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 test. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Which organizations must publish a modern slavery statement?

Under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, commercial organizations that supply goods or services in the UK and have a total turnover of GBP 36 million or more must publish a statement each financial year.

What should someone do if they suspect modern slavery?

Follow your organization's reporting procedure and do not confront anyone you suspect. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

Who needs modern slavery training?

Every employee benefits, and it matters most for procurement, supply chain, HR and recruitment teams, and managers in higher-risk sectors.

How often should staff take this training?

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

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.

Modern Slavery Training Course (UK)

What the Modern Slavery course covers

This course covers modern slavery in five microlessons. It's built for every employee, and especially for teams who work with suppliers, and covers what modern slavery is, its main forms, the signs to look out for, what to do if you suspect a case, and the legal context and business responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

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 (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

Who it's for

Every employee, so more people can spot the signs and know what to do

Procurement and supply chain teams who work with suppliers and contractors

HR and recruitment teams who check right to work and agency labor

Managers in sectors with higher labor exploitation risks, such as logistics, hospitality and manufacturing

Laws covered

Modern Slavery Act 2015. Offenses of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor and human trafficking, plus protections for victims.

Section 54, transparency in supply chains. Commercial organizations that supply goods or services in the UK with a turnover of GBP 36 million or more must publish a modern slavery statement every financial year.

ComplianceCompliance Training

Insurance, 205 colleagues 100%

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.

Laura ChappellHR Director, Collingwood

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Insurance and emergency accommodation 87%

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 WybornDirector of Learning and Development, ICAB

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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.

Jamie WaltonGroup Learning and Development Officer, Winn Solicitors

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Fintech and digital banking On demand

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.

Abdul GofurHead of Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime, nsave

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Modern Slavery training

What the Modern Slavery course covers

What your people will be able to do

5 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

Laws covered

Assign it once, then let 5Mins do the chasing

Compliance teams that swapped chasing for results

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Questions about Modern Slavery training

How long is the Modern Slavery course?

Is there a certificate?

Which organizations must publish a modern slavery statement?

What should someone do if they suspect modern slavery?

Who needs modern slavery training?

How often should staff take this training?

Can I try the course first?

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