Equality, diversity and inclusion
What can you do to help create a safe and inclusive workplace? Build your capability and understand fundamental EDI concepts and terminology.
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By the end of this CIPD diversity and inclusion short course, you will be able to:
- recognise common terms used in EDI and use language appropriately
- explain why trust and psychological safety are necessary to create an inclusive workplace
- list some steps your organisation can take to start its EDI journey or create a more inclusive workplace.
About this course
Please note, On 16 April 2025 the Supreme Court returned the ruling that the protected characteristic of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex. The result of this ruling can be viewed on the Supreme Court website. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (the EHRC, the national equality and human rights regulator for England, Scotland and Wales) released an interim update on 25 April 2025 to help employers and others understand how to follow the law in response to the Supreme Court ruling. The EHRC is working 'at pace' to update its statutory and non-statutory guidance. We will update our content appropriately when the EHRC statutory guidance is available or changes are made.
Course length: 60-90 minutes
Delivery: Online self-directed
Suitable for: People professionals with little or no knowledge of EDI.
What you can expect from this 'equality, diversity and inclusion’ course
This short course introduces fundamental concepts relating to EDI and its relevance to working lives and organisations. You’ll learn key EDI terminology and define why trust and psychological safety are critical. The course also covers practical steps to enhance inclusivity in the workplace so you can start applying your learning immediately.
What you’ll need to do on ‘CIPD EDI’ course
This bite-sized training consists of written, video, and interactive content. You can work through the content at your own pace. At the end, you can test your understanding with a brief knowledge check. This is not a formal assessment; you can repeat it several times to help reinforce your learning.
What you’ll get on this course
Taking part in this course gives you access to the CIPD Learning Hub for 12 months. Here, you can access your course content together with other valuable resources and tools. When you finish your course, you can enjoy an additional 12 months of access to other resources on the Learning Hub.Learning outcomes
By the end of this 'CIPD diversity and inclusion' short course, you will be able to:
- recognise common terms used in EDI and use language appropriately
- explain why trust and psychological safety are necessary to create an inclusive workplace
- list some steps your organisation can take to start its EDI journey or create a more inclusive workplace.
Team bookings
Interested in booking this course for your team? We offer group bookings solutions for teams of four or more people.
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