Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No. However, this specialization is part of the University of Colorado Boulder's Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program. Learners can upgrade from the non-credit version, pay tuition, and earn credit towards the completion of the ME-EM degree.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Upon completing the specialization, you will be able to understand how your identity has shaped your thoughts, actions, and relationships with communities. And, you will be able to develop a DEI plan for your workplace, including unbiased job descriptions and job interviews, the creation of affinity groups, and assessing DEI benchmarks.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization

Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization

Start Your DEI Journey for a Global Environment. Learn How to implement DEI strategies in your Environment

Instructor: Jessica Rush Leeker, Ph.D.

Included with Coursera Plus

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Analyze the historical narrative of institutions and institutional structures that have shaped inclusion and exclusion in your environment.
Assess how transformational leadership is enacted for DEI in a multifaceted and challenging global atmosphere.
Critically examine and reflect on your identity, background, and experiences, and their impact on relationships between you and your environment.
Investigate practical methods for integrating DEI in the workplace.

Overview

In this three-course specialization, you will engage in the process of examination, self-reflection, and action to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) through a global lens. In the first course, you reflect on how your identity and background have shaped your thoughts, actions, and relationships with others while exploring the historical narratives and power structures that have shaped your environment. Next, you begin to build a toolkit that can be leveraged to create a transformational change through leadership in the workplace. Finally, you will work through what is next with what you have learned through this specialization and how to make lasting change for yourself and your interactions with others.

This specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.thenaturalgardeninc.com/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

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What’s included

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

3 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from University of Colorado Boulder

Specialization - 3 course series

Throughout the specialization, learners will engage in self-reflection to learn more about themselves and how their identity has shaped their thoughts, actions, and relationships with communities other than their own. Learners will then apply their knowledge to develop a DEI plan for their industry, including unbiased job descriptions and job interviews, the creation of affinity groups, and assessing DEI benchmarks.

Your World and What Shapes It

Course 122 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Recognize and reflect on life experiences that shape your beliefs.
Discover how ideas about race, sex, and culture shape your environment.
Identify strategies for resisting and surviving marginalization.
Establish awareness to support marginalized populations.

Skills you'll gain

Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Adaptability, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, and Organizational Leadership

'Their' World and How You Define It

Course 222 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Develop an understanding of tangible ways society can create inclusive spaces
Apply issues of social justice across local and global contexts.
Critically examine and reflect on your identity, background, and experiences and their impact on relationships between you and your environment.
Analyze a contemporary global issue from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Skills you'll gain

Innovation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Social Justice, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Recognizing Others

Our World and How to Accept It

Course 320 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Investigate practical methods for integrating DEI in the workplace.
Assess how transformational leadership is enacted for DEI in a multifaceted and challenging global atmosphere.
Recognizing and address bias in recruiting and retaining diverse talent
Determine how to be an ally or an accomplice in the workplace while growing and enhancing employee/business resource groups and affinity groups

Skills you'll gain

Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Talent Management, Diversity Awareness, and Recruitment Strategies