Equal Employment Opportunity Professional Program
*Formerly known as Certified Affirmative Action Professional (CAAP)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Professional (EEOP) program introduces the fundamental responsibilities of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Professionals. It provides 48 hours of instruction in three substantive areas: Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Law; Developing and Implementing an Affirmative Action Program; and Complaint Processing, Counseling, and Resolution.
Who Should Enroll? The EEOP Program is open to all applicants and is beginner-friendly. For those who wish to learn the fundamentals of equal opportunity laws and policies, EO and Affirmative Action practitioners, Diversity and Inclusion staff, Human Resources generalists, administrators and talent managers, Labor and Employment lawyers, consultants, investigators, and EEO counselors.
In order to receive the EEOP credential, participants must successfully complete the required EEOP Courses (48 hrs. total):
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Law (16 hrs.)
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Complaint Processing, Counseling and Resolution (16 hrs.)
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Developing and Implementing an Affirmative Action Program (16 hrs.)
