Full course description
1 hour
Self-Paced
Earn a Badge
Course Overview
In today’s complex professional environments, good intentions are not enough. Cultural Humility introduces a lifelong approach to inclusive professional practice rooted in self‑reflection, openness and accountability.
This course explores how cultural humility differs from cultural competence and why it matters in today’s workplaces. Learners examine power, privilege and bias while building practical skills to engage respectfully across differences in leadership, teamwork, client relationships and care settings.
Grounded in Jesuit values of ethical leadership and lifelong formation, this course prepares professionals to navigate difference with curiosity, responsibility and respect.
This noncredit course is part of Creighton University’s Inclusion and Belonging Certificate or as an elective in our Leadership Certificate, and supports professionals committed to ethical leadership, purposeful work and inclusive environments.
This course is valid for 1.0 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit course is ideal for:
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- Mid-career professionals in HR, learning and development or people-operations roles
- Emerging leaders and managers shaping workplace culture
- Healthcare, nonprofit and education professionals engaging with diverse communities
- Professionals in client-facing, service-oriented or people-centered roles
- Career changers seeking to strengthen interpersonal and inclusive leadership skills
No prior training is required. This is a welcoming course for learners from all backgrounds.
Course Instructor
Becky Nickerson, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Belonging and Inclusion Programming
Creighton University
Becky Nickerson is a seasoned facilitator and educator with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise lies in helping individuals and organizations build inclusive cultures through intentional reflection, storytelling and action.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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- Compare and contrast cultural competence and cultural humility and explain why humility is an ongoing process, not a destination
- Recognize the benefits and challenges of practicing cultural humility in professional settings
- Identify power imbalances and understand how they influence workplace and community relationships
- Apply self‑reflection and accountability to everyday interactions and decision‑making
- Engage respectfully across differences with curiosity, openness and intention
- Compare and contrast cultural competence and cultural humility and explain why humility is an ongoing process, not a destination
FAQs
What are the benefits of completing this course?
Cultural humility strengthens trust, reduces harm and improves outcomes. Whether working with patients, clients, colleagues or communities, professionals who practice cultural humility are better equipped to navigate complexity, address inequities and lead with integrity. This course helps learners move beyond awareness to action, fostering habits that support meaningful, long‑term change. You’ll also earn credit toward Creighton’s Inclusion and Belonging Certificate, helping strengthen your professional credentials.
What certificates does this course count as an elective?
This course counts as an elective for the Leadership Certificate.
What is the career outlook for individuals who complete this program?
Employers are increasingly seeking professionals with inclusive leadership, communication and interpersonal skills—often at rates nearly twice the average job posting growth (Lightcast, 2024). Completing this course helps you build capabilities linked to leadership effectiveness, promotion readiness and long‑term career mobility across healthcare, education and corporate environments.
How long does it take to complete?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience. Most people complete this course in one hour, but you can take as much time as needed to fit your schedule.
How is the course structured?
This course is 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals.
Does this course count toward the Inclusion and Belonging Certificate?
Yes, this course is part of the Inclusion and Belonging Certificate program. Complete all ten courses to earn the full Inclusion and Belonging Certificate from Creighton University.
Does this course offer continuing education credit?
Creighton University is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.