About this course
Work-related stress, depression and anxiety account for around half of all working days lost to ill health in the UK. This short course helps staff recognise stress early and do something about it.
It covers the difference between pressure and stress, physical and behavioural signs, the HSE Management Standards, and practical coping and support strategies for individuals and teams.
What learners cover
- The difference between pressure and harmful stress
- Physical, emotional and behavioural signs of stress
- The HSE Management Standards and employer duties
- Common workplace stressors and how to reduce them
- Coping strategies, support routes and when to seek help
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Understanding stress
What stress is, how the body responds and the effect of long-term exposure on health.
- Section 2
Spotting the signs
Changes in mood, performance, attendance and behaviour in yourself and colleagues.
- Section 3
Causes at work
The six HSE Management Standards: demands, control, support, relationships, role and change.
- Section 4
Managing stress
Practical coping strategies, conversations with managers, occupational health, EAPs and other support.
Who it is for
All employees, and particularly managers who need to spot and reduce stress in their teams.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and 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 ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download 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 the law, 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.