Sexual Harassment Training for Employees
Our online sexual harassment training course gives employees the knowledge and confidence to identify, report and help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
By the end of the course, participants will understand employers’ legal duty to prevent sexual harassment, including the strengthened requirement to take all reasonable steps from 30 October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Participants will also understand their responsibilities as employees and how to contribute to a respectful workplace culture that supports prevention and encourages reporting.
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Sexual Harassment Training for Employees
Enables employees to identify, report and prevent sexual harassment in compliance with the Employment Rights Act 2025.
£25
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Benefits of Sexual Harassment Training
- Helps to build a safe workplace where everyone feels respected, appreciated, and motivated.
- Supports compliance with the Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.
- Relevant to all employees across every industry.
- Can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Instant access to course materials.
Free translation into 40 languages included. Additional languages available as a bespoke service.
Accessible course with screen-reader compatibility, closed captions, transcripts, and keyboard navigation.
Ways to study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. Online courses are delivered through our digital platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
Virtual Classroom
Combine the benefits of face-to-face and online learning. Our experienced trainers deliver training virtually. You also benefit from access to our online resources.
In-person
If you would like training to be delivered to a group, you can arrange for one of our expert health and safety trainers to visit your workplace, or another location that suits you.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
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By the end of sexual harassment awareness training, participants will:
- Be able to identify sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Understand an employer’s and employee’s responsibilities.
- Know the effects sexual harassment can have on somebody.
- Feel more confident about addressing negative behaviour at work.
- Know what support employees can access at work and outside work.
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
- Definition of ‘sexual harassment’ under the Equality Act 2010.
- Who is affected by sexual harassment.
Who is responsible?
- The person who sexually harasses someone is responsible for their actions.
- Exploring employers’ and employees’ responsibilities under health and safety legislation, alongside employers’ legal duty to prevent sexual harassment.
- Understanding the requirement to take reasonable steps and the strengthened duty to take all reasonable steps from 30 October 2026.
What if sexual harassment happens outside the workplace?
- Considering who is responsible if an employee is sexually harassed outside the workplace in a setting related to work.
What are the types of sexual harassment?
- Identifying verbal, visual and physical sexual harassment.
How do you know if you are experiencing sexual harassment?
- Examining the definition of sexual harassment under the law and how it applies to real life situations.
- Understanding that you do not have to be the direct recipient of sexual behaviours to be the victim of sexual harassment.
Is behaviour always intentional?
- Understanding what to do if you are not sure whether sexual harassment is intentional or not.
- Looking at the motivations behind sexual harassment.
Can you identify sexual harassment?
- Thinking about different case studies and deciding whether the behaviour described constitutes sexual harassment or not.
What are the effects of sexual harassment?
- Examining the psychological, physical, and social consequences of sexual harassment for the victim.
- Looking at how sexual harassment may affect a victim’s behaviour, motivation and productivity at work.
How can employers prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?
- Exploring what taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment means in practice, including assessing risks, setting clear standards, providing effective training, encouraging reporting and reviewing preventative measures.
- Understanding how employees can contribute to a respectful workplace culture.
What should you do if you experience sexual harassment at work?
- Practical steps employees can take if they experience sexual harassment at work.
Should you confront a harasser?
- How to decide whether to confront a harasser and how to do so safely.
How should an employer respond to a complaint of sexual harassment?
- What reporting procedures employers must have in place by law.
- How employees can raise an informal and formal grievance and what to expect.
eLearning
At the end of the sexual harassment training there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Face-to-face and Virtual
The standard course does not include a formal assessment, as learning is reinforced through interactive scenarios, activities and active participation. However, an assessment can be incorporated and tailored to the organisation’s requirements.
Who should take this course?
All employees benefit from sexual harassment training, regardless of their role within an organisation.
This online course raises awareness of what sexual harassment is, so people know how to help prevent it and what they can do if they experience it or witness it.
Course duration
Sexual harassment training for employees eLearning takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Our face-to-face and virtual training content and duration is usually delivered within half a day. However, it can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Certificate
You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course (with instant download available for the eLearning version).
Is this course necessary for all employees, even if we’ve never had an issue with harassment?
Yes, sexual harassment can happen in any workplace. This course helps create a proactive culture where all employees understand their responsibilities, can identify inappropriate behaviour, and know how to prevent issues before they arise. It’s also essential for compliance with the Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.
Can I customise the training to include our organisation’s specific policies?
Yes, we can tailor the course to incorporate your organisation’s sexual harassment policies and procedures. This ensures the training aligns with your company’s approach and makes it more relevant for employees.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our digital platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our digital platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using our digital platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
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Compliance record keeping made easy
The Praxis42 Digital Platform is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, our platform allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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