Bullying and Harassment Training
Recognise bullying and harassment at work, understand where the law draws the line and know how to raise or handle a complaint.
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Bullying and Harassment Training
Bullying wears people down. Constant criticism, exclusion or being put down in meetings can affect health, work and confidence. Acas says there is no specific law against bullying, but it can still be unlawful harassment.
This course covers the wider picture of behaviour at work. You learn what bullying and harassment look like, how they differ and when harassment breaks the Equality Act 2010. You learn how to raise a concern informally or through a grievance. Managers learn how to look into a complaint fairly and quickly.
- Recognise common bullying behaviours, in person and online
- Explain the difference between bullying and harassment
- Identify when harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010
- Tell the difference between bullying and fair, firm management
- Keep a clear record of incidents
- Raise a concern informally or through a formal grievance
- Handle a complaint fairly and promptly as a manager
5 short modules, 1 hour in total.
What bullying looks like
Offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, and misuse of power. Everyday examples, including on social media.
Knowledge checkWhen harassment is unlawful
Harassment under the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics it covers. Why intent does not decide whether it is harassment.
Knowledge checkBullying or firm management
How to tell fair feedback and performance management apart from behaviour that undermines or humiliates.
Knowledge checkRaising a concern
Keeping records, talking to the person, raising it informally and making a formal grievance. The Acas Code of Practice on grievances.
Knowledge checkHandling a complaint well
What managers should do when someone raises bullying or harassment. Acting quickly, staying fair to everyone and preventing repeat behaviour.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD certificate is issued by Lift College the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You want to know what to do if you are being bullied at work
- You are a team leader or manager and someone has raised a concern with you
- You work in HR and handle grievances
- You want to build a respectful team culture
- Your employer has asked all staff to complete conduct training
Your CPD certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate names Bullying and Harassment Training and shows 1 hour of learning. It also shows your completion date and a recommended refresh date 3 years later.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD certificate issued by Lift College as a PDF the same day you pass, with a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
CPD certificate
liftcollege.co.uk/verify/LC-CPD-000000The law this course supports
Equality Act 2010, section 26
Harassment is unwanted conduct related to age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It must have the purpose or effect of violating dignity or creating an offensive environment. It also covers conduct of a sexual nature.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 109
Employers are liable for harassment by their staff in the course of employment, unless they show they took all reasonable steps to prevent it.
Read the legislation →Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Requires employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 3 years. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Questions about Bullying and Harassment Training
Is bullying illegal in the UK?
Acas says there is no specific law against bullying. Bullying can be unlawful harassment if it is related to a protected characteristic, such as age, disability or race. Employers should still do all they can to prevent it.
What is the difference between bullying and harassment?
Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, or a misuse of power. Harassment under the Equality Act 2010 is unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic, or of a sexual nature.
Is strict management the same as bullying?
Not always. Fair feedback and reasonable performance management are part of work. The course helps you tell them apart from behaviour that undermines, humiliates or harms someone.
What should I do if I am being bullied at work?
Keep a record of what happened, when and who saw it. If you feel able, talk to the person or raise it with your manager or HR. If that does not work, you can raise a formal grievance.
How is this different from Sexual Harassment Training?
This course covers wider workplace behaviour, including bullying and all forms of harassment. Sexual Harassment Training focuses on sexual harassment and the employer's specific legal duty to prevent it.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 1 hour of learning, shown on your CPD certificate issued by Lift College, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Lift College is not VAT registered, so no VAT is charged. Buying for a team? Ask about team enrolment and the team will help.
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