- Level Foundation
- Duration 8 hours
- Course by University of Western Australia
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Offered by
About
This course will serve as a "deep dive" into the concepts and trends related to diversity and inclusion. One of the barriers to sustained organizational effectiveness in this area has been identified as a superficial understanding of diversity and inclusion. Therefore, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge that will assist you in developing a successful diversity and inclusion recruitment strategy. The course will explore diversity from three perspectives: Global, individual, and organizational. This course is one of four that comprise the Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion Specialization, offered by the University of Western Australia. Complete them all to gain an in-depth understanding of this fascinating and important topic.Modules
Welcome to the course and critical information
2
Videos
- Specialisation Introduction
- Watch: Welcome and Overview
1
Readings
- Read: Welcome to Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
Module 1 - Lesson
4
Videos
- Watch: Module 1 - Introduction
- Watch: Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Context
- Watch: Understanding Diversity and Inclusion Concepts and Terms
- Listen: Diversity and Inclusion as Global Issues with Mary Gurgone - Part 1
8
Readings
- Read: The Business Case for Diversity is Now Overwhelming
- Watch: Global Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion
- Watch: Dimensions of Diversity
- Practice Exercise: Diversity Wheel
- Understanding Intersectionality
- Video: Intersectionality
- Practice Exercise: Intersectionality Reflection
- Podcast: Subject Matter Expert - Mary Gurgone
Module 1 - Assessment
1
Assignment
- Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: Module 1 Graded Quiz
Module 2 - Lesson
4
Videos
- Watch: Module 2 - Introduction
- Watch: Diversity and Inclusion Business Case
- Watch: The Business Case for a Diversity Recruitment Strategy
- Listen: Diversity and Inclusion in Practice: Walk the Talk with Dee Adeyami
7
Readings
- Read: Business Case For Diversity and Inclusion <Broken Link>
- Watch: The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion <Broken Link>
- Practice Exercise 1: Identifying a business case (SPAR method)
- Read: Diversity is More than Numbers (WEF)
- Read: Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
- Practice Exercise 2: Reflection
- Podcast: Subject Matter Expert - Dee Adeyami
Module 2 - Assessment
1
Assignment
- Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: Module 2 Graded Quiz
Module 3 - Lesson
4
Videos
- Watch: Module 3 - Introduction
- Watch: Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing
- Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Health
- Listen: The Candidate Experience with Mary Gurgone - Part 2 <To be deleted>
7
Readings
- Read: How Does Employee Well-being Link to Inclusion?
- Watch: From the Inside Out: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Practice Exercise 1: Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing at Work Checklist
- Read: Belonging At Work Is Essential—Here Are 4 Ways To Foster It
- Read: Belonging Matters Everwhere: Global Research
- Watch: The Invisible Discriminator
- Practice Exercise 2: Reflection
Module 3 - Assessment
1
Assignment
- Understanding Diversity and Inclusion: Module 3 Graded Quiz
Auto Summary
"Understanding Diversity and Inclusion" is a foundational course in the Business & Management domain, offered by Coursera in collaboration with the University of Western Australia. Taught by expert instructors, this 480-minute course delves into global, individual, and organizational perspectives on diversity and inclusion. Designed to enhance your recruitment strategies, it forms part of the Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion Specialization. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, catering to business professionals and managers seeking to foster an inclusive workplace.

Dr. Jacquie Hutchinson