People, Culture & Equity Noncredit Certificate
Embody
Social Justice
Doing the work to create a shared understanding of human value.
Elevate your impact! This certificate program equips you with a strategic approach to interacting with and managing people, cultivating a thriving culture and fostering equity within your organization and beyond.
Our Certificate at a Glance
Find out more about the People, Culture & Equity Noncredit Certificate.
Dates
SPRING: April 7-May 16, 2025
FALL: Sept. 22-Oct. 31, 2025
2-3 hours/week of coursework
Format
Scheduled Online Study (Canvas) & Interactive Online Sessions (Zoom)
Investment
$499 for all 6 Weeks
Space is limited!
Diversity & Equity Drive Innovation
Creativity is sparked and new ideas are more likely to be heard when a company or organization embodies and embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. Equity ensures everyone has a fair chance to contribute, opening the conversation to a wider range of perspectives and world-ranging personal and professional experiences.
In fact, according to recent research, companies with greater diversity are 70% more likely to capture more markets (Forbes).
Reframe How Decisions are Made
This certificate is relevant to any context in which decisions about people are made.
- Learning and development
- Corporate and volunteer recruiting
- Nonprofit and community advocacy
- Leadership
- Policy-making
Valuable Sessions
In six valuable sessions, we will tackle the evolving landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in today's workplace and communities. Classes start Mondays with a live session biweekly on Fridays.
People, Culture & Equity Defined
Explore key DEI terminology and gain a deeper understanding of unconscious bias. Learn how these factors impact the employee life cycle, your organization's culture, and overall success. Discover real-world examples of DEI successes, opportunities, and obstacles faced by organizations today related to people, culture and equity work.
Dates:
SPRING: Online Study Begins, April 7 Register
FALL: Online Study Begins, September 22 Register
Beyond Labels: Understanding Diversity's Impact
Dive into the ways diversity shapes who we are – from race and gender to personality and socioeconomic background. Discover how these dimensions work together to create unique perspectives and experiences for everyone. We'll also examine how diversity can impact how people feel supported and included in the workplace, including identifying subtle acts that create barriers.
Dates:
SPRING: Online Study Begins, April 14 / Virtual Session, April 18, 12-1 p.m. Register
FALL: Online Study Begins, September 29 / Virtual Session, October 3, 12-1 p.m. Register
Building a Culture of Intentional Inclusion & Equity
Utilizing Data to Inform People, Culture & Equity Strategy & Accountability Measures
Learn how to use available organizational and community data and how to collect additional data to complete assessments, inform workplace strategies and create accountability measures at an individual and organizational level.
Dates:
SPRING: Online Study Begins, April 28/ Virtual Session, May 2, 12-1 p.m. Register
FALL: Online Study Begins, October 13 / Virtual Session, October 17, 12-1 p.m. Register
Implementing Effective Initiatives
This session equips you with evidence-based people, culture and equity initiatives to build a diverse talent pipeline, foster inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, develop community connections and create a business environment where everyone feels valued.
Dates:
SPRING: Online Study Begins, May 5 Register
FALL: Online Study Begins, October 20 Register
Crafting a Compelling People, Culture & Equity Vision & Strategy
Learn how to translate your vision into measurable goals and objectives, ensuring progress is tracked and success is celebrated.
Dates:
SPRING: Online Study Begins, May 12 / Virtual Session, May 16, 12-1 p.m. Register
FALL: Online Study Begins, October 27 / Virtual Session, October 31, 12-1 p.m. Register
Meet Change-Maker Jenise
"The certificate program has been instrumental in helping me develop my organization’s DEI strategy. I was pleasantly surprised that this program took a thoughtful and nuanced approach to the subject of DEI and shared practical suggestions that could immediately be implemented in the workplace. I would recommend this program to anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of DEI."
Jenise Ogle
Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Multicultural Impact
Odyssey, New York, NY
Gain a Competitive Edge
Upon successful completion of all the four sessions, you will receive an exclusive UW-Green Bay credential, a digital badge validating your accomplishment and signaling to employers your mastery of the curriculum. The digital badge can be featured on LinkedIn, your resume, email signature and website.
Instructor
Charm Der, CDR, PHR, SHRM-CP
Founder, Get to Gather(she/her)
Charm is a DEI strategist and social impact advocate with over a decade of experience. Charm is energized by community activism, helping others to bridge the gap between awareness and DEI action, and building organizational and community cultures where diversity, equity, inclusion and justice flourish. She holds a master's degree in Education and obtained her Diversity & Inclusion certificate from Cornell University. She serves on the advisory board of the Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership.
Need Guidance?
If you need additional guidance, please contact Kayle Petitjean, Office of Professional Continuing Education, at professionaled@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2642.