Under the Equality Act 2010, sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates someone’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It can be spoken, written, physical or online.
Sexual Harassment Awareness Training (UK Workplace Course)
Give your team the confidence to spot it, stop it and report it.
UK employers are expected to take active steps to prevent sexual harassment, and training is one of the clearest ways to show it. This workplace sexual harassment training explains what the law says, what harassment looks like in real situations, and exactly what to do whether you are affected, a witness or a manager receiving a complaint.
What you get
- 9 clear modules in 3 hours 10 minutes, with a section on new guidance and procedures
- Realistic workplace scenarios and quick assessments
- An online test and a CPD-accredited certificate
- Lifetime access, so you can refresh your knowledge when policies change
- Learner support by chat or email
- A 14-day money-back guarantee
By the end you’ll be able to
- Explain what counts as sexual harassment under UK law
- Recognise harassing behaviour, including subtle and online conduct
- Report concerns safely and handle complaints fairly
- Use prevention and bystander strategies at work
- Understand employer duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection Act
- Help build a respectful, inclusive workplace culture
Who it’s for: employees, managers, HR teams, business owners and compliance staff in any sector. No previous knowledge is needed.
This course builds awareness and practical skills. It does not replace your organisation’s own policies, risk assessments or legal advice, which employers still need to put in place.
Exclusive Course Glimpse
What the course covers
Definitions, key concepts and examples
Real scenarios and behaviours to watch for
The Equality Act 2010 and legal responsibilities
Response strategies and workplace actions
Duties under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
Prevention techniques and best practice
Workplace policies and compliance frameworks
Updated workplace regulations and practice
Handling complaints and incidents
Resolution and post-incident management
What is changing for UK employers
Since 26 October 2024, employers have had a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their staff. From 30 October 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 raises that to “all reasonable steps” and makes employers liable for harassment by third parties such as customers and contractors. Tribunals can increase compensation by up to 25% if an employer has not met the duty. Regular, well-recorded training is widely regarded as one of the steps employers will need to show.
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD certificate and transcript, you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate and transcript.
At a glance
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online, self-paced, any device |
| Study time | 3 hours 10 minutes across 9 modules |
| Access | Lifetime |
| Assessment | Online test included |
| Certificate | CPD-accredited certificate (PDF or hard copy), with an optional QLS upgrade |
| Support | Tutor and learner support included |
| Entry requirements | None, apart from basic English and an internet-connected device |
Who should take this course?
- Employees who want to understand their rights and how to report concerns
- Managers who handle complaints and set the tone for their team
- HR professionals building or updating harassment policies
- Business owners who need to show they are meeting their legal duty
- Compliance and EDI staff supporting a respectful workplace culture
Career Path Of
Pair this course with Compliance and Risk Management Diploma Level 5 or Human Resource Administration. Training a whole team? See Team Training.
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Sexual harassment training FAQs
There is no law requiring a specific course, but employers must take steps to prevent sexual harassment, and training is one of the most common ways to show they have. Regular refreshers are recommended.
The duty to prevent sexual harassment rises from “reasonable steps” to “all reasonable steps”, and employers become liable for third-party harassment. Check the latest guidance from the EHRC and gov.uk, as details can be refined by regulations. [Publish only once the course content covers this.]
Everyone in an organisation benefits, including employees, managers, HR and business owners. Managers in particular need to know how to respond when someone raises a concern.
Yes. Dedicated modules cover addressing harassment, dealing with complaints and incidents, and mediation and the aftermath.
The guided learning time is 3 hours 10 minutes across 9 modules. It is self-paced, with lifetime access so you can come back to any module.
Yes. After you pass the online test you can order a CPD-accredited certificate as a PDF or hard copy, and you can add an optional QLS-endorsed upgrade.
Direct, Distract, Delegate and Delay. They give witnesses safe options for stepping in, from speaking up to checking in with the person afterwards.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Understanding the Effects of Sexual Harassment | |||
| Understanding the Effects of Sexual Harassment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 02: Types of Sexual Harassment | |||
| Types of Sexual Harassment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 03: Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | |||
| Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 04: Working Policies and Procedures Regarding Harassment | |||
| Working Policies and Procedures Regarding Harassment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 05: Positively Dealing with Sexual Harassment | |||
| Positively Dealing with Sexual Harassment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 06: Toxicity, Legality, and Equality | |||
| Toxicity, Legality, and Equality | 00:10:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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