Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been a topic of interest for professionals for many years, but the field is constantly evolving. Proverbs University is excited to announce a new certification program for DEI practitioners. If you have the interest or the responsibility for creating and implementing DEI strategy within your organization or your client-base, this certification is for you.

The DEI certification will equip you with the language, knowledge, and tools to create an organically inclusive workforce where employees feel a great sense of belonging regardless of their role within the company.

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Module 1

The Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Explore the historical and contemporary work and challenges of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Need for Strategy

Discover the common pitfalls of DEI work in organizational settings and the components of an effective strategy to move DEI initiatives forward.

Using Data to Paint a Realistic Starting Point

Create a data-driven DEI strategy to help your organization mirror the market of both internal and external customers.

Aligning DEI Work with Organizational Strategy

Create greater efficiency in your business operations by intentionally infusing DEI work in the areas that matter most.

Module 2

Expanding Cultural Competence

Learn best practices for working and winning in cross-cultural situations.

Creating Psychological Safety

Improve teamwork and collaboration through the art of interpersonal relationships and communication.

Adopting Empathy and Allyship

Use empathy to build allyship that results in meaningful cross-cultural relationships.

Sponsoring Minorities for Career Advancement

Gain insight on what it means to mentor and sponsor minority groups to support upward and lateral career mobility.

Module 3

Maximizing DEI with Strategic Programming

Discover how to connect programming and initiatives to your DEI strategy.

People-Oriented DEI Programming

Explore DEI programming that makes a positive impact on the individuals within your organization.

Process-Oriented DEI Programming

Explore DEI programming that contributes to greater equity and efficiency within your organization’s processes.

Product-Oriented DEI Programming

Explore DEI programming that promotes a more inclusive experience for customers who use your company’s products and services.

Program Schedule

2023/2024 Onboarding Weeks:

September 5-7, 2023
November 14-16, 2023
January 2-4, 2024
March 5-7, 2024
May 7-9, 2024
July 7-9, 2024
September 3-5, 2024
November 5-7, 2024

2023/2024 Capstone Weeks:

October 24-26, 2023
December 19-21, 2023
February 27-29, 2024
April 23-25, 2024
June 25-27, 2024
August 27-29, 2024
October 29-31, 2024
December 17-19, 2024