Equality and Diversity

60 mins - valid for 6 months
Course Cost (excl. VAT): £9.99

Introduction

Diversity isn't about ticking boxes or being politically correct. A 2008 report by the Department for Work and Pensions found businesses which embrace diversity enjoy both improved productivity and increased profit. That's because respecting the individual differences of employees, partners, suppliers and customers from all over the world leads to improved customer service, greater recruitment opportunities and an enhanced business image.

This course explores the dangers of stereotypes and the risks of making judgements based on one aspect of an individual's persona such as their age, race, gender, sexuality, religion or disability. The course encourages you to question assumptions so that you feel more secure, confident and trusting when dealing with people whose values, opinions or cultures differ from your own. You'll learn about creating a more comfortable, inclusive work culture and ensure that you and your business avoid costly and damaging discrimination claims.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for any member of staff or employer, in all types of business.

What will you get from this course?

When you've completed this course, you'll be able to:

identify common issues with equality and diversity
understand your rights and your responsibilities
raise awareness of the issues among your colleagues, employees and managers
take appropriate action to prevent breaches of legislation

Course features

This course uses audio, onscreen text and animation to maximise your learning. As you're using the course you'll find each lesson is interactive, with activities and simulations to help you through. There are also exercises and quizzes to make sure you get to practise the different areas you're studying.

You'll be able to access real life examples, expert advice and tips on how to apply the learning from your course in the real world.
There's even a glossary to help you understand any new words you come across so you don't get confused.

You can start the course straight away and access it at any time, providing you can use a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date of purchase.