Inclusion & Belonging Certificate

Certificate Overview

Today's professionals are expected to communicate across differences, foster belonging and create environments where people feel respected and valued. The Inclusion and Belonging Certificate helps you develop the practical skills needed to meet those expectations. 

Through 10 online, self-paced courses, you'll explore identity, perspective-taking, cultural humility, active bystander skills, accountability, feedback and effective communication. Along the way, you'll learn strategies to strengthen workplace relationships, navigate challenging conversations, reduce bias and build trust. Designed for working professionals, this certificate provides immediately applicable skills that support professional growth, leadership development and inclusive workplace culture.

This certificate is valid for 10.0 PDCs for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

Who Should Enroll

This certificate helps professionals develop inclusive leadership and workplace communication skills. It's ideal for business professionals, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, educators, healthcare professionals and anyone seeking to strengthen workplace culture, foster belonging and lead more effectively. 

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the certificate, participants will be able to:

• Increase self-awareness and understand how identity and perceptions influence workplace interactions
• Strengthen empathy, communication and relationship-building skills 
• Recognize bias and factors that affect belonging and inclusion 
• Navigate difficult conversations with confidence and respect 
• Foster trust, accountability and inclusive leadership practices 

Course Outcomes

This certificate provides a comprehensive foundation in self-awareness, communication, accountability, belonging and inclusive leadership. You'll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately in professional settings.