A Journey towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

In This Together” is a 2-day-long online certification course that presents participants with the knowledge of the laws applicable and aspects that enhance / diminish wellbeing of marginalized communities at work, to strengthen implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)) at work.

This course will be facilitated by lawyers, psychologists, psychotherapists and members of the community with lived experiences.

For a description of the program, click here.

Certificate No: 62141
In This Together” Is A CPD Accredited Course*
*The certification rewarded on completion of course requirements is issued by Equilibrio Advisory LLP on the basis of the experience, expertise and standards set by the firm. Participants will need to complete all the assessments and course requirements to be eligible for certification.

This program has been curated as per Continued Professional Development (CPD) standards and will award you with 16 CPD hours. Please be noted that CPD is not an awarding body. However, being accredited by CPD’s international standards are a reflection of the quality of this course’s learning material.

These CPD hours will enhance the global recognition and credibility of your subject knowledge.

About the Mascot:

Before we begin reviewing professional relationships, organizational frameworks and policies, let’s come back to the basics. Adopting the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) implies that we need to first recognize those amongst us who are “othered”.

The ‘black sheep’ are those who are not given a space at the table, nor within the mainstreams systems. Neither do they have access to or the means to claim that space, let alone thrive in it. Acknowledging the ‘black sheep’ allows us to perceive that some of these barriers are created by unconscious attitudes. However, once acknowledged it dissolves the societal divides that marginalize them.

Our Mascot spotlights the overt and subtle differences that lie present between all of us. It reminds us that the ‘black sheep’ need not be cast out of the centre, instead it must be uplifted and given the space and resources to thrive. Hence, our Mascot helps us remember we are all in this together.

About the Course

This course serves to meet the growing demand for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) professionals. It will provide the opportunity to explore and delve deeper into the world of DEIB. The course will also bring together a cohort of like-minded peers, from all walks of life and across various industries, and instil an affirmative approach towards building a thriving organizational culture. 

The participants will gain access to engaging sessions that explore the legal and psychosocial framework and practicalities within which DEIB initiatives exist. Equally, they will have the opportunity to learn from industry veterans across the legal and psychosocial space. As the participants engage with the mentors who come with lived experiences of marginalization, they will develop tools and skills to enhance their capacity to create safe and inclusive spaces within the workplace and in everyday life.

16 hours of training

Spanning 2 days

Ongoing mentorship

Intriguing case scenarios, assignments and quizzes!

Access to peer support and learning

Access to giveaways as well as certification*!

Objectives:

The course delves into both the legal and psychosocial understandings of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) to support participants to:

Unique Features

What to look forward for...

Peer Based Learning

Taking a cue from the spirit of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) the “In This Together” program is partly reliant on a peer-based learning model. This structure shifts focus from the hierarchical expert-learning model. This allows the participants to add to their course material from their lived experiences of being members of the community, allies, sponsors, social activists, mental health professionals, educators, students aspiring to work in this field, HR professionals and Diversity Managers.

Creation of a community

The program seeks to foster solidarity through community. The course structure allows interaction among the participants, and the creation of a community space. Learners will be able to return to this community space for support and resources, even after the program has concluded.

Multiple Mediums

Being neuro-affirmative implies that we acknowledge participants will have various learning styles. Therefore, the program will allow space for multiple mediums of pedagogy and practice. The program will include learning through interactive activities, videos, music, literature and art.

Multi-Tiered Structure

The program is divided into two areas of focus. This will allow participants to delve into the nuances of each protected group. It will help them have a clear view of the challenges of each protected group, and locate the gaps that require allyship.

Assignment

The program will conclude with an assignment that will help participants apply their learnings and build a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) roadmap for their own unique personal or organizational venture. To make the evaluation process inclusive and accessible, the form of the assignment can vary from an essay to a poem or a comic strip or a video script.

The participants will be able to choose the format for their assignments.

Structure and Format

This certification course comprises of two separate areas of focus, and will be conducted over 2 days: Gender and Sexuality; and Disability and Caste. For certification, a participant will have to complete the two days of online training and finish other course requirements.

The “In This Together” course is a 2-day online program that explores different intersections that make up the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey.

Note: The Foundational Workshop is for beginners who are interested in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) work. The workshop will help participants to become conversant with core concepts that will be explored in further detail in the “In This Together” course.

Start your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey with us with the Introduction to DEIB concepts workshop!

Duration: 2 hours

Go further in your understanding of the marginalizations of gender and sexuality and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives at work. To access the detailed course content, reach out to us by completing the contact form.

