Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
Essential Equality and Diversity Awareness for the Workplace
About This Course
Equality, diversity and discrimination are key considerations for every workplace. This course helps learners understand what equality and diversity mean in practice, how discrimination can occur, and the responsibilities placed on both employers and employees by UK legislation. It supports fair treatment, respectful working environments, and lawful decision making at work.
Key Facts
What Is Equality and Diversity?
Understand the meaning of equality and diversity and how they work together.
Equality and Diversity Legislation
Learn about legal responsibilities and workplace protections.
Understanding Discrimination
Recognise discrimination and how it can occur in the workplace.
Promoting Diversity
Learn how inclusive practices support positive working environments.
Values, Attitudes and Beliefs
Understand how personal values and beliefs influence behaviour.
Institutional Discrimination
Understand how policies and systems can unintentionally discriminate.
Valuing Others
Promote respect, inclusion, and positive workplace relationships.
Resistance to Feedback
Understand why feedback may be resisted and how to manage it constructively.
What You'll Learn
- Understand what equality and diversity mean in the workplace
- Recognise different forms of discrimination
- Understand key UK equality legislation
- Identify how attitudes, beliefs and values influence behaviour
- Recognise stereotypes and prejudices
- Promote equality and value diversity at work
- Understand institutional discriminations and how it occurs
Who should take this course
- Understand rights, responsibilities, and respectful behaviour at work.
- Support fair decision making and inclusive team management.
- Promote equality, fairness, and compliance across the organisation.
- Reduce legal risk and support a fair, inclusive workplace culture.
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - What Is Equality and Diversity
Understand key definitions and workplace relevance
Module 2 - Equality and Diversity Legislation
Learn about legal responsibilities and protections
Module 3 - What Do We Mean by Discrimination
Understand different forms of discrimination
Module 4 - Promoting Diversity
Explore inclusive practices in the workplace
Module 5 - Links Between Values, Attitudes and Beliefs
Understand how beliefs influence behaviour
Module 6 - Stereotypes, Prejudices and Discrimination
Recognise harmful assumptions and their impact
Module 7 - Institutional Discriminations
Understand discrimination within systems and structures
Module 8 - Valuing Others
Promote respect and inclusion at work
Module 9 - Resistance to Feedback
Understand reactions to feedback and how to manage them
Module 10 - Final Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Equality and diversity responsibilities apply across all workplaces and sectors.
Yes. Bulk enrolment options are available.
No. You can pause and resume the course at any time during your access period.