2016 DiversityFIRST Certification Program



The DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program prepares qualified professionals to create and implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today's global marketplace.

The program blends theory and practice during a 5-day intensive curriculum and on-going professional development through the DiversityFIRST™ Graduate Network. Graduates of the program are recognized as a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional.

AREA OF FOCUS
  • The Business Case for D&I
  • Cultural Competence
  • Measurement and Accountability
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Best Practices in D&I
  • Graduate Network Component


PROGRAM EVALUATION
  • Completion of pre-work
  • Completion of class project
  • Multiple-choice exam
2016 DATES

Houston, TX — August 15 to 19, 2016
University of Houston Downtown




Los Angeles, CA — October 17 to 21, 2016
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus




Tampa, FL — December 5 to 9, 2016
University of Tampa




MEET THE TEAM

Cecilia Orellana-Rojas, Ph.D.
VP-Strategy and Research
National Diversity Council
cecilia.orellana-rojas@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
Jim Penny
Executive Director
National Diversity Council jim.penny@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
Laura Alvarado
Sr. Director of Operations & Communications
National Diversity Council
Laura.alvarado@nationaldiversitycouncil.org


For information on this program and how to register visit: http://bit.ly/1Ee7lmK

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