Business & Management
Equality and Diversity
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
35 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Equality and Diversity eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and the importance of treating people fairly, respectfully and without discrimination in the workplace.
The course explores the value of individual differences, how attitudes and behaviours can affect others and the importance of providing fair opportunities within the workplace. Learners will consider how assumptions, stereotypes and bias can influence workplace interactions and decisions, and how they can contribute to a respectful, inclusive and diverse 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 equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by equality, diversity and inclusion.
- The importance of fair and respectful treatment in the workplace.
- Recognising and valuing individual differences.
- The benefits of diversity within teams and organisations.
- Understanding how workplace practices can affect equality and inclusion.
- Recognising different forms of discrimination.
- Understanding how assumptions and stereotypes can influence behaviour.
- 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.
- Supporting fair access to workplace opportunities.
- Understanding the importance of reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
- Challenging inappropriate or discriminatory behaviour appropriately.
- Raising and reporting concerns through appropriate workplace channels.
- Following organisational equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
- Supporting positive working relationships within diverse teams.
- Contributing to a fair, respectful and inclusive 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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