Understanding Bias and Allyship in EDI
Learn to recognise bias and reduce its impact on interpersonal communications and organisational decision making with this online course from the University of Lincoln.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for employees working within the public, private, or third sector who have a personal or professional interest in EDI and wish to further their knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on bias and allyship.
It’s also suitable for organisations that wish to develop employee awareness and practice of EDI more broadly.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explain what bias is and why it matters.
Describe the foundation of biased thinking and recognise the different types of bias.
Evaluate the impact of bias and micro-aggressions and learn some ways to interrupt negative bias.
Explore what being an ally involves and why it’s important.
Identify acts of performance (passive) and active allyship and bystanding.
