Graduate Certificate in Leading in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pennsylvania State University

The Graduate Certificate in Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) develops students' knowledge in the key characteristics and impact of a comprehensive approach to fostering DEI in organizations and the skills for building an inclusive workplace culture supporting equity. Students learn frameworks and techniques to make mindful and ethical decisions; support and reinforce positive, sustainable change; and build strong business case initiatives to create, engage, and measure an inclusive workplace through communication, mentorship, hiring practices, executive level support, listening, career management and training.

• Students will develop and implement a personal diversity leadership improvement plan to build expertise in relating with diverse individuals in the workplace.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of positive organizational behavior to become their best possible self for personal and career advancement.
• Students will diagnose and develop solutions to practical concerns related to the management of people in organizations by applying HRM models, tools, and strategies.