OnlinePreventing Sexual Harassment Course

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (UK Employee Training)

Our Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace online course provides employees with the knowledge they need to recognise, prevent and report sexual harassment at work. Designed for UK organisations, the course explains what sexual harassment is, the impact it has on individuals and businesses, and the responsibilities everyone shares in creating a respectful, safe and inclusive workplace.

The training also covers the latest UK legal requirements, helping employers demonstrate they are taking proactive steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment while promoting a positive workplace culture.

Why Preventing Sexual Harassment Training Is Important

Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Unacceptable behaviour can affect wellbeing, productivity and morale, while exposing organisations to legal claims, financial penalties and reputational damage.

This online sexual harassment training helps employees understand what constitutes unlawful behaviour, recognise the difference between workplace banter and harassment, identify inappropriate conduct early, and know how to report concerns confidently. By increasing awareness across the workforce, employers can reduce risk and help create a culture built on dignity, equality and respect.

Preventing Sexual Harassment Legal Requirements (UK)

From 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 introduced a new legal duty requiring employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Rather than simply responding to complaints after they occur, employers are now expected to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of harassment. This includes implementing effective policies, encouraging reporting, reviewing workplace risks and providing regular sexual harassment training to employees.

Where an employer cannot demonstrate they have taken reasonable steps, an Employment Tribunal may increase compensation awarded to a successful claimant by up to 25%. Regular employee training is therefore an important part of demonstrating compliance with the new legal duty.

Who Should Take This Online Course?

This online sexual harassment course is suitable for employees in every industry, including offices, retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, manufacturing, construction and remote or hybrid workplaces. It is appropriate for anyone who needs to understand acceptable workplace behaviour, recognise sexual harassment and contribute to a safe, respectful working environment.

Echo3 Preventing Sexual Harassment Course

The Echo3 Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course is completed entirely online in approximately 60 minutes, allowing learners to study at their own pace.

The course covers the UK legal framework, employer and employee responsibilities, recognising different forms of sexual harassment, workplace behaviour standards, remote and hybrid working, digital communications, third-party harassment, reporting concerns, investigations, protection from victimisation and practical measures for preventing harassment in the workplace.

Learners complete a 10-question multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course and receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Flexible, Cost-Effective Training

The Echo3 online Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace course is available on any internet-connected device, enabling employees to complete their training anytime, anywhere and at their own pace.

This flexible approach makes online sexual harassment training an affordable solution for organisations of all sizes. It helps employers meet their legal responsibilities, demonstrate compliance with the latest UK legislation and build a workplace where employees feel safe, respected and supported.

Echo3 also offers a comprehensive range of online health and safety, compliance and workplace training courses to help organisations maintain compliance and develop a positive workplace culture.