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Training Course

Inclusive Speaker Orientation (LFC101)

Created in collaboration with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), this free orientation course is designed to provide you with essential background knowledge and practical skills to promote inclusivity in presentations, messaging and other communications.

Course Rating
4.5/5 Stars
Who Is It For

This course is for everyone who communicates with others in a professional environment, and is especially beneficial for those who regularly give presentations or speak at events.
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What You’ll Learn

The content of this course covers the facts about diversity in tech, the importance of diversity for innovation, the basics of unconscious and societal bias, and how to recognize the different ways unconscious bias presents itself in technical environments. The course also applies research-based content to the challenge of becoming a more inclusive speaker – with practical tips, tools, and examples you can use right away.
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What It Prepares You For

By the end of this course you will gain essential background knowledge and practical skills to promote inclusivity in presentations, messaging and other communications.
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Course Outline
Module 1. Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias.
Module 2. Forms of Unconscious Bias.
Module 3. Inclusive Speaking and Presenting.

Prerequisites
There are no requirements for this course.
Reviews
Mar 2023
It improved my understanding of inclusivity and bias.
Mar 2023
The presentation of the content is GREAT!!
Jan 2023
The course is very important in explaining communication skills, taking into account the differences between the audience when presenting any topic is so important. I like the idea and offered materials.
Dec 2022
It was comprehensible, and detail-oriented.
Nov 2022
I really liked the use of research, and being taught our biases in our daily work. I plan to use the information I learned to better my skills, and reduce my unconscious bias.