Northwestern Weinberg College
Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Develop practical skills to unlock the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization and lead transformative change.
Start date
05 March 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Directors who agree that companies should be doing more to promote gender and racial diversity in the workplace.
PwC (2019).
The increased operating profit margins enjoyed by the 20 most diverse companies in the S&P 500 over the 20 least diverse firms, along with 5.9% higher stock returns.
Wall Street Journal (Oct, 2019).
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
With the growing need for workplaces to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI), individuals and companies are searching for concrete outcomes that show their dedication to DEI and lead to actual results.
DEI is not only beneficial to businesses but also an ethical imperative. DEI fosters innovation, creativity, and empathy in ways that homogeneous environments cannot. However, it takes awareness, sensitivity, and collaboration to realise the potential of DEI and deliver on commitments to improve social and structural obstacles toward creating a more enriching and humane working environment.
Enrol in the Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online short course from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University to gain the necessary skills to lead and manage DEI initiatives in your workplace. This six-week course provides a holistic understanding of what DEI means for modern businesses, and teaches you how to execute specific initiatives to improve outcomes within your context. Additionally, you'll develop your cultural competencies and foster inclusivity to drive organizational value with insights from Professor Alvin B. Tillery, a leading expert in racial politics and presidential leadership.
Is this course for you?
This course is ideal for professionals interested in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplaces. Whether you lead diverse teams and need to improve your understanding of DEI concepts or have experience in DEI initiatives but lack formal training, this course is for you.
Individuals who work as advisers, managers, or HR specialists in the DEI space, as well as recruiters and talent managers, can gain practical skills to cultivate inclusivity in their teams and organizations. People managers and supervisors can learn leadership tools, communication strategies and metrics to help them become more effective. They can also connect with other like-minded individuals and create networks of support.
For senior managers and C-suite executives, this course provides an opportunity to learn how to use the innovative CREED model to diversify their workforce and turn DEI initiatives into strategic organizational priorities. The learning outcomes of this course are widely applicable across various industries, including corporates, government, nonprofits, and the wider public sector.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
With the growing need for workplaces to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI), individuals and companies are searching for concrete outcomes that show their dedication to DEI and lead to actual results.
DEI is not only beneficial to businesses but also an ethical imperative. DEI fosters innovation, creativity, and empathy in ways that homogeneous environments cannot. However, it takes awareness, sensitivity, and collaboration to realise the potential of DEI and deliver on commitments to improve social and structural obstacles toward creating a more enriching and humane working environment.
Enrol in the Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online short course from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University to gain the necessary skills to lead and manage DEI initiatives in your workplace. This six-week course provides a holistic understanding of what DEI means for modern businesses, and teaches you how to execute specific initiatives to improve outcomes within your context. Additionally, you'll develop your cultural competencies and foster inclusivity to drive organizational value with insights from Professor Alvin B. Tillery, a leading expert in racial politics and presidential leadership.
Is this course for you?
This course is ideal for professionals interested in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplaces. Whether you lead diverse teams and need to improve your understanding of DEI concepts or have experience in DEI initiatives but lack formal training, this course is for you.
Individuals who work as advisers, managers, or HR specialists in the DEI space, as well as recruiters and talent managers, can gain practical skills to cultivate inclusivity in their teams and organizations. People managers and supervisors can learn leadership tools, communication strategies and metrics to help them become more effective. They can also connect with other like-minded individuals and create networks of support.
For senior managers and C-suite executives, this course provides an opportunity to learn how to use the innovative CREED model to diversify their workforce and turn DEI initiatives into strategic organizational priorities. The learning outcomes of this course are widely applicable across various industries, including corporates, government, nonprofits, and the wider public sector.
What will set you apart
Key tools to create safe spaces and foster constructive dialogue around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The skills to develop and communicate an effective DEI business case within your organization.
Monitoring and evaluation metrics for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business context.
Tools and insights to elevate your leadership ability and manage diverse and inclusive teams successfully.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The diversity, equity, and inclusion landscape
Module 2
Dynamics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizational settings
Module 3
Opportunities and challenges of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Module 4
Managing and leading transformative change
Module 5
Communication strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Module 6
Developing metrics for diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Academic Director
Alvin B. Tillery, Jr.
Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University
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