Sexual Harassment Training for Employees
Our 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 under the Equality Act 2010 as amended by 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 Equality Act 2010 as amended by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
- 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.
What our clients say
From national pub chains to global insurance, our clients value our expertise and service.
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.
Understanding sexual harassment
- What sexual harassment means and the effect on individuals and the working environment.
- Verbal, visual and physical forms of harassment.
- Why unintended behaviour can still be harassment.
Legal protections and responsibilities
- The main UK legal protections, including the Equality Act 2010, and strengthened protections under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
- Individual and employer responsibilities.
- Preventative measures, including policies, training, risk assessments and reporting routes.
- Leadership commitment and ongoing prevention.
Recognising inappropriate behaviour
- Sexual comments, jokes, messages, images, gestures and unwanted contact.
- Personal boundaries and why “banter” does not excuse harassment.
- Scenarios exploring acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.
Harassment outside the workplace
- Harassment at work events, during travel and through digital communications.
- Risks involving customers, clients, suppliers and contractors.
Reporting concerns
- What to do if you experience or witness harassment.
- Following policies and using reporting routes.
- Listening to concerns and taking them seriously.
- Recording evidence, deciding whether to address behaviour directly and accessing external support.
Supporting colleagues and preventing harassment
- Respectful behaviour and a positive workplace culture.
- Speaking up and supporting colleagues.
- Building confidence that concerns will be heard and addressed fairly.
- How power imbalances, cultural differences and psychological safety affect behaviour and reporting.
Understanding the impact
- Effects on confidence, relationships and work performance.
- Mental and physical health effects, including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and fatigue
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 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 20 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 Equality Act 2010, as amended by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
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.
Need to know more?
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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