Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course

Qualifying trainers and learning professionals to design and facilitate effective diversity learning processes

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) have become central topics in organisational development – yet addressing them professionally requires more than good intentions. The Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course prepares participants to design, deliver and facilitate diversity trainings that are reflective, methodologically sound and aligned with organisational realities.

Diversity in the workplace – a key issue of our time

Diversity is a social reality, but translating it into everyday organisational practice remains a complex challenge. Questions of equity, inclusion, power and belonging increasingly shape discussions in companies and public institutions. At the same time, diversity-related topics often trigger uncertainty, resistance or defensiveness – both among participants and facilitators.

Professional diversity training therefore requires a high level of methodological competence, self-reflection and didactic clarity. Trainers must be able to work with sensitive topics such as discrimination, harassment, racism or exclusion without moralising, oversimplifying or escalating conflict. This includes creating learning spaces in which participants can reflect on unconscious bias, structural inequality and their own roles within organisations.

Professional training for those who want to work with diversity

The modular Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course is designed for professionals who want to work as trainers, facilitators or internal multipliers on topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Some participants address the full DEIB spectrum, while others focus on specific dimensions such as gender, disability, interculturality or social background.

In all cases, the course provides a solid professional foundation: research-based concepts, practical methodologies and didactic tools for designing sustainable diversity trainings. The focus lies on enabling participants to work responsibly, confidently and effectively with diversity-related topics in organisational and educational contexts.

Who should take this course?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are increasingly addressed within organisations not only through policies, but through learning processes, dialogue and cultural change initiatives. This course is designed for trainers and learning professionals who want to work with diversity-related topics in a structured, reflective and practice-oriented way, including:

• Freelance diversity trainers, coaches and consultants: You want to professionalise your diversity work and position yourself clearly in the market. This course supports you in developing methodologically sound, research-based diversity trainings and documenting your competence within a recognised qualification framework.
• Corporate and in-house trainers: You design and facilitate learning formats within your organisation and increasingly address topics such as inclusion, bias, equity or organisational culture. The course helps you strengthen your facilitation skills and work confidently with sensitive and sometimes contested diversity topics.
• HR and learning & development professionals: You are involved in shaping inclusive structures, leadership development or organisational learning. Gain practical tools and conceptual clarity for designing diversity-related learning processes that go beyond awareness-raising and support sustainable change.
• Diversity advocates and internal change agents: You are engaged in diversity boards, employee resource groups or internal initiatives and want to move from activism to professional facilitation. This course provides you with methodological grounding and didactic tools to work effectively within organisational contexts.
• Intercultural trainers seeking to broaden their scope: You already work with intercultural topics and want to expand your competence to include broader diversity dimensions such as power, equity, discrimination and belonging within organisations.

Course Structure

A modular qualification pathway with maximum flexibility

The Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course follows a modular structure that allows participants to tailor their learning pathway to their professional situation and availability. The course consists of four subject-specific modules that cover the core competencies required for professional diversity trainers and facilitators. Participants who wish to obtain certification can subsequently complete an additional certification module. The modules are offered throughout the year.

At a glance

• Four stand-alone modules covering the core topics of diversity training.
• Two learning formats: online course or Summer Academy.
• Summer Academy held on-site in Tallinn, Estonia (20–31 July 2026).
• Modules can be attended individually and in any order.
• Can be combined with the Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course.
• Language of instruction: English (German modules available on request).

The modular structure ensures a balanced combination of theory, reflection and practical application. Participants receive comprehensive course materials and templates that can be directly applied in their own diversity training practice.

Flexibility in sequence and learning format

In the online course, modules can be completed in any order, allowing entry into the programme at any time. If participation in a scheduled module is not possible, it can be completed at a later date without additional fees.

Participants may choose between the online course format and the on-site Summer Academy in Tallinn, which follows a fixed sequence over two consecutive weeks.

The course is delivered in English. Modules in German may be offered on request, subject to availability.

Course material and learning resources

Participants receive comprehensive learning materials for each module, including structured readings, exercises and templates that support preparation, participation and follow-up. All participants also receive access to the Diversity Webinars learning platform, which provides a wide range of self-paced learning units related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

The platform includes many hours of video-based learning material and is designed as a long-term resource that participants can continue to use beyond the duration of the course.

Feedback on your training practice

As part of the course, participants develop and present their own diversity training concepts in selected sessions. These presentations receive structured, practice-oriented feedback from both instructors and peers.

The focus lies on professional reflection, methodological clarity and further development of the individual training profile. Upon request, presentations can be recorded and made available to participants for personal review and continued development.

Modules

Online Course

You can start right away!

The online course combines live online learning with structured self-paced study and guided reflection. All four modules of the Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course are delivered through interactive online sessions, complemented by extensive learning material on our e-learning platform Diversity Webinars and a practice-oriented colloquium.

Live online sessions (main programme)

The main programme of the online course consists of four modules, each delivered through four live online sessions. Each session comprises four teaching units and is scheduled on a weekly basis. This results in a total of 16 live online sessions across the core programme.

Additional live sessions are offered separately for exam preparation and certification and are not included in this section.

Webinars for self-paced learning

A substantial part of the theoretical input is provided through self-paced learning units on our e-learning platform Diversity Webinars. Participants can work through the material flexibly according to their own schedule and revisit content throughout the course.

The platform includes a wide range of diversity-related topics and is continuously expanded, allowing participants to deepen their knowledge and stay up to date even beyond the duration of the programme.

