Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations
Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum.By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Provide a common understanding of the terms diversity, equity and inclusion and how can it be effectively implemented into an organization.
- Understand how our changing demography will impact your organization, discover various arguments used to make the case for diversity and connect them to your organization’s success.
- Recognize the various levels of diversity in the DE&I continuum and where your organization may be.
- Identify the common struggles with implementing DE&I initiatives and how to avoid the many ways diversity efforts fail.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations
Week 2
Defining DE&I
Week 3
Making The Case For DE&I
Week 4
The DE&I Continuum for Organizations
Week 5
Why DE&I Efforts Often Fail
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Great course! Very interesting but it is more beginner than intermediate
Great source of realistic approach to DEI, this will assit me in building my action plans for organizations.
Terrific instructor - amazing energy and expertise.
Great introductory course, gives just enough without delving too deep. Great starter course.
