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Three power players in the Tampa Bay business community have joined together to educate business and community leaders on the essential practices and tools designed to increase employee diversity and to create a business model that embraces equity and inclusion. The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is offering a certificate program sponsored by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil, that will focus on ways organizations can create a more diverse workplace as well as address equity issues and foster inclusivity.
Participants will learn how building and growing a workforce that includes differing races, religions, ages, genders and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities can not only improve broad society issues but can also help companies develop novel business practices, increase revenue, and improve performance. While the certificate is well-suited for human resources professionals and C-suite leaders, organizers designed the program for people across levels and across industries.
- Module #1: Emotional Intelligence
- Module #2: Stereotypes & Biases
- Module #3: Understand Your Organization
- Module #4: Future of Your Org Through Diversity & Inclusion
- Module #5: Recruitment & Retention
- Module #6: Community Outreach
- Module #7: Sustainable Business Model
FAQs
- I did not get the link to the certificate program and I am registered. What do I do?
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- How do I tell if I am registered for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate program?
- You should have received a confirmation email from notifications@instructure.com. If you have not received a confirmation email and believe you have registered for the program please email us at CE-Inquiries@usf.edu.
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- I can’t access the chat function
- The chat function was available during the live offering of this certificate. If you have any questions for our presenters please email CE-Inquiries@usf.edu.
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- What if I failed a module quiz?
- Each quiz at the end of a module will allow unlimited attempts for you to get a perfect score. We encourage you to re-watch content you may want to review from that module before taking the quiz again.
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- When should I expect to receive my badge?
- You will receive your badge electronically after successfully completing the entire program. From the badging platform you will be able to print a PDF certificate.
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- I did not complete all of the modules by the end of the program. Is there a way to extend my access so I can complete my missing module?
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- I am a USF employee, can my department submit payment on my behalf?
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- Can this certificate and/or any of its modules count toward Continuing Professional Education Credits for CPAs and similar licenses? Can it count toward a degree program or Continuing Education program?
- If you have questions regarding credit hours for your specific profession we encourage you to reach out to your state licensing board or appropriate contact. This program does not currently qualify for Continuing Education credits. Modules do not count toward any degree-seeking program at USF.
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- Is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate applicable to a degree?
- No. As a non-credit training program, it will not apply toward any degree programs.
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- How can my employer verify that I earned the certificate?
- Once the digital badge is earned and claimed, employers will be able to click on the digital credential to verify the certification including information on the topics that were covered in the program.
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- Do I have to have an undergraduate degree in business to register?
- No. While the program is targeted toward those in business, a business education background is not required. Many concepts will, of course, require an understanding of essential business practices.
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- Will there be homework or pre-reading? Will I need to access or buy any textbooks?
- No, though some presenters may provide reading materials for a particular module.
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- How will I know if I have earned the certificate? Will there be a final exam or similar testing?
- There will be a multiple choice quiz after each module. You must score a 70% or higher on each quiz to move onto the next module. The quiz will have unlimited attempts. There is no final exam. After you complete the module 7 quiz your certificate will automatically be processed to your email.
