Become a certified Workplace DEI Lead
Our comprehensive 12-session course is meticulously designed to equip you with the expertise, competence and confidence to become a certified leader in DEI practices. This is a live and virtual training experience with an interactive community of peers to support you throughout the course.
Our 2024 cohorts are sold out, however, we have opened the slots for our 2025 courses! Hurry up and book your slots today!
We have 3 start dates to choose from:
January 28, 2025
April 29, 2025
August 26, 2025
The cost of the program is £3,000 + VAT which can be paid in full or through a 6 month payment plan. Once you’ve made the purchase we will email you to clarify your preferred start date.
CCWE is trusted around the world by:
“Ashanti is a breath of fresh air, and she is INCREDIBLY educated on diversity and Inclusion. After one hour of speaking to Ashanti we felt inspired, educated and focused to be better and make meaningful change. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to understand how to improve their D&l efforts.”
Luke Fagg, Head of Marketing, Diversity, Inclusion Champion at Studio Vision.
“Ashanti's work, passion and wealth of knowledge is incredible. She's so approachable, nothing's too much trouble for her and she will always give you super supportive advice and encouragement. She'll empower you to learn more about DEI and the impact and the results that you can have.”
Gemma, Stow, Director, No More Hiding
“Ashanti has that rare ability to really hold a space that allows you to be challenged and to lean into those uncomfortable places, often uncomfortable places that she has made visible, but she enables you to do that whilst feeling safe and without fear of judgement.”
G Sabini-Roberts, CoFounder of Queerbox
Introducing the world’s first competency-based DEI Certification
Our comprehensive 12-session course is meticulously designed to equip you with the expertise, competence and confidence to become a certified leader in DEI practices. This is a live and virtual training experience with an interactive community of peers to support you throughout the course.
Our 2024 cohorts are sold out, however, we have opened the slots for our 2025 courses! Hurry up and book your slots today!
The cost of the program is £3,000 + VAT which can be paid in full or through a 6 month payment plan. You can also take a group of your employees through the programme on another date agreed with us.
Contact us here for a corporate only certification course.
What does the certification entail?
Training
You will be trained in the 13 core competencies that have been researched, peer reviewed and identified as key to the DEI profession. These competencies are measureable.
Learning
Learn how to create a competency based, sustainable DEI structure for your organisation. If you’re an independent consultant or practitioner, learn how to do this for your clients.
Expert Tutors
The entire certification programme is run and facilitated by certified workplace DEI leads, accredited coaches and facilitators. Tutors are qualified not just academically, but have real world experience in delivery.
The thirteen core competencies you will master in the CCWE Certification are:
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Dive deep into personal paradigms and beliefs around DEI in the workplace. Begin your journey with self-awareness and understand how your perspectives shape your approach to DEI.
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Understand how organisations evolve through a DEI lens, and how you can influence this journey towards greater maturity and inclusivity.
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Discover techniques to use and engage peer reviewed sources, data and expertise in order to optimise DEI results by leveraging collective knowledge and experiences.
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Examine how to help global organisations successfully connect employees to the principles of effective DEI in a relevant and regional specific way. This will prepare you for international challenges.
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Discuss the impacts and strategies for creating a psychologically safe for your colleagues and stakeholders who need to be influenced to support workplace DEI.
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Delve into the essence of DEI competency. Learn what it entails, how to achieve it, and why it's critical in today's workplace.
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Gain a clear understanding of defining, planning, and training in DEI, essential for creating equitable work environments.
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Explore how creating responsive and inclusive learning opportunities can support and enhance workplace outcomes.
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Learn how maintaining political and ideological neutrality can unlock effective communication and outcomes in sensitive DEI discussions and complex environments..
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Understand the role of trauma-informed approaches in workplace DEI and how to practice with this lens.
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Master the art of setting effective DEI goals for individuals, teams, and organisations, steering them towards comprehensive competency.
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Learn how to design DEI strategies that consider intersectionality and cultural competency, ensuring inclusive outcomes across diverse groups.
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Align DEI strategies with the organizations growth plans and focus on an individual, team, and organisational level for a coherent and impactful approach which results in key business transformations .
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Behaviour change is at the heart of DEI progress. Develop skills and strategies for fostering this crucial transformation.
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Learn the importance of and how to take a ‘repair and restore’ approach to relationships, building trust and executive presence within an organisation to influence senior stakeholders and peers.
what else do you get?
Community
Belong to a community of other DEI professionals
Credibility
In an otherwise unregulated marketplace
Access
To personal coaching from CCWE founder Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Competency
A thorough understanding of organisational DEI
why CCWE?
The benefits of CCWE Certification
CPD accredited and globally recognised.
Practical and operational focus for those in DEI roles.
Politically and ideologically neutral framework.
Enjoy guaranteed paid client work with us after your training.
Peer-reviewed, competency-driven training
Why Choose Our DEI Certification?
Practical and Operational Focus
Our program goes beyond theory, offering a hands-on, tactical approach that equips you to implement effective DEI strategies directly in the workplace. You'll learn not just the 'why' but the 'how' of executing DEI initiatives.
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Politically and Ideologically Neutral
We stand apart by maintaining a politically and ideologically neutral stance. This approach ensures that our training is focused on the core principles of DEI without external biases, making it universally applicable and respectful of diverse perspectives.
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Scalable and Qualitative Solutions
Addressing the three main issues organisations face today, our program offers scalable solutions that are both qualitative and adaptable. This ensures that the strategies you learn can be effectively applied to a variety of organisational contexts and sizes.
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Peer-Reviewed, Competency-Driven
Ours is the only DEI program driven by a competency model that is both peer-reviewed and evidence-based. This rigorous approach guarantees that the content is not only current but also highly effective and credible.
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Benchmark for Corporate Excellence
By completing our certification, you set a new standard in the DEI space. Corporate organisations can benchmark their hiring and development of DEI professionals against our certification, recognizing it as a mark of excellence and comprehensive understanding of DEI.
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Meaningful Impact at Work
With certified competence, you are better positioned to make a meaningful impact in their workplaces and communities. You can lead by example, influencing organizational culture, and driving DEI initiatives that result in more inclusive, equitable, and diverse environments.
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Transform your career today.
The cost of the program is £3,000 + VAT which can be paid in full or through a 6 month payment plan. This is an incredible chance to elevate your career and make a tangible impact in the field of DEI. Don't miss out on this limited opportunity to be part of a cohort of professionals committed to advancing DEI in the corporate world.
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Download our letter template
It contains all the information you need to internally sell the investment into the DEI certification.