Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate Program - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate Program offers the opportunity to learn about racism and its dimensions, the history of racism in Canada, and different elements perpetuating systemic barriers, such as biases, stereotypes, myths, microaggressions, and macroaggressions.

Examine the current impact of the history of racism in the Canadian context, focusing on Indigenous Peoples, Black People, and People of Colour. Build up skills to become an anti-racist and an ally to equity-deserving group members and implement strategies to transform your privileges and power into tools that can help co-create a more equitable and inclusive environment at Western and within your personal and professional life.

After completing the certificate program, you will be able to:

Recognize the relevance of the history of racism in Canada and its impact on Indigenous Peoples, Black People, and People of Colour.
Examine the invisibility of Whiteness, racial microaggressions, and the harmful impact that both can have on racialized individuals.
Identify strategies to address implicit bias and prevent microaggressions.
Implement strategies and take actions to begin or continue an anti-racist journey to create a more equitable and inclusive community.
For Students: This certificate will be added to your co-curricular record upon completion.

To complete the certificate program, you must:

Complete the following online modules:
Attend at least 1 EDI-focused workshop or webinar when taking the flex path. Please visit our workshops page for more information.
Be able to engage with accessible videos, audios and download PDF files. To participate in either the structured or flex path of the Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate Program, we recommend you have the following:
- A Western email account.
- A computer, laptop or tablet using Windows, macOS or iOS
- The latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release).
- A reliable internet connection.
- Access to a video camera and microphone.

Introducing the New Structured Path

We’re expanding the ways you can engage with EDIDA learning at Western.

Alongside our existing self-paced Flex Path, the new Structured Path offers a guided, cohort-based learning experience with weekly milestones, reflection and discussion activities, and a clear pathway toward certificate completion.

Take the Structured Path

Structured Path

Guided. Cohort-based. Community-focused.

Learn on a defined schedule with opportunities to reflect, discuss and connect.

Ideal for learners who:

Prefer clear timelines and weekly milestones
Benefit from routine and accountability
Value learning alongside others
Want a guided pathway toward certificate completion

Flex Path

Flexible. Independent. Self-paced.

Learn on your own schedule and focus on the topics most relevant to you.

Ideal for learners who:

Prefer self-directed learning
Need maximum flexibility
Want to explore specific topics or modules
Are balancing learning with other commitments

Earn a Digital Badge and Request your Certificate

Upon successful program completion, you'll be awarded a digital badge via MyCreds, complete with a unique URL. Display this badge on your online profiles to proudly showcase your achievements and expertise.

Please note: You must upload all of your certificates of completion for the online modules as part of the request form. Certificates are processed at the start of each month and may take at least five weeks to reach recipients.

Once you have completed the requirements for this certificate program, you may request the certificate below.

Student Application for Certificate Employee Application for Certificate