Qualification Code:
EL-108
Awarding Body:
Approved by CPD, 2 CPD units
Duration:
55 minutes
Delivery Method:
Online
Cost:
£42 (VAT included)
Course Overview
Sexual harassment training online that supports your preventative duty
Since 26 October 2024, employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. This comes from the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. Sexual harassment training online is one practical step that helps show you are meeting that duty.
The course runs for 55 minutes across eight video modules. Staff study at their own pace on any device. Questions at the end of each module check understanding.
Why choose this course?
✔ Up to date – includes a module on the 2023 Act and the preventative duty.
✔ CPD approved – carries 2 CPD units for your training record.
✔ Real examples – case studies show what counts as harassment and what went wrong.
✔ Try first – a free trial lets you see the format before you buy.
This sexual harassment training online covers what harassment is, the law, and how to respond.
- What sexual harassment is – how the Equality Act 2010 defines it, with everyday examples.
- Examples and research – how common it is and how poor responses make it worse.
- Dealing with a complaint – how to receive an allegation fairly and take it seriously.
- Policies and line managers – why clear policies matter and what managers are expected to do.
- Handling harassment at work – investigation steps and the role of employment tribunals.
- The law – protection under employment law and where criminal law also applies.
- Case studies – real cases showing outcomes where employers failed to act.
- The 2023 Act – what the new preventative duty means for employers.
The course suits all staff, from new starters to senior leaders. It is especially useful for line managers, supervisors and HR teams who handle complaints. It works in any sector, including health, care, education, retail and hospitality.
Each module has a 70% pass mark. The course is CPD approved and carries 2 CPD units. Employers can keep completion records as evidence of steps taken under the preventative duty.
Simple to buy. Flexible to study.
Buy your course online and you can start straight away. Courses run on our secure eLearning platform, delivered in partnership with VideoTile Learning.
- Try it first – Create a free account and watch the first module of any course at no cost.
- Buy and log in – Pay online and the course appears in your account.
- Study at your own pace – Short video modules let you stop and return whenever suits you.
- Check your learning – A short multiple-choice test follows each module. The pass mark is usually 70%.
- Download your certificate – Pass every module and your certificate is ready to download and print.
What you need: an up-to-date web browser and a broadband connection of 3Mb or faster. No software to install.
Training a team? We can help.
Many care providers, NHS teams and employers use our eLearning to keep staff training current. A business account lets you buy courses in bulk, assign them to staff and track completion in one place. That gives you a clear record for audits and inspections.
Since 2008, Medipro has trained thousands of health and care professionals in the classroom and online. We can help you build a training plan that mixes eLearning with practical, tutor-led courses at our Stockton-on-Tees centre.
Training works best alongside a clear policy, a risk assessment and a reporting route staff trust.
Is sexual harassment training a legal requirement?
The law does not name training as mandatory. However, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. EHRC guidance treats staff training as one of those steps.
What happens if an employer breaches the preventative duty?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission can take enforcement action. Where a tribunal upholds a sexual harassment claim and finds a breach, it can increase compensation by up to 25%.
How often should sexual harassment training online be refreshed?
There is no fixed legal expiry. Many employers refresh this training annually or every 1–3 years, depending on policy. Refresh sooner after a policy change or a complaint.