Certified DEI Coach Practitioner | Course Description | 12-Hour, ICF Accredited Level 1

This program is considered a “best fit” for Individuals well suited to becoming DEI coaches who are passionate advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, possessing a basic knowledge of DEI concepts and current issues. They are culturally aware, comfortable in communication styles, facilitating difficult conversations, and training others in an engaging and inclusive manner. 

Introducing: Hands Across the Aisle


Although diversity, equity, and inclusion are not new ideas, recent cultural shifts and government legislation have highlighted their importance and highlighted how far we still have to go. Organizations must take up the slack and keep the momentum going because, in the end, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) improves their financial performance and because consumers now demand higher standards of social responsibility. You will obtain practical insights and a better understanding of the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace during this six-week programme. You will use the skills and information you have gained throughout the programme to complete a capstone project at the end, which will involve developing a DEI strategy for your own company.












Based on the coaching core competencies as identified by the ICF, Hands Across the Aisle, our Certified DEI Practitioner Program inspires, trains and certifies motivated individuals through the use of our easy to learn, highly effective system that is results-driven. Built to help you become proficient in the DEI space – giving you a foundation and the framework you need to support DEI initiatives and drive diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging within your organization, your team, and your community.


Our diversity, equity and inclusion certification curriculum is based on a few simple and powerful principles, which are consistent with research regarding the most effective modes of adult learning and behavioral change.


Delivered via Zoom, the DEI Coach Practitioner program involves 12 - ICF accredited training hours over 2-days. Attend Session 1 Coaching DEI Foundations and complete Session 2 curriculum includes Coaching Foundations. You will be able to begin your coaching practice with a solid foundation of core coaching competencies. No additional in-person classroom time is required.


What you will learn


Day ONE:

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Overview:
  • Barriers to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
  • Defining the Terms;
  • Diversity and Inclusioin;
  • Diverse Workspaces;
  • Equality vs. Equity;
  • Using the Equity Lens;
  • The Look;
  • Stereotypes;
  • Prejudice;
  • Discrimination;
  • Bias;
  • Who is in the Workforce;
  • Privilege Walk;
  • Neurodiversity;
  • Inclusive Workspace
  • Workplace Strategies

Day TWO: Coaching Fundamentals (Foundation Training)

  • Setting the Stage;
  • Background to Coaching;
  • ICF Coach Competencies and Code of Ethics;
  • Understanding the ICF Coach Competencies;
  • Communicating Effectively;
  • Facilitating and Results;
  • Principles of Coaching;
  • Rapport;
  • Listening;
  • Questions;
  • Giving Supportive Feedback;
  • ROUND UP

Program Benefits:

  • ICF approved 12-Hour training;
  • Learn from Anywhere;
  • Ideal for HR and health professionals, Executives;
  • Complete coaching career strategy;
  • Flexible booking times;
  • Our exclusively trained, certified working coaches;
  • One-year certification included;
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Graduates of Hands Across the Aisle have the opportunity to provide this DEI 2-Day Training to individuals and organizations in his/er local community and beyond.


* Those graduates holding ACC or PCC Personal Credential through the ICF will be presented
with an opportunity to provide DEI Training to certify new DEI coaches.

Certified DEI Coach Practitioner: Option 1 (Cohort wait list)

Program Duration: 2 - Classes (2-day delivery)

Class Schedule: Dependent upon cohort wait list.

ICF Accredited Training Hours: 12-hours (CCE)

Delivery Model: LIVE, instructor led, Zoom Classes

Language: English

Prerequisites: None

Certification: One year certification included.

FULL COST: $799.00 USD

Option 1: One Instalment of $799.00 USD

Certification: 1-year certification included.

Key Takeaways of this program:

  • Gain a solid, yet simple understanding of diversity, from the different types of diversity and why diversity matters to related opportunities and obstacles as well as successes and failures. 
  • Discover different ways to build actionable and measurable DEI goals.
  • Provide new DEI frameworks to your stakeholders looking to build a diverse workforce.
  • Explore cognitive and behavioural biases.
  • Our DEI program draws a highly diverse audience.
Certified DEI Coach Practitioner: Option 2 (Private Training)

Program Duration: 2 - Classes (2-day delivery)

Class Schedule: Dependent upon available dates.

ICF Accredited Training Hours: 12-hours (CCE)

Delivery Model: LIVE, instructor led, Zoom Classes

Language: English

Prerequisites: None

Certification: One year certification included.

FULL COST: $1,100.00 USD

Option 1: One Instalment of $1,100.00 USD

Certification: 1-year certification included.

Wait list - please contact us for information.

Wait list - please contact us for information

A complete coaching system | 12-hour Accredited Level 1

A complete coaching system | 12-hour Accredited ICF Level 1

We accept reservations for your group training. Call to speak to an on-boarding specialist.

We accept reservations for your group training. Call to speak to an on-boarding specialist.


Become a Certified DEI Coach Practitioner.