Duration: 8 hours

Go further in your understanding of the marginalizations of disability and caste and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives at work. To access the detailed course content, reach out to us by completing the contact form.

Duration: 8 hours

Gender and Sexuality

Disability and Caste

Reach out to the team to discuss your development path!

Medium of communication:

English

Mode of Learning:

Online

Facilitators

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) programs retrain the gaze of lived experience, they advocate passing the mic.
The facilitators of the “In This Together” program come with rich lived experience. Their psychosocial and legal expertise is based on decades of experience and tempered with their own identity of being part of a marginalized community, and the varying intersections within their identities.

… and access to external facilitators too!

Who can benefit from this course?

Do these questions sound familiar? This may just be the space for you!

The precepts of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are the need of the day not only in professional spaces whether a big, reputed organization, or a grass-roots endeavour, but also in personal interactions.

Regardless of whether one is an established professional, freelancer, starting out their professional career or even trying to navigate personal relationships from the perspective of marginalization, a participant stands to benefit from this program that creates an immersive environment to delve into Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging concepts and practice.

Professionals who may especially benefit from the program include:

We recognize that we are not unidimensional individuals existing in silo.

Figure: Three intersecting circles highlighting the professional, personal and community-based spheres of one’s existence

We have intersecting and evolving identities and hence we highlight the support that can be accessed in other aspects of life by us through this program:

This program is essential for anyone seeking to identify and unlearn their unconscious bias, and access a framework to foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging through their craft, and ways of being. 

Why do we need to talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)?

Why shift gears in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) space from “Good to have” to “Must Have”?

Well, here are some statistics:

As of 2024, total population of India is recorded at 1441.7 million people (UNFPA), of which 68.7% are in the age group of 15 – 64. People from this age group are employed across various organized and unorganized sectors in our country. According to MOSPI, Worker Population Ratio[1] in CWS in urban areas for January – March 2024  was recorded as 69.8% for males aged 15 years and over, and 23.4% for females aged 15 years and over.

We must ask ourselves:

What are those barriers that keep women out of the workforce?

What do these statistics really look like for people from the margins?

What about at the senior levels of any organization?

What other challenges are making it harder for vulnerable people at the workplace?

Furthermore, we must also recognize that these numbers are binary and do not capture the LGBTQIA+ experience, their presence or challenges at workplace.

While there is not enough collated data on the protected groups like the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled and/or neurodivergent persons, caste oppressed persons and ethnic minorities, we do know that:

  • 55% of employees still experience bias in the workplace, including bias over gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation while 61% have witnessed discrimination at some point in their career (“The State of Workplace Discrimination 2021” AllVoices)
  • 79% of LGBTQ+ employees in India feel their career growth has been hindered due to their gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation(Furthermore, a report by Accenture).
  • A recent study by Careernet Prism further indicates that while 50% of the participants were open about their community identity at work and reported feeling supported by their organisations, they still shared that they face discrimination from co-workers and superiors.

With a population like India’s, even minority populations like the afore-mentioned groups run in the millions. Millions of individuals are falling through structural gaps because there is not enough information to illuminate their lived realities to begin with and perhaps not enough assurance that it’s safe for them to be openly themselves at work.

Oftentimes, individual employees come from multiple intersections of marginalizations. For instance, a queer disabled employee or a trans stakeholder from a caste-oppressed location will have very unique lived experiences based on the differing areas of marginalization within their identities.

So, how can we in our own workspaces ensure that diverse people are not just invited to the table, but are also able to maintain their space there? How can we create space to nurture and retain talent from protected groups if we do not consider consciously the challenges and intersections of their lived experiences?

This is exactly where the tenets of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging come in to reform any blind spots in organizational cultures. A robust DEIB program seeks to identify such structural gaps; inform organizations of how the structural barriers affect the experiences of a marginalized employee/stakeholder; and seeks to bring in avenues of redressal within the organizational infrastructure so that these gaps can be closed. That’s where a program like this can come in to support you!

Worker Population Ratio (WPR): WPR is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population

Course Fees

Foundational Workshop – 750 INR + GST

Gender and Sexuality: For more details reach out to our team.

Disability and Caste: For more details reach out to our team.

Are you an early bird? Don't miss out on our early bird discounts!

We are offering discounts as below:

earlybird15% – Available until 7th July 2024

earlybird10% – Available from 8th July till 15th July 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course has multiple areas of focus.

Foundational Workshop: Introduction to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Concepts.

Gender and Sexuality

Disability and Caste

Foundational Workshop: 2 hours

Gender and Sexuality: 8 hours Teaching Time + 2 hours Mentorship

Disability and Caste: 8 hours Teaching Time + 2 hours Mentorship

For further details please submit your details on the Query form.

