Duration : 2 weeks

Having a diverse and inclusive workplace isn’t just ethical, it’s good for business too. From improved organizational performance to greater employee retention — diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) drives organizational value.1

The Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace online micro course from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University focuses on the importance of building a business case for DEI within the corporate setting. Over the course of two weeks, you’ll build a deeper understanding of the root causes of workplace inequality, guided by Professor Alvin B. Tillery, a thought leader in racial politics and presidential leadership. You’ll also develop tools to implement and advance DEI initiatives as you gain insight into how change-related challenges can be resolved within the workplace.

_This two-week online micro course forms part of the full six-weekLeading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion online short course from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, which expands on the importance of DEI across various industries, including corporates, government, nonprofits, and the wider public sector. _

1 Built In (Jun, 2022).

This online micro course is ideal for those seeking to understand how to build more diverse and inclusive teams at work. It explores the dynamics of DEI within the workplace, and provides the tools for making a business case for it. This applies to those already working in the DEI space as specialists, HR professionals, recruiters, managers, and C-suite and top-level executives who wish to prioritize DEI within their organizations.