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Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are essential to business success, especially in light of the growing social and legal shifts happening south of the border. These pressures are spilling across borders, raising the bar for Canadian organizations to respond meaningfully. Today’s workforce expects more. Employees demand transparency, equity, and a sense of belonging. Companies that lag behind risk losing credibility, missing out on top-tier talent, and falling short in a fast-changing, values-driven economy. HR professionals are at the forefront of this transformation. This program gives you the practical tools to embed D&I into every aspect of HR—and lead the change your organization needs.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals
- Move Beyond Compliance – Go beyond checkboxes and policies to implement strategies that genuinely foster inclusion.
- Compete – Align your D&I practices to attract and retain top talent in this competitive market.
- Measure & Drive Progress – Leverage data and proven frameworks to build accountability and track impact.
- Be a Catalyst for Change – Learn how to champion D&I in your organization with clarity, confidence, and influence.
Who Should Attend?
- HR professionals leading or supporting D&I initiatives
- Managers and team leaders committed to building equitable teams
- Executives looking to future-proof their organizations through inclusive leadership
What You’ll Learn
- Module 1: Comprehensive overview of D&I metrics and data collection basics. Participants will be knowledgeable about primary D&I metrics, and the tools needed to effectively design and implement a D&I survey.
- Module 2: Identify the key points of inclusive recruiting & hiring practices. Participants will be able to recognize the impact of unconscious bias, identify inhibitors of inclusion during hiring, and learn methods to attract future diverse employees.
- Module 3: An overview of workplace flexibility principles and practices to build a diverse and inclusive workspace. Participants will understand the benefits of workplace flexibility for inclusion, and learn strategies and flexible solutions to increase workplace flexibility for those with mental health and caregiving restraints.
- Module 4: An overview of the spirit and behaviors that mark workplace allyship.
Detailed Agenda of the Program
Each module will include a 2 to 3-hour Instructor Training session, as well as a take-home assignment. There will be 4 modules carried out over the course of 3 days. The Program will culminate in an assessment to measure the students’ understanding of the material.
Day 1
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Kick-off Session
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am: Module 1 - Collecting & Processing D&I Data - D&I Basics
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Independent Study and discussion with Accountability Partner.
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: BREAK
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Module 2 - Inclusive Recruiting & Hiring
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Independent Study and discussion with Accountability Partner.
Day 2
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Module 3 - Workplace Flexibility - Inclusion for Caregivers (incl. short review period for previous modules)
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: BREAK
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Independent Study and discussion with Accountability Partner.
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Review & Q/A Period
Day 3
- 9:00 am - 11:30 am: Module 4 - Allyship in The Workplace
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: BREAK
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Independent Study and discussion with Accountability Partner.
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Certification Assessment - Assessment of all concepts and ideas learned over the previous two days of training.
Shape the Future of Work!
Now is the time to turn D&I from intention into impact. This certificate program helps you lead with insight, strategy, and purpose. Register today to become a D&I leader in today’s evolving workplace.
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca