Program Overview

Course Description

The course "Understanding Diversity and Inclusion" is a 12-hour learning experience, including 4.5 hours of live sessions. It is recommended that learners spend approximately 4 hours per week on this course, including the 1.5 hour live session.

Course Outline

The course is divided into three modules:

• Module 1: Raising Awareness about Diversity and Inclusion; EDI in Adult Education and the Educator's Role
• Module 2: Insights into Prejudice, Discrimination and Stereotyping; Inclusive Communication
• Module 3: Resolving Classroom Conflicts; Applying Inclusive Practice, Knowledge Transfer

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Evaluate attitudes, values and beliefs with respect to diversity and inclusion
• Discover what you really know and the source of that knowledge
• Define terms related to diversity and inclusion
• Identify ways to integrate diversity into your adult education practice
• Resolve diversity conflicts
• Exchange ideas and methods for an inclusive classroom

Microcredential

This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment-related. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.

Recommended For

This course is recommended for:

• Those interested in working in the field of adult education (training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Those interested in fostering inclusion in diverse learning experiences for adults.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Adult Education: Required

Course Details

There are two available sections for this course:

Section 1: OLCD-ADED0013 - 019

• Section Title: Understanding Diversity & Inclusion
• Section Schedule: April 10, 2026 to May 1, 2026
• Type: Online - Self-Paced and Online - Scheduled
• Days: Thursday
• Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM
• Dates: April 16, 2026 to April 30, 2026
• Total Learning Hours: 12.0
• Location: Online Campus - Atlantic Time
• Instruction Delivery Method(s): Blended - Online
• Course Fee(s): $725.00
• CEUs: 1.2
• Instructors: Crystal Taylor

Section 2: OLCD-ADED0013 - 020

• Section Title: Understanding Diversity & Inclusion
• Section Schedule: October 2, 2026 to October 23, 2026
• Type: Online - Self-Paced and Online - Scheduled
• Days: Thursday
• Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM
• Dates: October 8, 2026 to October 22, 2026
• Total Learning Hours: 12.0
• Location: Online Campus - Atlantic Time
• Instruction Delivery Method(s): Blended - Online
• Course Fee(s): $775.00
• CEUs: 1.2
• Instructors: Crystal Taylor

Instructor Biography

Crystal Taylor is a seasoned human resources practitioner, adult educator, diversity strategist, and coach. Her career has been devoted to leading departmental policies, programs, and special initiatives. Crystal has owned and operated an independent consulting company since 1995, specializing in a wide range of services in the areas of training and development, speaking, consulting, and coaching. She is a Certified Coach and is also certified to administer the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Crystal has been an instructor in this Adult Education program since its inception and is passionate about advancing adult education, inclusion, equity, and social justice for all. Her formal education includes a Master of Arts (Adult Education) from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Saint Vincent University.