Advanced Training Course on 'Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces in Europe'

First edition - 22 October 2021 - 9 April 2022

Why IncludEU

Diversity and Inclusion are facing a wave of popularity in almost all European Member States. Every day, European companies and organisations are becoming more aware of the need to value diversity and to create inclusive environments for their employees. However, creating inclusive working environments in the so-called new normal era requires theoretic knowledge, consolidated skills, familiarity with dedicated tools, capacity to define and monitor indicators, capacity to build and share a vision, as well as strategies to overcome organisational resistance to change.
Reality is becoming complex and intersectional, while our usual lens to make sense of it is becoming as useless as fogged-up glasses over an anti-Covid mask.

The Advanced Training Course on ‘Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces in Europe’ will equip learners with the skills and knowledge to design and implement effective diversity, equity and inclusion programmes at both public and private organisations in a real world based learning environment.

As Organisations across Europe are becoming aware of the need to address workplace diversity and inclusion due to a number of factors, such as public pressure, growing transparency, talent shortage, new legislation and to become leaders in their field, they are looking for skilled diversity professionals. And it is not just about reaching targets for a diverse workforce, but about the human aspect of work, creating workplaces that offer a sense of belonging to everyone.

Creating inclusive working environments in the “new normal” requires theoretical knowledge, consolidated skills, familiarity with dedicated tools, capacity to define and monitor indicators, capacity to build and share a vision, as well as strategies to overcome organisational resistance to change.

The unique combination of theory, project work and interactive workshops with highly experienced D&I practitioners, all set in an EU context will ensure that graduates of the course will be highly equipped to work anywhere in Europe and advance diversity, equity and inclusion in any organisation. With a special focus on European Union legislation and policies, and practices from organisations from a number of different EU countries, this is a unique learning experience for current and future D&I professionals.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✔ take your career to the next level in diversity management
✔ gather and analyse data to measure progress and set strategic direction
✔ build the business case to convince senior leadership and secure resources
✔ navigate the most relevant European Union diversity policies and initiatives
✔ design effective diversity, equity and inclusion programmes

The learning will take place in a group setting, where participants will encounter a diversity of perspectives from an international group of students, creating together a network of powerful allies across different countries.

The course

The Advanced Training Course “Building Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces in Europe” is a 12-week intensive online course to supercharge your career as a future D&I leader. 

The first of its kind, this course brings you the EU perspective on the different diversity dimensions and is particularly relevant for international companies and employers who are present in several EU Member States. The course covers EU-level legislation and policies, examples and case studies from a variety of diversity and inclusion experts, employers, researchers and practitioners.

This course builds on the success of the Italian Master in Diversity Management and Gender Equality, answering the growing need for a common European approach to cross-national issues such as diversity and inclusion. The themes covered include ageing, disability, LGBTQI+, gender stereotypes, unconscious biases, gender pay gap, gender budgeting and more.

  • Starting on the 22nd October – ends on the 9th April 2022
  • Each Friday 17.00 and Saturday 10.00 CEST
  • Duration: 12 weeks over 5 months
  • Investment: 6 – 8 hours per week
  • Price: 2900 UR (excl. taxes) – plus details on discounts and reductions

Early bird registration: if you sign up before the 20th of September, you will benefit from a discount of 20%.

FGB/WLH Alumni: if you have been previously enrolled in one of Fondazione G. Brodolini or the WorkLife HUB trainings or consulting activities, you will benefit from a discount of 20%.

Get in touch with us to explore reduced rates or group and corporate discounts.

✔ A class of maximum 50 like-minded students

✔ Detailed knowledge, world renowned thought leaders on D&I

✔ Strategies on how to implement D&I in your organisation

✔ Project work

✔ Peer support, peer learning, networking, group support, discussion forum, private FB group/LinkedIn group

The Course is designed specifically for HR managers and current or future D&I specialists who are interested in acquiring EU-level knowledge and gaining access to a professional network around diversity and inclusion.

We welcome participants from the corporate world, not-for-profit organisations, public bodies or academia. Self-employed and graduates are also welcome.  

The course requires advanced knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. Participants with a few years of professional experience will benefit the most from the advanced training course.

You will be able to benefit from the experience and insight of recognised experts in their specific fields.

An intersectional and holistic approach to inclusion as a lever for change management will be the common driver of the training experience, focusing on diversity dimensions such as :

  • Diversity and Inclusion basics, past, present and future
  • The European Union Anti-Discrimination Framework
  • Building the Business Case for D&I
  • Gender equality – EU legislation, charters, organisational good practice
  • Unconscious bias, stereotypes and language
  • LGBTQI+ EU legislation, charters, organisational good practice
  • Ageing societies, Disability and measures for independent life – EU legislation, charters, organisational good practice
  • Multiculturalism, experience of migrants and minorities – EU legislation, charters, organisational good practice
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Fostering Diverse, Inclusive and Safe working environments

The course consists of 2 live events per study week, including lectures, interaction with fellow participants, project work and the opportunity to interact with Diversity and Inclusion Leaders from across Europe.

Each week provides the opportunity to directly engage with D&I experts and professionals, to ask questions, validate ideas and learn from their insights and mistakes.

Participants will learn about the latest research-based theory, practices and lessons learnt from employers in different countries, as well as models, frameworks and clear guidance on how to implement them in their organisations.

During the course, participants will work on their own specific D&I projects, supported by the tutors and the peer learners. At the end of the course, participants will present their projects to the group and will receive valuable feedback from fellow students and lecturers.

The benefits of participation also include networking with like-minded people who share the same values and are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Barbara De Micheli, designer and coordinator of the Italian Master on Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion, has designed the Advanced Training Course on Building diverse and inclusive workplaces. 

Speakers and trainers from European Institutions, European companies and European Academia will be involved in the different modules.

The IncludEU - Advanced Training Course on Building Diverse and Inclusive workplaces in Europe was conceptualized and is developed by Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini srl SB and the WorkLife HUB.

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