About the certification
The International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professional Institute (IDPI) provides a 4-week intensive, interactive certification program. The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist (EDIS) will be equipped to provide support or direct oversight of equity and inclusion programs that enhance and amplify DEI priorities, goals, and initiatives within your organization. EDIS certified individuals will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to help drive strategic projects and implementation, and be able to align strategic DEI communications. As an EDIS certified professional, you will be equipped with the knowledge to develop a sustainable approach in identifying equity opportunities within the organization and assist in overall DEI planning.
Your
4
Week Roadmap
Duration
15 hours
Accountability
Worksheets, project
Your Resources and Tools
Overview
Success Strategies in Leading DEI(A) Efforts
REVIEW critical steps needed to embed DEI within your organization
LAY the right foundation by gaining leadership buy-in and demonstrating the ROI
ESTABLISH the difference between tactics and strategic development and implementation
UTILIZE change management principles to drive change at the organizational and individual levels
DEI Strategic Planning Process
IDENTIFY DEI strategic planning success factors and begin the strategy process
GATHER data using culture and DEI surveys, and analyze their results
GAIN buy-in through strategic communication about the goal and the WIIFM
INCORPORATE best practices and strategy tools (SWOT Analysis, SMARTIE Goals, Appreciative Inquiry)
DEI Compliance, including Accessibility
COMMUNICATE the legal importance of DEI as a business strategy and humanistic imperative
UNDERSTAND the legal components of DEI (EEOC laws by state)
MITIGATE the impact of unconscious bias and minimize biased behaviors
IDENTIFY opportunities to minimize your organization’s exposure to harassment and discrimination threats
Utilizing proven tools to embed DEI and Belonging in your organization
ASSESS the impact of equity on organizational culture and belonging
PRE-PLAN for conducting an organizational and department equity assessment
LEARN the process of conducting an Equity Audit, using the appropriate tools
IDENTIFY actions to take when policies, practices and program create disparate outcomes
