NEW FEATURES OF THE QUALIFIED DIVERSITY RECRUITER (QDR) PROGRAM
We recently updated QDR, our diversity recruitment training program. Check out what’s new!
Improved Content Delivery: More interactive and engaging materials with a user-friendly design.
Self-Paced Learning: Flexible online courses updated for modern learners, allowing you to study at your own pace.
Strategic Content: Enhanced blueprint with better flow, improved strategies for increasing diversity and retention without harm.
Clear Learning Paths: Defined training courses and subpaths for guided learning tailored to recruiters.
Increased Focus on Retention: Added emphasis on strategies for retaining a diverse workforce.
Transform Your Recruiting Strategy
Milestone 2 in the Increase Diversity™ Roadmap
Are you ready to elevate your recruiting strategies and make a significant impact on increasing diversity and retention within your organization? The Qualified Diversity Recruiter (QDR) program will equip you with the recruiting skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s talent acquisition landscape.
Whether you are an in-house recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, agency recruiter, HR professional, or DEI expert, this program is tailored for you.
Effective Recruitment Strategy
Design and implement an effective, equitable, and inclusive recruitment strategy at every stage of the hiring cycle.
Increased Diversity and Retention
Learn to increase diversity and retention without causing harm—creating a thriving, inclusive workplace.
Enhanced Credibility
Become a trusted partner and advisor to hiring managers and organizational leaders.
Actionable Insights and Tools
Gain practical insights and a robust toolkit to enhance your recruitment processes.
Competitive Edge
Equip yourself with the skills to give your organization a competitive edge in today’s market.
Comprehensive DEIB Understanding
Achieve a thorough understanding of DEIB principles and how to apply them practically.
The Results Look Like This…
QDR PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Milestone #1: Foundation - Laying the Groundwork
Milestone #2: Plan - Getting Prepared to Increase Diversity
Milestone #3: Find - Inclusive, Good-Faith Outreach Strategies
Milestone #4: Attract - Crafting a Magnetic Employer Brand
Milestone #5: Assess - Balancing the Scales of Assessments
Milestone #6: Select - Making an Effective Selection Decision and Extending an Offer
Milestone #7: Retain - Sustaining a Diverse Talent Pool
+ Final Pitstop: Building An Action Plan
What You'll Learn
The QDR program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to transform your recruiting approach – without creating harm. Here's what you'll gain:
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Gain deep insights into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through the Internal Awareness Framework. Understand personal biases and learn how to mitigate them in the recruitment process.
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Learn to craft inclusive job descriptions, navigate recruitment strategy sessions, and secure stakeholder support through our proven External Preparedness Model.
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Develop inclusive and good-faith outreach strategies to find talent from underrepresented and overlooked groups.
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Position your organization as an employer of choice. Through the EPTA Framework, learn to create a compelling employer brand that appeals to candidates from marginalized communities.
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Implement unbiased assessment practices. Evaluate candidates based on qualifications and skills and enhance the candidate experience through comprehensive care programs.
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Be an advisor to ensure fairness in the selection process. Mitigate biases, partner effectively with hiring managers, and extend offers that resonate with a diverse group of talent.
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Influence strategies for retaining a diverse workforce. Explore effective retention techniques for onboarding, environment, pay, management, and internal opportunities.
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Understand LEI and how it applies as unique skills from diverse life experiences that drive innovation. Learn to recognize the hidden obstacle course within the hiring process and address the biases that fuel it.
Qualified Diversity Recruiter Certification Course Features
The QDR program offers a flexible and interactive learning experience that seamlessly integrates into your busy schedule. The QDR program takes approximately 15 hours to complete, with the flexibility to spread your learning over 60 days.
Our comprehensive approach ensures you receive the maximum benefit from each session, with engaging, practical, and easy-to-absorb content. Here's what you can expect:
Flexible and Interactive Learning: The QDR program is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule while providing a rich, engaging learning experience.
Microlearning Approach: Comprising 44 interactive microlearning courses, each short and focused, making learning more digestible.
Interactive Videos: Engage with real-world scenarios through interactive videos designed to bring theoretical concepts to life.
Takeaway Materials: To reinforce key concepts, access a variety of takeaway materials, such as cheat sheets, checklists, and quick reference guides.
On-Demand Access: Learn on your terms with our on-demand platform available anytime, anywhere.
Engaging Presentations: Our courses feature interactive presentations that enrich your understanding and retention of the material.
Supportive Community: Join our dedicated online community and discussion forums to connect with peers and expand your professional network.
Here’s What Past Participants Have Said!
“This is a great course that can speak to all levels of an organization. I think it's great to address diverse matters in the workforce and I think this course really helps you accomplish this.”
– Leslie Caruso, The Broad Institute
“The course content was great and very effective in helping us as an organization understand what we need to do better.”
– Lindsey Morris, Jack Henry
“Do this, your team will be better prepared.”
– Rob Markt, The Broad Institute
"Tons of actionable tips, very safe environment to learn and grow in."
