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Equality and Diversity Training
This Equality and Diversity Training course reflects the Equality Act 2010 and introduces the idea of protected characteristics, discrimination and unfair treatment within the professional environment. Suitable for all workplaces irrespective of size or type. It's CPD accredited and provides printable certificates.
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 beleive 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.
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.
Alternative languages available. Check our translation page if you require an alternative language.
Key features
- Complete this course online in just 50 minutes
- 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 all relevant approvals.
Real user reviews
747Based on 747 real user reviews.
I thought it quite a complex subject
It was well presented but quite a difficult subject to get to grips with.
Interesting and well presented package
This training was presented in an interesting and engaging way and was quite thought-provoking too - enjoyable to work through
The laws are different in the UK vs RSA
With laws differing in various countries the questions should tailor to that.
Difficult to follow
No summary provided
Good overview
Its good that it gives a summary of the different types of discrimination that seem obvious but it makes it clear on how they differ and what is and isn't included.
I learnt a lot
Could teams also be given more practical training
Interesting and informative
No summary provided
Easy to watch and understand.
I like those training videos. They are really easy to watch and understand. Only thing I don't like that after a week of taking the test I cant go back and watch it again to refresh my memory as its locked until due again. It would be more helpful if those videos are accessible all the time so people can go back and watch it again if needed .
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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.