Learn@Forbes, an online learning platform offering professionals affordable and time-saving alternatives to traditional degrees through courses for today’s demanding career fields and disciplines, has launched a new specialization in Diversity and Inclusion.
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Glassdoor, in its 2020 Job Trends Report, predicts that recruitment of Diversity and Inclusion Specialists will be a significant priority for companies as they focus on refreshing corporate cultures to attract new employees. In fact, in 2019, there was a 30% increase in Diversity and Inclusion job postings. According to research, the mean salary for Diversity & Inclusion Managers is $83,889.
“Today’s workforce is tremendously diverse with a mixture of generations, ethnicities, genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds,” said Learn@Forbes’ Chief Operating Officer Dhiraj Bansal. “Those who complete the Diversity and Inclusion Specialization will learn how to maintain awareness of cultural differences and sensitivity to various cultures and to develop and maintain inclusive cultures and high-performing organizations.”
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The nine self-paced courses that comprise the Learn@Forbes Diversity and Inclusion Specialization include:
- Creating a Respectful Culture;
- Diversity and Cultural Awareness;
- How to Implement a Workplace and Inclusion Program;
- Inclusive Leadership: Working with Diversity and Equality;
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence;
- LGBTQ+ Employees;
- Positive Psychology Applied to Your Company;
- Preventing Harassment, Abusive Behavior, Bullying, and Discrimination in the Workplace; and
- Understanding Our Unconscious Biases.
Upon completing the specialization, learners will receive a Forbes Specialist Certificate of Completion to show their employer and add to their resume and LinkedIn profile. Those who would like to start the Diversity and Inclusion Specialization can do so with a 14-day free trial. Learn@Forbes subscription plans are as low as $12.50 per month.
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