Course Information
About this course
The aim of the Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner (D&I(P)) course is to prepare military and civil service personnel to perform duties as a diversity and inclusion (D&I) practitioner at unit, establishment and formation headquarters level.
What you will learn
You will learn/develop an understanding of:
- current D&I strategy, policies, initiatives and benefits in order to promote a whole force inclusive working environment
- the importance of a whole force inclusive working environment and how it relates to the overall workplace diversity and inclusion culture to assist the D&I adviser in improving the overall climate of the unit
- provide appropriate support to all personnel on D&I issues and to signpost as required for further support and help in relation to raising complaints relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment and/or abuse
- identify when and how to take action against any unacceptable behaviour
- support with the delivery of effective diversity and inclusion training
How this course will help your career
Taking relevant action against any inappropriate behaviour in support of creating a whole force inclusive working environment.
This course will enhance your understanding of issues surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion, developing skills such as active listening and recognising inappropriate behaviour.
Delegates attending this course are recognised as being the 'change agents', supporting colleagues when they have been subject to inappropriate behaviour and proactively developing a whole force inclusive working environment.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
Limited to MOD personnel only.
If you belong to the Navy Command Top Level Budget (TLB) you must go through your D&I representative to be allocated a place on this course.
For all other TLBs there is a requirement to self-enrol. Before enrolment you are required to obtain approval from your line management/chain of command and to engage with your D&I lead. Once you have been allocated a place/completed the D&I(P) course, please inform your line manager/chain of command or D&I representative to ensure your TLB updates their records.
The Defence Academy are the training provider only and will not prioritise any applications.
Full details can be found in 2024DIN07-078.
Application: the annual demand for this course is very high, and with finite resources in the Defence Leadership Centre (DLC), this means the supply of course places is limited. As such, DLC has decided to prioritise all applications using the table below to ensure the right people are attending the right course at the right time. On submitting your application, you will receive a 'Course Allocation Form' (CAF) by email, that asks for your responses against the prioritisation questions below. On return, the DLC administration team will process your CAF and be in touch to confirm your place on a course.
The team appreciate your support and understanding, and look forward to welcoming you to DLC.
The following mandatory questions will require answers as part of the initial application process:
| Requirement | Description | Yes/no |
|---|---|---|
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Priority 1 (P1) |
You are already in a D&I practitioner role, but have yet to successfully complete the practitioner course |
Y/N |
|
Priority 2 (P2) |
You need to complete the practitioner course as part of a pre-deployment training package |
Y/N |
|
Priority 3 (P3) |
You have been assigned to a D&I practitioner role in the next 3-6 months and need to attend the practitioner course |
Y/N |
|
Priority 4 (P4) |
You wish to complete the practitioner course for another reason (please complete the free text box below) |
Y/N |
|
Line manager approval |
You have line management approval to apply, enrol and attend the practitioner course (please provide contact details of your line manager) |
Y/N |
|
TLB approval |
Your business unit D&I lead is aware of your application and have endorsed the allocation from their TLB annual training allowance |
Y/N |
Before you attend
Before applying for this course please ensure that you have:
- completed Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals (D&I(F)) online course within the last 12 months, achieving a pass mark of at least 80%
- completed relevant Single Service or MOD Civil Service D&I mandatory training
There will be pre-course activity of between 4-6 hours.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Online (Virtual)
How you will be assessed
- Completion of D&I(F) course with pass mark of at least 80%
- assessments will be conducted throughout the course.
- you will be deemed competent or non-competent to carry out the role of a diversity and inclusion practitioner
Following successful completion of all course pre-requisites and assessments you will be eligible to apply for the CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership qualification, which is self-funded.
Important information for all delegates
All delegates who register with CMI to gain a qualification should submit their completed assignments to CMI for external marking no later than 12 weeks before the end of the 12 month registration period. This will allow for the 6 weeks service level agreement CMI have in place for the return of delegates assignment results, and, in case of an assignment referral that means the delegates assignments need more work and will have to be re-submitted again for marking.