Unconscious Bias Course
The Unconscious Bias Course raises employees’ awareness of unconscious bias so they can mitigate the impact on decision-making processes. This enables them to make more objective judgements and to appreciate the value that different perspectives and experiences bring to an organisation.
Fostering diversity through unconscious bias training can enhance creativity and innovation by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds with unique viewpoints. It also contributes to a culture where all employees feel empowered to contribute, driving the individual’s and organisation’s success.
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Unconscious Bias eLearning Course
Unconscious Bias Course fosters a more inclusive workplace culture, leading to fairer decision-making and improved collaboration amongst diverse teams.
£25
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What are the benefits of our unconscious bias course?
- Raises awareness of unconscious bias to support employees to make fair, rational decisions so individuals and organisation can thrive.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course duration
Unconscious bias training online takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Who should take this course?
All employees benefit from unconscious bias awareness training, regardless of their role within an organisation.
By raising awareness of unconscious bias, employees gain valuable insights into their own thought processes and behaviours. Training fosters a more inclusive workplace culture, leading to fairer decision-making processes and improved collaboration amongst diverse teams.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
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Unconscious Bias FAQs
Is unconscious bias training necessary if we already have a diverse workforce?
Yes, even in diverse workplaces, unconscious bias can affect decision-making and collaboration. This training helps raise awareness, enabling employees to recognise and mitigate biases, which in turn fosters a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
Can this course be tailored to reflect our specific company policies or industry context?
Yes, we offer customisation options that allow you to integrate your organisation’s policies or address specific scenarios relevant to your industry. This makes the course even more effective and relevant for your 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 SHINE 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.
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.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How can I be sure this training will make a difference in my organisation?
The course not only raises awareness but also equips employees with practical strategies to mitigate unconscious bias. This helps to create fairer decision-making processes and improve collaboration, leading to long-term benefits for both individuals and the organisation.
Is unconscious bias training suitable for senior management?
This course is valuable for everyone in an organisation, from junior staff to senior management. Unconscious bias can affect decisions at all levels, and it’s important for leadership to set the tone for an inclusive workplace.
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.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
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Course aims
By the end of the unconscious bias course participants will:
- Understand what unconscious bias is and why it is important to manage it.
- Recognise the types of unconscious bias.
- Have an increased awareness of unconscious bias in themselves and others.
- Know strategies to reduce the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace.
Course Overview
1. Introduction
What is unconscious bias, how does it affect individuals and why is addressing unconscious bias in the workplace important?
2. What are the five types of bias in the workplace?
How to recognise the most common types of unconscious bias: affinity bias, attribution bias, beauty bias, confirmation bias and conformity bias.
3. Tackling unconscious bias
How to recognise and manage unconscious bias in yourself.
Practical steps to manage unconscious bias such as acknowledging that everyone has unconscious biases, exposing yourself to different perspectives, seeking feedback, and engaging in self-reflection and continuous learning.
4. Organisational commitments
What direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace looks like, with reference to case studies. How employers can be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employees.
Ways in which organisations can protect themselves from unconscious bias through training, policies, holding employees accountable and encouraging transparency.
5. Preventing unconscious bias within processes
Practical ways organisations can reduce unconscious bias, for example by blind sifting job applications, conducting initial interviews by phone instead of in-person, and encouraging recruitment managers to make each other aware of stereotyping.
Assessment
At the end of unconscious bias training there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete the course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
The unconscious bias course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE 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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