after graduation.
What can students expect to learn in this course series?
Introduction
- A comprehensive overview of DEI Careers and positions, responsibilities, education and skills required, and career paths to make an impact and drive generational and systemic change.
- Details on gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination.
- An in depth look at the negative effects of discrimination and the legal definitions of sexual harassment.
- Information on important abbreviations and key terms to set you up for success in the remainder of the course series.
Novice
- Details on the manifestations of gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination in educational institutions and the workplace.
- Information on the different types of discrimination, including lack of resources, insensitivity, and negative stereotypes.
- An overview of the serious effects of discrimination on career and leadership development.
Advanced
- The importance of DEIs in creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments.
- Information on successful DEI examples that can be revolutionary for groups that face discrimination.
- An overview of solutions to unsatisfactory or nonexistent DEIs.
Master
- An overview of federal and state laws that prevent discrimination.
- Information on mechanisms for filing a complaint.
- Training on how to report discrimination and what to do in the case of unsatisfactory DEIs.
Capstone/Conclusion
- Information on microaggressions, a subtle but harmful form of discrimination.
- An introduction to available resources in the case of sex-based discrimination.
- Training on the kind of organizations that can provide assistance with finding lawyers.
What will learners earn after completing the DEI course series?
Learners who complete the course series will earn a Professsional Certificate with an accompanying Verifiable Digital Badge that they will be able to share on their LinkedIn profiles. Learners who earn this Professional Certificate demonstrate a commitment to professional development and also become empowered to pursue a career in the DEI field.
DEI Certificate
Launch an in-demand career inDiversity, Equity and Inclusion!
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Intro - DEI Careers, Terms & Definitions
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Novice - Discrimination on Campus & the Workplace
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Advanced - DEI for Females and LGBTQ+
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Master - Discrimination Laws & Tips for Education & the Workplace
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Capstone - Review & Resources
Key Benefits to completing the DEI Certificate
Knowledge building: Individuals can gain increased awareness and knowledge of discrimination issues by earning Professional Certificates and accompanying verifiable Digital Badges for completing the courses.
Tools to protect yourself and others: Completing the courses can help individuals understand successful DEI examples and mechanisms for filing a complaint.
Ability to create a more equitable workplace: Knowledge of the legal landscape related to discrimination can be gained through these courses, which could be helpful if individuals ever encounter discrimination in their future careers.