CPD Standards Office accreditedEquality and Diversity Training
Understand the Equality Act 2010 in plain words and help build a workplace where everyone is treated fairly.
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Equality and Diversity Training
You can do equality and diversity training online in the UK with Lift College's Equality and Diversity Training course. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, covering the nine protected characteristics, the main types of discrimination, reasonable adjustments, employer responsibility and inclusion in everyday work under the Equality Act 2010. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 3 years, and the refresher is free.
Fair treatment at work matters to everyone. The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination because of nine protected characteristics, at work and beyond. Employers are responsible for what their staff do at work.
This course covers what the Equality Act 2010 expects workers to know about equality and discrimination. You learn the protected characteristics and the main types of discrimination. You learn how reasonable adjustments work for disabled people. You also see how everyday choices, from recruitment to team banter, can include or exclude people.
- Name the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010
- Explain direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- Describe the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people
- Explain why employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent discrimination
- Recognise unconscious bias and how it affects decisions
- Challenge or report unfair treatment safely
6 short modules, 2 hours in total.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
What the three words mean at work and why fair treatment matters for people and for organisations.
Knowledge checkThe nine protected characteristics
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Knowledge checkTypes of discrimination
Direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation, with everyday workplace examples.
Knowledge checkReasonable adjustments
When the duty applies, common examples, and why a disabled person cannot be asked to pay for an adjustment.
Knowledge checkEmployer responsibility
Why employers are liable for what staff do at work, and the all reasonable steps defence in section 109.
Knowledge checkInclusion in everyday work
Bias in recruitment and decisions, inclusive language, banter and how to speak up or report concerns.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You are starting a new job and your employer asks for equality training
- You interview, recruit or manage people
- You deal with customers, patients, pupils or the public
- You handle requests for reasonable adjustments
- You want a clear, practical refresher on the Equality Act 2010
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate names Equality and Diversity Training and shows 2 hours 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 accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, 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.
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Which online equality and diversity certificate do employers accept?
Your employer decides the equality training its staff need, based on its own needs assessment. Under section 109 of the Equality Act 2010, employers are liable for what staff do at work unless they took all reasonable steps to prevent it, and training staff is one such step. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. The content should follow the Equality Act 2010, including the section 20 duty to make reasonable adjustments, and be refreshed on schedule.
Lift College's certificate does each of these: it names Equality and Diversity Training, shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 3 years on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free.
Compare providers in our guide to equality and diversity training online in the UK.
The law this course supports
Equality Act 2010
Protects people from discrimination because of nine protected characteristics in England, Scotland and Wales. It covers work, services, education and more. Northern Ireland has its own equality laws.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 20
Requires employers to take reasonable steps to remove substantial disadvantages a disabled person faces. The disabled person cannot be asked to pay for the adjustment.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 109
Makes employers liable for what staff do in the course of employment. An employer has a defence if it took all reasonable steps to prevent it.
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.
How the cost compares
High Speed Training and CPD Online College charge £21.60 to £37.20 for the course. Lift College is £19.99, pay once.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College Lowest cost to start | £19.99pay once | Pay once, no subscription. Training a team? £16.99 a course on a free organisation account |
| High Speed Training | £37.20 | £37.20 |
| CPD Online College | £21.60 | £21.60 |
Prices as shown on each provider's own website.
Buying Equality and Diversity Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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What our learners say
Stories from Lift College learners on our qualifications, in their own words.
“I had been a care assistant for four years without a formal qualification. Lift College made the whole process straightforward, my assessor visited regularly and I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in just over a year. I was promoted to senior care worker the month after I qualified.”
“My employer was clear, I needed GCSE English to move into a supervisory role. Lift College helped me find the right exam board and an exam centre five minutes from home. Passed grade 4. Got the promotion.”
“My employer needed me to have Level 2 maths before they could register me on the Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Lift College was fast, the tutor was brilliant, and I resit my maths once after a near-miss and passed the second time. The whole thing took twelve weeks.”
Questions about Equality and Diversity Training
What are the nine protected characteristics?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. They are set out in section 4 of the Equality Act 2010.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Equality and Diversity Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
What is the difference between direct and indirect discrimination?
Direct discrimination is treating someone less favourably because of a protected characteristic. Indirect discrimination is when a rule applies to everyone but puts people with a protected characteristic at a disadvantage.
What is a reasonable adjustment?
A change an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage linked to someone's disability. Examples include flexible hours, specialist equipment or documents in another format. The employer pays, not the disabled person.
Does the Equality Act 2010 apply in Northern Ireland?
Mostly no. The Act covers England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has its own equality laws. This course is written around the Equality Act 2010.
Why should my employer care what I do?
Under section 109 of the Equality Act 2010, employers are liable for what staff do in the course of their work. Their defence is showing they took all reasonable steps to prevent it. Training staff is one step an employer can take.
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 2 hours of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, 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. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Equality and Diversity Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do equality and diversity training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Equality and Diversity Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, written around the Equality Act 2010. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online equality and diversity training take?
Equality and Diversity Training is 2 hours of learning in 6 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
Which online equality and diversity certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides the equality training its staff need, based on its own needs assessment. Under section 109 of the Equality Act 2010, employers are liable for what staff do at work unless they took all reasonable steps to prevent it, and training staff is one such step. Lift College's certificate names Equality and Diversity Training, shows 2 hours of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 3 years on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
How much does Equality and Diversity Training cost online?
Lift College's Equality and Diversity Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. High Speed Training charges £37.20 for its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training and CPD Online College £21.60 for its Equality and Diversity course, from their own websites on 22 October 2026.
How is Equality and Diversity Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 6 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Equality and Diversity Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 2 hours of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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