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At Inclusive Employers, we want to help everyone, from budding inclusioneers to seasoned inclusion and diversity professionals. Since 2017, in collaboration with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) we have developed and delivered expert-led Inclusion and Diversity Qualifications, Courses and also a learning Pathway.

Diversity and inclusion qualifications are a great way to enhance your passion and can help with critical job aspects, such as strategy implementation or developing more inclusive line management practices.

We have the learning solution for you, no matter where you are in your professional development. There are specific Awards available for the Emergency Services and the Sports & Physical Activity sectors.

Continue reading to find out more about the Awards, Courses and Pathways that we offer, what is best suited to you, the benefits, and how to get involved.

Benefits of our qualifications

Awards

Our Awards range in Levels that complement current knowledge, skill and expertise. Learners gain certification upon successful completion of their Award.

CMI Level 4

Promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Suitable learners: Ally, Champion, Network Lead

Learn more about Promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

CMI Level 5

Inclusive Line Management
Suitable learners: Anyone leading or managing a team 

Learn more about Managing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

CMI Level 6

Leading Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
Suitable learners: EDI, HR or L&D Professionals 

Learn more about Leading ED&I

CMI Level 7

Strategic Approaches to EDI
Suitable learners: EDI, HR or L&D Professionals and Senior Leaders

Learn more about Strategic Approaches to EDI

Sector Specific Awards

 

CMI Level 6: Sports & Physical Activity

Strategic Approaches to EDI
Suitable learners: EDI, HR or L&D Professionals and Leaders in the Sports and Physical Activity sector

Learn more about Leading EDI in Sports Sector

Accredited Courses

Our accredited courses cover a range of skills and knowledge to support Inclusioneers increase their impact.

Managing Stakeholder Relationship for Inclusion

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Organisational Culture and Change Management for Inclusion

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Influencing Skills & Storytelling for Inclusion

Learn more about Influencing Skills & Storytelling for Inclusion
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CMI EDI Practitioner Pathway

The EDI Practitioner Pathway has been developed for EDI professionals that are seeking to boost their credentials, and are looking for a programme that supports their professional development.

This learning Pathway is a blend of crucial and strategic EDI learning with core business skills, and the learner will study a wide range of important subjects that are essential for any EDI Professional.

Spanning over two years, the learner can study at their own pace and will be awarded with multiple qualifications upon successful completion of the Pathway as well as gaining automatic Foundation Chartered Manager Status from CMI.

Suitable learners: EDI, HR or L&D Professionals 

Learn more about CMI EDI Practitioner Pathway

What qualification is right for me?

 

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