Unconscious Bias for Managers

This course helps managers understand where bias can affect the decisions they make about people and what to do about it. You will learn how to use structured interviews, objective criteria, diverse panels and data checks, how to build an inclusive team culture, and the legal risks that biased decisions create under the Equality Act 2010.
Modules
4
Duration
About 50 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Identify where bias can affect recruitment, work allocation, performance reviews, promotion and pay
  • ✓Use structured interviews, objective criteria and diverse panels to make fairer selection decisions
  • ✓Apply data and decision checks to spot and challenge patterns of unfairness
  • ✓Build an inclusive team culture where everyone can contribute and progress
  • ✓Explain the legal risks of biased decisions under the Equality Act 2010

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Bias and the manager's role

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

  2. Module 2: Fair recruitment and selection

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

  3. Module 3: Work allocation, performance, promotion and pay

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

  4. Module 4: Data, culture and legal risk

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

  5. Final assessment & certificate