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Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals

University of California, Irvine

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Welcome to Diversity & Inclusion for HR Professionals. In this course we will review the changing landscape of the workplace and discuss the current change drivers that make Diversity and Inclusion an important focus for your organization. We will explore strategies for creating an inclusive climate and a sense of belonging, and how bias and microaggressions can be mitigated. Finally, we will explore the business case for Diversity and Inclusion strategies, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a DEIB tailored to your organization and situation.
Learning goals for this course include:
- Recognize the impact of DEIB on company culture
- Recognize how conscious and unconscious bias can impact the workplace
- Identify how thought diversity supports innovation and challenges conformity
- Develop a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan for your organization
- Explore why innovation is the currency of the future

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While this is a beginning level course, some knowledge of organizational processes and human resources practices is helpful.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Identify how thought diversity supports innovation and challenges conformity
Recognize the impact of DEIB on company culture
Develop a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan for your organization

Skills you will gain

inclusion
diversity
belonging
Human Resources (HR)
Leadership

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

While this is a beginning level course, some knowledge of organizational processes and human resources practices is helpful.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Diane Spiegel

Executive Coach

292,124 Learners

7 Courses

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Diversity & Inclusion Defined for a Changing Workplace

Welcome to Module 1: Diversity & Inclusion Defined for a Changing Workplace. In this module we will begin with an exploration of the impact of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) on an organization, and reflect on our individual roles concerning diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We will discuss the business case for D&I , and what workplace changes are driving that need. Finally, we will discuss the impact of intersectionality on culture, and how to celebrate and champion diversity at your organization.

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 13 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Fostering a Climate of Belonging

Welcome to Module 2: Fostering a Climate of Belonging. In this module we will review the impact of belonging and understand its role in Diversity and Inclusion and how this is related to creating an environment of psychological safety. As HR professionals, we have a responsibility to check our own biases and inclusion limitations by reviewing the Ongoing 5 Questions Process. We will define and review common microaggressions and the impact to psychological safety and environment. We will review climate resources that support belonging and how to establish cultural competence.

5 hours to complete

1 video (Total 9 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Understanding Bias and the Organizational Impact

Welcome to Module 3: Understanding Bias and the Organizational Impact. In this module we will define bias, both conscious and unconscious and explore the impact to perspective as well as decision making. We will take a closer look at the potential elements of bias in recruiting and interviewing candidates and share some effective practices. You will hear from an internal practitioner what is occurring to address bias and create room for diversity. Ideas to outsmart your own unconscious biases.

3 hours to complete

1 video (Total 16 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

How D&I Supports Thought Diversity

Welcome to Module 4: How D&I Supports Thought Diversity. In this module we will define thought diversity and review a model to enable thought diversity throughout an organization. For thought diversity to thrive, all points of views and perspectives have to feel welcome and safe and being “different” should be embraced not scorned. As a culminating experience in this course, you will develop your DEIB Plan and participate in a peer review activity to give and receive feedback.

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 12 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR HR PROFESSIONALS

by MPJul 14, 2022

Great resource to understand and appreciate the importance of these concepts in the workplace.

by OOAug 10, 2022

A well detailed course. every material was very informative

by KBDec 26, 2022

Very well crafted course including all the concepts which provides excellent insights about Diversity and Inclusion.

by CLDec 1, 2021

This is a great course for anyone who is an HR Professional and looking to enhance thier DEI skills

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