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Equality and Diversity

Learners on the course will understand what is meant by the term equality and diversity and the consequences of inequality. It will equip learners with the tools to promote inclusion and create fairer workplaces.

What is meant by equality and diversity? Find the answer to that, and more, in just 30 minutes with this Short Course.

For an organisation to thrive, it must strive to create an environment of equality of opportunity for all, that celebrates the differences that make us unique. Equality and diversity concerns avoiding discrimination and ensuring that there is equal opportunity for all stakeholders, which in turn leads to a positive company culture and better staff engagement.

Learners on the course will understand what is meant by the term equality and diversity and the consequences of inequality. It will equip learners with the tools to promote inclusion and create fairer workplaces. Finally, learners will learn the legal and moral frameworks that govern equality and diversity.

This course covers the following areas:

  • What is meant by the term equality and diversity?
  • Consequences of inequality
  • Human rights
  • The Equality Act
  • Inclusive and exclusive models of society
  • Promoting inclusion
  • Creating fairer workplaces
Who it's aimed at?:

This course is ideal for all levels of employee within a business and as part of the induction process for new employees. This course is also ideal for use as part of the on-programme element of the apprenticeship standards and can support the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.

Prerequisites:

No prior knowledge is needed.

Duration:

20 – 40 minutes

How it works:

After purchasing the course learners will be contacted by our Learner Management Team and provided with a username, password and hyperlink to the Awarding Organisation’s Learner Management System along with instructions on accessing the course. The learner account will already be set up and after logging-in, learners will be able access and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.

Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.

Certification:

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

LOCATION

Our e-learning courses are delivered on demand and on-line.

When do they take place

All courses must be taken within 6 months of registration

How it works

After purchasing the course, learners will receive a link to the course by email. Following this link will allow them to access the course directly.

Price

£10.00

Learner details

pay in interest free monthly instalments: 12 x ยฃ0.83

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