Chartered Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Leadership Professional (CDEIL)®
Lead with Inclusion. Empower with Equity. Transform with Purpose.
In today’s globally connected and socially conscious workforce, organizations thrive when they cultivate inclusive cultures, diverse leadership pipelines, and equitable systems. The Chartered Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Leadership Professional (C-DEIL)®, offered by the American-Global Institute for Workforce Leadership and Innovation (AGILE-HRP)® , is a distinguished certification that equips professionals with the knowledge, frameworks, and leadership tools to champion workplace inclusion and drive sustainable DEI transformation.
Whether you’re an HR professional, manager, executive, or DEI practitioner, this certification will position you as a recognized leader in building ethical, equitable, and inclusive workplaces across sectors and geographies.
Upon completing the C-DEIL® certification, participants will be able to:
- Design and implement evidence-based DEI strategies that align with organizational goals
- Apply inclusive leadership practices that promote psychological safety and cultural intelligence
- Evaluate and address unconscious bias, systemic inequity, and representation gaps
- Build organizational capacity for allyship, accessibility, and equitable hiring/promotion
- Utilize AI-driven analytics and HR data to track DEI progress and report outcomes
- Cultivate an inclusive culture across hybrid, remote, and global workplaces
- Lead with empathy, ethics, and intersectionality in times of change and disruption
Lead with empathy, ethics, and intersectionality in times of change and disruption
- Lead and facilitate inclusive conversations and equitable team practices
- Build and manage a DEI roadmap across departments and levels
- Navigate the intersection of race, gender, ability, identity, and culture in workplace leadership
- Integrate AI, analytics, and policy frameworks to track DEI progress
- Align DEI goals with business performance, ESG standards, and ethical governance
- Respond strategically to DEI crises, resistance, or public accountability issues
- Serve as an internal or external champion for culture transformation
Why You Should Take the C-DEIL® Certification
Becoming a Certified DEI Leadership Professional opens doors to new influence, higher leadership roles, and organizational impact. The C-DEIL® will help you:
- Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and ethical leadership
- Position yourself as a change-maker across corporate, nonprofit, and academic spaces
- Gain global recognition aligned with ISO, ANSI, and ESG-aligned DEI standards
- Build deeper engagement, trust, and psychological safety within your teams
- Equip yourself with the tools and metrics to measure and lead DEI progress
- Join a global network of certified professionals and DEI experts
- Advance your career as a DEI strategist, consultant, HR leader, or culture executive
This certification is ideal for
DEI Officers and HR Managers
Project and People Leaders
Organizational Development Professionals
Executives and Board Members
Consultants, Trainers, and Educators
Public and Nonprofit Sector Leaders
About the C-DEIL® Examination
About
Format: 100 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Mode: Online and remotely proctored
Open Book: NO
Passing Score: 70%
Languages Available: English, Arabic
Retake Policy: One free retake within 30 days
Assessment Domain Areas
The C-DEIL® certification evaluates candidates in six critical domains:
1. DEI Strategy Design & Organizational Alignment
2. Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Competency
3. Bias Mitigation & Representation Initiatives
4. Policy, Compliance, and Ethical Governance
5. Metrics, Data Analytics & AI for DEI
6. Change Management, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification Fee
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Exam Fee:
$400 -
Includes:
Full study guide, DEI tools, certificate, badge, and one free retake - Group discounts are available for HR teams and departments.
Certification Benefits
- Globally recognized certificate and digital badge
- Access to exclusive DEI playbooks, policies, and research
- Invitation to join AGILE-HRP® DEI Leadership Network
- Pathway to Chartered and Fellow DEI status
- Opportunity to publish and mentor in AGILE-HRP® chapters
- Added value to organizational HR, ESG, and governance strategies
How to Prepare
Upon registration, candidates receive:
- The official C-DEIL® Study Guide
- Case studies on inclusive leadership and DEI transformation
- Sample DEI frameworks, dashboards, and best practices
- Access to a virtual masterclass on inclusive workplace leadership
- Resource library: inclusive language guides, equity toolkits, and bias auditing tools
No prior certification required. Experience in HR, leadership, nonprofit, or social justice is helpful but not required.
How to Register
- 1. Visit the C-DEIL® Registration Page
- 2. Complete the secure application form
- 3. Pay the $400 exam fee
- 4. Receive access to materials and schedule your exam
- 5. Prepare, take the exam, and become certified!
For corporate or university partnerships, contact: info@agiwli.org
Empower Change. Create Impact. Lead with Equity.
Now more than ever, workplaces need leaders who prioritize people, equity, and purpose. The C-DEIL® certification signals your readiness to create workplaces where everyone belongs, contributes, and thrives. Become an advocate for justice, a voice for inclusion, and a driver of sustainable impact.
Register Today to earn your Chartered Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Leadership Professional (C-DEIL)® credential and transform leadership through inclusion.
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD