Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Display Screen Equipment Training

Learn how to set up a workstation correctly and reduce the musculoskeletal risks linked to prolonged screen use at work.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Poor workstation setup is one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue among office-based staff. This programme teaches employees how to organise and adjust their workspace, with practical guidance for laptop users, home workers and call centre staff.

Learners also complete an online risk assessment as part of the course, giving both individuals and employers a complete way to meet DSE requirements. The training explains the health risks of poor posture and how to report issues to an employer.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Set up and adjust a workstation to reduce injury risk
  • Identify common DSE-related health risks
  • Apply DSE regulation requirements to your own setup
  • Describe considerations for laptop and home workers
  • Recognise risks specific to high-frequency screen use
  • Complete a DSE risk assessment and report issues
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Office and home-based staff
  • Hybrid and laptop workers
  • Call centre employees
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to DSE and workstation setup
  2. 02 Health risks associated with display screen equipment
  3. 03 Setting up your workstation correctly
  4. 04 Guidance for laptop, home and hybrid workers
  5. 05 Call centre and high-frequency screen use
  6. 06 Carrying out a DSE risk assessment
Assessment

How competence is checked

Learners complete a multiple-choice test at the end of the course to confirm their understanding.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Display Screen Equipment Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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