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Everyone has a role in creating inclusive cultures.
The Inclusive Culture Strategy (ICS) Certificate and Inclusive Culture Strategy Certified Diversity Professional (InCDP) Certification programs support those seeking professional development by providing deep competencies in culture and DEIB to ensure participants can advocate for the value of their work by aligning inclusive organizational change with business strategies. The ICS Certificate is ideal for graduate-level students and advanced undergraduates with no experience in DEIB roles. While faculty can complete either program, we recommend those that will take on leadership roles in DEIB to enroll in the InCDP Certification Program.
Seeking to transition into a new role?
Today, all types of organizations, including non-profit, for-profit, and higher-education institutions regard DEIB as critical for their success. DEIB competencies can help enhance organizations in any of the following functions:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Human Resources
Communications
Marketing
Student & Faculty Affairs
Teaching & Classroom Management
Training, Learning & Development
Corporate Social Responsibility
Research & Development
Public Policy
And more!
Professional Development
Professional development opens opportunities for career advancement. The ICS Certificate and InCDP Certification programs require all participants to analyze and comprehend challenging social concepts, obtain competencies in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and think critically, creatively, and independently.
The ICS Certificate is well-suited for all, including master’s and doctoral students, faculty, and those seeking supporting or leadership DEIB roles. For faculty seeking formal leadership roles in DEIB, we recommend the InCDP Certification program.
There are no requirements to enroll in the ICS Certificate program. One year of professional experience related to DEIB is required to enroll in the InCDP Certification Program.
ICS Program participants will be able to:
- receive a Credly badge for every module successfully completed.
- receive a Credly badge for completing the ICS Certificate or InCDP Certification program.
- gain access to a network of DEIB peers & professionals.
- have the opportunity to participate in live sessions with Dr. Arciniega and Dr. Maceyko, with additional strategy sessions for InCDP participants.
- obtain SHRM & HRCI recertification credits upon completion of their program.
- receive discount codes for DEIB-related events and workshops.
Benefits for Academic Programs
The ICS Certificate Program can be part of impactful recruitment and retention strategies. Higher-education departments that partner with Willing Observers to provide the ICS Certificate to their students and faculty receive:
Custom badges reflecting university brand.
Special pricing when purchasing registrations in bulk.
Single-use access codes for ease in distribution.
