Online Class: Creating a Level Playing Field in the Workplace

Name: Creating a Level Playing Field in the Workplace
Price: 95.00 USD

Discover how systemic biases impede workplace equality and innovation, and learn strategies to tackle these issues head-on. This course empowers you to champion inclusivity and drive change, ensuring every individual's potential is realized.

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7

Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs

Course Description

Championing Equality: Crafting Inclusive Workspaces Online Course

Our world, in all its vastness and diversity, sometimes reflects disparities that challenge our sense of fairness and justice. Often, individuals face uphill battles, not due to lack of talent or drive but because of systemic biases and preconceived notions. Nowhere is this more evident than in our workplaces, where meritocracy should reign supreme, but oftentimes, inadvertent (or even deliberate) barriers hinder genuine equality.

The bitter truth is that workplace inequality, stemming from deep-rooted biases, prejudices, and stereotypes, has woven itself into the fabric of our professional landscapes. These disparities don't just affect individuals; they stifle innovation, dampen morale, and impede organizational growth. However, the narrative isn't all bleak. There's an emerging wave of change agents, like you, eager to rewrite the rules and ensure that workspaces are truly inclusive.

Embark on a transformative journey with our course, designed to illuminate the intricate maze of workplace inequalities. Delve deep into the mechanics of biases, understanding their origins and the ripple effects they create. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to detect, confront, and dismantle these barriers, fostering an environment where everyone has an equal shot at success.

Beyond mere awareness, we'll guide you through the legislative landscape, shedding light on the protective measures already in place and how to harness them effectively. By the end of this course, you'll not just be an informed professional, but an advocate for change, ready to champion inclusivity at every turn.

Creating equitable work environments isn't just an ethical imperative; it's a call to unlock the full potential of every individual. If you're poised to be at the forefront of this revolution, to create spaces where talent trumps prejudice, this course is your launchpad. Step up, embrace the challenge, and lead with conviction. Enroll now, and be the change catalyst your workplace needs!

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Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
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Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Inequality In The Workplace

This course will guide you through the different aspects of inequality and bias in the workplace and what actions you can take against it, beginning with this lesson. Additional lesson topics: Racial Inequality in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know; Creating a Level Playing Field; Tackling The Number One Cause Of Gender Inequality At Work: Unequal Pay; The Five Ways Work Isn�t a Level Playing Field 11 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Downloadable-19191.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why this Course?
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Characteristics of Workplace Bias

This lesson will look at the issue of bias and how it influences inequality in the workplace. This will include the different forms that bias can take and the ways in which it can develop. Additional lesson topics: Is Unconscious Bias Affecting You at Work? Here's What You Should Know; How Cognitive Biases Influence How You Think and Act; Conscious and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace; Where Bias Begins: The Truth About Stereotypes 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-19193.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Stereotypes and Prejudice

This lesson will explore the concept of stereotypes and prejudices. What each of these things are and how they can impact inequality and bias in the workplace will be explored. Additional lesson topics: How Stereotypes Take Shape; Stereotypes Examples; Discrimination and Prejudice in the Workplace 12 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Downloadable-19198.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Obstacles to Address

This lesson will further explore the obstacles that might be present in the workplace that could impede your efforts to create a level playing field. Additional lesson topics: Organizational Structures in the Workplace; Cultural Communication Barriers in the Workplace; Several Problem Solving Skills For Overcoming Obstacles 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-HomeWork-19199.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5. Discrimination

This lesson will look at another one of the aspects that can contribute to the inequality and bias found in the workplace that you will need to combat in order to create a level playing field--discrimination. Additional lesson topics: Would you recognize workplace discrimination? Several examples of what it could look like; Here Is Why Organizations Need to be Conscious Of Unconscious Bias; Examples of Discrimination in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know 12 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Downloadable-19200.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6. Harassment

This lesson will look at one of the more common issues that is typically present with workplace bias and inequality--harassment. Additional lesson topics: The Different Types of Harassment in the Workplace; Common Examples of Workplace Harassment; How to Prove Harassment in the Workplace 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-Activity-19201.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. The Laws of the Workplace

This lesson will look at the different laws that are present in the US for the workplace whose presence creates a level playing field in the workplace. Additional lesson topics: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; The Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Pregnancy Discrimination 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-19202.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. Social Justice

There are a number of concepts that can be introduced into the workplace to aid in the creation of a level playing field. Some of these influence the strategies and methods used to introduce equality and to block harassment, discrimination, bias, prejudice, and stereotypes. Additional lesson topics: Five Ways Leaders Can Tackle Social Justice Issues In The Workplace; What is Social Justice?; Six Small But Impactful Ways to Support Social Justice Within Your Organization 11 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WorkSheet-19205.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Inclusion and Diversity

