Equality and Diversity Online Course

Develop a solid understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace with this CPD accredited online course, grounded in the Equality Act 2010 and designed for employees at all levels. The Equality Act 2010 provides the legal framework for protecting individuals from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in the workplace, and this course explains what that means in practice for both employers and employees. You will learn about the nine protected characteristics — age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation — and understand the different forms of discrimination including direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. The course also addresses unconscious bias, explaining how automatic assumptions can influence decision-making and workplace behaviour, and provides practical strategies for recognising and reducing bias. Beyond legal compliance, the course explores the business and cultural benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, including improved staff retention, better decision-making, and stronger team performance. Equality and diversity training is widely regarded as essential for all staff, and many employers include it as part of their mandatory induction programme. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate recognised by employers and HR professionals across all sectors in the UK.