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Developing the program

The development of the Micro-Certificate in EDI program was spearheaded by the Languages, Arts, and Culture unit (LAC) within Continuing Studies. Alongside the LAC team, subject matter experts, including members of the Intercultural Studies and Practice Advisory Committee, also played a crucial role in its development. This committee is comprised of UVic Humanities faculty members as well as community leaders actively involved in EDI initiatives.

Program description

The Micro-certificate in EDI provides students with a robust knowledge base and essential skills to create inclusive and thriving workplaces.

Organizations are increasingly prioritizing the integration of EDI principles in both the public and private sectors. This 3-course program is tailored for employers and employees committed to the vital work of challenging systemic and organizational barriers, examining power dynamics, and fostering equity and inclusion.

By exploring crucial topics such as social location, intercultural communication, accessibility, reconciliation and the influence of power dynamics and privilege, this program deepens learners' self-awareness, critical thinking and ability to navigate and transform their work environments into safer, more equitable, inclusive spaces.  

How it's going

Currently, the program has 37 learners enrolled in the full EDI Micro-Certificate. These learners come from various sectors, including HR, healthcare, education, immigration, cultural advising and counselling backgrounds.

The program’s required courses are also available to those not pursuing the micro-credential and students have shown keen interest in taking them as electives in their existing programs. ISP 110 Intercultural Communication in the Workplace and ISP 102 Organizational Diversity and Inclusion ran at full capacity during Fall 2023 and have maintained high enrollment. The program and courses have been popular with both domestic and international students. 

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