Self-awareness: Managing biases
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Short Summary:
Learn to recognise and counter-balance unconscious bias.
Course short name:
UNHCR managing biases EN
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Topic: Management Essentials
Management Essentials: Communication and language skills, Leadership skills, Staff welfare
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Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Region: Global
Compatibility: Offline
Welcome to the Self-awareness: Managing biases course. This online self-study course introduces unconscious cognitive biases through videos and short articles, and gives you the opportunity to explore how inaccurately we perceive the information in our environment. Surfacing and encountering biases is the first step towards clearer perceptions of reality.
Is this course for me?This module is suitable for all professionals looking to counter-balance unconscious bias. It was developed by UNHCR for their own staff, and so references UNHCR policies.
How will I benefit from this course?On completion of this course you will:
Learn about unconscious biasesUnderstand how we perceive information
How long will it take? It should take you about 30 minutes to complete.
How much does it cost? This course is free.
Will I get a certificate at the end? Yes! You will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.
How do I start? Click on Join button on this page. This will take you through to the course modules. Don't worry, if you stop a module halfway through, you can always continue later from where you left off.