A Proven Process for Inclusive Excellence
Confidently Lead DEIA with IDC®, Third-Party, or Independent Study Options
What do you need to pass the Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® exam? And to effectively lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) for your organization?
The Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)® prepares you to be successful leaders and diversity and inclusion efforts in your workplace. Our qualitative and quantitative program will equip you to drive consistent, measurable results.
The CDE® exam is a rigorous test of your knowledge and skills in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. In order to pass the exam and be successful in the C-suite, you need a full understanding of DEI, including the legal and regulatory environment, the business case, principles and practices, implementation tools and techniques, and how to evaluate and measure.
The best way to develop your DEI expertise is through a comprehensive DEI course. This will give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on the exam, in your career, and at your workplace. IDC offers several options, so you can find one that fits your budget and learning style.
Exam preparation can occur through professional experiences, college certificate or graduate programs, and other educational offerings.
Exam-only candidates receive access to an online tutorial that summarizes what will be on the test. The exam fee includes the test and online tutorial only; it does not include the study guide. IDC assumes that you prepared elsewhere or from a previous IDC exam cycle.
Note: IDC’s preparatory course and/or materials are NOT a requirement for this examination or certification. IDC's materials are not the only method to prepare for the certification exam.
The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that must be answered within a 2.5-hour (150-minute) time limit. Each question has four possible options listed, but only one answer is correct. All of the questions are scored; skipping questions is not an effective strategy for passing the exam. Candidates must complete each domain before moving onto the next section.
Independent learner? Set your own pace with IDC self-study.
The self-study program includes:
IDC recommends reading 1-2 chapters per week until you finish the study guide.
A series of online webinars led by CDP® and CDE® Designees from the corporate, government, nonprofit, and education sectors.
The 8-week program includes:
An intense, deep-dive educational experience that allows Candidates to learn from the instructor, the materials, and their cohort. It challenges current paradigms and motivates Candidates to strive for inclusive excellence.
Concepts for the Candidate Project are due on the final day, to ensure essential feedback before submitting the final version to a peer reviewer.
The 3-day program includes:
Cohorts are limited to 25 Candidates.
8-week Online Class:
4-day Virtual Academy:
Take a prep course with an IDC-approved provider!
Call IDC today!
+1 (800) 983-6192
Conferring DEIA Credentials Since 2009
Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)®
7230 Arbuckle Commons - Suite 134
Brownsburg, IN 46112
1-800-983-6192
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