Enhancing My Individual Diversity and Inclusion Competencies at Work
Upcoming sessions
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June 16, 2025
National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (ET)
English
June 17, 2025
Virtual
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET)
French
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Overview
Delivery method
Virtual Classroom
Classroom
Duration
7 hours (2 sessions of 3.5 hours)
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employees
Description
Participants will strengthen their understanding of the current Canadian policies valuing diversity and advancing inclusion. Individual diversity and inclusion competencies will be assessed as an entry-point to enhance professional performance. New tools will be applied.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the concept of diversity and how diverse cultural differences impact each of us differently
- state why valuing diversity and strengthening inclusion are relevant to achieving the Department’s mandate
- assess relevant competencies
- identify how bias and assumptions shape our perceptions and interactions with others
- apply three tools to strengthen inclusive practice in the workplace
Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca
Legacy course code: 00028322
Additional upcoming sessions
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (ET) | IA0225-EN-20250616 | National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus | English | 25 | Sign in to register |
| June 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | IA0225-FR-20250617 | Virtual | French | 22 | Sign in to register |
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