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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training
Our comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training empowers organisations to build inclusive, high-performing workplaces by eliminating bias and discrimination while fostering equal opportunities for all employees.
Transform your company culture with evidence-based equality, diversity and inclusion strategies that drive innovation, engagement, and business success.
Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training equips employees to build truly inclusive workplaces and eliminate discrimination, protecting your organisation from legal risks while driving superior performance and reputation.
About this EDI training course
Equity, diversity and inclusion training is a proactive initiative that educates employees and leaders on acknowledging differences, combating biases, and creating welcoming environments where everyone can thrive. This essential training helps organisations meet legal obligations while building stronger, more innovative teams through diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.
Who is this course for?
EDI training is designed for organisations and employees committed to building inclusive workplaces free from discrimination and bias. It provides essential knowledge for creating equitable environments across all sectors, from corporate offices and healthcare settings to education and public services, helping teams understand diverse perspectives and implement inclusive practices.
For businesses, EDI training helps prevent discrimination incidents, ensures legal compliance, and strengthens company culture to attract and retain top talent. The interactive format makes it suitable for all staff levels, from new starters requiring foundational knowledge to senior leaders driving organisational change.
As part of our broader Governance, Risk and Compliance training suite with over 40 multi-sector courses, this training creates a comprehensive approach to workplace culture that protects your business and builds an inclusive, high-performing workforce.
What are the learning objectives for this DEI course?
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Recognise and address unconscious bias and discriminatory behaviours
- Develop skills to promote fairness and equal opportunities for all colleagues
- Learn legal requirements and ethical obligations related to EDI
- Gain practical strategies for fostering inclusive team environments
- Build confidence in challenging inappropriate behaviour and supporting diversity initiatives
Course Content and Style
This interactive course uses scenario-based learning with real workplace situations, self-reflection exercises, and bias assessment tools to create engaging, practical learning experiences. Learners explore the legal framework and compliance requirements, understand different types of diversity and inclusion, and develop skills to recognise and mitigate unconscious bias while building inclusive communication and leadership practices.
What are the benefits of EDI training?
Our EDI training courses are designed to ensure businesses meet their legal requirements relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring discrimination is eliminated in the workplace and legal and moral expectations of equality are consistently met.
• A comprehensive understanding of EDI - Learners who complete this training will gain a thorough understanding of what equality, diversity and inclusion is, why it’s important and how to apply EDI practices in the workplace to help create a supportive and welcoming environment for all.
• A positive culture that enables equality, diversity and inclusion - Learners will gain an understanding of how to be a strong ally, call out practices and behaviours that aren’t conducive to a strong equality, diversity and inclusion culture and ultimately help create a positive workplace culture.
• Compliance with relevant legislation - Learners will complete their training with the knowledge of how these practices and behaviours keep them and the business compliant with The Equality Act 2010, ultimately helping support their colleagues.
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Why choose Access Learning for EDI Training?
Our equity, diversity, and inclusion courses promote workplace fairness, respect, and equality, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals have equal opportunities for growth and success, regardless of background.
Promote a truly inclusive culture
Our equity, diversity and inclusion training enable a workplace culture that celebrates diversity. Educate employees on recognising and respecting differences, resulting in a more harmonious and inclusive environment.
Attract and retain talent
This expert-led online diversity and inclusion training helps businesses demonstrate a genuine commitment and dedication to diversity and inclusion initiatives. ultimately, this helps attract and retain a larger pool of talent, improving long-term staff retention, and reducing recruitment costs.
Learn anywhere, at any time.
Employees love being able to fit their learning around busy schedules through our Access Mobile Learning app. This results in increased engagement, particularly with remote employees or those who work in various locations with varying shifts.
