Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

This course explains the nine protected characteristics and the main types of unlawful conduct under the Equality Act 2010, including discrimination, harassment and victimisation. You will learn about reasonable adjustments, the difference between positive action and positive discrimination, and the everyday inclusive behaviours that help colleagues feel respected and able to speak up.
Modules
4
Duration
About 45 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Identify the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
  • ✓Distinguish between direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, harassment and victimisation
  • ✓Explain the duty to make reasonable adjustments and the difference between positive action and positive discrimination
  • ✓Describe how employers and individual employees can be held responsible for unlawful conduct at work
  • ✓Practise inclusive behaviours, recognise microaggressions and know how to speak up

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Equality, diversity and inclusion explained

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

  2. Module 2: Types of unlawful conduct

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

  3. Module 3: Adjustments, positive action and responsibility

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

  4. Module 4: Inclusive behaviour and speaking up

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

  5. Final assessment & certificate