Learning Programs
An eLearning Program
About Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias
This learning program will teach participants about implicit bias and specific strategies to address it. Implicit bias is the unconscious judgment outside of one’s awareness that can influence decision-making. Failure to recognize and address implicit bias can lead to decision making that denies other people opportunities, which contributes to inequity.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is required for all employees of NYC Administration for Children’s Services. It is also a prerequisite for the one-day instructor-led “Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias” learning program.
Benefits of the Program
Participants will:
- Examine the link between internalized oppression, implicit bias and microaggressions.
- Learn how to have effective conversations regarding implicit bias with peers.
- Evaluate how implicit bias and microaggressions contribute to a stressful work environment.
- Learn appropriate strategies to reduce implicit bias.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test.
- An interactive, 1.5-hour eLearning program.
- An online post-test.
Associated resources and documents to support learning will be available. Completion of all components is necessary in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 1.5 contact hours/0.15 CEs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components.
