Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate Program

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In partnership with Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, the MD|DC Credit Union Association is offering a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) certificate program designed specifically for credit union leaders. Drawing on the latest research, the Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program will provide professionals with the competencies, knowledge, and tools to develop DEI strategies that align with HR and business objectives.

Launching in April 2021, the certificate program has been customized for credit unions and will be live-taught online by faculty and experienced practitioners affiliated with the Georgetown Master’s in Human Resources Management program and Georgetown’s Executive Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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The certificate program has been customized for credit unions and will be taught by faculty and experienced practitioners affiliated with the Georgetown Master’s in HR Management program and DEI Executive Certificate. Combining lectures, class discussions, case studies and hands-on application through projects, the program is designed as a cohort to promote a high level of interaction between participants.

The program will be live-taught online, 9 am to 5 pm, on the following days:
April 15 & 16
May 20 & 21
June 17 & 18

Upon successful completion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Prepare a solid business case for diversity and inclusion, and identify measures to prove the return on investment of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Develop strategies and programs to attract and engage diverse talent, and achieve HR and business goals.
• Measure the progress and impact of diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives, using appropriate metrics and benchmarks.
• Communicate about diversity and inclusion solutions, initiatives, events and progress to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

The cost is $3,400 for the DEI certificate program. The Credit Union Foundation of MD|DC is providing a limited number of grants to help professionals, who are employed by credit unions with under $500 million in assets, participate in the program. For details, visit the program registration site.

Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies offers graduate programs in professional and liberal studies, more than 30 professional certificate programs, custom and corporate training and education, summer school and special programs, as well as the University’s only part-time bachelor’s program. The School's innovative educational programming creates opportunities for students and professionals to connect with industry leaders through learning and service.

Ifedapo Adeleye, SHRM-SCP
Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Resources Management, and Faculty Director of Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies' Human Resources Management Master's Program
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Ed Hasan, EdD, MBA, SHRM-SCP
CEO of Kaizen Human Capital and Adjunct Professor
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Sukari Pinnock-Fitts, MSOD, PCC
Organization Development consultant and PCC-level ICF-certified Coach, specializing in Cultural Competency, Leadership and Executive Development, Organization Transitions and Team Building
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Jacquelyn Bsharah
Goals-oriented, results-focused executive coach, with a proven track record of helping individuals and teams achieve desired, and sustained change.