Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awareness online training
A practical course on respectful workplace behaviour, protected characteristics, inclusion and everyday actions that help teams work well.
Course outline
- What EDI means at work
- Protected characteristics
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Harassment and victimisation
- Knowledge check: fair treatment
- Unconscious bias
- Inclusive communication
- Reasonable adjustments
- Micro-behaviours
- Knowledge check: inclusion
- Banter versus harm
- Being an active bystander
- Recruitment and progression
- Inclusive meetings
- Knowledge check: bystander action
- Handling concerns
- Manager responsibilities
- Everyday action plan
- Final assessment
- Course summary and next steps
What this supports
What EDI means at work
Protected characteristics
Direct and indirect discrimination
Harassment and victimisation
Knowledge check: fair treatment
Unconscious bias
Inclusive communication
Reasonable adjustments
Questions
Which example best describes indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination can occur when a policy or practice has an unfair group impact without objective justification.
Which behaviour supports inclusion?
Inclusion includes recognising contributions and making it easier for people to participate.
A colleague makes a repeated stereotype-based joke. What is a good bystander response?
Bystanders can help by challenging, distracting, supporting or reporting in a safe and proportionate way.
Which statement is best?
Everyone contributes to workplace culture, although managers have additional responsibilities.