Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace - Certificate Program

Drawing on the latest research in the discipline, the Advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program will equip diversity and HR professionals with the competencies required to craft effective and sustainable diversity and inclusion strategies that align with HR and business objectives.

Throughout the program, participants will read a case study on implementing diversity and inclusion policies in an organization and present their findings as part of a case study team project. By the end of the program, participants will not only be able to analyze, diagnose, and deal with diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace but also be prepared to effect positive change in their credit unions.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, participants should be able to:

- Prepare a solid business case for diversity and inclusion, and identify measures to prove the return on investment of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Develop strategies and programs to attract and engage diverse talent, and achieve HR and business goals.
- Measure the progress and impact of diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives, using appropriate metrics and benchmarks.
- Communicate about diversity and inclusion solutions, initiatives, events and progress to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Session Dates

The program will be live-taught online, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on the following dates:

April 21-22, 2022 | Module 1 (2 days) - Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
May 19-20, 2022 | Module 2 (2 days) - Building an Inclusive Workplace
June 9-10, 2022 | Module 3 (2 days) - Diversity & Inclusion in Action

 

Educational Investment

Course Access (Affiliated Member Credit Union)
$3,400

Course Access (Unaffiliated Credit Union)
$3,400

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available for credit unions with less than $150 million in assets through training grants provided by the CU Foundation of MD|DC.

Approved awardees will receive their training grant as a REIMBURSEMENT upon successful completion of the program. Certification verification demonstrating completion of the program is required to receive the grant. Eligible credit unions may receive up to $2,000 annually.  Funds are limited.

To apply, please visit: www.cufound.org/training

Attendees who apply for financial assistance must also be registered for the DEI Certificate Program. 

Cancellation Policy 

Live events 
To cancel registration for a live event, the registrant must send an email to Chrystal Hunter, Training and Events, at chunter@mddccua.org. If the cancellation email is received 7 or more days before the live event, a refund or credit will be made minus a 30% cancellation fee. No refunds or credits will be made if the cancellation email is received within 6 days of the live event.  

Self-study Courses and Recordings
To cancel registration for a self-study program or recording, a refund or credit will be made if course component has never been viewed or accessed by registrant. No refunds or credits will be made if the course component has been viewed or accessed.