Certifying Organizations
Course Description
In this course on Title VI Compliance for Agencies and Programs Receiving Federal Assistance, you will learn about Title VI and how it works to ensure nondiscrimination in programs that receive federal funding. This course explores the foundational principles of Title VI, focusing on preventing discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted programs. You will learn how to identify the agencies and programs subject to Title VI regulations, develop and implement effective nondiscrimination policies, and establish procedures for handling complaints and enforcing compliance.
You will also explore how to address violations and verify that your organization remains in full compliance with Title VI requirements. By the end of this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to promote fairness and equity in your organization, creating an inclusive environment for all participants. Any professionals involved in managing or overseeing federal assistance programs will benefit from these skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of Title VI and its application to federal assistance programs
- Identify agencies and programs subject to Title VI regulations
- Develop and implement nondiscrimination policies
- Analyze Title VI violations and ensure ongoing compliance
Skills You Will Learn
- Program Management
- Title VI Compliance
- Non-discrimination
What You'll Learn
- Explain the principles of Title VI and how it applies to programs receiving federal assistance
- Identify the agencies and programs subject to Title VI regulations
- Develop and implement nondiscrimination policies within your organization
- Create and maintain a Title VI compliance plan
- Establish procedures for filing complaints, remediation, and enforcement
- Analyze Title VI violations and ensure ongoing compliance
Key Takeaways
- Title VI works to ensure nondiscrimination in programs that receive federal funding by preventing discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
- Compliance requires identifying which agencies and programs are subject to Title VI and developing effective nondiscrimination policies.
- Organizations must establish procedures for handling complaints, remediation, and enforcing compliance, including federal and private enforcement.
- Maintaining compliance involves creating and maintaining a compliance plan and verifying the organization remains in full compliance with Title VI requirements.
- The course also addresses considerations for persons with limited English proficiency as part of nondiscrimination obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course?
Any professionals involved in managing or overseeing federal assistance programs will benefit from these skills.
What does this course cover?
It covers the foundational principles of Title VI, identifying agencies and programs subject to its regulations, developing and implementing nondiscrimination policies, creating and maintaining a compliance plan, handling complaints and enforcement, addressing violations, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain skills in Program Management, Title VI Compliance, and Non-discrimination.
What is Title VI according to this course?
Title VI works to ensure nondiscrimination in programs that receive federal funding, focusing on preventing discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted programs.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include What Is Title VI, History and Purpose, Agencies and Programs Subject to Title VI, Federal Financial Assistance, Persons With Limited English Proficiency, Non-Discrimination Policy, Creating and Maintaining a Compliance Plan, Federal and Private Enforcement, Filing a Complaint, and Remediation.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 0.75
This Program has been pre-approved for (Number of recertification credit hours & credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
