Level 2D: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Meetings & Events Certificate

Overview

Every event sends a message about who belongs in the room.

The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Meetings & Events Certificate gives planners, producers, and venue professionals the skills to create welcoming, affirming experiences for all attendees.

Building on Level 1: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awareness Certificate, this advanced program helps professionals design events that are inclusive from registration to signage, from bathrooms to breakout sessions. You’ll learn how to align your teams, vendors, and venues with practices that make inclusion visible — and valued.

You’ll Learn How To

• Design meeting and event experiences that include all gender identities and sexual orientations

• Communicate clearly with venues, vendors, and clients about inclusion standards

• Review registration forms, name badges, and seating charts for inclusive details

• Handle pronouns, gender-neutral restrooms, and dress-code questions with professionalism

• Respond to pushback or bias in real time during events

• Use language, imagery, and branding that signal welcome to LGBTQ+ participants

Take it from one of our graduates, Greg from the Hotel Monaco:

“Just wanted to let you know that I REALLY not only enjoyed this course, but the way it was presented. Learned a ton of information. And I really liked the underlying tone – just be yourself, ask questions if you don’t know, and genuinely care about your people – gay, straight or whatever. Very well done! And very well received.”

Course Format

• ~60 minutes total

• Short, story-driven videos with real-world event scenarios and reflection prompts

• Closed captions in English and Spanish

• Screen-reader compatible and keyboard navigable

• Hosted on Equality Institute’s LMS or available as SCORM/xAPI for client LMS integration

• Self-paced, mobile-friendly access anytime

Certificate Details

• Designed for meeting planners, event producers, venue managers, and hospitality teams

• Includes seven foundational modules from Level 1 plus advanced event modules:

  1. Designing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Events and Conferences
     Plan agendas, spaces, and experiences that promote belonging from the moment guests arrive.

  2. Working with Vendors and Venues on Inclusive Logistics
     Align partners and suppliers with your inclusion commitments through clear expectations and contracts.

  3. Communicating Inclusion Through Branding and Messaging
     Use inclusive language, visuals, and marketing to signal welcome across every event touchpoint.

• Earn a digital Certificate of Completion after achieving a 70 % quiz score

• Certificate valid for one year; renewal available via a 15-minute refresher micro-course

• Average completion time: ≈ 75 minutes