Event Inclusion Specialist (1.5CEs)

Course Description:

The Event Inclusion Specialist course is a one-hour training designed to equip event planners with the essential knowledge and skills to create inclusive and engaging events. In today's competitive landscape, it is crucial to prioritize diverse social identities and lived experiences to ensure the success of your events. This course will guide you on how to effectively engage participants in virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings, embracing cultural competence and fostering human connections.

The course features important aspects of inclusion planning in five areas: accessibility, religious inclusivity, AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) representation, and how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) standards are reflected in marketing strategies.

Through responses to frequently asked questions and real-world examples you will gain practical insights and best practices to deepen your understanding of designing for a culturally rich audience. Each of the modules are under 12 minutes, focused on a frequently asked question and five best practices shared by our subject matter experts. 

We will periodically host live sessions with an expert who will answer your questions, provide advice to your DEI dilemmas, and give you a safe space to discuss this critical topic.  

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the significance of inclusion in planning meetings and its impact on overall event success.
2. Identify the unique needs and perspectives of the AAPI community and apply strategies to ensure their meaningful representation in planning meetings.
3. Evaluate and implement accessibility measures that promote inclusivity and accommodate individuals with diverse physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
4. Recognize the importance of language considerations in planning meetings and implement effective communication strategies to engage a diverse audience.
5. Understand the role of religion in event planning and develop strategies to create inclusive environments that respect and accommodate religious diversity.
6. Apply DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) standards to planning meetings, fostering an environment that values and embraces diverse identities and experiences.
7. Utilize marketing techniques and strategies to reach and engage diverse audiences, ensuring the broadest possible participation in planning meetings.
8. Recognize and navigate the complexities of intersectionality in event planning, understanding how different social identities intersect and influence experiences.