Workplace Issues

Learn how to implement a more inclusive workplace.

These courses will help you to create a more diverse and inclusive environment, to ensure everyone feels welcome and valued in the workplace.

It is important to understand that every workplace is different, and the approach and strategies might vary based on the specific environment and circumstances.

Micro-credentials are short, concentrated groups of courses that are really flexible. You can take as many as you like, in any order, and because they are asynchronous you can take them at any time it suits you. You will be awarded a badge for each individual course, once you have completed all four courses you will gain your micro-credential.

The cost for each individual course listed below is $60. For more Information email: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course Listing

Course ID:

Name: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Course Outcomes:

Define diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Explore the dimensions of diversity.
Recognize common social biases and discover ways to overcome microaggressions.
Determine effective communication strategies.
Identify the components of inclusive leadership.
Recognize ways to prioritize DEI in the workplace.
Identify workplace policies and best efforts to foster an inclusive culture.
Successfully encourage respect and belonging.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Unconscious Bias

Course Outcomes:

Define various types of unconscious biases.
Identify where these biases come from and how they are engrained in our decision-making.
Successfully confront unconscious bias individually.
Identify the effects of unconscious biases in the workplace.
Exhibit how to implement an unconscious bias-based training in the workplace.
Identify the steps for handling an unconscious bias-based complaint at work.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Sensitivity Training

Course Outcomes:

Define sensitivity training and its usefulness and necessity in the workplace.
Identify the benefits for self and the company in pursuing a sensitivity objective.
Successfully raise awareness of others.
Identify different types of stereotypes; their delivery and their effects.
Discuss Human Resources and its best practices for dealing with issues associated with stereotypes.
Define the steps for handling complaints associated with sensitive issues and stereotypes.
Describe the pros and cons of being “sensitive”.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Generation Gaps

Course Outcomes:

Outline the history behind generation gaps.
Describe who Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xs, Generation Ys, and Generation Zs are.
Outline the differences between each generation.
Find common ground among the generations.
Describe conflict management.
Leverage the benefits of generation gaps at work.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.