Base 5 Scores are calculated based on the five areas and the scores equate to
a level of certification.
Certification
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Solutions to DEI Challenges
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Variety of DE&I Programming Across Industries and Sectors
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Struggle to Identify the Barriers to DE&I Success
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Difficulty Organizing Programs that Produce True Value
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Inconsistent Ways to Determine the Value of DE&I
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Ineffectively Benchmarks Performance Against Peers
DEI Certification Methodology
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Collect & Measure Data to evaluate businesses’ DE&I Programs
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Provide a DE&I Certification Program
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Develop Partnership to Enhance a Business DE&I Programs
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Level of CertificationsPoints
- Certified 300 to 600
- Silver 601 to 750
- Gold 751 to 900
- Platinum 900 to 1000