Prerequisites and what we'll cover
While it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and various terminology, it is not required to take this course. Maybe you:
- Saw pronouns in someone's email signature and didn't know what that's about
- Heard pronouns being shared during a meeting and didn't understand why
- Read that someone's pronouns just changed and need more information
- Want to practice allyship by normalizing sharing and asking of pronouns
- Feel compelled to help others understand and don't know where to start
By the end of this course, you'll:
- Have a better understanding of what pronouns are and how they're used in everyday scenarios
- Know how to share and ask for pronouns in various settings, both personal and professional
- Learn common places to display your pronouns, such as LinkedIn and email signatures
- Offer genuine apologies by knowing what to avoid and how to hold yourself accountable
- Be familiar with how you can gently correct others