Course 4 Tools for Fairer Decision-Making
Instructor
Vick Bain
Course Overview
This course explores how bias influences the way we see and interpret the world , and how we can take practical steps to make fairer decisions. You’ll start with an introduction to the psychology of bias, uncovering how unconscious patterns shape judgement in music and professional settings. From there, we’ll break down simple but effective strategies for recognising and reducing bias. The A to E system provides a clear framework of practical steps you can use to challenge assumptions and create more inclusive outcomes.
To check out all of the other courses go to https://vbain.co.uk/mcc-academy/
This course is proudly supported by IMPALA, the European association for independent music companies, through the EU network grant, and is offered free to IMPALA members.
What You'll Learn?
- An understanding of unconscious bias
- How to debias your business processes to make better decisions
Aimed at those who work in diversity conscious startups & SMEs, music and creative organisations, cultural institutions, sector bodies, and those in music education or as a self-employed music professional. As light-touch introductions, the courses are beginner-friendly and provide an accessible entry point into EDI.
HOW TO SIGN UP
∙ Go to the Student Registration form (under MCC Academy) and create an account where you will be taken to your Student Dashboard.
∙ Go to the course you would like to take (all 5 courses are also listed under MCC Academy) and press the 'Purchase Now' button.
∙ Fill in the billing information and payment details and press 'Place Order'.
∙ If you are an IMPALA member, use the coupon code provided by IMPALA at the end of the payment process. The charge will automatically be removed. Then press 'Place Order'.
∙ You will see a message stating ‘thank you for your order’ and that it is processing.
∙ Go to your email that you registered with and go through to email verification.
∙ You will then be taken back to your Student Dashboard where you can access all of your courses you have paid for.
COURSE FORMAT
∙ This course should take no more than 70 minutes to complete.
∙ Each lesson may contain several Canva slides. Check the bottom left-hand corner for slide numbers, and use the arrows to move forward or backward. Please note you will have to manually move between the Canva slides.
∙ To move between lessons, use the dark red navigation buttons on each page: forward on the right, back on the left.
∙ Most lessons include an audio file at the bottom of the page. These recordings support accessibility (e.g. making content easier to follow for people with sight impairments) and provide an alternative way to engage with the material.
∙ You have unlimited attempts to complete each quiz successfully.
∙ For each assignment, please email your document, a Word document or pdf, to mcc@vbain.co.uk.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
∙ After finishing a lesson, go to Course Content and tick the box next to the book icon to mark it as complete.
∙ Assignments are manually checked. You will receive an email notification on whether you have passed or not. Once you have received a pass notification you may tick that lesson as complete. Assignments should be reviewed within 5 working days.
∙ When all lessons are marked complete and your progress shows 100%, return to the course overview page to download your Certificate.
NEED HELP?
If you need help, please email mcc@vbain.co.uk.