Course
EDI for HR Professionals
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace is a growing area of focus for every organization. This course will help you understand the importance of adopting an EDI lens to your HR practice through enhancing the employee experience, organizational culture, innovation, employee engagement and belonging. You will leave with skills that promote self-awareness, and the ability to promote a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
November 17 – December 17, 2025
Mo We 9:00 – 12:00
Fall
A1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Fall
Section
A1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
January 15 – March 19, 2026
Th 18:00 – 21:00
Winter
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Winter
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
May 25 – June 29, 2026
Mo We 13:00 – 16:00
Spring
C1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Spring
Section
C1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
Your takeaways
This course is a great way to help you:• Evaluate how your identity, lived experiences, and biases, influence your role as an HR professional.
• Identify ways to incorporate EDI within the employee lifecycle to build a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Review policies and procedures to incorporate an EDI lens that support goals of inclusion and belonging.
• Use measures to make data-driven decisions that support EDI efforts in the workplace.
• Develop a strong business case for the value of EDI in your organization.
Our approach
This online synchronous course employs an active learning approach centred on engaging discussions and hands-on learning activities. Through interactive sessions led by EDI and HR experts, you will explore real-world challenges and discuss innovative solutions and strategies, drawing insights from other students and professionals working across various industries and company scales. To maximize your learning experience, we encourage you to actively participate in classroom discussions to inspire a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.Who benefits the most?
• Human resource professionals, leaders or administrative employees with experience working in a small, medium, or large organization• HR professionals looking to position themselves for greater leadership roles and advancement in the field.
• Individuals working in the HR field without a formal education in HR who would like to gain formal skills and knowledge.
• Individuals from other domains looking to change careers.
• Employers or employees looking to better understand equity, diversity and inclusion and its importance in HR practice.
• Students who have completed CEHR 1150 and want to continue their studies.
• Students aspiring to become human resources professionals.
• Anyone looking to experience personal growth through hands-on learning.
Concordia CCE Loyalty Discount
All students who meet at least one of the following conditions, will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees:
- Have completed a CCE, Undergraduate or Graduate course at Concordia University in a prior academic term;
- Have completed a language proficiency test (IELTS) at CCE;
- Have completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: This discount does not apply to a language proficiency test enrollment (IELTS) nor to application fees for admission to a CCE program of study.