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Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone looking to improve their attitude, skills, and knowledge for effective work with different people. You might be a student preparing for the world of work, or a HR worker or corporate trainer, or you could be a professional working in marketing. You don’t need any prior experience.

Topics Covered

Phases of diversity dexterity
Attitudes, skills, and knowledge supporting diversity
Unconscious biases
Ethnocentric and ethno-relative mindsets
Elements of diversity and inclusion

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Foundational insights into diversity and inclusion

According to students, this course provides an excellent foundational understanding of diversity and inclusion, making it ideal for those new to the topic or looking for a comprehensive overview. Learners praise its well-structured modules and insightful content, particularly the focus on unconscious biases. While highly praised for raising awareness and communication skills in the workplace, some experienced professionals note that the course may feel introductory and lacks deeper case studies or advanced strategies.

Modules are clear, well-paced, and engaging.

"The modules were well-structured and the content was very insightful..."

"Purdue University has done a fantastic job with this. The structure allowed for gradual learning..."

"Informative and well-paced. The course explains complex ideas in an understandable way."

Offers deep insights into identifying and addressing biases.

"The segment on unconscious bias was very insightful."

"I learned so much about the subtle ways bias affects our daily interactions."

"Helped me recognize my own biases and develop strategies."

Offers useful insights applicable to professional settings.

"It's a great starting point for anyone looking to improve their awareness and communication skills in the workplace."

"Absolutely essential course for today's professional environment."

"This will definitely help me in my marketing role."

Provides essential understanding of D&I concepts.

"This course provided an excellent foundational understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion."

"Gave me a great starting point for D&I... I feel much more confident in discussing these topics now."

"Excellent course for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of D&I."

Ideal for newcomers, but may lack depth for experts.

"For someone with prior experience in HR, I was hoping for more actionable strategies or deeper case studies. It felt a bit introductory at times..."

"I found this course too basic and high-level. I already had a decent understanding of D&I, and I was looking for something more advanced..."

"Good basic introduction... maybe less robust for corporate trainers looking for deep dives into curriculum development."

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