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Equality and Diversity Training Online
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Updated to include Worker Protection Act 2023
- Approved by IIRSM
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration 2 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
Our accredited Equality and Diversity training provides clear, practical guidance on equality, diversity and discrimination in UK workplaces. This Equality and Diversity online training explains the Equality Act 2010, the nine protected characteristics and the different forms of discrimination that can occur at work.
By completing this Equality and Diversity course, you will understand the importance of equality, the benefits of diversity and how discrimination can affect people in the workplace. Practical examples help you recognise different types of discrimination and understand how they may occur.
The course also explores the importance of treating people fairly and with respect, regardless of characteristics such as race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Designed for flexible online learning, this Equality and Diversity online course can be completed at your own pace, with the option to revisit topics when needed. The training takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
What is Equality?
Equality means ensuring everyone is treated fairly and has equal access to opportunities, regardless of their background or personal characteristics.
In UK workplaces, the Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics. Equality and Diversity training helps employees understand these protections, recognise discrimination and contribute to a fair, inclusive and respectful workplace.
Who should take Equality and Diversity Training?
Equality and Diversity training is suitable for employees, managers and supervisors across all types of UK workplaces. It helps learners understand their role in promoting equality, treating colleagues fairly and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working environment.
The training is relevant to organisations of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors, including offices, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, construction and manufacturing.
Managers and supervisors can also benefit from understanding their responsibilities and recognising how discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment may occur in the workplace.
Accredited Equality and Diversity Training
Our Equality and Diversity training is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and meets its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
The Equality and Diversity course has also been approved under the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) Training Approval Scheme, providing additional assurance that the course meets recognised standards for professional training.
What you will learn from Equality and Diversity Training?
After completing this Equality and Diversity course, you will be able to:
- Explain six important terms relating to equality and diversity.
- Understand the benefits of diversity in the workplace.
- Identify the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
- Explain what a hate crime is.
- Understand how hate crime can affect sentencing.
- Recognise four types of discrimination and how they can occur in the workplace.
- Explain what harassment and victimisation mean.
- Understand the purpose of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
- Explain the difference between positive action and positive discrimination.
- Understand how human rights law relates to equality.
Equality and Diversity Online Training – Example Course Pages
Below are three example screens from our Equality and Diversity online training. The course combines clear, easy-to-understand learning content with relevant images and interactive activities to help learners understand equality and diversity, recognise discrimination and achieve the course learning outcomes.
(Click on the example screens below to view)
What Does This Equality and Diversity Training Cover?
The Equality and Diversity course covers the following 10 topics:
1 – The Language of Equality and Diversity
The first topic introduces six key terms relating to equality and diversity and explains what they mean. You will also learn how these principles can be applied in the workplace to support fairness, inclusion and respect.
2 – Why Bother About Equality and Diversity?
This topic explores the benefits of equality and diversity in the workplace and explains why monitoring is important. You will also learn how workplace policies, practices and ways of working can unintentionally disadvantage certain groups of people.
3 – Equality and the Law
This topic explains the purpose of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. You will learn about four types of prohibited conduct, what constitutes a hate crime and how hate crime can affect sentencing, with practical examples to support your understanding.
4 – Direct Discrimination
This topic explains direct discrimination, including discrimination by association and discrimination by perception, with practical workplace examples. You will also learn about the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people and how these adjustments can help prevent disadvantage in the workplace.
5 – Indirect Discrimination
This topic explains indirect discrimination and how it can occur in the workplace, with practical examples. You will learn how a policy, practice or rule that applies equally to everyone can disadvantage people who share a particular protected characteristic.
6 – Harassment
This topic explains what harassment means and how it can occur in the workplace, with practical examples to support your understanding. You will also learn about five different types of harassment and how to recognise inappropriate behaviour.
7 – Victimisation
This topic explains what victimisation means and how it can occur in the workplace. You will explore practical examples to help you recognise victimisation and understand how individuals are protected from unfair treatment.
8 – The Public Sector Equality Duty
This topic explains the Public Sector Equality Duty and its purpose. You will learn about the responsibilities of public sector organisations and what they must consider to meet their equality obligations.
9 – Positive Action
This topic explains the difference between positive action and positive discrimination, with practical workplace examples. You will learn when positive action may be used to address disadvantage or underrepresentation and why positive discrimination is generally unlawful.
10 – Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
This final topic explores the relationship between human rights, equality and diversity. You will learn about key human rights principles, how they support equality and inclusion, and how human rights legislation relates to the Equality Act 2010. The topic also explains how these principles help promote dignity, fairness and respect in the workplace and wider society.
How is this Equality and Diversity Course Assessed?
After completing the Equality and Diversity course, you can take the online assessment to test your understanding of the topics covered.
The assessment consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, randomly selected from a larger question bank. This means you may receive a different set of questions each time you take the assessment, making the course suitable for both initial and refresher training.
There is no limit to the number of assessment attempts. You will receive feedback on your answers, helping you learn from any mistakes, and you can revisit any of the course topics before trying the assessment again.
Equality and Diversity Training Certificate
Once you have successfully completed the Equality and Diversity course and passed the online assessment, you can download your certificate immediately.
Your certificate includes the CPD logo and provides a record of your successful completion of the accredited Equality and Diversity training.
How Long is an Equality and Diversity Course Certificate Valid For?
Your Equality and Diversity course certificate does not expire. However, we recommend refreshing your training every 2 years to help ensure your knowledge of equality, diversity and discrimination in the workplace remains up to date.
The recommended renewal date will be shown on your certificate.
Equality and Diversity Course Reviews
We value feedback from our learners and use it to continually improve our Equality and Diversity training. See what previous learners have said and read our Equality and Diversity course reviews.
After completing the course, we would also appreciate your feedback. You can leave a review on Reviews.io or leave a review on Google. Your comments help us improve our training and give other learners useful information about the course.
Equality and Diversity Training FAQs
There is no general legal requirement for employers to provide a specific Equality and Diversity training course. However, employers must comply with the Equality Act 2010 and take steps to prevent workplace discrimination. Equality and Diversity training can help employees and managers understand their responsibilities and forms part of the measures an employer can take to prevent discrimination.
There is no legally specified renewal period for Equality and Diversity training. Employers should provide refresher training regularly to keep employees’ knowledge up to date, particularly when legislation, workplace policies or responsibilities change. We recommend refreshing this course every 2 years.
The nine protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination because of these characteristics.
Equality is about fairness and ensuring people have equal opportunities without unlawful discrimination. Diversity refers to the range of different people, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics within a workplace. Together, equality and diversity help organisations create fairer and more inclusive working environments.
Yes. Equality and Diversity training can help employees recognise discrimination, understand appropriate workplace behaviour and become more aware of their responsibilities. ACAS recommends informing and training staff and managers as part of the steps employers can take to prevent workplace discrimination.
What are the benefits of Equality and Diversity?
Promoting equality and diversity helps create a fair and inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. A diverse workforce can bring together different skills, experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Supporting equality and diversity can also help organisations improve employee engagement, strengthen workplace relationships and create an environment where people feel valued and respected.
Find out more in our guide to the benefits of Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
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Have a question about Equality and Diversity Training?
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£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
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| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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