Harassment and bullying can occur at any level of any workplace, and often goes unreported and undetected. However, its serious effects in the workplace can include lower staff morale, less cohesive working relationships, higher staff turnover, lower productivity and potential legal action.

This Essentials of Harassment and Bullying online compliance training module is designed to educate staff at all levels of an organisation about what harassment and bullying are, what behaviours can be problematic, and how to avoid them. The training also provides suggestions on what staff can do if they become aware of or involved in workplace harassment or bullying. This training will help to promote a safe and productive workplace.

What the course covers

The Essentials of Harassment and Bullying course covers the following major subject areas:

• The meaning of ‘harassment’ and ‘bullying’
• The difference between harassment and bullying
• Impacts of harassment and bullying on the workplace
• The laws relating to harassment and bullying
• Grounds of harassment covered by law
• Sexual harassment and racial vilification
• Example scenarios for harassment and bullying
• Rights and responsibilities of workers
• Responsibilities of managers/supervisors
• What staff can do if they encounter harassment.

Course structure and delivery

This course is delivered as an online self-paced training module. The module consists of 30 screens of content followed by an assessment of randomised questions. Participants must answer all questions correctly in order to complete the course, and may review content and re-attempt the assessment until it has been passed. Most people will complete the course in 25 to 30 minutes. After completion, a personalised certificate can be printed.

Advanced course features

Our courses are designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. All courses feature:

• 24 x 7 online availability from anywhere
• Learners can complete course content over multiple sessions
• Content can be viewed on computers, tablet devices and even mobile phones
• Interactive exercises and variety of presentation styles increase engagement
• Courses include optional audio narration for content and scenarios
• Up-to-date real-world and hypothetical examples to illustrate concepts
• Accessibility options such as dark mode and reader view for the visually impaired.

Additional unique tools and features

High quality, comprehensive and engaging content is not all there is to our unique course offerings. Our courses are supported by the flexible and powerful Online Compliance Learning Management System (OCLMS) platform. The platform also includes many unique administration features and customisation options that enable you to present a consistent and appealing experience.

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