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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training: Essential EDI Training Courses for Professional Development in Modern Business

Written by Paul Appleby | 17 May 2022

The majority of successful businesses have realised the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Modern businesses are quickly learning how to utilise equality, diversity and inclusion in order to gain a lasting competitive advantage. In this article, we will explore the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion within an organisation, and why this is also an important aspect of focus for a business director to develop their business.

The Importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Business Leaders

In order to stay competitive in a modern business climate, business leaders need to boost their understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. Here at In Professional Development, we provide professional training options for equality, diversity and inclusion; allowing business leaders and professionals alike to develop their core knowledge within this area.

Chartered Management Institute Accredited Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programmes

At In Professional Development, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programmes are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. Completion of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training programmes will evidence the achievement of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification CMI 506: Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Programme - CMI Level 5

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Programme - CMI Level 5 is best suited to leaders and managers as part of a broader strategic approach to implementing an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Learners on our programme will benefit from a highly collaborative and participative delivery style. This style will emphasise the sharing of knowledge between tutors and delegates and also enable knowledge sharing through discussions and workshops between delegates. This tailored equality, diversity and inclusion training programme will serve to reinforce the existing knowledge held by our delegates, and also teach them new skills.

Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - CMI Level 7

Another programme running in association with the Chartered Management Institute, our Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme - CMI Level 7  focuses on best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion in an organisational context. This programme focuses on teaching businesses how to keep pace with the momentum of change. By teaching equality, diversity and inclusion, it enables a culture of support and wellbeing to thrive. Our Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme enables leaders to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion, and it teaches them how to implement equality, diversity and inclusion strategy into the culture of an organisation. It also teaches delegates how to evaluate the financial and cultural rewards of implementing an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy into an organisation.

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Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Leaders Programme - CMI Level 5 and our Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme - CMI Level 7 provides modern knowledge and best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion, and the benefits that this has in the modern business climate. These programmes are also designed for business leaders to harness the power equality, diversity and inclusion will have in gaining a competitive advantage within their business.

To find out more about our courses, visit our Courses page, and click on the relevant course. Alternatively, or if you’d like more information before booking, email us at enquiries@inpd.co.uk, send us a message using the form on our Contact page, or call us on 0161 826 3139. We look forward to hearing from you and advising you on the right course for you.

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