Certificate in Inclusive Workplace Design

Build an inclusive workforce to leverage success across the board

The Certificate in Inclusive Workplace Design delivers the skills leaders need to build sustainable, inclusive teams, leverage analytics to inform an organization’s practices and performance indicators, and drive innovation and business success. Each course focuses on a key enabler to support efficient, inclusive, and thriving, teams across an organization. The format allows for courses to be taken either independently or as part of the overall certificate. This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the four required courses within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course.

Please note: This certificate will replace the Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For any questions regarding the previous program, please contact the academic department at sps.hcm@nyu.edu.

Build an inclusive workforce to leverage success across the board

Format

Online

Requirements

4 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$2,500*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

A group of diverse co-workers smile for the camera while holding folders and notebooks in front of a glass wall.

Why This Certificate?

Conceptualize Inclusion’s Impact

Gain a deeper understanding of how inclusion drives business performance.

 

Become a More Effective Leader

Develop skills to build and coach toward team effectiveness and empower leaders.

Use Data to Strengthen Your Organization

Acquire the knowledge to identify and track data which enables agile shifts and high-impact investments.

 

Expand Your Organizational Network

Develop the ability to ignite talent prospects with technology that engages external talent and communities.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

This certificate is delivered entirely via an online synchronous format. Classes meet at the specified days and times on NYU Zoom.

No, classes do not need to be taken in any particular order.

Yes. In fact, many students complete this certificate in one or two semesters.

The Certificate in Inclusive Workplace Design is ideal for human resources officers and managers, leaders, and decision-makers in all industries, and data analysts working in people analytics looking to expand their knowledge of diversity metrics.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact us at sps.hcm@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.