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.
Week | Topic(s) | Estimated Time Commitment |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Diversity | 2 to 4 hours |
2 | Legislation related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | 2 to 4 hours |
3 | Organizational Experiences of Hispanics/Latinos | 2 to 4 hours |
4 | Research on Whites and Diversity | 2 to 4 hours |
5 | Gender Role Socialization | 2 to 4 hours |
6 | History of Work and Family | 2 to 4 hours |
7 | Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | 2 to 4 hours |
8 | Age and Legal Protections | 2 to 4 hours |
9 | Weight and Appearance | 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
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia, MBA ACC CAE SHRM-SCP SPHR GPHR [...]
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:
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, MANGO 360
Miami, Fl 33199
Office: 305.348.4217
Email: fiuExecEd@fiu.edu

All Programs for Individuals
FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.