Scope of the online course

• 64 teaching units in 16 live online sessions on Zoom
• 24 teaching units in the colloquium (face-to-face)
• 6 teaching units in three live online sessions for exam preparation
• 2 hours of individual coaching
• 20+ hours of self-paced learning material on Diversity Webinars

Colloquium

Personal exchange and learning with peers are essential elements of professional diversity train-the-trainer development. For this reason, the online course includes a practice-oriented colloquium that brings together participants from the Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course and the parallel Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course.

Since most theoretical input is delivered online, the colloquium focuses on practical exercises, peer exchange, facilitation skills and the further development of the individual trainer profile. The colloquium takes place independently of the modules and can be attended at any time after completion of the first module.

Participation in the colloquium is a prerequisite for certification by the DVWO.

Summer Academy 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia

Complete the programme in a focused, immersive learning setting

Our Summer Academy offers a compact, on-site alternative to the online course and is held in Tallinn, Estonia. It is designed for participants who prefer an intensive learning environment and want to complete all four modules of the Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course within a short, clearly defined time frame.

Tallinn provides a particularly rich setting for diversity-related learning and reflection. As a city shaped by different historical, cultural and political influences, it offers many points of reference for exploring questions of inclusion, belonging, power and social cohesion in organisational and societal contexts.

The Summer Academy is open to English-speaking participants from different professional and cultural backgrounds. It combines in-depth training with intensive exchange, reflection and facilitated dialogue in a shared learning setting.

Structure of the Summer Academy

During the Summer Academy, all four modules of the Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course are conducted over two consecutive weeks. The programme follows a structured daily rhythm that allows for input, practice, discussion and reflection.

The Summer Academy is offered once per year as a dedicated on-site programme.

Dates and organisation

The Summer Academy takes place 20–31 July 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.

Participants are expected to arrive the day before the programme starts. Teaching days begin in the morning and follow a full-day schedule. The weekend between the two weeks is free and can be used for individual study, reflection or informal exchange with fellow participants.

The course fee does not include travel and accommodation.

Programme overview

Week 1
Monday – Wednesday: Module 1
Wednesday – Friday: Module 2 (shared sessions with participants from the Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course)

Week 2
Monday – Wednesday: Module 3 (shared sessions with participants from the Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course)
Wednesday – Friday: Module 4

Certification after the Summer Academy

Certification does not take place during the Summer Academy itself. After completing the four modules, participants develop a training concept as part of the certification process.

Participants of the Summer Academy are certified together with participants from the online course on several dates throughout the year. Certification therefore does not require a return to Tallinn.

Certification

Document your expertise with an internationally recognized certificate!

After completion of the course, certification takes place with the German Dachverband der Weiterbildungsorganisationen e.V. (DVWO). Upon successful completion of the examination module, our graduates receive the certificate DVWO certified Diversity Trainer (BAMIK).

For each completed module you will receive a certificate of attendance. Once you have attended all four modules, you may register for the separate certification module. Participants of the online course must also have attended the colloquium. The exam performance includes:

• A written paper (training concept) of approximately 30 pages
• A training module of 45 minutes, which is conducted with the training group
• An examination talk of about 20 minutes

Why DVWO?

Our cooperation with the DVWO guarantees that you will be certified by a neutral (!), Europe-wide recognized institution of the education industry and their strict quality guidelines.

The DVWO was founded in 2002 as a professional representation for the professional interests of continuing education and is an association of continuing education organizations representing over 10,000 members. The members of the DVWO member organizations are predominantly trainers, consultants and coaches who are independent sole proprietors in the day-to-day practice of continuing education. The DVWO unites approximately eighty per cent of the organized training further and strives in the dialogue with economics, politics and science the codetermination with the political will formation for further training topics. It is the central task of the umbrella organization to help shape developments that affect the professional conditions of continuing education.

Dates

Modules 1-4 are offered on a regular basis and can be booked in any order. It is possible to combine online and classroom sessions. If there are parallel sessions (e.g. Monday and Friday), two modules may be taken at the same time. Dates for the exam preparation and certification are not published here, but are arranged with the participants according to demand.

Pricing & Registration

We offer three participation options for the Diversity Train-the-Trainer Course. All options follow the same curriculum and learning objectives, while differing in format and scope.

• Online course: The full programme delivered through live online sessions, self-paced learning on Diversity Webinars and the colloquium. This option is ideal for participants who want maximum flexibility alongside their professional commitments.
• Summer Academy in Tallinn, Estonia: The compact, on-site format that allows participants to complete all four modules in an intensive learning setting over two consecutive weeks.
• Combination package: Diversity and Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Courses: A comprehensive qualification pathway covering both programmes, with a total of six modules, offered at a reduced package rate.

	Combination package with Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course (six modules)	Online course with colloquium and certification	Intercultural Train-the-Trainer Course: Summer Academy 2026 (July 20-31, 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia)
Course language	English / German	English / German	English
Number of full days (classroom)	3	3	10
Number of online meetings (Zoom)	51	35	3
Total scope (teaching units)	128	96	96
Modules can be attended in any order.	✔	✔	-
You can start your course at any time.	✔	✔	-
Independent working on course content on our eCampus in accordance with participant's schedule.	✔	✔	✔
Certificate	DVWO Certificate	DVWO Certificate	DVWO Certificate
Course Fee Tark Edutech OÜ is not registered as VAT liable company	4,590 US$ *	3,499 US$ *	3,499 US$ *
Registration	sign up	sign up	sign up