Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification

DEI Leadership Institute is established to develop and support leaders who have the skills, knowledge, and heart to be effective agents of change for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Institute offers three major programs:

• DEI Leadership Certification Program addresses the need for leaders who through study, the development of cross-racial relationships and leadership experiences in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives demonstrate the competencies to be certified as DEI leaders. 
• DEI Leadership Annual Conference brings leaders who are directly engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives into a supportive community for sharing of thought leadership and best practices. All too often the challenge may seem overwhelming. The Annual Conference brings the power of community to the work of the diversity, equity and inclusion movement.
• DEI Executive Leadership Training and Workshops provide a flexible means of delivering elements of the DEI Leadership Certification Program content for specific needs of client organizations. The focus of this training is consistent with the objective of the DEI Leadership Certification Program: the development of leaders.

The DEI Leadership Institute™ Master Practitioner Certification Program (DEI Certification Program) is aimed to provide organization leaders with the skills, tools, strategies and experience to effectively lead DEI change initiatives in their organizations.

The DEI Certification Program is designed to be completed within 6-8 weeks. To qualify for certification all course modules must be successfully completed, and your DEI Advisor must determine that the requirements of your DEI Project for Change including Design, Communications, Implementation Planning and Assessment of Results have been met within the 6-8 weeks period.

You will work with a DEI Leadership Institute Advisor as you develop and plan the implementation of your DEI Project for Change and measure and evaluate its results. We are very interested in your successful completion of the certification requirements within the required timeframe. We also see that the establishment and achievement of project deadlines are skills that are necessary for success in leading DEI change initiatives after completion of this Certification Program.

The DEI Certified Program is presented in three levels: Explore, Lead, and Master. Each level will be delivered through three or four learning modules and one module for the practical application of the DEI framework.

• Emerging leaders from any industry who want to help their companies grow in diversity and inclusion.
• Leaders who want to create vision, mission, and values that drive diversity
• Executives who want to create a clear cultural shift in their organization by implementing new strategies, policies and procedures.
• Professionals from any industry with an interest in the field
• HR Professionals

By Getting Certified You Will Be Able To:

• Explain the meaning of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, the differences between them and how they interact within the context of your organization.
• Examine the most effective Diversity and Inclusion approaches and/or strategies for your organization and how to integrate them into every level of the organization.
• Examine the most effective strategies to promote Equity in your organization.
• Assess how unconscious bias and microaggressions may be deterring your organization DEI efforts.
• Improve cultural competence in your organization.
• Promote a safe, harassment-free, inclusive workplace.
• Develop a plan to conduct your organization DEI assessment process.
• Develop a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion plan (DEI strategic plan) for your organization. 
• Enhance the organizational mechanisms to hold the leadership accountable for the diversity and inclusion efforts

One-time fee: $650 USD

Your tuition includes:

• A DEI Leadership Institute™ Advisor throughout the term of the course.
• Resources and Materials
• Possible showcase of your DEI Project for Change at the Annual DEI Leadership Conference
• DEI network opportunities

You will be contacted by your DEI Leadership Institute™ Advisor and Program administration to get access and begin the program.