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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

Four microlessons on EDI and the Equality Act 2010, everyday red flags, inclusive leadership and being an effective ally, with a situational test and a certificate of completion.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (UK) course preview
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About this course

What the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion course covers

This course covers equality, diversity and inclusion at work in four microlessons. It's built for every employee, and covers the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection Act 2023, everyday red flags such as microaggressions and exclusion, inclusive leadership and everyday practices, and how to challenge behavior and be an effective ally.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Explain equality, diversity and inclusion and apply them at work
  • Spot microaggressions and other subtle forms of exclusion
  • Practice inclusive leadership and build a culture of respect
  • Explain legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection Act 2023
  • Respond to inappropriate behavior and support colleagues as an ally
  • Keep an inclusive environment through everyday actions and decisions
Course contents

4 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Understanding Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
2Spotting Everyday Red Flags in the Workplace
3Inclusive Leadership & Everyday Practices
4Challenging Behaviour & Being an Effective Ally

  1. Understanding Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: What equality, diversity and inclusion mean, and the UK law behind them.
  2. Spotting Everyday Red Flags in the Workplace: The everyday red flags of exclusion, from interruptions to cliques.
  3. Inclusive Leadership & Everyday Practices: What inclusive leadership looks like in everyday decisions.
  4. Challenging Behaviour & Being an Effective Ally: How to challenge behavior, be an ally and use reporting channels.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Every employee, so everyone understands what inclusion looks like day to day
  • Managers and team leaders who set the tone for their teams
  • New joiners who need EDI training in their first weeks
  • HR and people teams building an inclusive culture

Laws covered

  • Equality Act 2010. Protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimization because of nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
  • Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. Since 26 October 2024, employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees.
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  • RepeatRecurrence

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  • CertifyCertificates

    Certificates and e-signatures are issued and stored for every completion.

  • ProveAudit-ready records

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Since go-live, our compliance completion and pass rates are 100%, and it's the quickest we've ever got there. Automated reminders and reporting save us about a day per course.

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less session time, from 2.5-3 hour sessions to modules of 25 minutes at most

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Our compliance sessions used to be two and a half to three hours in a room, and we could fit in three or four a year. Now we cover one topic a month, and I can see exactly what people are retaining.

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completion on mandatory training, up from 20%

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  • Manager view of each team's progress

We were sitting at 20% completion on our mandatory training. We're now at 80%. People finish short lessons between calls, on mobile, and managers can see where their teams are, so chasing completion is no longer a one-person job.

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Your questions answered

Questions about Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

How long is the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion course?

It's made up of 4 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational test. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What are the protected characteristics?

The Equality Act 2010 lists nine: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Is EDI training a legal requirement?

The Equality Act 2010 does not require EDI training by name, but employers can be liable for discrimination and harassment by their staff. Training helps show the reasonable steps an employer has taken.

Who should take this course?

Every employee, with particular value for managers and team leaders. For hiring and decision-making, pair it with Unconscious Bias in the Workplace (Global).

How often should staff take EDI training?

There is no fixed frequency in law. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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