Equality and Harassment is a vital course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and address crucial issues in today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape. With equality being a prominent focus across industries, understanding its nuances is essential. As organisations strive for diverse and inclusive environments, the demand for professionals skilled in promoting equality is on the rise. This course delves into the complexities of equality and harassment, offering you a comprehensive understanding through a structured exploration of these themes. By participating, you will enhance your ability to foster respectful workplaces, making you an invaluable asset in any sector. Engage with expert content and join a community committed to driving positive change.
Equality and harassment
This Equality and Harassment course is designed for professionals and graduates in the sector who wish to deepen their understanding of equality and harassment issues. It covers key aspects of equality and harassment in two parts each, offering valuable insights and updates for those keen to enhance their knowledge in these essential areas.
40 hours
Compliance, Quality and Health and Safety
Course objectives
- To understand the fundamental principles of equality.
- To explore the impact of inequality in diverse settings.
- To identify different forms of harassment and their effects.
- To learn strategies to prevent harassment effectively.
- To recognise signs of harassment and respond appropriately.
- To analyse case studies on equality and harassment.
- To develop skills for promoting a culture of inclusivity.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you to identify and address issues of equality and harassment effectively. You'll learn to recognise various forms of inequality and harassment, enhancing your ability to foster an inclusive and respectful environment. By understanding the complexities of both concepts, you'll be able to implement strategies that promote fairness and prevent discrimination in professional settings. This knowledge will empower you to actively contribute to creating safer and more equitable workplaces.
Teaching units
DIDACTIC UNIT 1. EQUALITY (I)
Introduction and basic concepts
Analysis of the workplace from a gender perspective.
Policies for equal opportunities between women and men at international and European levels.
Regulatory framework
Business and equal opportunities. Egalitarian business culture. Equality in quality and business excellence
Equality between women and men in work organisations. Collective bargaining. Positive action measures and equality plans
DIDACTIC UNIT 2. EQUALITY (II)
Corporate social responsibility and measures to be implemented in an equal opportunities company
Equality plans. Commitment and equality commission. Diagnosis
Measures to incorporate in an equality plan.
Equality plan. Evaluation. Monitoring and recording
Registration, conclusions and myths about the equality plan.
DIDACTIC UNIT 3. HARASSMENT (I)
Definition and concepts of Gender-based Violence
Myths and facts about harassment
Types of harassment
Types of bullying: harassment by cyber-bullying
DIDACTIC UNIT 4. HARASSMENT (II)
Preventive measures against harassment: Harassment Protocol
Labour Coexistence Committee
Equality in language: non-sexist language, awarness-raising and communication
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Harassment: a guide by the AEPD (Spanish Data Protection Agency)