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This certificate program is designed to help you learn how to create a more diverse and inclusive organization, to understand why diversity is a competitive advantage and to strengthen leadership skills that unite team members no matter their backgrounds.

Who Will Benefit

Organizational and team leaders, human resource professionals, managers and individuals interested in developing engaged and diverse work environments.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how diversity impacts organizational competitiveness and creates value
  • Learn best practices for individuals and organizations
  • Develop a basic understanding of legislation relevant to organizations
  • Identify forms of discrimination and bias
  • Strengthen your ability to lead global, multi-cultural teams

General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.

Strengthen your ability to lead global, multi-cultural teams

Understand how diversity impacts organizational competitiveness and creates value.

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Schedule & Registration

Rolling Admissions – Start anytime
Self-paced, fully online program.

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Your program fee includes:

  • Digital Access to Educational Materials
  • Digital Access to Instructional Resources
  • Optional, one office hour with expert guide
  • Florida International University Certificate of Completion

SAMPLE Schedule, approximately 10 weeks, self-paced.

WeekTopic(s)Estimated Time Commitment

1

Introduction to Diversity
Diversity and Organizational Competitiveness
Theoretical Background and Foundation

2 to 4 hours

2

Legislation related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Research on the Employment Experience of Blacks
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

3

Organizational Experiences of Hispanics/Latinos
Employment Experiences of Asian Americans
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

4

Research on Whites and Diversity
Native Americans and Multi-Racial Group Members
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

5

Gender Role Socialization
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

6

History of Work and Family
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

7

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Religion and the Workplace
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

8

Age and Legal Protections
Physical and Mental Abilities
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

9

Weight and Appearance
Recommendations for Individuals and Organizations

2 to 4 hours

10

Global Diversity

2 to 4 hours

Topics

Here’s the key topics you’ll cover during your program:

  • Changing Demographics
  • Diversity and Organizational Competitiveness
  • Individual Benefits of Diversity
  • Social Identity
  • Laws Related to Diversity
  • Studies of Minority Populations
  • Gender Identity
  • Family Status
  • Religious Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Worldwide
  • Case Studies: Diversity in Practice

Program Faculty & Experts

Financial Assistance & Discounts

FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:

  • Private student loans are available for our programs through SallieMae. We strongly recommend participants submit their loan application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the program to ensure completion of the loan. 

    To apply for a SallieMae loan, please follow the steps below:

    • Notify us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu – Please provide your full name, telephone number and the course you wish to take.
    • Visit SallieMae SMART Option Loan to finalize your loan application process:
      • From the home page, choose “Career training student loan”
      • Under “Degree/certificate of study” choose “Certificate”
      • Under “Major/specialty” choose “Continuing Education”
    • Apply for the loan to match the exact program fee.
    • Once your loan is approved and certified, we will notify you with next steps.
    • We periodically offer special discounts via the FIU Executive Education newsletter. To sign up please register here
    • FIU Alumni, Students and Staff: 10% discount available:
      • Please email us at fiuexeced@fiu.edu prior to registering for your program, to obtain your discount code.
      • Please be sure to use your  @fiu.edu email address when registering. 
    • Group Discount for Organizations: 15% discount is available to companies and organizations registering a minimum of three (3) employees. Please contact us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu so we may guide you through the registration process.

  • Employer Education Benefits: Ask your employer if it provides education benefits to employees. In many cases and under certain conditions, employers may offer up to $5,250 in tuition/fee assistance to employees tax-free. For more information and latest updates, visit or ask your employer to visit this IRS web site.

    Training Grants for Employers: Employers may qualify for employee training grants from the state of Florida. These grants are used to help employers pay the cost of training and re-skilling employees. For more information, visit CareerSource Florida.

  • Check this section regularly for updates on scholarships and grants available to FIU Executive Education learners.

    PEO Program for Continuing Education: Grant of up to $3,000 to women whose education was interrupted and who now seek a degree or certificate that leads to employment.

  • For general information regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA) or the Veterans GI Bill, please contact FIU Financial Aid at onestop.fiu.edu or Veterans Affairs at veterans@fiu.edu.

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