More Information - Religion & Belief

Religion and Belief

1 hour - valid for 6 months

Course Cost (excl. VAT): £29.99

Introduction

The UK has a greater religious diversity than any other country in the European Union and since December 2003, all employers have been governed by regulations that outlaw discrimination on the grounds of religious belief. But research suggests that many businesses remain complacent about their responsibilities. In 2007, tribunals heard more than 600 complaints of religious belief discrimination [1], with compensation awards in successful cases as high as £125,000 [2].

This course will help to ensure businesses understand and comply with religious belief legislation and gives practical advice on how religious beliefs can be successfully accommodated in the workplace.

[1] Personnel Today, July 2008
[2] TUC Sexual Orientation and Religion / Belief Discrimination: Three Years On, July 2007

Who is the course for?

Religion and Belief is suitable for staff at all levels within an organisation.

This course is appropriate for any business sector, there are no formal entry requirements and employees do not need any prior experience.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

Identify the main provisions of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Understand the legal obligations you and your employer have regarding religion and belief at work
Identify the beliefs of the five largest religious groups in the UK
Understand the different types of adjustments that can be made to accommodate people’s religion and beliefs in the workplace
Work with colleagues to make appropriate accommodations
Behave in a way that not only complies with the law but also builds a supportive and inclusive culture

Course features

Produced in association with FaithWise, a leading consultant to the government and the private sector on faith issues, Religion and Belief will help you to respect and accommodate faith and belief in the workplace.

Featuring dramatised case studies based on real-life experiences, the course explores a comprehensive range of faith issues, from your responsibilities under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 to the practical steps you can take to behave in a more professional manner with colleagues of different faiths.

As you work through the course, you’ll be presented with simple exercises to check your learning. Detailed checklists can be printed off and kept for future reference and an Assessment Quiz at the end of the course lets you gauge how well you have understood all the issues.

You can start the course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have the use of a computer with an internet connection. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete and you do not have to complete the entire course in a single session. If you do choose to take a break during the course, you will be able to return to the point you left your learning the next time you login. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed.