Unpacking Privilege

Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Online
Start Dates: Scheduled based on organizational needs

The Unpacking Privilege Module provides trainers with the knowledge and tools to deliver impactful training sessions on privilege. The series explores the different forms of privilege, provides historical context, and equips trainers with the skills to recognize and use their privilege to create positive change in their workplaces and communities.

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What You Will Gain

Upon completion of this workshop series, trainers will achieve:

✓ Comprehensive Insight into Privilege: Gain a profound understanding of various forms of privilege and their intricate intersections with other forms of oppression.

✓ Self-Reflection and Identification: Skillfully recognize and identify personal privileges, unraveling how they mold individual experiences and shape interactions with others.

✓ Strategic Use of Privilege: Acquire adept strategies for leveraging personal privilege as a catalyst for positive and impactful change within workplaces and communities.

Who is This For?

The Unpacking Privilege Certification is designed for:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals: Enhance your expertise in navigating and addressing privilege within organizational settings.

Educators and Trainers: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Human Resources and Organizational Development Specialists: Integrate privilege-aware practices to enhance workplace culture and employee relations.

Community Advocates and Activists: Deepen your insights into privilege dynamics to drive more effective and inclusive advocacy efforts.

Leaders and Decision-Makers: Foster a workplace culture that recognizes and addresses privilege, contributing to diversity and equity initiatives.

Skills Emphasized

  • Challenging Power

  • Equity Promotion

  • Facilitation

  • Privilege Awareness

  • Systemic Change

Key Stages & Milestones

Week 0: Pre-Work: Engage in self-paced online instruction, completing essential preparatory materials.

Week 1: Live Instructional Session: Join a dynamic live session, delving into key concepts and nuances.

Week 2: Self-Paced Online Instruction: Engage in reflection activities, additional resources, and preparatory materials.

Weeks 3 and 5: Live Instructional Sessions: Delve deeper into privilege, analyzing its impact, and exploring strategies.

Week 4: Self-Paced Online Instruction: Deepen your understanding and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

Week 6: Certification: Complete the certification process, including post-work activities, assessments, and a review of key learnings.

Digital Credential Overview

Trainers with the Unpacking Privilege Certification exhibit a strong grasp of privilege and its intersectionality. Earning this credential signifies an ability to navigate discussions about privilege, challenge power dynamics, and collaborate toward building inclusive environments.

As part of this certification journey, trainers have the unique opportunity to earn up to seven distinguished micro-credentials:

Privilege Awareness
Power Dynamics Analysis
Examining White Privilege
Understanding Intersectionality
Challenging Privilege in Decision-Making
Co-Conspirator
Leveraging Privilege for Social Change

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Course Requirements

To earn the Unpacking Privilege Digital Credential, trainers will:

  1. Participate comprehensively in the Unpacking Privilege Module, including workshops, discussions, assessments, and activities.

  2. Exhibit a nuanced understanding of different forms of privilege and their intersections through successful completion of module assessments.

  3. Develop and implement an action plan that addresses the impact of privilege in specific contexts, demonstrating the ability to challenge and transform systems of power.

  4. Submit a reflective analysis outlining personal development, insights gained, and strategies for leveraging privilege to promote equity and inclusivity.

Instructor

Dr. Kiara Butler

Dr. Kiara Butler is a distinguished advocate and educator in the realm of anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her journey, originating from Jackson, Mississippi, has been marked by her fearless advocacy as a Black, same-gender-loving woman from the Deep South. Dr. Butler, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, possesses a wealth of knowledge from her extensive academic background, including a Doctorate of Education degree. Her passion for social justice led to the:

  • founding of Diversity Talks in 2017, a non-profit focused on empowering youth to lead anti-racism training for educators.

  • creation of the PERM Framework, a revolutionized approach to cultural competency, offering a comprehensive and practical tool for assessment.

Required Materials

Each enrolled trainer will gain access to an extensive range of resources and tools, specifically curated to enrich their learning experience and empower them as effective anti-racism facilitators. These valuable resources and tools include:

  • This handbook serves as an in depth guide for trainers, offering practical tips, strategies, and best practices for facilitating inclusive and equitable training sessions. It provides insights into creating safe spaces, managing difficult conversations, and navigating potential challenges during anti-racism workshops.

  • This handbook focuses on transforming organizations into more inclusive and anti-racist spaces. It provides practical guidance on integrating anti-racism principles into policies, procedures, and practices, fostering DEI, using the PERM Cultural Competence Framework and Seven Pillars for Reimagining Your Organization.

  • Our content specific handbooks delve into each module of the Anti-Racism Certification Program, offering in-depth knowledge, resources, and exercises tailored to specific topics. These handbooks provide trainers with a deeper understanding of the core concepts covered in each module and offer additional resources to enrich their training sessions.

  • Terms & Conditions: The Fine Print to an Anti-Racist Society is the first book of its kind. Regardless of racial and cultural background, it provides readers with two guided resources and one interactive experience designed for personal and collective accountability in hopes of creating an anti-racist society.

  • Our anti-racism glossary provides an exhaustive list of key terms and definitions commonly used in anti-racism discourse. This resource assures that trainers have a shared understanding of terminology, promoting effective communication and informed discussions during training sessions.

  • As part of our commitment to ongoing learning and development, each trainer enrolled in our program will gain access to our exclusive online resource library. This library is a curated collection of articles, research papers, case studies, and multimedia content, providing trainers with a wealth of additional materials to deepen their understanding of anti-racism concepts and stay updated on emerging trends.

Cost Information

Unpacking Privilege Certification is tailored to meet individual learning needs and circumstances. Prices may vary based on specific requirements and situations. For personalized cost details or to discuss your unique learning needs, please feel free to contact us. We're committed to making our program accessible to everyone, and our team is ready to assist you in finding the best solution for your anti-racism training journey.