Business & Management
Diversity in the Workplace
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Diversity in the Workplace eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of workplace diversity and the value of recognising and respecting differences between individuals.
The course explores the different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and characteristics people bring to the workplace and how diversity can contribute to effective teams and organisations. Learners will consider the importance of respectful behaviour, recognising assumptions and bias, valuing individual differences and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees at all levels.
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
- New starters as part of workplace induction and development.
- Employees working within diverse teams.
- Customer and client-facing personnel.
- Anyone looking to develop their understanding of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by diversity in the workplace.
- Different forms of diversity within teams and organisations.
- The value that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can bring.
- The relationship between diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Recognising and respecting individual differences.
- Understanding how assumptions and stereotypes can influence workplace interactions.
- Recognising the potential influence of conscious and unconscious bias.
- The importance of treating colleagues with dignity and respect.
- Communicating appropriately with people from different backgrounds.
- Recognising behaviours that may exclude or disadvantage others.
- Challenging inappropriate behaviour appropriately.
- Encouraging participation and valuing different perspectives.
- Supporting positive working relationships within diverse teams.
- Understanding individual responsibilities for appropriate workplace behaviour.
- Following organisational diversity and inclusion policies and expectations.
- Contributing to a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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