Creating an inclusive workplace is essential for fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) ensures that individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. This course provides a foundational understanding of DEIB and its role in shaping fair, respectful, and psychologically safe work environments.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Explain the importance and impact of DEIB in creating fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces
Differentiate between key DEIB concepts, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and describe how they influence employee experiences
Identify how unconscious biases are formed, how they shape workplace decisions, and recognize your own personal biases
Apply practical strategies to address bias and foster equity, inclusion, and belonging in your daily interactions
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February 2026
Assessments
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn the core concepts of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and explain why they are essential in today’s workplace. You will explore how DEIB strengthens team culture, supports fairness, and improves collaboration. Through introductory videos, the module clarifies key terms, highlights the benefits of diverse perspectives, and helps you build a solid understanding of how inclusive practices support a positive work environment.
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In this module, you will learn the importance of inclusion, belonging, and equity in shaping meaningful workplace experiences. You will examine what it means for employees to feel truly welcomed and supported and explore the difference between equality and equity. Through practical examples and interactive activities, the module demonstrates how inclusive actions and equitable practices create psychological safety and strengthen team culture.
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In this module, you will explore how unconscious biases form and how they influence workplace behaviors and decisions. You will examine the role of background, personal experiences, and cultural conditioning in shaping hidden assumptions. You will learn clear strategies to identify, reflect on, and reduce bias through practical techniques and real-world scenarios, helping you make fairer and objective choices at work.
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In this module, you will revisit the essential DEIB principles covered in the course. You will revisit the main ideas related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and bias, ensuring clarity and retention. The module concludes with a final assessment that helps you check your understanding and reinforce key insights, enabling you to confidently apply inclusive behaviors and equitable practices in workplace interactions.
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You will learn the core concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, how they differ, and how each one influences workplace culture and employee experiences.
The course explains what unconscious bias is, how it forms, and how personal experiences, culture, and upbringing shape bias. You’ll practice strategies to recognize and reduce bias in workplace decisions.
Yes. Through practical examples and interactive activities, the course shows how inclusive behaviors and equitable practices can be applied in everyday workplace situations.
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