Course 4 Tools for Fairer Decision-Making
Course Overview: Unconscious Bias & Inclusive Decision-Making
This course provides a deep dive into the psychological mechanisms that influence how we perceive, interpret, and act within the creative industries. By uncovering the hidden patterns that shape professional judgment, you will transition from passive awareness to active, fairer decision-making.
Using the music industry as a primary lens, you will explore the science of intuition versus objective reasoning and gain a specialized toolkit to mitigate bias in high-stakes environments—from talent scouting to boardroom leadership.
Course Curriculum
The Psychology of Bias
An introduction to the cognitive shortcuts and unconscious patterns that shape human judgment.
Impact in the Creative Sector
A critical look at how bias manifests specifically within music and professional creative settings.
Mitigation Strategies
Evidence-based techniques for recognizing personal blind spots and reducing the influence of stereotypes.
The A to E System
A comprehensive, step-by-step framework designed to help you challenge assumptions and deliver more inclusive outcomes in real-time.
Course Outcomes
A final synthesis of the practical competencies and decision-making protocols mastered.
Delivery & Duration
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Format
Interactive psychological insights, industry-specific scenarios, and framework application.
Assessment
Practical application of the A to E System through scenario-based exercises.
What You'll Learn?
- An understanding of unconscious bias
- How to debias your business processes to make better decisions
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Go to the Registration page (under MCC) and create an account where you will be taken to your Student Dashboard.
- Go to the course you would like to take 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 you can now access your course/s from the dropdown menu (under MCC).
- Please note: Access to this course is available for 3 months from the date of enrolment. After this period, access will automatically expire.
COURSE FORMAT
- This course should take around 90 minutes to complete.
- Students are required to complete all lessons before reaching the final lesson, where the assignment is located. This ensures that you go through the learning material before attempting the final assessment.
- You don’t need to complete it all in one go — your progress is saved automatically, and you can return at any time. Lessons are designed to be bite-sized.
- Each lesson may include several Canva slides. Check the bottom-left corner for slide numbers, and use the arrows to move forward or backward manually.
- To move between lessons, use the navigation buttons at the top of the page or the lesson menu on the left.
- Most lessons include an audio recording at the bottom of the page. These support accessibility (e.g. for users with sight impairments) and provide an alternative way to engage with the content.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
- You have unlimited attempts to pass each quiz.
- After finishing a lesson, click Mark Complete.
- At the end of each course there is a short assignment. When you complete an assignment, upload it using the document uploader. After it has been reviewed and approved, your course will be marked 100% complete and you’ll receive an email confirming you can download your certificate of completion.
QUESTIONS
- If you have any questions about the course content or assignments, please send a message here: https://vbain.co.uk/contact/
