Create supportive, engaging, inclusive workplaces.

Today, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace isn’t just a compliance or HR issue — it’s the key to a vibrant, creative organization. The UMass Global DEI certificate program challenges and equips students with the knowledge and tools to make organizations more supportive and engaging, ensuring all voices are represented. Through four online courses designed for working adults, students earning their DEI certification will understand the psychological, perceptual, and institutional processes that impact our interactions and the makeup of organizations.

  • Skills to Build Inclusive Work Cultures
    Students learn about equity, social justice, inclusive leadership practices, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and the importance of fostering and leading diverse workplaces.
  • 100% Online Coursework
    Our diversity, equity, and inclusion certificate coursework is fully online, allowing you the flexibility to keep working while building the skills you need to drive change and make an immediate impact at your organization.
  • Apply DEI Certificate Courses to Graduate Degrees
    The four courses that make up this DEI Certificate may be applied toward the completion of multiple graduate degrees in the School of Business and Professional Studies.

At a Glance

Online
12 Credits
$730/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Career Outlook for Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Leaders

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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
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The pathway information provided through this website is based partly on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data licensed by the University of Massachusetts Global from Lightcast. While the University of Massachusetts Global believes this data to be reliable, some of the data is based on estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is unavailable. Those estimates and the corresponding data may need to be corrected.

  1. Change in employment projections 2022 - 2032
  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Courses You Might Take

OLCU 650

Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Leaders

3 Credits
OLCU 651

Racial Literacy and Social Justice: Theory and Practice for Leaders

3 Credits
OLCU 652

Examining Social Inequality, Privilege and, Equity

3 Credits
OLCU 653

Creating an Inclusive Climate: Advocacy Strategies for Leaders

3 Credits

What it’s like going to UMass Global?

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

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Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Woman shaking hands with man

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Our Faculty

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Laura Galloway
Dr. Laura Galloway, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
Dr. Laura Galloway PhD

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this graduate certificate must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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