Business & Management
Managing Unconscious Bias
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Managing Unconscious Bias eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of unconscious bias, how it can influence workplace decisions and interactions, and the practical steps that can be taken to reduce its impact.
The course explores how unconscious biases develop, common types of bias and the ways they may affect recruitment, performance, progression and everyday workplace relationships. Learners will consider how greater self-awareness, objective decision-making and inclusive behaviours can support fairer and more effective workplace practices.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees at all levels.
- Managers and supervisors.
- Team leaders and aspiring managers.
- Employees involved in recruitment and selection.
- HR and people management personnel.
- Employees responsible for performance, development or promotion decisions.
- Anyone looking to improve their awareness of unconscious bias and inclusive workplace practices.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by unconscious bias.
- How unconscious biases can develop.
- The difference between conscious and unconscious bias.
- Recognising that everyone may be influenced by unconscious biases.
- Common types and examples of unconscious bias.
- How assumptions and stereotypes can influence perceptions.
- Recognising how bias may affect workplace interactions.
- The potential influence of bias on recruitment and selection.
- How bias may affect performance assessments and feedback.
- The potential impact of bias on promotion and development opportunities.
- Recognising bias in everyday workplace decision-making.
- Understanding how first impressions can influence judgements.
- Recognising the importance of challenging personal assumptions.
- Developing greater awareness of individual thought processes and behaviours.
- Taking time to consider evidence before reaching conclusions.
- Applying consistent and objective criteria when making decisions.
- Seeking different perspectives and viewpoints.
- Recognising situations where bias may be more likely to influence decisions.
- Challenging stereotypes and inappropriate assumptions.
- Responding constructively when bias is identified.
- Supporting fair and inclusive workplace practices.
- Considering the impact of language and behaviour on others.
- Contributing to an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
- Applying practical approaches to reduce the influence of unconscious bias.
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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