Institute for Equity, University Centre
Level 7 Diploma in Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Diversity
Elland, United Kingdom
Diploma
DURATION
120 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 5,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* VAT, institute membership, tuition costs and a non-refundable deposit included. Monthly and modular payment options available
The Level 7 Diploma in ‘Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Diversity’ is one of three NCFE-accredited qualifications.
It is modular in design, and has a strong focus on understanding equality legislation, leading diverse teams and workforce, EDI data analysis and reporting, and leadership for equity. It is intended to provide learners with knowledge and skills to interrogate and support their organisations’ equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) work.
Taught elements of the programme, and assessments, are approximately 120 hours and sessions are ‘taught’ in blocks of 2 or 3 hours.
To achieve the Level 7 Diploma in ‘Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Diversity’, all module assignments must be undertaken and passed.
Programme Benefits
- Advanced Learning: provides learners with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and critical thinking skills in the area of equity, diversity & inclusion
- Enhanced Career Prospects: provide enhanced career prospects in a range of organisational contexts
- Flexibility: embedded in practice, allowing deep engagement with equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
- Credibility and Recognition: demonstrates a high level of professional knowledge to employers, peers, and critics.
The Level 7 Diploma in ‘Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Diversity’ is open to anyone, in any industry or sector with an interest in equity, diversity & inclusion, and/or responsibility for leading equity, diversity & inclusion at organisational or sub-organisational level. In other words, this programme is open to:
- Teachers and school leaders
- Teaching Fellows and lecturers
- Directors from any industry or sector
- Project specialists from any industry or sector
- Experienced or newly appointed EDI managers/ teams
- Human resource managers/staff in any organisational type and sector
- Chief executives from any organisational type or industry
- Any individual looking to develop or extend their understanding of EDI
- Taught elements of the programme, and assessments, are approximately 120 hours and sessions are ‘taught’ in blocks of 2 or 3 hours.
- To achieve the Level 7 Diploma in ‘Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Diversity’, all module assignments must be undertaken and passed.
Programme Structure & Attributes
- 5 modules
- 22 hours of teaching
Attributes:
- Intersectional: Examines the cumulative effects of systems and structures
- Standards-based: Leadership & equity standards
- Employment-based: Embedded in practice (double loop learning)
- Multi-dimensional: Demonstrating competency in more than one area of EDI work
| Module # | Module | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Orientation Session | Half Day | N/A |
| 1 | Understanding Equity, Diversity & Inclusion | Half Day | Quiz & short essay |
| 2 | Leading Culturally Diverse Teams and Workforce | Full Day | Quiz & short essay |
| 3 | Strategic Leadership for Organisational Change for Equity | Full Day | Oral presentation & action plan for leading change |
| 4 | EDI Data Analytics | One Day | Quiz & analysis of 2 data sets |
| 5 | Institution Focused Case Study* | 30-40 hours | Case Study |
*Participants will be assigned a Mentor who will support their thinking and progress during this module, once their area/s of focus have been agreed/approved by their organisation.