{"id":531,"date":"2019-01-07T06:17:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T06:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/?page_id=531"},"modified":"2019-09-23T23:54:01","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T23:54:01","slug":"diversityfirst-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2021\/conference\/training\/diversityfirst-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"DiversityFIRST&trade; Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media only screen and (max-width: 840px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    table.responsive {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        margin-bottom: 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        overflow: hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        overflow-x: scroll;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        display: block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        white-space: nowrap;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\">DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\">April 20-24, 2020<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:10px;\">Become a nationally-recognized CDP in 2020!<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--Obama div with text only\n\n<div style=\"background:#293a56; padding:15px; width:100%; display:block; margin-bottom:25px; margin-top:25px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:center; color:#fff;\">Your registration comes with a complimentary pass to President Barack Obama\u2019s keynote during the 15th Annual Diversity &#038; Leadership Conference.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>&#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--Obama Banner\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:25px; margin-top:25px;\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/diversitycertificationprogram.org\/sessions\/2019-2\/dallas-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"http:\/\/nationaldiversityconference.com\/2019\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/div1st_cert_banner_obama_1080x134.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n--><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Mission<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program prepares professionals to create and lead highly successful D&#038;I strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today&#8217;s global marketplace. Graduates of the program are recognized as an NDCCDP (National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Objectives<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Upon completion of the 5-day program, participants will:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Recognize diversity and inclusion as drivers of business success and employee engagement in the 21st-century workplace.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Possess a broad range of knowledge and skills to perform at a high level as D&#038;I professionals and bring value to their organizations.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Gain access to a reputable and reliable community of professionals through the DiversityFIRST\u2122<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Graduate Network to encourage continued learning as the D&#038;I field evolves.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Enhance credibility with the National Diversity Council\u2019s CDP designation to positively impact professional growth.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Target Audience<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The target audience for the DiversityFIRST\u2122 Certification Program includes professionals working in the D&#038;I field and any other professionals across industries with an interest in the field.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Diversity Domain 1: The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Diversity Domain 2: Cultural Competence<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Diversity Domain 3: Measurement and Accountability<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Diversity Domain 4: Inclusive Leadership<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Diversity Domain 5: Best Practices in Diversity and Inclusion<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Participants are expected to complete assigned readings and arrive prepared to actively engage in classroom discussions. All participants will be provided password access to the DiversityFIRST\u2122 Toolkit, which is the primary repository of selected articles and readings required, prior to the actual classroom instruction. Successful completion of the program requires mastery of both the pre-assigned readings and the classroom curriculum.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Program Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Completion of pre-work<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Completion of class projects during 5-day program<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Multiple-choice exam<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Program Costs<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table class=\"responsive\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>5-day on-site classroom participation (see Curriculum Outline)<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>$5,550<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>Access to DiversityFIRST\u2122 Toolkit and DiversityFIRST\u2122 Graduate Network<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>included<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>CDP Examination Fee<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td>$450<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<td><span style=\"float:right; 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