Equality and Diversity

Explore equality and diversity laws, human rights, and unconscious bias to better understand respectful workplace and social behaviour.

Overview:

Understanding equality and diversity is not just good manners — it’s essential knowledge in today’s social and professional settings. This course introduces the core principles of respectful interaction across communities, focusing on how legal frameworks and social values shape fair treatment and equal opportunity. From the roots of discrimination to the mechanics of unconscious bias, each module helps demystify why these issues matter and how they show up in everyday decisions.

With eight focused modules, learners will explore topics including human rights, values and beliefs, equality analysis, and affirmative action. By highlighting the subtle and often overlooked forces that influence behaviour, the course aims to build awareness rather than offer a sermon. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a service, or just trying to get your facts straight, this course lays out the essentials with clarity and balance — no slogans, no fluff, just solid understanding.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the meaning and importance of equality and diversity.
• Identify key equality legislation relevant across sectors.
• Recognise the core principles of human rights.
• Explore how attitudes influence values and behaviour.
• Learn the basics and consequences of discrimination.
• Spot and reflect on examples of unconscious bias.

Who is this Course For:

• Professionals wanting to understand fairness in workplace settings.
• HR officers updating knowledge on diversity-related matters.
• Managers aiming to support respectful team environments.
• Educators addressing equality in academic environments.
• Volunteers working with diverse community groups.
• Students interested in social justice or public service roles.
• Administrators reviewing internal equality procedures.
• Anyone curious about fairness and human rights topics.

Career Path:

• HR Officer – Average salary: £28,000 per year
• Equality and Diversity Officer – Average salary: £33,000 per year
• Public Sector Policy Advisor – Average salary: £38,000 per year
• Education Welfare Officer – Average salary: £30,000 per year
• Social Services Coordinator – Average salary: £31,500 per year
• Community Outreach Manager – Average salary: £35,000 per year