Unconscious Bias

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Course Description

Unconscious biases influence how we perceive, interact, and make decisions, often without our awareness. In the workplace, they can affect teamwork, innovation, and inclusivity. The Unconscious Bias course helps professionals identify and address these hidden assumptions to build a culture of fairness and collaboration.

Through engaging discussions and practical strategies, you’ll learn to recognize and challenge biases, fostering stronger connections and creating more equitable and inclusive environments.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$60

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Define various types of unconscious biases.
  • Identify where these biases come from and how they are engrained in our decision-making. 
  • Successfully confront unconscious biases individually.
  • Identify the effects of unconscious biases in the workplace.
  • Exhibit how to implement unconscious bias-based training in the workplace.
  • Identify the steps for handling an unconscious bias-based complaint at work.

Course Outline

Module One: What is Unconscious Bias?

  • Definition
  • How Does it Work?
  • Triggers
  • Impact
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Two: Types of Unconscious Bias (I)

  • Affinity Bias
  • Halo Effect
  • Attribution Bias
  • Confirmation Bias
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Unconscious Bias (II)

  • Horns Effect
  • Contrast Effect
  • Beauty Bias
  • Height Bias
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Four: Types of Unconscious Bias (III)

  • Conformity Bias
  • Gender Bias
  • Name Bias
  • Ageism Bias
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Five: Effects on Company

  • Recruitment
  • Opinion
  • Employee Turnover & Low Morale
  • Reputation
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Six: Mitigating Unconscious Bias

  • Set Expectations
  • Get Feedback
  • Encourage Participation
  • Train Employees
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Seven: Training

  • What to Include?
  • Who Should Be Trained?
  • How to Conduct?
  • Check for Understanding
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Eight: Promote Inclusion

  • Educate
  • Celebrate Differences
  • Listen to Employees
  • Fortify Anti-Discrimination Policies
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Module Nine: Benefits

  • Workplace Culture
  • Ethical
  • Financial
  • Legal
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Question

Module Ten: Handling Complaints

  • Gather Information
  • Evaluate Credibility of the Complaint
  • Interview Those Involved
  • Take Action Against Offender
  • Practical Illustration
  • Review Questions

Assessment