About this course
From October 2024 employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. This course helps employees understand what sexual harassment is, the impact it has, and how to speak up.
It uses realistic workplace scenarios to show where behaviour crosses the line, covers bystander responsibilities, and explains how to raise a concern.
What learners cover
- What counts as sexual harassment under the Equality Act 2010
- The preventative duty on employers and what it means for staff
- Behaviours that cross the line, including banter, messages and social events
- The impact of harassment on individuals and teams
- How to be an active bystander
- How to report a concern and what happens next
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Defining sexual harassment
Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, third-party harassment and victimisation.
- Section 2
The law
The Equality Act 2010 and the employer duty to prevent sexual harassment.
- Section 3
Recognising behaviour
Scenario-based examples covering in-person, online and out-of-hours conduct.
- Section 4
Speaking up
Bystander action, reporting routes, confidentiality and support.
Who it is for
All employees in any sector. A separate manager version is available for those with people responsibilities.
Entry requirements: None. Suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 45 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course finishes with a multiple-choice assessment taken online at the end. Learners who do not pass first time can retake the assessment.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates are downloadable straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if legislation, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.