DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course
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Enroll in Our Certificate Program!
Become a catalyst for change in outdoor organizations with the DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification. Elevate your expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion as you explore strategies to foster social justice, facilitate impactful discussions, and drive meaningful transformation in outdoor education and recreation. Through this six-week program, participants gain the skills necessary to drive systemic change in their organizations. By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to lead transformative journeys that make outdoor spaces more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.
Course Highlights:
Learn strategies for fostering social justice in outdoor spaces
Gain skills to facilitate challenging topics and cultivate a brave space
Understand how identities intersect, addressing diverse barriers
Develop strategies for transforming vision into action
Course Description:
The DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course combines theory, practical application, and introspective learning to prepare participants to drive lasting change in the outdoor industry. This program includes a blend of readings, assignments, projects, and interactive sessions, allowing participants to delve into the intricacies of creating inclusive outdoor spaces. To successfully complete the course, participants should expect to dedicate 4 to 8 hours per week. View more in the course syllabus.
Who is this Course For?
This course is for folks with some basic understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts. Live sessions are focused on action, strategy, and practical skill development, with some educational content and resources to supplement learning. You do not need to be actively involved in DEI initiatives or employed in DEI to enroll in this course. This course is catered to help individuals build on their professional development skills to apply DEI concepts to their personal and professional lives. We welcome folks with all kinds of educational backgrounds.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Delivery Method: Asynchronous Work and Synchronous Zoom Sessions
Time Required: 4 to 8 hours per week
Sliding scale & reduced fees are available. We require a minimum of 10 participants. For more information, please get in touch directly with info@deioutdoors.com.
“This class is very well designed and delivered, and Rachel and Jordan are very professional, inviting, engaging, and fun! We explored tough topics in meaningful ways, and best of all, the nature of how the coursework is constructed makes it very practical and easy to apply to your own life and work environment. I now feel better equipped to be a leader of DEI work, rather than a bystander or surface-level participant.”
Course Dates:
Spring 2024 Dates
This is a 6-week course held from May 6th, 2024, to June 17th, 2024. There will be four weeks with live Zoom sessions, and two weeks with asynchronous self-paced learning modules. Participants can choose to attend sessions on Wednesday evenings (starting May 8th) or Friday mornings (starting May 10th). Participants must choose which weekday session they plan to attend for the entire course. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis to accommodate your schedule. (i.e., if there is a week you cannot attend on Friday but can attend on Wednesday). Here are our scheduled sessions:
Week 1: May 8th 7:30pm to 9pm ET OR May 10th 11:30am to 1pm ET
Week 2: May 15th 7:30pm to 9pm ET OR May 17th 11:30am to 1pm ET
Week 3: Self-paced module
Week 4: May 29th 7:30pm to 9pm ET OR May 31st 11:30am to 1pm ET
Week 5: Self-paced module
Week 6: June 12th 7:30pm to 9pm ET OR June 14th 11:30am to 1pm ET
The live sessions are an opportunity for skill building, experiential learning, and live discussions with other participants. Participants are required to attend 3 out of 4 of these live sessions.
Stay tuned for more course dates! We want to hear from you! What times and dates work best for your schedule? Sign up here to be notified when dates are announced, and let us know which dates you would be interested in.
Join us on this transformative journey to make outdoor spaces more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Together, we can create positive change and make the outdoors accessible to all. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course.