Sexual Harassment Training
Know what sexual harassment looks like, how to prevent it and how to act, under the law as it stands from October 2026.
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Sexual Harassment Training
Since 26 October 2024, employers have had a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. From 30 October 2026, that becomes all reasonable steps. Employers will also be liable for harassment by third parties, such as customers and clients.
This course covers what the Equality Act 2010 expects workers and managers to know about sexual harassment. You learn what counts, how to step in safely and how to report it. Managers learn how to respond to a report fairly and quickly. It supports your employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment before it happens.
- Define sexual harassment as the Equality Act 2010 describes it
- Recognise sexual harassment in person, online and at work events
- Explain the employer's duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent it
- Describe how the law covers harassment by customers and clients
- Step in safely when you witness harassment
- Report concerns and support a colleague who reports
- Respond to a report fairly and promptly as a manager
5 short modules, 1 hour in total.
What sexual harassment is
Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates dignity or creates a hostile environment. Why intent does not decide whether it is harassment.
Knowledge checkThe employer's preventative duty
The duty that began on 26 October 2024 and the move to all reasonable steps from 30 October 2026. Why tribunals can add up to 25% to compensation.
Knowledge checkCustomers, clients and third parties
How the law changes from 30 October 2026 to cover harassment by people outside your organisation, and what prevention looks like in practice.
Knowledge checkStepping in and speaking up
Safe ways to intervene as a bystander and how to report. Since 6 April 2026, sexual harassment is a qualifying disclosure under whistleblowing law.
Knowledge checkResponding as a manager
Taking a report seriously, protecting the person who reported, keeping records and acting without delay.
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 work in hospitality, retail, care or any role facing customers or the public
- You manage a team and need to know what to do when someone reports harassment
- You work in HR and are reviewing your organisation's prevention steps
- Your employer is preparing for the 30 October 2026 changes
- You attend client events, travel for work or work late shifts
Your CPD certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate names Sexual Harassment Training and shows 1 hour of learning. It also shows your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months 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 40A
Since 26 October 2024, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 124A
If a tribunal finds an employer breached the section 40A duty, it can increase compensation by up to 25%.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010, section 26
Defines harassment, including unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. It must have the purpose or effect of violating dignity or creating a hostile or offensive environment.
Read the legislation →Employment Rights Act 2025
Changes the duty to all reasonable steps. Employers also become liable for harassment by third parties unless they took all reasonable steps to prevent it. Acas gives 30 October 2026 for both.
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 12 months. 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 Sexual Harassment Training
Is sexual harassment training a legal requirement?
The law does not name a specific course. It requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and from 30 October 2026, all reasonable steps. Training staff is one practical step an employer can take.
What counts as sexual harassment at work?
Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates someone's dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It can be words, messages, images, jokes or touching. It does not have to be intended.
What changes on 30 October 2026?
Acas says employers must then take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, not just some. Employers will also be liable for harassment by third parties, such as customers or clients, unless they took all reasonable steps to prevent it.
Does this cover harassment by customers or clients?
Yes. The course explains how the law covers third parties from 30 October 2026. It shows what you and your manager can do to prevent and respond to it.
How is this different from Bullying and Harassment Training?
This course focuses on sexual harassment and the employer's legal duty to prevent it. Bullying and Harassment Training covers wider workplace behaviour, including bullying, which has no specific law of its own.
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 12 months. 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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