OVERVIEW

Education plays an integral role in creating an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel safe and respected, and have equal opportunities to advance and thrive. This self-paced online course helps participants understand the history, terms, and phrases associated with LGBTQ2+ identities, and appreciate the challenges and inequities employees who identify as LGBTQ2+ may face at work. The objective is to lay the foundation for open communication and foster an environment where employees who identify as LGBTQ2+ feel supported and where co-workers are strong allies. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:

• The benefits of LGBTQ2+ inclusion in the workplace, as well as the personal and organizational costs of not being inclusive.
• The barriers, challenges, and injustices faced by those who identify as LGBTQ2+ in Canada and abroad, and the laws and personal protections currently in place in Canada.
• Respectful terms and language related to LGBTQ2+ communities and individuals who identify as LGBTQ2+.
• How to support an inclusive workplace and be an ally to coworkers who identify as LGBTQ2+.

ABOUT THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

• Immediate access. Participants can start training right away and can download a Certificate of Completion as soon as they pass mandatory testing.
• Self-paced. Individual learners move through the material at a pace that matches their learning style and prior knowledge of the topic.
• Availableonany device. Participants can use their computer, smartphone, or tablet. All they need is an internet connection.
• Interactive and practical. This isn't just about reading or watching videos. Interactive exercises, quizzes, and scenario-based activities keep participants engaged and reinforce key concepts.
  
  TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION This is a self-paced course. Most participants will complete their training within an hour.