AS
5.0Reviewed Feb 26, 2023
Excellent instructor. Course was well organized and the content was informative and easy to digest.
Instructor was excellent! The presentation of material was very well done.
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: 1. Provide a common understanding of the terms diversity, equity and inclusion and how can it be effectively implemented into an organization. 2. 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. 3. Recognize the various levels of diversity in the DE&I continuum and where your organization may be. 4. Identify the common struggles with implementing DE&I initiatives and how to avoid the many ways diversity efforts fail.
Status: Demography
Status: Diversity and Inclusion
IntermediateCourse6 hours
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MW
5.0Reviewed Jul 6, 2024
Very insightful with good core teachings! Richard is a very engaging host!
DB
5.0Reviewed May 22, 2022
Instructor was excellent! The presentation of material was very well done.
DD
5.0Reviewed May 18, 2022
Awesome instructor and very important information to understand DE&I in the workplace . Great questions and feedback from Dr. Richard Anthony Baker as well as class participation.
PA
5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2022
Great source of realistic approach to DEI, this will assit me in building my action plans for organizations.
HA
5.0Reviewed Oct 25, 2023
Really enjoyed this course. Prof. Baker is great at teaching it. Keep up the good work! :-)
DD
5.0Reviewed Nov 22, 2023
Exceptional course. The gold standard that everyone else should aim for.
JJ
5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2024
The energy of the instructor made the course even more interesting,
NT
5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2022
Really loved how the stratergies and what sets up for failure was discussed.
TB
4.0Reviewed May 31, 2022
Great introductory course, gives just enough without delving too deep. Great starter course.
IF
5.0Reviewed Sep 5, 2023
I like what this training offered. The work was good and the material that they shared was excellent.
LT
4.0Reviewed Apr 24, 2023
I found some of the languages in the quizzes to be a little confusing and I wished there were more questions in the quizzes, but overall was really great and I learned a lot.
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Debbie Brown
5.0
Reviewed May 23, 2022Lorna Cantale
5.0
Reviewed Oct 16, 2022Dr. Richard Baker did an excellent job in explaining DE&I and how to create a strategy for the workplace. I thought I was knowledgable about DE&I, but after taking this class, realized that I really only knew about diversity, but was lacking in understanding the true meaning of equity and inclusion. I believe I can truly be a better manager and make strides to make a diferrence in all of my future endeavors, including living my every day life.
Diane Dixon
5.0
Reviewed May 19, 2022Awesome instructor and very important information to understand DE&I in the workplace . Great questions and feedback from Dr. Richard Anthony Baker as well as class participation.
Adrien Bibiloni-Morales
5.0
Reviewed Jun 5, 2022great content. Easy to understsnd and follow.
Teresa Bates
4.0
Reviewed Jun 1, 2022Great introductory course, gives just enough without delving too deep. Great starter course.
Irina de Rie
3.0
Reviewed Sep 1, 2022Good course to learn some basics about DE&I and to understand the difficulties you could encounter in applying DE&I in organizations
Nilopher Siddiqui
5.0
Reviewed Jun 13, 2024I would say that it was an incredibly enlightening and valuable experience. This course exceeded my expectations and provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the importance and intricacies of DE&I within organizational context. Each module was well structured and presented in a manner that was easy to follow. The course also incorporated various resources and materials, including readings, videos and supplementary materials, which further enriched the learning experience.
Overall, "Defining DE&I Specialization in Organizations" was a transformative course that provided me with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to drive meaningful change within my own organization.
Sachal Sadiq
5.0
Reviewed Feb 9, 2023Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) courses on Coursera typically focus on exploring the concepts and practices of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, community, or society. These courses can cover a range of topics, including unconscious bias, microaggressions, intersectionality, cultural competency, and effective strategies for promoting DE&I. The course format may include video lectures, quizzes, discussions, and practical exercises.
Dan Franch
5.0
Reviewed Jul 10, 2024Dr. Baker is an engaging presenter. I like his clarity and honesty. He's not waiting for a miracle or assuring us that DE&I was, is, or will ever be successful in organizations. He is showing us ways to keep pushing forward. He is warm, sincere, and inspirational in his methods and message.
Natasha Thomas
5.0
Reviewed Jun 26, 2022Completing a DE&I course has always been a career dream for me, and I am glad and honored to take a DE&I course that Rice University created. I enjoyed the thought-provoking discussion posts and enjoyed Dr. Baker's origin story and explaining why DE&I is essential.
Phenomenal job!
Yayoi K.
5.0
Reviewed Jun 24, 2025The videos and discussion questions were very practical, and they gave me a valuable opportunity to reflect on the diversity efforts within my organization. I would have appreciated receiving more feedback in the discussion forums.
Nkechi Nwosu
5.0
Reviewed Apr 12, 2024An educative, insightful course with practical learnings on how to advocate for DE&I efforts in your organization. I strongly recommend it for both upcoming and experienced DE&I professionals!
writer happy
5.0
Reviewed Dec 19, 2022I really enjoy all of Mr Baker’s courses. I lIke all of the information he packs into a course. He’s very engaging when he speaks and keeps my attention. I learn a lot from his courses.
Yan Wen Shen-Wohlfart
5.0
Reviewed Apr 28, 2025A pratically well-structured DE&I lecture presents a clear overview and idea about the key issues, elements and frameworks happened in nowadays organisations.
Marguerite Simmons
5.0
Reviewed Oct 10, 2022The instructor Dr Baker is very good at beginning with the basics without dummy-ing it down and then builds until a full understanding comes. Thank YOU!
Pilar Atterberry
5.0
Reviewed Aug 16, 2022Great source of realistic approach to DEI, this will assit me in building my action plans for organizations.
Ismael Flores
5.0
Reviewed Sep 6, 2023I like what this training offered. The work was good and the material that they shared was excellent.
Aarti Gilmore
5.0
Reviewed Sep 30, 2024This class gives a good foundation to the benefits and challenges of DE&I efforts in the workplace.
Anupam Sidhu
5.0
Reviewed Feb 26, 2023Excellent instructor. Course was well organized and the content was informative and easy to digest.
Charmaine Easie-Samuels
5.0
Reviewed Oct 12, 2022The course was insightful and comprehensive. Great data and course delivery from the professor.