Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate Programs

New Investigators Certificate Course

Dates:

May 12-15, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

September 8-11, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

Course fee: $1000.00

Delivery Method: Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar. Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)

This program meets the requirement for EEOC to fulfill the requisite 32-hour training requirement for new federal counselors and investigators.

Participants are taught basics regarding EEO law and provided with the opportunity to develop essential investigative techniques in a small group setting.

Trainers also use instructive exercises to assist participants in completing two actual investigations, which include allegations of harassment, disparate treatment, and disability discrimination.

Qualified EEO Neutral Mediation Certificate

Delivery Method: Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar. Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)

Date:

June 16–19, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

October 6–9, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

Becoming a Qualified EEO Mediator: EEOC Requirements To become a qualified mediator for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) disputes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sets specific requirements.

These requirements are designed to ensure that mediators have the necessary knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to effectively mediate EEO disputes, which often involve sensitive and complex issues.

Program concept:

Foundational Knowledge: EEO laws, types of workplace discrimination, and the EEO complaint process.

Mediation Skills: Conflict resolution theories, communication techniques, and negotiation strategies.

Practical Application: Case studies, role-playing exercises, and interview techniques.

Ethics and Professionalism: Mediator ethics, cultural competence, and bias mitigation.

New EEO Counselors Certificate Course

NEW COUNSELORS TRAINING – 32 HOURS ONLINE

Dates:

March 10–13, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

July 14–17, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

November 3–6, 2025 (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

Course Fee: $1000.00

Delivery Method: Live Instructor Led VIA Zoom Webinar | Participants may also attend In-person (Arlington, VA)

The purpose of this training is to introduce students to EEO counseling and help EEO Counselors develop techniques through lectures, discussion, and interactive role-plays that help the EEO Counselor succeed in the Federal sector.

The EEO Counselor serves as a liaison between the employee and management in the informal complaint processing stage

Employment/Labor Law Mediation Certificate

Delivery Method: Virtual

Course Format:

Self-Paced with Instructor Guidance: Learners complete the course content at their own pace, with access to an instructor for questions and support.

Instructor-Guided Sessions: Scheduled, structured sessions led by a qualified instructor, ensuring consistent progress and engagement.

Zoom Office Hours: Dedicated virtual office hours hosted via Zoom for live Q&A, one-on-one support, and additional instruction.

Enrollment & Participation Details:

Date: Open Enrollment – Students may register and begin at their convenience, with guided timelines and recommended pacing.

Final Course Segment:

Online Mock Mediation: All students are required to participate in a culminating online mock mediation exercise, applying learned skills in a realistic, interactive setting, facilitated by the instructor.

Group/ Cohort (5 or more). Contact the Registrar: registrar@adraceu.com

This intensive course is intended to provide students with training in Employment/Labor Law Conflict Dispute Resolution. The course will give you the essential knowledge needed to work as an employment mediator. It covers a wide range of topics including substantive employment law, as well as training in the mediation process and skills, all aimed at preparing participants to become qualified mediators for employment disputes.

Program concept: The program has 3 parts: The first 4 modules focus on substantive employment and labor laws. The remaining 5 modules focus on meditation practices and related rules and policies. The course ends with practical exercises and a final quiz.

Part I: Law that applies to employment and relevant case law
Part II: Mediation, then in-depth role-playing to help you learn and practice the skills to facilitate the process.
Part III: Practical exercises and testing

Equal Employment Annual Recertification

MD110 requires EEO Investigators and Counselors to complete 8 hours of annual refresher courses. Upon completion of the refresher courses, you will receive a Certificate of Completion with IACET CEUs.

Microsoft 365 Series

Master essential Microsoft Office skills with this comprehensive, hands-on course based on the renowned Shelly Cashman Series. Learn to create professional documents in Word, analyze data in Excel, build impactful presentations in PowerPoint, and manage databases in Access. Designed for beginners and guided by expert instructors during office hours, this self-paced course prepares you for real-world productivity using Microsoft 365.

Practical Bookkeeping

Good bookkeeping is more than just a task; it’s an important tool that empowers you to understand your business, and work towards growth and success with the financial future. Bookkeeping is the process of recording, organizing, and maintaining financial transactions for a business or individual.

GOOGLE WORKSPACE

Boost Your Productivity with Google Workspace! Discover how to streamline your workflow and enhance collaboration with our self-paced virtual course, Google Workspace Essentials. From managing emails and files to creating stunning presentations and collaborative documents, this course equips you with the skills to make the most of Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. Perfect for professionals, students, or teams looking to work smarter, not harder. Enroll now and transform the way you work!

Literacy Helping Students Construct Meaning

A leading resource for K–8 literacy programs that fully integrates the Common Core State Standards, this popular reading methods resource provides aspiring teachers with the tools to help every student learn to read and write. LITERACY: HELPING STUDENTS CONSTRUCT MEANING, features early coverage of assessment in recognition of its foundational nature, and provides pre-service and in-service teachers with the information, strategies, and techniques they need to assist their students in becoming literate. This course distinguishes itself through its use of practical literacy lessons and authentic examples of children’s literature, which clearly demonstrate how to teach reading and writing.

Teaching for Student Learning Being A Master Teacher

The purpose of this course is to guide aspiring and current educators on a transformative journey toward mastering the art and science of teaching. This course provides a solid foundation for effective classroom instruction across grade levels and subjects, with special emphasis on developing a reflective teaching practice, fostering inclusive learning environments, and aligning instructional strategies with research-based principles.

Exceptional Student Education: Lower Functioning Autism

This course is designed for teachers to expand their practical and theoretical knowledge of autism, with a focus on educating students at the lower functioning end of the spectrum. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in effective listening and communication skills; understand the biology and characteristics of autism; differentiate between various aspects of ABA behavior analysis; complete a functional behavior analysis; identify challenging behaviors; identify and develop appropriate curricula; apply various instructional techniques in the classroom; understand the components of life skills, social skills, and communication skills instruction; and research best practices.

Assessment In Special Education

The course is designed for teachers to expand their knowledge of assessment with regards to the special needs classroom. Students will be able to identify and evaluate the appropriateness of various assessment formats.

Human Exceptionalities, Schools and Communities

The course is designed for teachers to expand their practical and theoretical knowledge of exceptional education, with a person-centered approach to the lives of people with exceptionalities in the twenty-first century.