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Equality and Diversity Training
This Equality and Diversity Training course covers the Equality Act 2010 and introduces the protected characteristics, discrimination and unfair treatment within a professional environment. The UK becomes more culturally diverse each year and as such, so do workplaces. Equality and Diversity training is, therefore, becoming an essential part of training for all workplaces.
Equality and diversity is all about treating people fairly and with respect, no matter what their differences may be.
This Equality and Diversity training programme looks at how we behave at work and how our behaviour may affect those around us. It addresses unacceptable behaviour, stereotyping and discrimination as well as introducing characteristics protected by The Equality Act - suggesting ways in which to build a more supportive, harmonious workplace.
An open and inclusive workplace has many benefits - both to the organisation and to individuals; such benefits include an increase in morale, better staff retention and improved company reputation. Where employees are treated fairly and with respect, this will be reflected in their work - with better working environments leading to better overall performance and productivity.
This is why we believe our Equality and Diversity Training is the perfect solution - it can be completed online in under an hour, it provides printable certificates, helping you to show commitment to the Equality Act 2010 and it's CPD accredited for your reassurance. Get started with a free trial today.
This course is CITB recognised, which means you can make a grant claim if you're a CITB member.
Alternative languages available. Check our translation page if you require an alternative language.
Key features
- Complete this course online in just 30 minutes
- CITB Recognised
- CPD accredited
- Suitable for all workplaces, regardless of industry or sector
- Show commitment to The Equality Act 2010
- End of course test and printable certificate
- Free trial, online demo and bulk discounts available
- Course translations readily available!
Covered in this course
The Equality and Diversity Training course is broken down into 3 sections.
1) Unacceptable behaviour
This section looks at stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice, victimisation and harassment - behaviour that The Equality Act does NOT allow - behaviour which is not only unacceptable, but which is also against the law.
The Equality Act calls this 'prohibited conduct'.
2) Protected characteristics
We are all different, no one is exactly the same as anyone else. Some of our differences are 'protected characteristics' and are given particular protection by law.
This section looks at these protected characteristics - age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy (See our new and expectant mothers at work course) and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Each of the characteristics is separated into three parts, firstly describing the characteristic, then information about 'what employers should consider' and finally explaining 'what you can do'. There are also examples of situations where the equality rules have been broken.
Discriminating against people because of any of these 9 characteristics is illegal.
3) The Benefits of Equality and Diversity in The Workplace
This section looks at the benefits of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace, both for the organisation and for the people who work there.
No one wants to face discrimination or harassment at work and this is unlikely to happen in an organisation which proactively supports diversity.
Equality & Diversity Certificate
Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Equality and Diversity Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Equality & Diversity Training Certificate will include your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Real user reviews
Based on 821 real user reviews.
Very interesting
I found this course very interesting & the format was clear & concise
Positive
I got four questions wrong and would have found it helpful to have been told what the right answer was to each. I also struggled to align one or two of the questions with course content. Otherwise, a positive and helpful exercise.
Clear and easily understood information.
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ok
I found it hard but I redone it
Clear, concise and easy to understand,
Well and carefully presented and the test is searching particularly as the the odd unexpected question is thrown in to challenge the candidate. Professional training delivered efficiently and interestingly.
Interesting online course
This online learning package is well written and relevant. The variety contained i n the material held my attention throughout. Interesting and fun.
very nice
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content great
Thought the content was very useful but the IT issue of keep going from the big screen to the next button back to large screen did make it quite frustrating - I have called IT and they are calling back to give me some advice.
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Legislation relating to Equality and Diversity
It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work. Take a look at relevant legislation below.
The Equality and Diversity Act 2010
Equality and Diversity is about acknowledging that everybody has a right to fair and equal treatment, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Originally, workplace legislation surrounding these rights was considered something of a ‘grey area’; with around 116 separate laws existing under the broad umbrella of ‘equality and diversity’. In October 2010, these were at last merged into one coherent act: The Equality Act 2010.
The Equality Act includes 'Protected Characteristics' which are differences between people which cannot be used as reasons to treat them any differently. Doing this would be against the law.
The Equality Act also includes 'Prohibited Conduct' which are actions that people are not allowed to do to each other on the basis of any of the protected characteristics. This is illegal too.
Protected characteristics include: age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation.