The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Certificate Program provides a robust experience for University of Illinois System employees to engage in meaningful discussions, activities, curriculum, and projects to promote and support DEI&B. The program aims to educate about DEI&B topics, train individuals to be DEI&B allies and advocates and provide resources.

To attain a DEI&B certificate, you must attend six training sessions and complete a Capstone Project. The certificate program is open to all University of Illinois System employees.

DEI&B Classes

Each class will be led by instructors who will guide you through a topic, with a specific focus on group discussion and engagement.

View the schedule and register for upcoming classes. 

Capstone Project

The capstone project is designed to allow you to take what you learned in the DEI&B classes and apply it to your working life. You will be given your choice of options to complete the project.

Examples include:

• Writing a reflection paper on what you learned in the trainings and how you can apply what you learned into your unit.
• Creating a DEI&B event or practice for your own work unit.
• Attending an approved DEI&B event in your community and discussing that event with your unit.

More details about the capstone project will be provided to you when you complete the required number of DEI&B courses.

Certificate

Once you have completed all required elements of the program, you will then be awarded an official System Offices Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Certificate to proudly display and you will be known as a “System Offices DEI&B Advocate”! Fortunately, the awarding of the certificate is not a final step. We will offer continuing education opportunities for you to stay engaged with DEI&B even after you receive the certificate.