Inter-university certificate : Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations : From Barriers to Impact
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-15 | - |
| 2026-09-15 | - |
| 2027-09-15 | - |
Program Overview
Study Programme
The Inter-university certificate programme in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations: From Barriers to Impact (DIVE2FC) is a comprehensive programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations.
Programme Overview
The programme consists of six modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The modules are designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the concepts, tools, and strategies necessary to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
Module 1: Foundations of DEI and the Case for Change
- Understanding DEI
- Political perspectives on DEI
- Intergroup relations and systemic inequities
- Employee resource groups in the organizational model
Module 2: Assessing the Current State of DEI
- Defining the DEI problem
- Conducting DEI assessments
- Understanding DEI impact and tools for measuring it
- Communicating change
- Marketing the case for DEI
- Identifying levers and barriers for DEI
Module 3: Designing DEI Strategy and Change Plans
- DEI as organizational strategy
- Integrating DEI into business strategies and innovation
- Applying change management models
- Engaging stakeholders and empowering DEI champions
- Inclusive leadership, governance structures, and politics of DEI
Module 4: Implementing DEI Initiatives for Systemic Change
- From functional to systemic policies and practices
- Coherent DEI practices for inclusive hiring, evaluation, promotion, and retention
- Implementing initiatives fostering gender and intersectional equity
- Creating safe and inclusive workspaces
Module 5: Evaluating Impact and Scaling Change
- Assessing the psychological and organizational impact of DEI measures
- Reflecting on key indicators and continuous learning
- Cases studies of successful DEI transformations
Module 6: Challenges in DEI Communication
- Signals and unintended consequences of DEI
- Resistance, backlash, and opposition
- Communicating and storytelling for DEI impact
Programme Details
The programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. The programme includes a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, and is taught by experienced faculty members.
Benefits and Organisation
The programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations. The programme is organized into six modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pedagogy
The programme uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Certificates
Participants who complete the programme will receive a certificate of completion.
In Practice
The programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations. The programme includes a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, and is taught by experienced faculty members.
Curriculum Management and Contacts
The programme is managed by the Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, Sexology and Family Sciences (PSY) at the Université catholique de Louvain.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the programme is not specified.
Practical Informations
The programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. The programme includes a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, and is taught by experienced faculty members.
Training Aid
The programme provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations.
Settlement of a Continuing Education Programme
The programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. The programme includes a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, and is taught by experienced faculty members.
Web Site of Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, Sexology and Family Sciences (PSY)
The programme is managed by the Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, Sexology and Family Sciences (PSY) at the Université catholique de Louvain.
All Programmes of PSY
The Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, Sexology and Family Sciences (PSY) at the Université catholique de Louvain offers a range of programmes in psychology, speech therapy, sexology, and family sciences.
