Prepare to make a meaningful difference in your organization and society by focusing your studies on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging (DEIB). You'll learn from the leader in DEIB through this unique graduate-level online leadership certificate.
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Leadership Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program Overview
Cambridge College has been a social justice pioneer for more than 50 years and continues to champion this important cause by offering an online Leadership Certificate in Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging.
Research demonstrates that an intentional diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practice and creating a culture of belonging requires full corporate engagement beyond the efforts of human resources, a sole DEI hire, or engaging in diversity activities and pleasantries.
By taking three focused classes in just four months, you can earn the DEIB Leadership Certificate. You then have the option to take nine additional courses to obtain your Master of Business Administration with a concentration in DEIB.
To request information about any of these options, call 800-829-4723 or connect online.
What is a Leadership Certificate?
Upon completing a certain number of courses in a specified discipline geared toward all management levels, students will receive a leadership certificate from Cambridge College to recognize their achievement.
These programs are designed to be completed relatively quickly and increase student marketability by demonstrating improved skills in these focused areas. The courses may also be transferable to related Cambridge College degree programs, reducing the time required to obtain a degree.
A leadership certificate is not a formal academic credential and is not eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Leadership Certificate in DEIB Program Highlights
Our research-based DEIB Leadership Certificate was developed in conjunction with an advisory council of experts, practitioners, and consultants in the corporate sector who are thought leaders in the DEIB and change management space. The certificate program recognizes that intentionally and effectively infusing DEIB into the corporate DNA greatly impacts employee morale, creates a culture of belonging, moves beyond performative allyship, increases productivity, increases sales, and increases customer loyalty.
Our times demand leadership in DEIB — building and maintaining your bottom line requires it, and the longevity of your company depends on it.
Program Learning Outcomes
Once you complete the DEIB Leadership Certificate program, you will be able to:
- Analyze and apply DEIB principles in a business context
- Develop strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion within an organization
How to Register
Review the Non-Matriculated Students section on our Registration Requirements page.
Please fill out a Non-Matriculated Student Registration Form, which is also available at the Registrar’s Office.
"Our DEIB Leadership Certificate is practical and includes elements of professional coaching, not a typical theoretical course process. When students complete the DEIB Leadership Certificate, they continue to contact me for advice or to serve as a mentor, which I gladly do for the program participants."
Leadership Certificate in DEIB Tuition Information
*See curriculum sheet for a breakdown of credits and credit ranges.
Course List
The Leadership Certificate in DEIB program includes three online courses.
Infusing DEIB in your Organizational DNA
This foundational course examines systemic racism in business-related aspects, the importance of a common terminology and definitions, the concepts of disruption versus transforming/dismantling, organizational design and change management, intersectionality, affirmative action, and past building block approaches. The course provides a study of issues of race and gender within the organizational challenges of integrating all management levels towards building an organization-wide DEIB team. The use of survey tools for engagement and belonging, the diversity wheel, and studying past and current business practices in DEIB, diversity concepts, and history all serve to deliver a solid foundation. Case studies and simulations will be used to learn how to build a DEIB team and develop an organizational culture that results in the infusion of belonging.
DEIB Business Practices
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (“DEIB”) programs in businesses are no longer mere “add-ons” to existing human resources initiatives—they are essential to conducting business. Many employers are developing policies and practices to ensure that their workplaces are as diverse, equitable, and inclusive as possible. Although there is no legal requirement to implement a DEIB program, in creating DEIB policies and metrics, businesses are required to be consistent with state and federal law (such as the Civil Rights Act), and other federal and state rules and regulations. Through case studies, this course examines the legal and practical foundation to be considered in crafting DEIB policy while creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and firmly establishing DEIB as a strategic goal for business organizations.
The Business Economics of DEIB
There has been a quantum leap forward in the growing awareness of the business case for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The DEIB space has transformed efforts by corporations, the public sector, and third-sector organizations worldwide to increase DEIB in the workplace. Many companies are experiencing the profitability of DEIB in their branding, products, and customer base while others are still uncertain as to how they can most effectively use DEIB to support their growth and value creation goals. This course tackles the business case and provides a perspective on how to take action on DEIB to impact growth and business performance. This latest research reaffirms the global relevance of the correlation between diversity (defined as a greater proportion of ethnically/culturally/gender diverse individuals) and the leadership of large companies and financial performance.
Download the Leadership Certificate in DEIB CurriculumBachelor's degree required
Official transcripts. Must be maileddirectly to Cambridge College in a sealed, unopened envelope. Required degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities. Learn How to Send Transcripts
Non-Matriculated Student Registration Form. Submit your completed form to the Registrar's Office.
Careers Focused on DEIB
The DEIB Leadership Certificate is designed for leaders — from managers to C-suite executives — who will bring DEIB to their organization or who want to update and improve their management skills to today’s standards.
It is also a perfect option for leaders with an MBA or master's degree in management. In fact, specializing in DEIB can increase your earnings even more than an MBA alone.
The median U.S. salary for DEIB jobs with a master’s degree or MBA is up to $131,580 - $139,919 DEI Managers.*
$136,100
Median annual salary for DEIB managers*
$189,900
Median annual salary for DEIB senior managers*
*salary.com: salaries for DEI Manager with a Master's Degree or MBA. Accessed Feb. 5, 2024. https://www1.salary.com/Salaries-for-dei-manager-with-a-Masters-Degree-or-MBA
DEIB Advisory Council
Marcela Aldaz-Matos
Marcela Aldaz-Matos is a business executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in business strategy, talent management, diversity and inclusion.
Stephanie Browne
Stephanie Browne is the founder and CEO of a boutique consulting firm specializing in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, DEI strategy, HRIT strategy design and implementation.
Carol Fulp
Carol Fulp is a business executive who is an authority on diversity and inclusion. She is an author and the founding CEO of Fulp Diversity LLC.
Dani Monroe
Dani is a senior executive with global experience in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, strategy, and organization transformation spanning 40 years.