Course overview
Develop a solid understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace with this CPD accredited online course, grounded in the Equality Act 2010 and designed for employees at all levels. The Equality Act 2010 provides the legal framework for protecting individuals from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in the workplace, and this course explains what that means in practice for both employers and employees. You will learn about the nine protected characteristics — age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation — and understand the different forms of discrimination including direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. The course also addresses unconscious bias, explaining how automatic assumptions can influence decision-making and workplace behaviour, and provides practical strategies for recognising and reducing bias. Beyond legal compliance, the course explores the business and cultural benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, including improved staff retention, better decision-making, and stronger team performance. Equality and diversity training is widely regarded as essential for all staff, and many employers include it as part of their mandatory induction programme. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate showing the course you have completed.
Equality, diversity and inclusion at a glance
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 30 mins to complete.
The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Entry type | Course |
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| Provider status | Published |
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| Duration | 30 mins, self-paced |
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| Certificate | CPD Accredited, download after passing |
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| Study and retakes | Any device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period. |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK
hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside.
This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months
of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.
Frequently asked questions
Is equality and diversity training a legal requirement?
The Equality Act 2010 makes discrimination unlawful and expects employers to prevent it. The Act does not name a specific course, but training is the standard way organisations show they are taking reasonable steps to stop discrimination and promote fair treatment.
What are the protected characteristics covered?
The Equality Act 2010 protects nine characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The course explains each one and what it means day to day.
What does equality and diversity training cover?
It covers the protected characteristics, the forms of discrimination such as direct, indirect, harassment, and victimisation, the duties of employers and employees, and how to build an inclusive workplace.
Who needs equality and diversity training?
All staff benefit, and it is particularly important for managers, HR, and anyone involved in recruitment or customer-facing work where fair treatment is part of the role.
