Diversity & Inclusion Courses
Try one of our online diversity & inclusion courses and learn important, transferable skills that will help you throughout your professional career.
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Study diversity & inclusion online
Diversity & inclusion is all about having a mission, strategies and practices that create a diverse and inclusive environment. Often, diversity & inclusion refers to a workplace environment, but the term can be extended to all areas of life, including the classroom, government, and in the media.
Evidence actually shows that racially & ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to perform better than teams with a lack of diversity, so this demonstrates that diversity & inclusion can be beneficial for business success as well as individuals within organisations.
We’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading universities and other educators to bring you a range of courses where you can try something new or build upon your current diversity & inclusion knowledge. These learning opportunities can help you upskill to a new role or develop your professional credentials.
Gain certifications and CPD in diversity & inclusion
If you’re interested in gaining a professional certification, several of our diversity & inclusion courses are CPD certified, such as Leading Culturally Diverse Teams in the Workplace. This can be great for your professional development and help you work towards your career goals.
We also have several ExpertTracks in topics such as Promoting Equality and Participation in Technology Development. Completing an ExpertTrack allows you to earn a digital certificate that you can share with your professional network once you’ve completed all of the courses. You can also receive a digital certificate when you complete a short course if you choose to upgrade with us.
Explore the importance of an inclusive classroom
All students should feel like they have the same opportunities to participate and achieve in education. In our inclusive teaching courses, you’ll explore what you as an educator, professional or parent can do to provide students with an inclusive education.
You’ll tackle aspects of inclusive education, including neurodiversity, mental health and gender, in order to ensure that no student is left behind.
Gain essential communication skills for employment
Our diversity & inclusion courses will help you to learn essential communication skills for the workplace and other situations where you’ll be collaborating with others.
It’s incredibly important to be able to listen to, understand and empathise with a diverse range of people, so learning these skills will put you in great stead no matter what you’re aiming to achieve.
In addition, many employers are looking for professionals with soft skills like communication in addition to the hard skills required for specific roles. So, if you’re looking to boost your CV and impress interviewers, a diversity & inclusion course could be the right choice for you.
Your options for studying diversity & inclusion
We have plenty of options available for studying diversity & inclusion. Our short courses take between two and ten weeks to complete and offer an overview of different areas within diversity & inclusion, from inclusive teaching to communicating with diverse audiences.
We also offer a learning subscription called ExpertTracks, where you can subscribe to a series of in-depth courses and build practical expertise. In addition, FutureLearn offers microcredentials in diversity & inclusion; professional credentials designed for you to build in-demand and emerging career skills.
FAQs
What is diversity?
Diversity is all about appreciating the differences in people, thinking about factors such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, nationality, age, and education level.
Through learning about our differences, we are able to appreciate, understand and respect diversity, and create safe and positive environments for people to co-exist and embrace each other.
Having a diverse workforce also means having a variety of different people in the workplace, with preferably a diverse leadership team and an HR team that supports diversity during the hiring process.
What is inclusion?
Inclusion is related to diversity in that it’s also about celebrating differences and making sure everyone has a place where they are accepted. More specifically, inclusion is about belonging, and this sense of belonging often exists as a result of inclusive practices and values being followed by a group or organisation.
For example, a team might be diverse, but it is only inclusive if all members of the team feel that they are valued.
Can I learn about diversity & inclusion online?
Our courses are 100% online, and you have the freedom and flexibility to study whenever suits you. We offer a range of course types, from free short courses to learning subscriptions called ExpertTracks. You can also learn from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to a digital device.
What are the top diversity & inclusion courses?
Our most popular diversity & inclusion courses include our Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion course, where you’ll discover ways to make education more inclusive, especially in areas where resources are limited, and our Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing course, where you’ll explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
Is it difficult to study diversity & inclusion?
Anyone and everyone can learn about diversity & inclusion, and it doesn’t require any specialist knowledge or particular skills. It can be challenging at times, as you’ll learn how to be more open to different people, cultures, and lived experiences, but ultimately, you’ll find it very beneficial.
Our courses are designed by successful educators and professionals who will give you all the best tips and tricks to begin your journey towards being an expert in diversity & inclusion.
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