Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Course Overview

Today’s workforce spans five generations, represents countless cultural backgrounds, and includes people of all races, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. This unprecedented diversity brings tremendous opportunity—research shows diverse teams are more innovative, make better decisions, and outperform homogeneous groups. Yet diversity alone isn’t enough. Without inclusion, diverse talent feels marginalized, disengaged, and ultimately leaves.

Organizations that embrace both diversity and inclusion gain competitive advantages: higher employee engagement, lower turnover, greater innovation, better problem-solving, and improved financial performance. But creating an inclusive workplace requires more than good intentions—it demands that every employee understand their role in making colleagues feel valued, respected, and able to contribute fully.

This course provides employees with foundational knowledge about workplace diversity and practical strategies for creating inclusive environments. Employees learn what diversity and inclusion mean, recognize behaviors that exclude or marginalize others, understand common roadblocks to inclusion, and gain concrete actions they can take to support colleagues from all backgrounds.

What You’ll Learn

✓ Define diversity and identify the factors contributing to increasing workforce diversity, including generational, cultural, gender, and other dimensions

✓ Understand inclusion as the practice of ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and able to participate fully, regardless of their differences

✓ Recognize the business benefits of diversity and inclusion, including innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and employee engagement

✓ Identify roadblocks to inclusion, including unconscious bias, microaggressions, stereotyping, and systemic barriers

✓ Apply four strategies to create inclusive workplaces that employees can practice in daily interactions and team settings

✓ Recognize non-inclusive behaviors and know appropriate actions to take, from self-correction to reporting serious concerns

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Overview of changing workforce demographics, why diversity and inclusion matter now, and the business case for inclusive cultures

Lesson 2: Diversity and Inclusion

Defining diversity beyond visible differences, understanding inclusion as active practice, dimensions of diversity (age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background), and the connection between diversity and business performance

Lesson 3: Roadblocks to Diversity and Inclusion

Unconscious bias and how it affects decisions, stereotyping and assumptions, microaggressions and their cumulative impact, systemic and structural barriers, and recognizing your own biases

Lesson 4: Strategies to Increase Inclusion

Four practical strategies: practicing self-awareness and examining assumptions, actively including diverse voices and perspectives, speaking up against exclusionary behavior, and creating psychologically safe environments where everyone can contribute

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Who Should Take Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

👥 All Employees

Every team member who works with colleagues from diverse backgrounds

👔 Managers & Supervisors

Leaders responsible for team dynamics, hiring decisions, and creating inclusive team cultures

🤝 Human Resources Staff

HR professionals developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives

🎓 Recruitment & Hiring Teams

Staff involved in attracting, evaluating, and onboarding diverse talent

📊 Project Teams & Committees

Groups that benefit from diverse perspectives in problem-solving and decision-making

🏢 Senior Leadership

Executives setting organizational culture and modeling inclusive behaviors

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their diversity and inclusion training for HR records and organizational compliance requirements.

The course includes assessments that verify understanding of diversity concepts, inclusion practices, and strategies for creating welcoming workplaces. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files.

Supports:

  • Organizational diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance efforts
  • Corporate social responsibility and ESG commitments
  • Professional development and cultural competency requirements
  • Creating positive workplace cultures
  • Employee engagement and retention strategies
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate of Completion

Choose How Your Team Learns

🖥️ Use our ELMS

Immediate access with zero setup

  • Fast & Easy Setup

  • Automatic progress tracking and reporting

  • Built-in certificate generation

  • No technical expertise required

  • Automated Course Recertification

📦 Use Your Own LMS

License SCORM files for your system

  • Integrate with your existing platform

  • Maintain centralized training records

  • Compatible with all major LMS platforms

  • Full technical specifications provided

  • Dedicated support included

Why Choose Evolve?

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Expert-Developed Content

Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Accessible Anywhere

Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.

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Engaging & Effective

Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Trackable and Reportable

Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Easy Implementation

Begin training your team immediately – no lengthy implementation or waiting periods

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Scalable Solutions

Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.

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Consistent Quality Training

Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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Ongoing Support

Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.

BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE TODAY

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Diverse Workforce

Diversity is inevitable in today’s workplace—inclusion is a choice. Give your team the knowledge and skills to create an environment where everyone can contribute their best work and feel they truly belong.

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