Effective Remote Working

This course gives practical guidance on planning your time, communicating clearly and collaborating well when working remotely. It also covers setting boundaries, managing isolation, keeping information secure at home, setting up a safe workstation and your statutory right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
Modules
4
Duration
About 35 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Plan and prioritise your work to stay productive when working remotely
  • ✓Communicate clearly and stay visible using the right tools for each task
  • ✓Set healthy boundaries and recognise signs of isolation and overwork
  • ✓Apply basic data security and workstation safety practices at home
  • ✓Explain the statutory right to request flexible working and how requests are handled

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Productivity and planning

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Communication, visibility and collaboration

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Boundaries and wellbeing

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Security, set-up and flexible working rights

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Final assessment & certificate