This lesson will look at two of those concepts, inclusion and diversity. While both can be stand-alone concepts, they are closely connected and many experts state that one cannot properly thrive without the other. Additional lesson topics: Benefits of Creating Inclusion in the Workplace; Several Requirements for a Diverse and Inclusive Culture; Several Steps for Building an Inclusive Workplace 11 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-StudyGuide-19207.pdf
Complete: Lesson 9 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10. Changing the Workplace Itself

Creating a level playing field in the workplace often means making changes to the very way that the workplace operates. Altering different parts of the actual working environment can be difficult since you don't want to compromise the function of the workplace. Additional lesson topics: How Do Leaders Succeed Despite Tricky Workplace Politics?; Workplace Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Define It; Culture: Your Environment for People at Work 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-Activity-19210.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11. Contributing Factors

This lesson will look at the contributing factors that can influence workplace inequality and can make it harder for you to create a level playing field in the workplace. Topics will include actions taken by individuals and by the business itself, factors present within certain facets of the workforce, and the industries and fields that tend to have a high risk of inequality issues naturally present in their organization. Additional lesson topics: 7 Different Types of Workplace Diversity; The Several factors that boost gender equality in the workplace; Four Things That Contribute to The Gender Pay Gap; The Several Most Successful Work Environments and the Several Worst 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Activity-19212.pdf
Complete: Lesson 11 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12. Side Effects Of Workplace Inequality

This lesson will explore some of the more common side effects of workplace inequality. These can present themselves regardless of the degree of inequality present in the workplace, but there's no guarantee that every single effect will be present and causing damage to the workplace. Additional lesson topics: Gender Discrimination In The Workplace: Several Harmful Effects; What Are the Consequences of Discrimination on the Job?; What You Can Expect After a Charge is Filed 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-Downloadable-19214.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13. Methods of Reducing Inequality in the Workplace

This lesson will look at what you can do to reduce inequality in the workplace, including what actions you should take first before implementing your strategies. Additional lesson topics: How to Recognize a Workplace Conflict; Tools and Techniques to Identify Problems in the Workplace; How and Why to Demonstrate Respect in the Workplace; The Effects of Gender Disparity Ripple Through An Organization; Several Simple Ways to Reduce Workplace Inequality 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Activity-19215.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14. Preventing Inequality and Bias in the Workplace

This lesson will look at what actions and steps can be taken to prevent inequality and bias in the workplace. Additional lesson topics: Workplace Challenges; Why, When, and How to Develop a Company Policy; The Several Most Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems; How to Recognize Workplace Abuse 10 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-WorkSheet-19216.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15. Additional Resources

This final lesson will explore the additional resources that can be used by anyone who is seeking to create a level playing field in the workplace. These include resources available through the different branches and offices of the government on a federal level, although that does not mean that there are no state or local government equivalents--organizations tied to specific industries or professions, and third-party organizations such as non-profits. 101 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-WorkSheet-19217.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: The Final Exam

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Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define and explain the impact of wage, gender, and racial inequalities in the workplace on employee morale and productivity.
Identify and describe strategies to combat workplace inequality, focusing on the roles of employers, employees, and organizational policies.
Identify two common influences on bias development, including social norms and individual experiences, and explain their effects on perceptions and beliefs.
Recognize the different types of workplace bias, such as unconscious bias and affinity bias, and describe their impact on workplace equality.
Analyze how stereotypes and prejudices develop and influence individual behavior and workplace interactions.
Define and describe common stereotypes and prejudices that contribute to workplace inequality.
Define potential obstacles to creating workplace equality and develop strategies to address them, ensuring a more inclusive environment.
Identify cultural barriers in the workplace and demonstrate approaches to facilitate effective communication among diverse employees.
Demonstrate an understanding of different forms of workplace discrimination, including race, gender, age, and more, by identifying specific examples.
Explain how workplace discrimination leads to bias and inequality by analyzing its impact on organizational dynamics and employee experiences.
Identify different forms of harassment in the workplace and examples of each based on legal definitions.
Recognize the impact of workplace harassment on bias and inequality and describe how it can influence a work environment.
Recognize the key federal workplace laws, including Title VII and ADA, and their role in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Creating a Level Playing Field in the Workplace

Course Number: 9770533

Lessons Rating: 5.0 / 5 Stars (319 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.

Last Updated: December 2023

CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Linda Zavadil

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars