HR & Compliance Around 45 to 60 minutes

Sexual Harassment Training

Understand the new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment at work and learn practical steps to build a safer working environment.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Since October 2024, UK employers have carried a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. This programme helps organisations understand what constitutes sexual harassment and what the new legislation requires of them in practice.

Learners cover the impact of harassment on individuals and organisations, including third-party harassment, and the practical steps that help prevent and address it. The course explains the reporting options available to victims and witnesses alike.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain what sexual harassment looks like at work
  • Identify the employer's duty to take reasonable preventive steps
  • Recognise behaviours that may constitute harassment
  • Describe the impact of harassment on people and organisations
  • Apply practical steps to prevent and respond to harassment
  • Explain reporting options for victims and witnesses
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees across every sector
  • Managers and HR professionals
  • Business owners responsible for compliance
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 sexual harassment and the law
  2. 02 What constitutes sexual harassment at work
  3. 03 The employer's duty to prevent harassment
  4. 04 Impact of harassment on individuals and organisations
  5. 05 Preventing harassment: practical steps and policies
  6. 06 Reporting, responding and supporting those affected
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment, completed online following the course modules, checks understanding before certification.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive an instant, CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of the course.

Aligned with
  • Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
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 Sexual Harassment Training to your team?

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

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