More and more organizations today understand the true value of diversity. Not only is creating a diverse and equitable workplace the right thing to do, but research shows that companies that demonstrate an authentic commitment to these values tend to be more successful.
As a learning and development professional, you can contribute to your organization’s diversity efforts by facilitating meaningful educational opportunities for employees.
February is officially recognized as Black History Month in the United States. That makes it a perfect time to share a course that honors the courage and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout history while celebrating the groups and individuals who have made America what it is today with your learners.
The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts,” shining a spotlight on the many contributions Black artists have made in music, film, literature, and more.
Don’t have time to research and create a course? No worries! Simply grab these professionally designed pieces of content and roll them out as is, completely free of charge. Or, if you’re an Articulate 360 subscriber or trialer, just choose the content from our Rise 360 real content templates. Then you can adapt it to fit your organization’s needs and brand guidelines before you share it with learners. Here’s more about what you can expect.
What’s in these courses?
This year, we’re releasing two microlearning courses and one full-length course that can help your learners get connected with Black History Month in a snap.
What is Black History Month? (Microlearning course)
Use this bite-size overview to help learners understand how February became Black History Month and why we continue the tradition.
11 Ways to Honor Black History Month in 2024 (Microlearning course)
This microlearning features a variety of accessible ways you and your team can honor this year’s theme: African Americans and the Arts
Black History Month (full-length course)
Want to give your learners a deeper dive into the background and significance of Black history? This full-length course includes a discussion of language use, a detailed history of Black activism, and a celebration of Black excellence.
Wrap-Up
Any study of Black history in America presents an enormous but worthwhile challenge. The groups, individuals, and key moments covered in these courses represent just a small segment of a rich historical tapestry. It’s impossible to cover everything, but in that reality lies a unique opportunity.
If you’re already an Articulate 360 subscriber—or if you sign up for a free trial—you have the option to customize this course to fit your organization’s unique learning and development needs. Just go to your Rise 360 dashboard, click +Create New, and select the course you want to use.
Reinforce your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by sharing this one-of-kind educational content you can easily tailor to speak more directly to your employees.
