Our Certified Diversity Executive course is a 2-week DEI training program that challenges conventional diversity, equity, and inclusion work and reinforces the need for organizations to lead DEI initiatives from the top. This diversity and inclusion certification provides you with the tools, education and mentorship to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.
We are proud to be the exclusive provider in North Carolina of the Certified Diversity Executive credential, which is offered in partnership with The Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC).
Through 24 course hours of instructor-led training, passing a written exam with a score of 74% or higher, and submitting a professional candidate project, you’ll receive a diversity certification. showing your commitment to organizational change. Examples of candidate projects include an assessment of your organization’s and a competitor’s current diversity efforts, a research project that would contribute to the body of knowledge in the field, or any other usable project that is relevant to your professional work.
To ensure an interactive learning experience for all, each class is capped at 25 students.
Learning Outcomes
Gain the skills needed to remove systemic barriers to inclusion, lead culture change, and transform company culture
Build a network of peers for ongoing support on your DEI journey
Demonstrate cultural competence and increase credibility as a diversity, equity, and inclusion change agent
Indicate the highest standard of ethics and competence in generating transformative business outcomes
Curriculum
The CDE certification course covers the following topics:
• Personal Awareness & Managing Blind Spots • Improving Your Approach to the Bottom Line • Global Best Practices • The Elements of Leading a Large-Scale D&I Effort • Race, Power and Privilege • Boardroom Diversity • Supplier Diversity • Innovation Through D&I • Impediments to Inclusion & Cultural Competence • Unconscious Bias • Executive Commitment & Sponsorship • Strategic Purpose & Partnerships • Connecting Demographic Shifts to Organizational Strategy • Integrating Cultures Amidst Merger & Acquisition Activity • The Next Generation of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Work • Advanced Data Insight and Analysis
Enroll to Earn Credits
The Diversity Movement is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. The CDE counts as 20 PDCs towards recertification.
As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 20.08 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Faculty
At The Diversity Movement we support leading executives, just like you, as we all work to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.
Kaela is the curriculum and programming manager at The Diversity Movement, with a passion for making DEI education digestible and impactful. Her interest in DEI began in college, while studying Psychology of Gender and Sexuality at Duke University. Kaela graduated with honors after defending her thesis, Gender and Stress in Cross-Race Interactions: Differential Impacts for Men and Women. She has conducted research at two of Duke’s psychology labs, exploring topics related to biracial identities, gender expression, and the impact of gender on psychological well-being.
We’ve helped hundreds of executives build cultural competence and earn diversity credentials.
The Certified Diversity Executive program provided valuable resources and information that will help guide any organization in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. I really enjoyed the course and felt the facilitators were so knowledgeable.
Giesel Girona-UsseryVice President of WIS and Chair of the IDEA Committee at Care Plus NJ
The instructors at TDM are knowledgeable, relatable, and create a space for growth, introspection, and community. I instantly felt at home with a bunch of strangers on zoom and I looked forward to our sessions when we could learn from each other as well as from the instructors. I highly recommend this to anyone working in a DEI space looking for opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills.
Analise Herrera, MS, BCBA, LBA
The CDE is time well spent for any leader who wishes to embark to truly impact their organization with elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This certification clearly demonstrates the value of weaving DE&I into one's business model in practical ways. It also allows you as a leader to self-reflect and have better self-awareness.
Rekha Daniel-KimaniDivision Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, BAYADA Home Health Care
This course had valuable knowledge to apply to DE&I efforts to have a lasting impact on organizations. I feel more confident in having discussions with others and the benefits of DE&I work within an organization. Thanks to The Diversity Movement!
Tameka DavisDiversity Director, Raleigh Metro SHRM
I really enjoyed the CDE training class from TDM. The discussions were rich and stimulating. It is truly a journey that is constantly evolving. It is refreshing to realize trainer(s) are also on the journey with you.
Mandeep SekhonScience Communication and Special Projects Officer, Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Extremely comprehensive and very enlightening. Excellent program with great content.
Kaela Sosa, CDE – Lead Instructor
