Strategic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (SDEI) Certification
Cultivate a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture Where Everyone Can Do Their Best Work.

Course Fee SGD3,295
Accredited by HRD Future and Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Offered virtually in six half-day sessions
13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 Jun 2023
Course Trainer

Ron Thomas
Expert Leader in HR Strategy and Leadership
Ron is the former CEO of Great Place to Work-Gulf and CHRO of Al Raha Group, based in Riyadh. He holds certifications from HCI as Global Human Capital Strategist (GHCS), Master Human Capital Strategist (MHCS), and Strategic Workforce Planner (SWP).
Ron was cited by CIPD as one of the top five HR thinkers in the Middle East. He received the Outstanding Leadership Award for Global HR Excellence at the World Human Resources Development Congress in Mumbai, and was named as one of the 50 Most Talented Global HR Leaders in Asia.
Ron’s prior roles include senior HR roles with Xerox HR services, IBM, and Martha Stewart Living.
Ron’s board memberships include the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, McKinsey Quarterly Executive Online Panel, and HCI’s Expert Advisory Council on Talent Management Strategy.
Ron’s work has been featured in the Wall St. Journal, Inc. Magazine, Workforce Management, and numerous international HR magazines covering Africa, India, and the Middle East.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for HR professionals seeking to embed DEI into specific functional areas or across the entire talent management lifecycle.
Whether you are an HR business partner, a generalist, or work in a CoE, this course will help you to identify and implement new DEI strategies that will positively impact individuals, teams, and your organization as a whole.
SDEI is also recommended for teams or functions who want to work collaboratively to ensure that DEI practices are integrated throughout their organizations.
Testimonial
Course Introduction
HR professionals and leaders understand the importance of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and strive to continuously improve it in their organizations, but many are uncertain about where to get started or how to fully embed it in their talent management practices.
Over the past several years, HCI has examined the practices of high-performing organizations to understand how they are cultivating and measuring diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We’ve used that research to develop our newest certification program.
During this Strategic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (SDEI) Certification course, you will be immersed in a highly interactive, hands-on learning experience and equipped with processes and tools necessary to put diversity, equity, and inclusion into action in your organization.
Best of all? You’ll work on a real business challenge during class and consult with our expert faculty and your colleagues.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll work your way through HCI’s Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework as you consider all aspects of talent management in your organization.

You will learn how to:
Align and Assess
Make the case for DEI initiatives and audit your organization’s current culture and practices.
Plan
Integrate DEI initiatives into strategic workforce planning.
Acquire
Attract, assess, and acquire a diverse employee base that can execute business strategies.
Engage and Develop
Create a culture and employee experience that is inclusive and equitable for all, including on-going and organization-wide DEI training.
Measure
Measure the impact of DEI strategies using business metrics.
What to Expect
Leave every HCI program with a free toolkit, access to additional videos and research, and a set of skills that you can use on the job immediately
Access log-in information, certification materials (participant guide and toolkit), and the exam in your MyHCI profile
Chat and interact with your facilitator and peers via WhatsApp Group available on mobile or desktop after the training course
Earn your HCI certification by attending all of the sessions, complete all classwork, and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 80% or higher
Attend this certification program and earn 19.5 HCI, 19.5 HRCI, 19.5 SHRM, and 18 ATD recertification credits
