Level up your inclusion skills with this comprehensive introduction to key concepts in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) developed by the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
Learn key terms, develop strategies for mindful inclusion, and learn how an EDIA mindset can help you become a more effective, productive, and collaborative student, coworker, leader, and community member.
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What to expect from the course
By taking Introduction to Inclusion, you will bring your inclusion skills to life. After you’ve completed all six modules you will be able to:
- Define and give examples of important terms and concepts in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Recognize and choose inclusive mindsets and approaches to interrupting bias.
- Be part of important conversations at work and in the community about inclusion and belonging.
This 1.5-2 hour, self-paced course consists of six modules, each lasting about 15 minutes. It is best to complete the course over one or two sittings. This way you will be able to apply what you have learned from one module to the next and build a solid foundation for putting key concepts into practice.
Who is this course for?
This course is essential for individuals who would like to build their skill set and knowledge in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) and/or would like to earn a credential validating their newly acquired knowledge. Human Resources professionals, take note! This course qualifies as one and a half hours of the annual Chartered Professionals in Human Resources professional development requirements.
This course is also ideal for organizations looking for a method to deliver engaging and proven introductory EDIA training for their staff, and is eligible to be licensed for ongoing use if desired.
Do you have specific EDIA training needs? Introduction to Inclusion is highly suitable for customizing to the requirements of any organization. For details about how we can customize this course for your organization, contact us at colbourneinstitute@norquest.ca.
Register for the course
Individuals who are taking this course can easily register through the link below, and can get started on their course right away. For enquiries regarding using this course for organization-wide training, licensing, or customizing to your needs please reach out to our team.
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