Course Overview

This advanced in‑house programme is designed for experienced EDI practitioners, including EDI leads, trainers and Champions who are already supporting their organisations to embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everyday practice. The course focuses on designing, planning and delivering impactful EDI initiatives that are proactive, inclusive and transformative.

Delegates will explore advanced concepts such as intersectionality, power, privilege, mediation and EDI Anchors, and learn how to integrate these into organisational strategies and training delivery. The session is highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on practical application, critical reflection and collaborative learning.

• Develop advanced skills for designing and delivering EDI initiatives
• Explore power, privilege and intersectionality in organisational contexts
• Learn mediation approaches for managing resistance and conflict
• Apply the 7Cs Framework to strengthen EDI planning and delivery
• Build confidence to lead meaningful, people‑centred EDI change

Course Aims

• Provide advanced strategies for addressing power, privilege and intersectionality
• Explore the 7Cs Framework for designing and planning meaningful training
• Develop mediation approaches to tackle resistance and conflict
• Equip delegates to manage and engage diverse participant groups
• Empower EDI trainers to deliver impactful, inclusive sessions

Proposed Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Design and plan advanced EDI initiatives informed by power dynamics, privilege and intersectionality
• Deliver with impact by creating engaging, inclusive sessions responsive to diverse delegate needs
• Integrate mediation strategies to support conflict resolution and ongoing EDI development
• Apply the 7Cs Framework to strengthen planning, delivery and everyday EDI best practice

Course Content

• Power and Privilege: Understanding how power dynamics influence EDI work and how to address them effectively
• Intersectionality in Practice: Integrating intersectional thinking into training and organisational initiatives
• Mediation: Developing mediation skills to support and challenge individuals, fostering inclusive learning environments
• The 7Cs Framework: Applying the 7Cs to enhance EDI design, planning and delivery

Pre‑Requisites

This advanced course is intended for delegates who have already completed one of EDUK’s development programmes, such as Train the Trainer or EDI Champions. It is also suitable for EDI leads and practitioners who are actively supporting their organisations to embed EDI into everyday practice.

The programme offers an opportunity to deepen expertise, strengthen confidence and drive meaningful, people‑centred change within your organisation.

What Your Team Will Gain

• Advanced understanding of EDI concepts and organisational application
• Practical tools for designing and delivering high‑impact EDI initiatives
• Confidence to address resistance, conflict and complex EDI challenges
• Enhanced ability to lead and influence positive cultural change
• Clear strategies for embedding EDI into everyday organisational practice

We look forward to supporting your team on their journey to becoming more effective, resourceful and impactful EDI leaders.