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Global Sexual Harassment Prevention training

Six microlessons on recognizing, preventing and reporting sexual harassment at work, from global legal principles and red flags to policies, reporting and a respectful culture, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 2Assessments
  • 6Microlessons
  • IncludedCertificate of completion
About this course

What the Global Sexual Harassment Prevention course covers

This course helps every employee recognize, prevent and respond to sexual harassment in six microlessons. It covers what sexual harassment is and why it matters, global legal principles and shared responsibilities, workplace red flags including in remote and hybrid work, prevention through policies, training and leadership, how to report, and how to build a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Define sexual harassment and recognize that a single incident can be enough
  • Recognize verbal, nonverbal, physical and digital harassment across workplace settings
  • Apply global legal principles and employer responsibilities to prevent and respond to harassment
  • Spot workplace red flags and retaliation, including in remote and hybrid work
  • Prepare a factual report and know what to expect from a confidential investigation
  • Intervene safely as a bystander, support colleagues and promote respectful norms
Course contents

6 microlessons

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

1What Is Sexual Harassment and Why It Matters
2Global Legal Principles and Shared Responsibilities
3Recognising Sexual Harassment Red Flags in the Workplace
4Sexual Harassment Prevention: Policies, Training, and Leadership
5Reporting Sexual Harassment
6Creating A Respectful And Inclusive Workplace Culture

  1. What Is Sexual Harassment and Why It Matters: What sexual harassment is, the forms it takes and why it matters.
  2. Global Legal Principles and Shared Responsibilities: Global legal principles, employer duties and protections for people who report.
  3. Recognising Sexual Harassment Red Flags in the Workplace: The red flags of sexual harassment and retaliation, including in remote and hybrid work.
  4. Sexual Harassment Prevention: Policies, Training, and Leadership: Anti-harassment policies, training, leadership and third-party harassment risks.
  5. Reporting Sexual Harassment: Reporting options, preparing a factual report and what an investigation involves.
  6. Creating A Respectful And Inclusive Workplace Culture: Bystander action, supporting colleagues and leading a respectful, inclusive culture.
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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 Preventing Sexual Harassment (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

  • Every employee, wherever they work
  • Managers and team leaders who set the tone and receive reports
  • HR teams who run reporting and investigation processes
  • Remote, hybrid and customer-facing teams

Laws covered

  • ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190). The first international treaty to recognize the right to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based harassment.
  • National laws. Most countries prohibit sexual harassment at work, and many require employers to take steps to prevent it. Rules on reporting, investigation and training vary, so check local law too.
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  • 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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Your questions answered

Questions about Global Sexual Harassment Prevention training

How long is the Preventing Sexual Harassment (Global) course?

It's made up of 6 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 two situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is this course for a specific country?

No. It covers principles that apply anywhere, including the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention. 5Mins also has country versions, such as Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Employees (UK).

Does the course cover remote and hybrid work?

Yes. It covers digital harassment and the red flags that show up in remote and hybrid teams, as well as in the office.

Who should take sexual harassment training?

Every employee, with managers and HR teams first, because they set expectations and handle reports.

How often should staff take this training?

Many organizations train people when they join and refresh it every year. 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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