Content you can trust
Our eLearning content is CPD accredited and written in partnership with subject matter experts to the highest industry standards. Courses are also kept up to date by dedicated team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What our customers say
The content that the Access Learning team create is video-led, human-centred, bitesize, engaging and covers all the technical requirements under the regulations in an informative way. So much so, that we use the eLearning courses internally. From a subject matter expert point of view, we also act as a reference point for the content, as well as recommend and supply it to our clients
From a compliance perspective, we were worried about how to deliver the necessary training to our care teams during the pandemic. But as soon as we launched Access Learning, our Home Managers were really invested, motivated and engaged with the software
Our favourite thing about working with The Access Group is how easy it is. They don’t make things difficult, and we’ve had a great connection and relationship with them since our initial meeting. The team go out of their way to support us in making positive changes for our people. They make things happen for us, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.
Part of our market-leading Governance, Risk and Compliance suite
Equity, diversity and inclusion is just one of many areas in which businesses must ensure compliance. Our comprehensive, accredited Governance, Risk and Compliance training covers a broad range of subjects to help businesses achieve and remain compliant, creating a great place to work for everyone.
This training empowers employees to understand and adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. This reduces the risk of legal repercussions and safeguards the reputation and financial stability of your organisation, while ensuring fairness and equality for all within the organisation.
- Over 40 multi-sector compliance training courses included spanning legal, financial services, care and more
- CPD accredited and produced and written by industry-specific subject matter experts
- Engaging and accessible content, including real-life scenarios and bitesize modules
- End of course assessments to ensure knowledge retention and provide effective reporting to governing bodies
- Robust reporting and powerful tracking to ensure compliance and peace of mind.
A holistic approach to governance and compliance, that includes not just EDI training but a wide array of Governance, Risk and Compliance courses, is crucial for businesses in maintaining its reputation and building strong and successful teams.
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Enhance equity, diversity and inclusion with Access Learning
Organisations are legally required to adhere to equality, diversity and inclusion practices to ensure that discrimination is eliminated and expectations of equality are consistently met within the workplace.
Investing in EDI training demonstrates a commitment to compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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FAQs
Here's some commonly asked questions:
What is equity, diversity, and inclusion training, and why is it important for businesses?
Equality, diversity and inclusion training is a proactive initiative adopted by businesses to champion fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for all employees, irrespective of their backgrounds, identities, or characteristics.
It involves educating employees and leaders on the importance of acknowledging and appreciating differences, combating biases and discrimination, and fostering inclusive environments conducive to a welcoming and high-performing workplace.
This training is crucial for businesses due to several reasons:
Promoting Fairness and Equality: It ensures that all employees receive fair treatment and equal access to opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Driving Innovation and Creativity: By encouraging diverse perspectives and experiences, EDI training promotes innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, ultimately leading to improved business outcomes and competitive advantage.
Enhancing Employee Engagement and Retention: Employees are more engaged and committed to organizations that value their diversity and provide inclusive environments conducive to personal and professional growth.
Meeting Legal and Ethical Obligations: Many laws and legislations require businesses to uphold equality, prevent discrimination, and establish inclusive workplaces. This divesity and inclusion training helps organisations in fulfilling these obligations and mitigating legal risks.
Improving Reputation and Brand Image: Businesses prioritising equity, diversity, and inclusion receive favourable perceptions from customers, investors, and the public, resulting in enhanced brand reputation and loyalty.
What is the difference between Equity and Equality?
Equality and equity, while related, have distinct meanings:
Equality:
- Focuses on impartiality and uniform treatment for all individuals.
- In workplaces, it means providing equal opportunities regardless of differences.
- However, it may overlook existing disparities.
Equity:
- Prioritises fairness, considering diverse needs and circumstances.
- Recognises varying support requirements for equal outcomes.
- Aims to rectify systemic inequalities by redistributing resources.
- In workplaces, it involves eliminating disparities for all to thrive, regardless of background.
What is an example of diversity and inclusion training?
Compelling Equality, diversity and inclusion training could involve interactive exercises like role-playing scenarios, encouraging empathy and understanding among employees from diverse backgrounds.
These activities target unconscious biases, privilege, and microaggressions, helping create a more inclusive workplace culture.
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