Duration: 1 hour

Modules: 4

Introduction to Equality and Diversity

Protected Characteristics and The Equality Act

Prejudice and Discrimination

Inclusion

Maintaining an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity is essential to any organisation. This revealing course is split into four modules to thoroughly explore the issues involved and their relevance to us all, including protections laid out in the Equality Act 2010. 

With this course you will learn inclusion in terms of equality and diversity and the universal benefits of promoting an inclusive workplace. The course discusses protected characteristics and explains the problems surrounding prejudice and discrimination. It will help companies and employees understand and better support individuals from any ethnic group, of any age and with any disability, gender, sexual preference or any other protected characteristic.

In this course you will:

Explore the concepts of equality and diversity and their relevance to wider society

Recognise inequality and its impact

Identify challenges relating to equality and diversity faced by organisations

Know the benefits of a diverse workforce

Gain an overview of the Equality Act 2010 and the protection it provides

Explore the role of human rights in achieving equality

Learn to recognise and tackle discrimination

Explore ideas surrounding inclusion and their impact

Define what inclusion means in terms of equality and diversity

Know the advantages of an inclusive workplace

Recognise ways you can improve your own behaviour and practice to promote inclusion and challenge prejudice