Welcome to Equity Communities of Practice™
Welcome to the Equity Communities of Practice™
The convening place for cross-sector collaboration, community, advocacy, personal development and home of CERTIFIED INTERDISCIPLINARY ARCHITECT OF HEALTH EQUITIES (CIDAHE)™ online training & community.
We bring together leaders and advocates across disciplines—including public health, finance, education, housing, and more—who are committed to creating meaningful change.
Earn the CIDAHE™ certification through the Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ training program.
The program brings together learning, professional development, collaboration, professional coaching, and applied experiences for people working inside—and around—the systems that shape health.
Through online workshops, live coaching, cohort-based learning, collaborative activities, and Equity Sprints™, the program connects people working across policy, care, technology, advocacy, public health, community health, and other sectors.
Members and CIDAHE™ candidates have opportunities to work across disciplines, take part in group challenges, practice leadership skills, build personal awareness, and develop new ways of understanding and responding to the social and systemic factors that shape health outcomes.
Participants who complete the certification requirements and meet the established standards may earn the CIDAHE™ certification.
Why you belong here...
Join us if you’re passionate about making the world a better place by tackling social challenges across sectors. Whether you’re looking to grow as a leader, collaborate with professionals from different fields, or explore new ways of solving complex issues, this community is designed for you.
We are not just about discussions—we’re about taking action. Through learning, problem-solving, collaboration, and the CIDAHE™ certification experience, you’ll find new ways to expand your thinking and make a difference, both personally and professionally.
Apply Now to Join Us
We’re committed to building a focused and engaged community, which is why all prospective members need to apply.
By applying, you’ll have the opportunity to share your background, passions, and how you hope to contribute to our collective mission.
Click here to complete the application or scan the QR code below to apply.
Applications help us ensure that every member is aligned with our mission and goals, so we can work together to create meaningful impact. Once you’ve completed the application, we’ll be in touch with next steps for joining.
Transformation Through New Perspectives
At the core of our community is the belief that meaningful change often requires seeing problems differently. By breaking your personal algorithm—the thought patterns and habits that can limit perspective—you can develop new ways of thinking and approach complex challenges from new angles. Cross-sector collaboration helps make that possible by exposing you to perspectives, experiences, and approaches beyond your own.
Make This a Year of Transformation
Join a community designed to help you grow and lead. Connect with like-minded leaders and advocates, expand your thinking, build new skills, and embark on a journey of personal and professional transformation. Join us as we work together to break old habits and build a better future—personally and professionally.
What You Get
The Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ program combines learning, collaboration, professional coaching, and applied experiences designed to build interdisciplinary health equity skills.
As part of the Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ online experience, participants have access to:
Group Activities and Challenges: Participate in Equity Sprints™ and collaborative problem-solving exercises. These 6-week sprints offer team coaching to help participants strengthen leadership, communication, interdisciplinary thinking, and cross-sector collaboration skills while working through real-world challenges.
Live Events and Workshops: Take part in events and workshops that bring program participants and members of the broader community together to learn, exchange ideas, and examine complex health and social issues.
Foundational Learning Program: Begin with foundational learning in areas such as emotional intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, interdisciplinary thinking, and leadership development. This learning prepares participants to engage more fully in Equity Sprints™, workshops, collaborative activities, and other elements of the program.
Community and Networking: Connect with leaders, advocates, nonprofit professionals, students, and others working across sectors. Participants can use the member directory and community spaces to identify collaborators and build professional relationships.
Opportunities to Grow: Program activities draw on professional coaching strategies to help participants examine patterns, strengthen leadership skills, expand their thinking, and apply what they learn in professional and community settings.
Participants who complete the required certification components and meet the applicable standards may earn the CIDAHE™ certification.
What is an Equity Sprint™?
An Equity Sprint™ is a 6-week collaborative problem-solving experience where participants work across disciplines to examine a real-world challenge from multiple perspectives, develop ideas, and refine practical solutions. Drawing from hackathons, think tanks, and design thinking, Equity Sprints™ help participants apply what they are learning while building leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills.
The CIDAHE™ Certification
The Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities - CIDAHE™ Certification verifies that an individual has met established standards of competency, fluency, and applied skill in interdisciplinary health equity.
Certification is awarded only after successful completion of the CIDAHE™ certification process, including a multi-step evaluation, portfolio review, and practical application of the CIDAHE™ framework.
Those who earn the certification have demonstrated competency, skill, knowledge, and applied ability in interdisciplinary health equity leadership and interdisciplinary health equity services.
The learning, workshops, coaching, collaborative activities, and applied experiences offered through the CIDAHE™ program help participants build and practice the skills that are evaluated through the certification process.
Which plan is right for you?
Individual Membership
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$49/month(or $490/year with 2 months free)
- Access to all foundational Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ learning, live events, and Equity Sprints™.
- Participate in group challenges and activities inspired by coaching methodologies.
- Network with a diverse group of professionals through our Member Directory.
- Engage in problem-solving and leadership development exercises that help you break personal algorithms and foster cross-sector collaboration.
Team/Organization Membership
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$499/month for up to15 members
- Access Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ learning programs, live events, workshops, collaborative activities, and Equity Sprints™.
- Engage in custom group challenges tailored to your team’s specific needs using coaching methodologies.
- A private space for team collaboration, allowing your group to work together on challenges in a structured environment.
Nonprofit/Student Membership
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$29/month(or $290/year with 2 months free)
- All individual membership benefits at a reduced rate for students and nonprofit professionals.
- Participate in collaborative problem-solving with a focus on building leadership and communication skills while learning to expand your thinking and grow your impact.
Click here to complete the application or scan the QR code below to apply.
Applications help us ensure that every member is aligned with our mission and goals, so we can work together to create meaningful impact. Once you’ve completed the application, we’ll be in touch with next steps for joining.
What Guides Our Approach
At Equity Communities of Practice™, we believe that personal growth and collaborative problem-solving are key to creating lasting change.
Our community and programs are built on evidence-based approaches and developed in part using resources from the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC), a member of Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC), in collaboration with Alberta Education.
The learning and applied experiences offered through the Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ program are designed to help participants collaborate across sectors, expand their thinking, develop interdisciplinary skills, and address complex health and social issues effectively.
Our activities, from group challenges and Equity Sprints™ to workshops, coaching-informed activities, and live events, are inspired by professional coaching strategies and grounded in proven methodologies.
Whether you’re breaking through old patterns, expanding your leadership skills, or working with others to solve pressing challenges, you’ll find opportunities to learn, practice, apply, and demonstrate new skills.
Ready to start your journey?
Join Equity Communities of Practice™, the home of the Certified Interdisciplinary Architect of Health Equities (CIDAHE)™ online training certification Program.
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