HR & Compliance About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Equality and Diversity Training

Recognise the protected characteristics in UK law and learn practical ways to build a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Despite decades of legislative progress, discrimination and equality gaps still affect many workplaces, and this programme helps staff understand why that matters. It covers the different forms of discrimination alongside the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010.

Learners also cover practical steps for fair treatment, valuing difference and challenging inappropriate behaviour when they see it. The course suits induction and works equally well as a regular refresher for teams in client-facing or diverse workplaces.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise the nine protected characteristics in law
  • Identify direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation
  • Explain employer and employee equality responsibilities
  • Apply fair treatment in everyday working interactions
  • Describe what diversity means in practice
  • Challenge inappropriate behaviour and raise concerns
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees and managers across any sector
  • Staff in client-facing or diverse teams
  • Organisations running induction or refresher training
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 equality and diversity at work
  2. 02 Protected characteristics and the Equality Act 2010
  3. 03 Types of discrimination and how they occur
  4. 04 Employer and employee responsibilities
  5. 05 Valuing difference in practice
  6. 06 Challenging inappropriate behaviour
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners understand equality law and how to apply it in the workplace.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on completing the course.

Aligned with
  • Equality Act 2010
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 Equality and Diversity Training to your team?

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

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