Implicit Bias Best Practices Course
Implicit biases are an inherent part of how our minds work as human beings, and despite our best intentions, can influence our judgments, decisions, and actions without our conscious awareness. Within real estate, unchecked implicit biases can perpetuate discriminatory practices and contribute to ongoing disparities in housing opportunities.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the concept of implicit bias and its various forms
- Differentiate explicit bias and systemic bias from implicit bias
- Recognize the societal and historical impacts of biases, including government-sanctioned practices like redlining and blockbusting
- Recognize implicit bias in real estate
- Understand the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Recognize techniques for identifying implicit bias in oneself and others
- Explain self-assessment techniques to identify personal implicit biases
- Explore strategies for mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Define techniques for addressing implicit bias in real estate practices
- Define strategies for creating fair and equitable outcomes in real estate transactions
- Analyze realistic scenarios and examples to identify implicit bias in real estate contexts
Method of Course Presentation: Internet
Course Category: Professional Development
Course Textbook and Outline Information:
This professional development course consists of three hours of original materials created by Connect Media in collaboration with experienced subject matter experts and videos of experts in the commercial real estate field. A Learner Guide is provided to students with an outline of the course, transcripts of all videos and time estimates for each lesson.
Refund Policy: Courses are non-refundable
Instructor/Industry Expert(s):
- Marsennia WellsIndustry Expert, InstructorM.S. Ed, M.A. - Instructor at Connect Classroom
