EDIA 0108: Understanding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Practice

Issued on 15 Jan 2026 by

University of Manitoba - Extended Education

Issued by: Extended Education, University of Manitoba The recipient of this badge has successfully completed a foundational course in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the University of Manitoba. This course introduces participants to the skills of critical self-assessment, social location, and diverse perspective-taking that are foundational practices in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. It describes key content necessary for such skill development. The course allows all participants to critically reflect on their strengths and areas for further growth and develop an action plan to contribute towards a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment.

Issuer

University of Manitoba - Extended Education

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Extended Education is the division of the University of Manitoba providing you with both non-degree (non-credit) continuing education and pathways to degree studies. We are the preferred higher education training partner in Manitoba, and a premier provider of online professional development programs in Canada. Our programs and courses draw upon the expertise of the university, industry and community.

Criteria

Learning Outcomes

The recipient of this badge demonstrated the following:

critically assessed their own knowledge, skills, and lived experiences as related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, given their social location and positionality within intersecting systems of power and oppression;
identified strengths and areas for further learning in content areas relating to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
better appreciated, understood, and empathized with perspectives and experiences different from their own so that they could articulate where their and others’ perspectives come from; and
recognized and used their abilities to contribute towards a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment.

Assessment

The course concluded with an applied assessment task. A grade of Pass (satisfactory completion of all components) was required to complete the course and receive the badge.