Implicit Bias Professional Development Course

Implicit biases are an inherent part of how our minds work as human beings, and we encounter them regularly in our everyday lives. These biases are automatic, unconscious, and ingrained in our thought processes and perceptions. Despite our best intentions, implicit biases can influence our judgments, decisions, and actions without our conscious awareness.

While it may be impossible to completely eliminate these biases, developing an understanding of their occurrence is the first step in mitigating their impact. Within the realm of real estate, unchecked implicit biases can perpetuate discriminatory practices and contribute to ongoing disparities in housing opportunities.

In this course, we will explore the following subjects:

• Definition of implicit bias and types of bias
• Effects of bias in society (historical and social)
• Redlining and blockbusting

Additionally, as a real estate professional, you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions. The course will cover the following topics:

• Importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
• Techniques for identifying implicit bias
• Self-assessment techniques
• Identifying implicit bias in others
• Strategies for mitigating implicit bias
• Strategies for addressing implicit bias
• Realistic scenarios and examples of implicit bias

Instructor:

Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom

Contact Instructor: [email protected]

Course Information:

Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours

Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the concept of implicit bias and its various forms
• Differentiate explicit bias and systemic bias from implicit bias
• Recognize the societal and historical impacts of biases, including government-sanctioned practices like redlining and blockbusting
• Recognize implicit bias in real estate

• Understand the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
• Recognize techniques for identifying implicit bias in oneself and others
• Explain self-assessment techniques to identify personal implicit biases

• Explore strategies for mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
• Define techniques for addressing implicit bias in real estate practices
• Define strategies for creating fair and equitable outcomes in real estate transactions
• Analyze realistic scenarios and examples to identify implicit bias in real estate contexts