Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace Certificate

Program Overview

The program is offered in collaboration with Penn State Abington. Modules are designed to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Students will strengthen their skills and learn strategies to create an inclusive work environment and culture. 

Program Scope and Schedule

The DEIB Certificate is a 15-hour program comprised of five, three-hour modules offered live via Zoom. A digital badge will be awarded upon successful completion of the 15-hour program. 

• Module 1: DEI Foundations: A Look Within
  This introductory module will give participants a baseline of common terms, current trends and the role diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging plays in their lives personally.
   
• Module 2: Building an Anti-Racist Workplace
  According to Glassdoor's 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Study, 42% of employees in the U.S. have experienced or witnessed racism in the workplace. This session will help participants build the capacity to discuss racism by exploring anti-racism tools to address systemic change to combat racial injustice and inequality.
   
• Module 3: Beyond Race: Understanding the ISMs
  This module will help participants develop a basic understanding and critical consciousness about the many types of oppression known as -isms and -phobias.
   
• Module 4: Culturally Competent Communication and Customer Service
  By developing one's own cultural competence, productivity and efficiency may increase and in turn improve one's customer service skills. Communicating in a culturally competent way means finding a way to communicate effectively that also respects and accepts cultural differences
   
• Module 5: Allyship and Creating an Inclusive Workplace
  Understanding your role as an ally means having a responsibility to use your knowledge, skills and position of privilege to drive tangible change. Employees feel more valued and engaged in an inclusive workplace. Higher engagement leads can boost productivity, increase profitability and reduce staff turnover.

Meet the Instructor

Aneesah Smith, M.S.
Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Penn State Abington

Who Should Enroll?

This program is intended for those seeking to expand their knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and apply the information to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all feel welcome.

Course Offerings

For Higher Education Professionals:
This cohort is designed specifically for an audience of professionals working in the higher education field.  PSU employees are eligible for a 25% discount.  Please contact Erica Kunkel at [email protected] or 610-396-6221 for a registration promo code.

Dates:  Coming Soon!
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Delivery:  virtual via Zoom
Fee:  $595

Open Registration:

Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Delivery:  virtual via Zoom
Fee: $595