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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.

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
Jun 2024
This course raises awareness about unconscious bias and I liked the bibliography references provided.
Jun 2024
This course was a good primer on bias for the uninitiated.
Apr 2024
Great information that many speakers may not recognize exists within their presentation style.
Mar 2024
Suggested strategies for eliminating or responding to minor inequities, use of stereotypes, etc.. We may have known they were there, but working through how to handle them was useful.
Mar 2024
The course is a great way to learn more about how we should speak and collaborate in an organization. Everyone should be treated equally and with the same enthusiasm while working in an organization. Also, I learned about practices to avoid while presenting any topic in front of your team in an organization.
Feb 2024
Playing the audio for the next slide with one click. But, also, just the fact that this course even exists. Thank you.
Jan 2024
Great evidence-based approach I could also refer to when giving presentations beyond that of the one the Linux Foundation is organizing, thank you!
Jan 2024
It was definitely eye-opening. As someone who is considered a minority, I learned about so much more I can do to prevent unconscious bias.
Sep 2023
I didn't have a D&I perspective on presentation skills, so it was very interesting.
Aug 2023
Relevant information for all staff, leaders and trainers alike to benefit from.
Jul 2023
This course taught me to communicate in a more inclusive way, and how unconscious bias rules our day to day lives.
May 2023
It was concise, and brought up some interesting facts to keep in mind.
May 2023
The course covers a wide range of topics related to inclusive speaking, such as diversity, unconscious bias, micro-inequities, and inclusive language, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.