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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  • Level(s) of Study: Professional
  • Start Date(s): Tuesday 4 June 2024
  • Duration: 9.30am - 12.30pm, in-person at NTU City Campus
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

What you’ll study

Who is it for?

This course aims to recruit participants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Suitable participants will be those with an interest in diversity, discrimination and inclusivity in relation to the employment context.

The aims of the course

Fundamental to achieving inclusion is an awareness of the many ways in which people differ from each other. This course aims to provide awareness of how each individual can be more aware and better equipped to support present or future colleagues with different perspectives into their team, organisation and to harness their unique talents.

  • Introductions, case for diversity, key terms, concepts, definitions
  • Case studies of diverse talent
  • Case for diversity /benefits of a diverse workforce
  • Legal position
  • Creating inclusive climates

How you’re taught

Course content

This short course is delivered as a half day programme either face to face or online and addresses the fundamentals of diversity and inclusion for business. It is research informed and practice led, using interactive discussion, case studies and peer supported, exploring many aspects of Diversity and Inclusion at work. On completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Digital Badge.

Facilitators

This course is delivered by: Anne Cockayne.

Anne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management, contributing to the Exploring Human Resource Management module at undergraduate level and leading the Learning and Development module for the professional CIPD programmes.

Anne’s career began in personnel management, working with large companies including Boots, STC telecommunications and ICL, before taking up the Head of HR post at a greenfield Nottingham based software firm where she set up the HR department from scratch, implementing reward systems, career pathing and resourcing strategies. She continues to enjoy working with the SME sector.

Entry requirements

You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

You may apply for this course through our online store.

If you have any queries about this course, please email: CPDShortCourses@ntu.ac.uk.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £250.

You may apply for this course through our online store.


For those eligible for Enterprising Ashfield Support: Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is pleased to offer free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses that are based in the Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield Towns Fund area as part of the Enterprising Ashfield project.