Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Practice

Explain the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and their importance in creating positive workplace cultures

Recognise different forms of unconscious bias and apply practical strategies to mitigate their impact

Assess the benefits of diverse and inclusive teams for individuals, organisations and wider society

Promote equity and inclusion through everyday behaviours, decision-making and professional practice

Understand the legal protections relating to discrimination and harassment, including the principles of the Equality Act 2010

Recognise the needs and experiences of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace

Apply practical approaches to supporting neurodivergent colleagues and fostering an inclusive working environment

Challenge barriers to inclusion and contribute to a culture of respect, belonging and equal opportunity

Creating inclusive workplaces requires more than good intentions. It relies on understanding the diverse experiences, perspectives and needs of the individuals who make up our teams and organisations. Within the natural and built environment, fostering inclusive cultures helps strengthen collaboration, encourage innovation and create environments where people can perform at their best.

This course, featuring curated content from Access Learning and delivered through the RICS partnership with Access Learning, explores the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and the practical actions professionals can take to embed them in everyday practice. Learners will develop an understanding of unconscious bias, neurodiversity and the value that diverse teams bring to organisations, while also examining the responsibilities associated with creating fair and inclusive workplaces.

Aligned with RICS professional values, this course provides practical insights to help professionals challenge barriers to inclusion, promote a culture of respect and belonging, and contribute to positive outcomes for individuals, teams and organisations.

Topics Covered

1. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Governance, Risk and Compliance
2. Diversity for the collective good
3. Understanding neurodiversity in the workplace
4. Unconscious bias

Enrollment duration: 90 Days

Languages: Arabic Chinese Czech Dutch English French German Hungarian Italian Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish

Category: Cross sector

Price: 252.35 NZD

Member price: 186.92 NZD

Course Type: E-Learning