A free, participation-based certification in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion — aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and backed by IBQMI®'s registered commitment on the SDG Actions Platform of the United Nations. Employees read the official training material and confirm their understanding; employers gain a documented, SDG-aligned awareness baseline for onboarding.
Today, most employers ask new hires to sign anti-discrimination declarations as part of their contract. A signature proves the paper was presented — not that its principles were understood. The IBQMI® EDI Foundation Certification™ replaces that ritual with a simple, structured process: employees read the official training material, confirm their understanding, and the employer gains a documented EDI awareness baseline — free of charge.
A signature documents a formality.
A certification documents understanding.
This certification supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations — with particular focus on Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
These are not course features. They are the elements of a lightweight certification standard.
The IBQMI® EDI Foundation Certification™ does not test competence. It documents that a person has engaged with the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion — consistently, verifiably, and at no cost.
Today, new hires typically sign a declaration that they will not discriminate. A signature proves the paper was presented, not that it was understood. This certification replaces the signature ritual with a structured process: employees read the official material and confirm their understanding — and employers gain documentation for internal records.
There is no fee for professionals and no fee for employers. The official training material, the verification, and the participation certificate are included at no cost — making a consistent EDI baseline achievable for organizations of any size.
The certification is particularly aligned with SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 10, and SDG 16, reinforcing inclusion, equality, responsible workplace conduct, and sustainable employment values. IBQMI®'s commitment to the SDGs is registered on the SDG Actions Platform of the United Nations (SDG Action #43503).
This is an awareness and commitment standard, not a competency assessment. A short set of verification questions confirms engagement with the material — with unlimited attempts, because the goal is documented understanding, not examination pressure.
Each participant receives a digital participation certificate suitable for internal onboarding records, job applications, and professional profiles.
The complete IBQMI® EDI Foundation training material is included free of charge. No additional purchase required.
The credential does not expire and requires no renewal. One completed certification remains valid for the whole career.
The IBQMI® EDI Foundation Certification™ does not lecture. It walks each participant through what equality, diversity, and inclusion actually mean, why they matter at work, what the basic legal and ethical expectations are, and how to demonstrate respect in everyday situations — then confirms that understanding.
Understand and distinguish the three core concepts: equality as fair treatment and equal opportunity, diversity as the range of human differences, and inclusion as a culture of belonging in which every employee can contribute.
Understand why EDI matters operationally: how it shapes workplace culture, strengthens teamwork, supports innovation, and improves employee satisfaction and retention in day-to-day collaboration.
Apply simple, practical strategies for demonstrating respect at work: active listening, avoiding assumptions, and communicating in ways that make colleagues of all backgrounds feel valued.
Know the basic legal protections against discrimination, the principle of equal employment opportunity, and the ethical considerations behind them — including a global perspective on EDI.
Recognize how biases and stereotypes influence everyday decisions and interactions, and understand why avoiding them is a shared responsibility across the organization.
Understand how mentorship, open communication, and everyday behavior contribute to an inclusive work environment — and what each employee can do to sustain it.
This certification serves two sides of the same process: employers who need a consistent, documented EDI awareness baseline in onboarding, and professionals who want to demonstrate visible alignment with inclusion and equality principles — both free of charge.
Replace traditional self-declarations with a simple, structured EDI awareness certification. Share one link during pre-onboarding, and every new hire completes the same process — easy to integrate into existing workflows.
Create a documented EDI awareness baseline across the workforce. The participation certificate confirms completion for internal records — consistent, verifiable, and free of charge.
Complete the certification independently and include it in job applications to demonstrate visible alignment with EDI and SDG principles — completed in one short session at no cost.
Give teams a shared vocabulary and shared conduct expectations for equality, diversity, and inclusion — a common baseline that makes respectful collaboration explicit rather than assumed.
Introduce SDG principles into the working environment with a concrete, structured step. The certification reinforces inclusion, equality, responsible workplace conduct, and sustainable employment values.
The program is structured around four modules that move from the foundations and evolution of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion through the three concepts in depth, a legal and ethical overview, and practical application in everyday work. It closes with a short verification of understanding and a participation certificate.
Build a clear foundation in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: the definitions of the three concepts, the purpose of this certification, and the commitment to a respectful workplace. The module then traces the historical evolution of EDI and its impact on workplace culture, teamwork, and innovation.
Examine each concept in working depth. Equality: fair treatment, preventing discrimination, equal pay and advancement. Diversity: the dimensions of human difference, from race and ethnicity to gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation, and the value of cultural competence. Inclusion: creating a culture of belonging that improves satisfaction and productivity.
Understand the legal and ethical frame around EDI: basic anti-discrimination protections, the principle of equal employment opportunity, and the ethical duty to respect all employees and avoid biases and stereotypes — including a look at how EDI is understood globally.
Turn awareness into everyday behavior with simple strategies for demonstrating respect: active listening, avoiding assumptions, and inclusive communication. The program closes with a short verification of understanding — seven questions, unlimited attempts — and the digital participation certificate.
A clear overview of how the IBQMI® EDI Foundation Certification™ is structured, completed, and documented.
“Workplaces do not need more signed declarations. They need people who actually understand what equality, diversity, and inclusion mean in daily work.”
A declaration nobody read protects nobody. Documented understanding is where workplace culture starts.
The question is not whether your employees signed the policy.
It is whether they understood it.
Create a free IBQMI® account, complete the certification in one short session, and receive your digital participation certificate. Employers: share the certification link during onboarding and build a documented awareness baseline across your workforce.
This certification is independently developed by IBQMI® and is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by the United Nations.