– Ginny Olson, President
"If you truly want to build a diverse company this class is the way to go. You're not going to learn how to boolean search, you're going to learn how to build from the ground up when it comes to attracting and hiring diverse talent."
– Stephen Brown, Recruiting Manager
"I found the Diversity Magnet Recruiter Bootcamp extremely valuable. My only regret is wishing we would have done it sooner! The Talent Acquisition team and I feel more equipped and confident to push forward to impacting positive hiring outcomes for our underrepresented employee populations after completing Jenn's training."
– Tracy Bruckschen, Allianz Life Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
Time to Graduate!
Qualified Diversity Recruiter Certification or Continuing Education Credits
Upon completing the QDR program, you will have the opportunity to earn a prestigious certification that sets you apart in the field of talent acquisition. The QDR Certification Exam validates your understanding and application of the concepts and strategies covered throughout the program. Successfully passing the exam demonstrates your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in recruiting.
Instead of the certification*, you can choose to earn credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as part of your professional development.
*You must opt out of the Certification to receive continuing education credits for SHRM CP or HRCI.
Have a team of recruiters, human resource staff, or hiring managers? Check out the Increase Diversity™ Roadmap for a comprehensive approach to diversity recruiting and retention. QDR training is included!
Jennifer Tardy Consulting is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
This program has been pre-approved for (11 hours of recertification credit hours & HR General credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
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The updated QDR program includes improved content delivery, a user-friendly design, self-paced learning options, an enhanced blueprint for diversity and retention strategies, clearer learning paths, and a greater focus on retention. Additionally, it now includes the opportunity to earn QDR certification and join peer support groups.
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The QDR program is fully online, offering a flexible, self-paced learning experience that fits your busy schedule. It features interactive and engaging content, including videos, presentations, and downloadable content, in 44 short, focused microlearning courses. It is available on demand, anytime, anywhere, with an internet connection.
The program is divided into milestones that cover every stage of the hiring cycle, from planning and sourcing to attracting, assessing, selecting, and retaining top-quality candidates. Each milestone provides actionable insights and practical tools to implement effective recruitment strategies.
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The QDR Certification Exam is a 90-minute test with 70 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must achieve a score of 80% or higher. The exam is an open book/platform, allowing you to reference course materials as needed. If you don't pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam once at no extra cost. The certification is valid for 3 years.
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We are thrilled that you already completed the QDR program. Your commitment to enhancing your skills and knowledge is commendable. We recommend waiting a few years to take the course again, as we are constantly reviewing and updating our content.
In the meantime, checkout our Increase Diversity Toolbox, where you can access a library of content all about increasing diversity and retention.
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Believe us when we say that we get it. Once you enroll in QDR, you will have 60 days to complete the program. That is approximately 8.5 weeks.
However, when you do the math, that is less than two hours of learning time each week. In addition, we have set up reminders and loose due dates for each milestone to help you stay on track!
In the meantime, checkout our Increase Diversity Toolbox, where you can access a library of content all about increasing diversity and retention.
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Within the QDR platform, we have set up a dedicated online community through discussion forums on each milestone. This way, you can connect with your fellow learners to not only bounce ideas and insights off of each other, but also to expand your professional network!
While enrolled, you will also benefit from having a dedicated QDR Engagement Coach. This individual will provide you with tailored advice, answer your questions, and offer strategic insights to help you maximize your takeaways.
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We understand that $750 per seat can add up. That’s why we offer special group rates as well as yearly licensing opportunities! To learn more about how to set up your team with QDR, simply reach out to us at hello@jennifertardy.com.
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No matter where you are in the world, the general hiring process follows the same basic milestones: plan, find, attract, assess, select, and retain.
While laying down this blueprint, we share valuable insights throughout different stages of the hiring process where culture impacts recruitment, and how you can think about the role culture plays in your specific region.
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100% yes! This program lays the foundation for building an effective recruitment strategy to increase diversity and retention.
Therefore, as a person early in their career, this will set you apart from other recruiters because you will have the necessary knowledge and skills from the start, with a certification to prove for it.
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We can confidently say 100% yes! Time and time again, seasoned recruiters have come to us saying I came into this program expecting to learn one or two new things never in my wildest dreams did I imagine to come away with so many golden nuggets.
Although we are providing the blueprint to increase diversity and retention, we also deep dive into key challenges that recruiters face at every stage of their career, for example, providing guidance to hiring managers or exploring new sourcing strategies.
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QDR is the foundation that every recruitment team needs to build an effective strategy to increase diversity and retention, regardless of industry.
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If you are performing recruiting roles or supporting recruitment, then QDR is for you! Upon completing the program, you will understand recruitment in a way that will not only better enable you to support recruitment work, but also expand the reach of recruitment through outreach programs and ERGs.
Ready to Transform Your Recruiting?
Take the next step in your professional development and join a community of forward-thinking recruiters dedicated to creating more inclusive workplaces.
By enrolling in this recruiter certification program, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to drive meaningful change in your organization's recruitment processes.
