Leading Diversity and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a critical component of a thriving organizational culture. Creating an environment conducive to different experiences and perspectives not only helps attract and retain top diverse talent, but can also drive business performance. D&I initiatives have been flooding the workforce — both in South Africa and around the world — as more and more organizations recognize that an inclusive corporate culture has the ability to ensure a business does well by doing good.

To enact an effective D&I strategy in your organization, it's essential to recognize, and engage with, the benefits and nuances of doing diversity work. The Leading Diversity and Inclusion at Work Professional Certificate from the University of Cape Town (UCT) covers a wide range of topics — such as the relationship between self-identity and work — to help you come to terms with the unconscious biases, prejudices, and discrimination within yourself and your work environment.

By exploring the ways in which work has changed and is changing, this professional certificate program aims to equip you with inclusive leadership strategies to sustainably foster diversity in the modern, dynamic workplace. Gain expert insights as you create a comprehensive and hands-on diversity and inclusion plan, tailored for the needs of your organization, that will support business objectives, including improved reputation, employee attraction and retention, and overall company success.To enact an effective D&I strategy in your organization, it's essential to recognize, and engage with, the benefits and nuances of doing diversity work. The Leading Diversity and Inclusion at Work Professional Certificate from the University of Cape Town (UCT) covers a wide range of topics — such as the relationship between self-identity and work — to help you come to terms with the unconscious biases, prejudices, and discrimination within yourself and your work environment.

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion: The Employee, Business, Societal, and Personal Case

Confront your unconscious biases to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in your organization with expert insights from UCT faculty.

Course 2: Navigating Workplace Equality: Understanding Discrimination, Privilege, and Power Dynamics

Gain a more nuanced understanding of organizational power dynamics and privilege with expert insights from UCT faculty.

Course 3: Building Inclusive Workplaces: Adapting to Change, Embracing Diversity, and Fostering Inclusive Leadership

Become a more inclusive leader in the ever-changing world of work with expert insights from UCT faculty.