Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace:
A Global Approach
4-Week Professional Development Online Course
Start Date: April 27, 2024Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Global Approach
4-week online course Start date: April 25, 2023Creating an inclusive culture is the responsibility of everyone in an organization.
Get ready for a deep dive into DEI! You’ll gain a deeper understanding of its importance, as well as what steps you can take to enhance your effectiveness in creating an inclusive culture. A major focus of this course is on your interpersonal growth, the exploration of emerging trends, and the acquisition of requisite competencies to be able to influence sustainable change at your organization.
What will you get from this course? You’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access and how they can be applied across a number of contexts to facilitate inclusive achievement within a global workforce. You will be able to apply these skills to a variety of settings in order to support inclusive excellence.
By the end of the course, you will be able to support your organization in developing, implementing, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. You will also have the opportunity to build a global network of like-minded professionals.
Creating an inclusive culture is the responsibility of everyone in an organization.
In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of DEI and its importance, as well as what steps you can take to enhance your effectiveness in creating an inclusive culture. A major focus of this course is on your interpersonal growth, the exploration of emerging trends, and the acquisition of requisite competencies to be able to influence sustainable change at your organization.
The learning objective of this course is for participants to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access and how they can be applied across a number of contexts to facilitate inclusive achievement within a global workforce. You will be able to apply these skills to a variety of settings in order to support inclusive excellence.
By the end of the course, you will be able to support your organization in developing, implementing, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. You will also have the opportunity to build a global network of like-minded professionals.
Who should take this online diversity, equity and inclusion course?
o Anyone proactively looking to move their organization forward in the area of DEI.
o Anyone who understands the urgent importance of greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
o Anyone wishing to develop their knowledge and skillset in creating improved diversity and inclusion at work.
o Anyone considering a career change in this sector.
Course Format
This is an online course. Each week, a new module opens that includes videos, articles, and forums for discussions that can be completed offline at a convenient time for the participant.
The course also includes live sessions, which are not mandatory but highly recommended for creating connections with other participants and digging into course materials. Live session times are announced approximately one week before the course begins, as we do our best to take into account the time zones present in each class when we decide on session times.
What to expect: Course skills and Benefits
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DEI Plan
Prepare a plan for addressing a real-world organizational challenge in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Certificate
You’ll get a certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations established University for Peace.
Intercultural Communication
Develop skills designed to improve your intercultural communication skills.
Personalized Feedback
You’ll receive close communication with your course facilitator to gain crucial, personalized feedback.
DEI Evaluation Skills
Analyze and evaluate the opportunities and challenges in developing DEI initiatives and policies.
Dynamic Learning
You’ll get an engaging, dynamic experience that allows you to connect and learn by doing.
Greater Understanding
You will develop a deeper understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in the workplace.
International Network
Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network of alumni.
DEI Plan
Prepare a plan for addressing a real-world organizational challenge in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Certificate
You’ll get a certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations established University for Peace.
Intercultural Communication
Develop skills designed to improve your intercultural communication skills.
International Network
Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network of alumni.
DEI Evaluation Skills
Analyze and evaluate the opportunities and challenges in developing DEI initiatives and policies.
Dynamic Learning
You’ll get an engaging, dynamic experience that allows you to connect and learn by doing.
Greater Understanding
You will develop a deeper understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in the workplace.
Personalized Feedback
You’ll receive close communication with your course facilitator to gain crucial, personalized feedback.
This course counts as part of the Diploma in Social Innovation or the Global Leadership Diploma.
week 01 Understanding and Celebrating Intersectional Differences: The Power of Empathy and Curiosity
week 02 How to be an Effective Change Agent
week 03 Leading a Diverse Team
week 04 Engaging and Promoting a Diverse Workforce: Sponsorship is > Mentorship
Dr. Amr Abdalla is a Professor Emeritus at the University for Peace. Currently, he serves as the Scholar in Residence at Juniata College's Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, Pennsylvania, USA. He also serves as the Senior Advisor on Conflict Resolution at the Washington-based organization KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights). Amr brings a multidisciplinary background to his graduate classes and workshops in conflict analysis and resolution, which he has conducted in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He holds a law degree from Egypt, a Master’s degree in Sociology, and Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.
This is a 4-week online course starting tentative April 27, 2024. This a brand-new course that currently runs twice a year. Ask us about future offerings at centre@upeace.org.
$650 tuition rate. Upon completion, a certificate is awarded by the Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Enroll with someone else, and each will receive a 10% discount.
Have a question? Contact us at centre@upeace.org, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