The modules of all the days are created to address the rights of different protected groups. For further details please submit your details on the Query form.

Yes, the course is a paid one. For further details please sign up here.

Yes, it does. For further information please submit your details on the Query form.

Learners can apply for the course by signing up here.

This program is designed to support your growth and skill when engaging in the professional space, as well as within personal and community interactions!

Given its affirmative understanding, the course is also suitable for psychologists, mental health professionals, and people from the community. Artists, social activists, parents, friends, allies who want to learn about ways to support diverse protected groups can also apply for the course. To know more get in touch with our team!

The course facilitators are mostly lawyers, mental health professionals, and people from the neurodivergent, queer and trans communities. For further details please submit your details on the query form.

CPD refers to “Continued Professional Development”. A professional continues to hone their skills throughout their career. This is where CPD accredited programs or activities, come in as a great stepping stone for professionals looking to sharpen their abilities and deepen their expertise. CPD is an international standard, so learning material that is accredited by CPD holds up to those global standards.

Please note, CPD is not a basic training exercise. It should be pursued by professionals with the needful qualifications required for the CPD accredited activity.

Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours can help a person hone their industry expertise. Individual delegates / organisations can avail CPD hours by noting the following:

    1. An individual can claim their CPD time/points/credits from any programme through their CPD portfolio.
    2. Individual delegates / organisations will have to review their institute’s requirements and evaluate their learning and record it appropriately into their CPD portfolios.

Testimonials

It's honestly been very nice. As you've been speaking, I've been jotting down points and reflecting. At times, I've realized that we've been unconsciously doing certain things while neglecting others, and this has made me see possible changes I could bring about in my organization.

Leader, HR Manager Participant

You guys are doing a great job indeed.

HR Manager Participant

Thanks for the workshop it was really eye opener.

Business Partner Participant

DEIB, as a concept, is something that has not yet become mainstream in higher education. Attending the workshop helped me gather some knowledge about the fundamentals of DEIB, and the essential need for it in today's workplaces. I liked the visual aids and activities in the workshop, which served as a great icebreaker. Hopefully, I can use the learnings from this workshop for advocating for DEIB in my workplace in future.

Rony Patra Faculty member, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur, West Bengal

For me it's a very insightful session... Normally we keep thinking that gender is the only thing [area of focus] when we hear about Diversity; but the way this session unfolded | found there's so much to learn. And now I literally feel that it's a journey... It's not only about this session and it's not only about two hours - so I personally am looking forward to that certificate course that you're talking about because this is such a subject [where] there is no end to the learning. And when we actually implement this learning at the workplace, this can play wonder. So I'm very excited and I look forward to learning more on the subject so that I can make a difference at the workplace.

HR Business Partner Participant

This course has splendid content & structure, insightful guest speakers along with an access to first hand experiences to learn from. I'm moving ahead with soooo much more. Taught with a lot of love and sincerity by the amazing facilitators, it brings along hope and relief that we are in this together..

Shweta Kishore (She/Her) Participant

It's honestly been very nice. As you've been speaking, I've been jotting down points and reflecting. At times, I've realized that we've been unconsciously doing certain things while neglecting others, and this has made me see possible changes I could bring about in my organization.

Leader, HR Manager Participant

You guys are doing a great job indeed.

HR Manager Participant

Thanks for the workshop it was really eye opener.

Business Partner Participant

DEIB, as a concept, is something that has not yet become mainstream in higher education. Attending the workshop helped me gather some knowledge about the fundamentals of DEIB, and the essential need for it in today's workplaces. I liked the visual aids and activities in the workshop, which served as a great icebreaker. Hopefully, I can use the learnings from this workshop for advocating for DEIB in my workplace in future.

Rony Patra Faculty member, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur, West Bengal

For me it's a very insightful session... Normally we keep thinking that gender is the only thing [area of focus] when we hear about Diversity; but the way this session unfolded | found there's so much to learn. And now I literally feel that it's a journey... It's not only about this session and it's not only about two hours - so I personally am looking forward to that certificate course that you're talking about because this is such a subject [where] there is no end to the learning. And when we actually implement this learning at the workplace, this can play wonder. So I'm very excited and I look forward to learning more on the subject so that I can make a difference at the workplace.

HR Business Partner Participant

This course has splendid content & structure, insightful guest speakers along with an access to first hand experiences to learn from. I'm moving ahead with soooo much more. Taught with a lot of love and sincerity by the amazing facilitators, it brings along hope and relief that we are in this together..

Shweta Kishore (She/Her) Participant

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