Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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In our sexual harassment in the workplace course, you will gain a greater understanding of what sexual harassment is, the environments and types of sexual harassment, legislation, policies and procedures workplaces should have in place. As well as, how to create a positive workplace culture and support.

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
CPD Certificate - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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All about this Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Course

In this sexual harassment in the workplace course, you will be introduced to different forms of sexual harassment, and study the impact of sexual harassment in the workplace. This course does not wholly address cases of sexual harassment outside of the workplace.

You will also examine different examples of sexual harassment in workplace settings, learning how to identify, prevent and process cases of sexual harassment in the workplace and look at relevant legislation and policies in the UK which involve how to make complaints about sexual harassment, and the legal duties of employers.

Finally, you will study how to create a positive workplace culture and reduce the risk of sexual harassment, and support staff who have been sexually harassed.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

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  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered on this course

Introduction to Sexual Harassment

In the first unit you will explore why it is important to understand how to spot and prevent sexual harassment within a workplace setting, as well as the physical, mental emotional and financial impacts of sexual harassment. You will finish the first unit by exploring how to dispel common stereotypes concerning sexual harassment in the workplace.

Environments and types of sexual harassment 

In this unit you will cover the different behaviours that are classed as sexual harassment and the different environments in which they could occur. You will also look at examples of sexual harassment in the workplace and guidance on how to recognise when sexual harassment has taken place.

Legislation, Policies and Procedures

In this unit, you will cover the legislation, guidance, policies and procedures that are relevant to sexual harassment in the workplace. Including guidance on how to make a complaint about someone who has sexually harassed you in the workplace and reporting the sexual harassment of someone else. You will also consider the legal duties and requirements of companies and organisations.

Creating positive workplace cultures and support

In the final unit, you will examine the importance of positive cultures in the workplace and how this can contribute to a safer working environment. You will look at recommendations for raising awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace. You will finish the unit by looking at how to support yourself or someone else who has been sexually harassed.

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How long does it take to complete this course?

This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course accredited?

Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of studying this course online?

By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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