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DEI Training Online: Course Catalog

The American Diversity Initiative’s comprehensive course catalogue offers a variety of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion courses. Our training program provides deep dive knowledge to individuals about Unconscious Bias, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and enables them to explore the DEI landscape.

Our courses are 100% online. Participants can start training immediately, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The only requirement is an internet connection! All our courses include:

  • Fun & Interactive examples
  • Unlimited test attempts
  • QR coded certificates of completion for easy verification checks

 

If you’re interested in taking DEI training either for yourself or a group of people, simply browse the available courses on this page and make a purchase by clicking the “Buy Now” button. You’ll receive an email with login instructions and a receipt as soon as your purchase is complete. You can start your training right away!

If you’re seeking diversity and inclusion training for your organization, we suggest creating an employer account. Alternatively, you can also reach out to us by filling contact-us form and we would be happy to assist you in creating one and give you a demo of our platform.

Our DEI Training Course Titles Include:

We all have biases. While we are conscious of some, others are deeply embedded in our sub-conscious without us even realizing it. If we left them unattended, it could hinder logical decision-making and create an unhealthy work environment where respect and opportunities are not valued. Providing employees with unconscious training is a promising step towards fostering a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace.

This training will help understand what unconscious bias is, how it affects our decisions and how do we manage it at our workplace. Unconscious Bias Workplace Training is a self-paced and interactive program that helps participants gain a deeper understanding of why it occurs and what actions can be taken to mitigate its consequences.  

What participants will learn in this online course:

  • Understand the concept of unconscious bias and why it develops
  • Identify different types of unconscious bias and how they affect our behaviours and reasoning
  • Learn how unconscious biases in the workplace can create unfair advantages for a few employees over the others
  • Explore strategies for individuals and organizations to mitigate the impact of unconscious biases


Most participants will be able to complete training in less than 30 minutes. 

Retail Price: $39.95 - Employer discounts are available.

Education plays an integral role in creating awareness, open communication, and respect for LGBTQIA+ individuals. LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace course serves as a starting point to pave the way for deeper conversations and encourages to build an inclusive workplace where people feel safe and supported. This training will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, its fundamentals, respectful terminology, and pronouns.

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Program also reflects on the challenges and biases that are faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace. It is imperative that we invest in educating and building a workforce that is respectful, inclusive and welcoming in their behaviours.

What participants will learn in this online course:

  • Benefits of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace and the reputational costs of not being inclusive
  • Barriers, biases, and injustices faced by individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ in The United States
  • Appropriate and respectful terminology related to LGBTQIA+ community
  • Best practices for the management and colleagues to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and build an inclusive, respectful workplace
  • Supporting LGBTQIA+ colleagues and tips on being an effective ally


Most participants will be able to complete training in less than one hour.

Retail Price: $49.95 - Employer discounts are available.

Individuals differ from each other in many ways including ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and identity. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is about embracing and celebrating these differences as they go hand-in-hand.

DEI Training for the Workforce program is designed to understand the key concepts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and how it affects your workforce. Learn more about the landscape of diversity, effective communication skills and true meaning of inclusion with our comprehensive DEI training. The self-paced online training also covers the strategies that can be implemented to make your workplace more diverse, inclusive and respectful.

What participants will learn in this online course:

  • Understand the DEI terminology
  • Benefits of DEI Training for the Workforce and how it affects the business
  • Review personal attitudes and behaviours that reflect consideration and empathy towards others
  • Strategies to improve your cross-cultural communication skills
  • Learn to identify unacceptable workplace behaviours, including discrimination, harassment and bullying
  • Appropriate responses to unacceptable workplace behaviour

 

Most participants will be able to complete training in less than one hour.

Retail Price: $44.95 - Employer discounts are available.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in volunteerism are becoming increasingly important within the non-profit sector. These organizations commit themselves to serve the community but fail to build a volunteer group that represents individuals from diverse backgrounds.

DEI Training for Volunteers is designed to help volunteers learn about acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviours, how to be empathetic, respectful in their conduct and their role in fostering an inclusive environment to thrive better. Its important for them to experience a sense safety and respect to effectively represent their organization in a positive light.

What participants will learn in this online course:

  • Benefits of DEI Training for Volunteers and how it affects the business
  • Characteristics of a respectful volunteer environment
  • Review personal attitudes and behaviours that reflect consideration and empathy towards other volunteers
  • Strategies to improve your cross-cultural communication skills within the volunteer group
  • Learn to identify unacceptable workplace behaviours, including discrimination, harassment and bullying
  • Appropriate responses to unacceptable workplace behaviour

 

Most participants will be able to complete training in less than one hour.

Retail Price: $44.95 - Employer discounts are available.

Diversity, equity, and respect in sports is vital. Young athletes represent their sports, sport organizations, schools, and communities. It is very important for them to treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect and always behave appropriately. 

DEI Training for Athletes, a self-paced learning course, is designed with the objective to enable young athletes develop a deeper understanding of acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviours, and identify practical ways to support an inclusive, respectful sport environment.

What participants will learn in this online course:

  • Why diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports matters
  • Identify acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviors within athletes
  • Understanding the meaning of discrimination, harassment, and bullying in sports
  • Practical ways to respond appropriately in situations involving unacceptable behaviors
  • Rules and regulations by teams, leagues and associations for guiding behavior and penalties for violating them

 

Most participants will be able to complete training within 30 minutes.

Retail Price: $32.95 - Employer discounts are available.

“How To Reduce Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring Practices” serves as a comprehensive guide in developing an inclusive and equitable hiring environment.  By understanding, confronting, and mitigating unconscious biases, you will be better equipped to make fair and merit-based hiring decisions, contributing to a more diverse and talented workforce within your organization.

Key Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Modules: Engage with a series of insightful modules that solve the complexities of unconscious bias, exploring its impact on hiring decisions.
  • Real-world Strategies: Gain access to practical strategies and actionable insights that can be seamlessly integrated into your recruitment workflow.
  • Engaging Learning: Participate in interactive discussions, case studies, and real-world simulations that encourage critical thinking and practical application.
  • Expert Content: Learn from subject matter experts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, gaining valuable insights from their experiences.
  • Ongoing Resources: Access a wealth of resources, recommended readings, and continuous support beyond course completion.

Retail Price: $289 - Employer discounts are available.