Understanding Diversity & Inclusion (Coursera)

Understanding Diversity & Inclusion (Coursera)

This course is for talent acquisition professionals who want to incorporate DE&I principles into their hiring process. Diversity and Inclusion can be followed throughout an organization, and together can impact business outcomes. This course is designed to help hiring managers understand how to assist in driving the Diversity and Inclusion values of an organization through education, awareness, advocacy, and best practices.

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By the end of this course, you will be able to evaluate the importance of diversity in creating effective teams and enhancing innovation, as well as in attracting and retaining qualified candidates in a competitive global marketplace.
You will be able to explain the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including expanded critical thinking, increased innovation, improved customer understanding and empathy, and enhanced ability to attract and retain highly qualified candidates. You’ll learn about companies that have taken bold action to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and much more!
To be successful in this course, you should have at least 2 years of work experience.
This course is part of the A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS® Specialization.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion and how they work together to affect outcomes.
  • An awareness of how unconscious bias impacts the hiring process and employee life cycle.
  • Employ best practices to support Diversity and Inclusion throughout the hiring process.
  • Describe the opportunities to advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Syllabus

Defining Diversity
Module 1
Welcome to Understanding Diversity & Inclusion! Many organizations today are creating diversity and inclusion strategies to identify, hire, and retain top talent in their industry. In this session, we will discuss what diversity and inclusion means, how the conversation has evolved over time, and how you can better contribute to future conversations. Additionally, we will define diversity & inclusion, expand our understanding of diversity and inclusion; and discover why it matters today.

Defining Inclusion
Module 2
Module 2 discusses the difference between diversity and inclusion, emphasizing that inclusion is about positively striving to meet the needs of different people and creating environments where everyone feels respected and able to achieve their full potential. Inclusion is experienced when people feel inspired to contribute, like they belong, valued, and connected while being their authentic selves.

Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Module 3
Module 3 discusses ways to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The module emphasizes the importance of a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, including employee engagement initiatives, continued training opportunities, policies, and procedures that reflect the organization's diversity and inclusion values, spreading the message, and building relationships.

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