Engaging Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations

This course can be applied to the UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies, UBC Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, UBC Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and UBC Micro-certificate in Anti-Racism.

Help your organization make the most of diversity through increased creativity and innovation, enhanced employee engagement and better service to clients. Explore systemic barriers and inclusive practices in designing communication strategies with employees, clients and customers. Learn to develop policy frameworks and best practices; engage in community consultation; lead and supervise staff and volunteers; and plan programs. Create and recommend a plan to support an existing organization’s diversity and inclusion commitments.

Requisites

Prerequisite courses: (1 of the following)

• Strategies for Effective Intercultural Communication
• Anti-Racism Strategies for the Workplace

Course format and hours

The format of this course is 100% online and asynchronous. One week prior to the start of the course, an email will be sent to all registered students containing instructions on how to access the online Learning Management System.

This course is 40 hours long. Be prepared to spend approximately seven hours per week completing learning activities, including readings, assignments, posting and responding to online group discussions, and other projects.