Women in Leadership
This course explores barriers women can face on the path to leadership, such as bias in promotion, the double bind and sponsorship gaps, and explains the protections in the Equality Act 2010, including equal pay, positive action and gender pay gap reporting. It offers practical guidance on networks, mentors, sponsors and self-advocacy, and shows how allyship, flexible working and inclusive leadership practices help everyone.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Recognise common barriers women can face in progressing to leadership, including bias, the double bind and sponsorship gaps
- ✓Explain how the Equality Act 2010 addresses sex discrimination, equal pay and positive action
- ✓Describe gender pay gap reporting requirements for employers with 250 or more employees in Great Britain
- ✓Use networks, mentors, sponsors and negotiation skills to support career progression
- ✓Apply allyship, flexible working and inclusive leadership practices, taking account of intersectionality
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding the barriers
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The law and gender pay gap reporting
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Building your career
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Inclusive leadership and allyship
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate