IMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices Certificate™
IMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices Certificate™ is comprehensive program of online self-study courses designed to empower accountants and financial professionals in business to sustainably improve DE&I within their teams and organizations.
Publisher
IMA
Description
Learn effective practices to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. This self-study certificate features interactive exercises that demystify diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), reveal the overlap between DE&I and sustainability, and illustrate the professional accountants’ ethical imperative to champion DE&I initiatives. The content is based on IMA’s thought leadership and research publications, boasting many actionable practices to establish a sense of belonging, improve organizational innovation, and attract, retain, and promote diverse talent. Complete the 5 courses and a comprehensive final assessment to earn NASBA credits, a digital badge, and a Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices.
The five (5) courses included in this certificate are:
1. DE&I 101- This course will demystify DE&I and establish a foundation upon which knowledge of implementing successful DE&I initiatives and strategies can be built. This foundational course will set the stage for the remaining courses to be added to the package and build on the management accountant’s knowledge and ability to contribute to the development of a diverse workforce.
2. Recognizing and Mitigating Bias - This is the second course in the certificate program. This course will go deeper into biases, assumptions, stereotypes. The course will explore how biases are formed, how to recognize them and the actions to mitigate the effects of bias.
3. The Human Aspect of Sustainability - This is the third course in the certificate program. This course explores the overlap between sustainability and DE&I in the light of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). The course also explains how management accountants and CFOs can play a role in sustainable business information and management.
4. Championing DE&I in the Workplace - This course takes a deep dive into the Code's five fundamental principles of ethics and how complying with them can help cultivate organizational cultures that are diverse, inclusive and equitable. This course also touches about biases that might adversely impact professional judgements and decision making.
5. Effective DE&I Practices - This is the final course in the certificate program. This is a course focused on the practical aspect of DE&I initiatives. It elaborates on the DE&I actions organizations can take and how to measure the impact and progress of the same.
Courses in package:
| Title | Credit(s) | Field of Study | Expiration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPE:2.0 | Personnel/Human Resources | ||
| 2 | CPE:1.4 | Personnel/Human Resources | ||
| 3 | CPE:1.6 | Personnel/Human Resources | ||
| 4 | CPE:1.0 | Behavioral Ethics | ||
| 5 | CPE:1.5 | Personnel/Human Resources | ||
| 6 |