Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work

This course explains what sexual harassment is under the Equality Act 2010, how to recognise it in person, online and from third parties, and the preventative duty employers have had since October 2024. You will learn practical ways to be an active bystander and what happens when a concern is reported, including where to find support.
Modules
5
Duration
About 45 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 18

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain what sexual harassment means under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010
  • ✓Recognise sexual harassment in person, online and from customers, clients or other third parties
  • ✓Describe the employer's duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and your own part in a respectful workplace
  • ✓Use safe, practical active bystander techniques when you see or hear something that is not right
  • ✓Know how to report a concern, what support is available and what to expect afterwards

Course contents

  1. Module 1: What sexual harassment is

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

  2. Module 2: Recognising sexual harassment

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

  3. Module 3: The preventative duty and everyone's role

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

  4. Module 4: Being an active bystander

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

  5. Module 5: Reporting, support and what happens next

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

  6. Final assessment & certificate