DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course
Winter Registration Opens November 24th - Register here!
Enroll in Our Certificate Program!
Become a catalyst for change in outdoor organizations with the DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification. Elevate your expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion as you explore strategies to foster social justice, facilitate impactful discussions, and drive meaningful transformation in outdoor education and recreation. Through this six-week program, participants gain the skills necessary to drive systemic change in their organizations. By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to lead transformative journeys that make outdoor spaces more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.
Scholarship opportunities are now available! Apply now.
Course Highlights:
Learn strategies for fostering social justice in outdoor spaces
Gain skills to facilitate challenging topics and cultivate a brave space
Understand how identities intersect, addressing diverse barriers
Develop strategies for transforming vision into action
Course Description:
The DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course combines theory, practical application, and introspective learning to prepare participants to drive lasting change in the outdoor industry. Participants will learn different skills and tools for creating inclusive outdoor spaces through a blend of readings, assignments, projects, and interactive sessions. Participants should expect to dedicate 4 to 8 hours per week to successfully complete the course. View more in the course syllabus.
Who is this Course For?
This course is for folks with some basic understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts. Live sessions are focused on action, strategy, and practical skill development, with some educational content and resources to supplement learning. You do not need to be actively involved in DEI initiatives or employed in DEI to enroll in this course. This course is catered to help individuals build on their professional development skills to apply DEI concepts to their personal and professional lives. We welcome folks with all kinds of educational backgrounds.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Delivery Method: Asynchronous Work and Synchronous Zoom Sessions
Time Required: 4 to 8 hours per week
We offer a sliding scale to make our programming accessible to folks of all income levels. Scholarships are available on a rolling basis. Registration covers transaction fees, wages for instructors and the DEI Outdoors team, software, and administration fees.
This course is valued at $650. Please choose this amount if you are using professional development funds or you are not paying out of your personal pocket (i.e. you are an organization paying for staff to attend).
We start our sliding scale at $325. You can choose any amount above $325. Below are our general guidelines:
$325-$450 - This level is for you if you are a student, unemployed, under-employed, single parent, or part of a historically marginalized community.
$450-$650 - This level sustains our staff and helps pay instructors at a level that supports their work. This level is recommended for folks with a stable income or those who receive external funding.
$650-$1,000 - This is the value of our course.
$1000+ - This level helps offset the cost of other students.
We offer many different payment options, including Afterpay, Paypal, Credit/Debit, ACH, & Pay by Check.
Questions? Email info@deioutdoors.com.
“This class is very well designed and delivered, and Rachel and Jordan are very professional, inviting, engaging, and fun! We explored tough topics in meaningful ways, and best of all, the nature of how the coursework is constructed makes it very practical and easy to apply to your own life and work environment. I now feel better equipped to be a leader of DEI work, rather than a bystander or surface-level participant.”
Upcoming Course Dates:
Winter 2025 Dates - Registration opening November 24th!
This is a 6-week course held from January 19th, 2025, to March 1st, 2025. There will be four weeks with live Zoom sessions and two weeks with asynchronous self-paced learning modules and office hours. Below are our scheduled sessions:
Friday Mornings: 11 am to 1 pm ET/8 am to 10 am PT
Week 1 - January 24, 11 am to 1 pm ET
Week 2 - January 31, 11 am to 1 pm ET
Week 3 - Self-paced - No virtual session, Optional office hours
Week 4 - February 14, 11 am to 1 pm ET
Week 5 - Self-paced - No virtual session, Optional office hours
Week 6 - February 28, 11 am to 1 pm ET
The live sessions allow skill building, experiential learning, and live discussions with other participants. Participants are required to attend 3 out of 4 of these live sessions.
Stay tuned for more course dates! We want to hear from you! What times and dates work best for your schedule? Sign up here to be notified when dates are announced, and let us know which dates you would be interested in.
Join us on this transformative journey to make outdoor spaces more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Together, we can create positive change and make the outdoors accessible to all. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the DEI Outdoors Practitioner Certification Course.
“The best thing about this course is that it is truly action-oriented, and I was able to apply what I learned to my own work to make actual strides forward. I am now feeling inspired, motivated and have meaningful, tangible steps to take.”