Global Modern Slavery training

Five microlessons on the forms and signs of modern slavery, what to do if you suspect it, and business responsibilities worldwide, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Global Modern Slavery course covers

This course covers modern slavery worldwide in five microlessons. It's built for employees and managers in any organization with workers, suppliers or supply chains, and covers what modern slavery is, the forms it takes, how to spot the signs, what to do if you recognize a potential case, and the international legal context for businesses.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Define modern slavery and the forms it takes around the world
  • Recognize the signs of modern slavery in individuals and workplaces
  • Take the right action and follow reporting procedures when you suspect a case
  • Explain the international legal frameworks and business responsibilities on modern slavery
  • Interact empathetically and safely with potential victims
  • Support due diligence and ethical labor standards in your operations and supply chain
Course contents

5 microlessons

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

1What is Modern Slavery?
2Forms of Modern Slavery
3How to Spot Signs of Modern Slavery
4What to Do if You Recognise a Potential Case of Modern Slavery
5Legal Context and Business Responsibilities

  1. What is Modern Slavery?: What modern slavery is, and why it matters to every organization.
  2. Forms of Modern Slavery: Forced labor, debt bondage, human trafficking and the other forms it takes.
  3. How to Spot Signs of Modern Slavery: The signs that someone may be a victim, at work or in the supply chain.
  4. What to Do if You Recognise a Potential Case of Modern Slavery: The safe steps to take, and how to report a concern.
  5. Legal Context and Business Responsibilities: The international laws and the responsibilities they place on businesses.
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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 Modern Slavery (Global).

  • 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

  • Employees who work with suppliers, contractors, agencies or temporary workers
  • Procurement and supply chain teams who carry out supplier due diligence
  • Managers and HR teams who recruit and oversee workers
  • Organizations that operate or source in more than one country

Laws covered

  • UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The international framework that sets out businesses' responsibility to respect human rights, including through due diligence.
  • ILO Forced Labour Convention and Protocol. The international standards on forced labor, which the course uses to explain how modern slavery is defined.
  • Your local modern slavery and supply chain laws. Rules differ by country, such as the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. The course explains the shared principles, and your local law sets the exact duties.
How it runs in 5Mins

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  • EnrollAuto-enroll

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  • RemindReminders

    Nudges by email, Slack, Microsoft Teams and push until the course is done.

  • RepeatRecurrence

    Set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months, and 5Mins re-enrolls people for you.

  • CertifyCertificates

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

  • ProveAudit-ready records

    See who is complete, at risk or overdue on the Compliance Dashboard, and prove it any time.

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compliance completion and pass rate since go-live

  • ~1 day saved on each compliance course (HR estimate)
  • Automated reminders and reporting

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

  • 12 monthly sessions a year, up from 3-4
  • 95% content creation time saved

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.

Lucy WybornLucy WybornDirector of Learning and Development, ICAB
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ComplianceCompliance Training Legal services 80%

completion on mandatory training, up from 20%

  • Mobile microlessons finished between calls
  • 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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training log showing who did what, when, and the pass rate

  • Any device phone or laptop, at their own pace
  • Rolling refreshers through the year

When I engage with the FCA, I can show that every team has had training tailored to their role, that it's up to date, and that it runs throughout the year, with a full log of who's done what.

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Your questions answered

Questions about Global Modern Slavery training

How long is the Modern Slavery course?

It's made up of 5 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 tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What does the course cover?

What modern slavery is, the forms it takes, how to spot the signs, what to do if you suspect a case, and the legal context and responsibilities for businesses around the world.

Is this course for a specific country?

No. It covers modern slavery worldwide and the international legal landscape. 5Mins also has a Modern Slavery (UK) course built around the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Who needs modern slavery training?

Anyone who could come across exploitation at work, especially procurement, supply chain, HR and recruitment teams, and managers who oversee workers or contractors.

How often should staff take modern slavery training?

Your own risk assessment sets the schedule. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months, so refreshers happen automatically.

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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