Certification

What you will learn:

Course content includes approaches to cultural humility, communication skills, cross-cultural awareness, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and organizational change. The core competencies covered include:

• self-awareness (attitudes, knowledge, skills, and abilities)
• core philosophy of cultural humility
• core skills of cultural humility
• calling-in communication skills
• understanding institutional and internalized oppression
• change agent/action skills

Program Details:

Monthly webinars are provided by special guests, content specialists, organization associates, and partners. Expect a minimum of 2 to 3 hours of reading and activities in addition to one course session per month.

You will have an equity partner and peer support group for the duration of the program. You will also have an opportunity to participate in up to four one-on-one coaching sessions with a team lead.

Interested participants must submit a letter of interest before the selection window, which is annually during July-August. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with acceptance notification provided in August. Applicants are prioritized based on position vulnerability, needs, and community impact/reach.

Tuition covers all program manuals, resources, monthly one-on-one coaching, peer support coordination, self-care tools and guidance, and networking opportunities. Internship and volunteer discounts are available.

Program Courses:

Cultural Humility Core Principles

This set of four 3-hour workshops—the “Core Four”—introduces the principles of cultural humility.

Cultural Humility Core Skills

This set of five 4-hour workshops—the “Core Five”—introduces the core skills of cultural humility as well as nurtures your natural abilities for cultural humility.

Calling-In Communication

This 2-session course introduces the principles and skills of calling-in dialogue.