Course and certificate
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
For anyone working in England, Scotland or Wales, from new starters to managers. Eight short lessons in plain English explain the Equality Act 2010 and its nine protected characteristics, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation, reasonable adjustments for disabled people, the employer's duties including preventing sexual harassment, fair recruitment and unconscious bias, and inclusive everyday behaviour and how to speak up, followed by a 25-question test.
- Jurisdiction
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Languages
- English, Български, Español, Italiano, Polski, Português, Română, Українська
- Lessons
- 8
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes for the lessons and the test
- Assessment
- 25 questions, pass mark 80%
- Refresher
- Recommended after 3 years
- Content updated
- 27 October 2026
- Certificate fee
- £12.00, payable after passing
01Who this course is for
- New starters in any UK workplace
- Employees and workers in shops, hospitality, offices, care and logistics
- Managers and team leaders who deal with complaints and recruitment
- HR and administration staff
- Agency, temporary and part-time workers
- Anyone whose employer asks for proof of equality and anti-harassment training
02Syllabus
- 01Equality, diversity and inclusion: the basics
- 02The nine protected characteristics
- 03Direct and indirect discrimination
- 04Harassment and victimisation
- 05Disability and reasonable adjustments
- 06What employers must do: liability and preventing harassment
- 07Fair recruitment, bias and fair decisions
- 08Inclusive behaviour and speaking up
03Assessment
25 multiple-choice questions drawn from the whole course. The pass mark is 80%. The test is free and can be retaken as often as needed; wrong answers point to the lesson to read again.
04The certificate
- With your name, your score and the date you passed.
- A unique number, recorded in our register.
- Your employer or an inspector scans it to see that it is genuine.
- Download it, print it or show it on your phone.
05Sources
The course follows the published guidance below. We are not affiliated with the bodies that publish it.
- Equality Act 2010
- EHRC — Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance
- Equality Act 2010 s.26
- Equality Act 2010 s.13
- Equality Act 2010 s.19
- Acas — Recruitment and discrimination
06Questions
Is equality and diversity training a legal requirement?
The Equality Act 2010 does not name a particular course or certificate. But an employer can be held responsible for what its staff do unless it shows it took all reasonable steps to prevent it, and since 26 October 2024 employers in England, Scotland and Wales must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees (all reasonable steps from 30 October 2026). Training is one of the steps employers commonly use.
Is this certificate accredited?
No. It is a certificate of completion: it shows you finished this general equality, diversity and inclusion course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification, and your employer decides whether this training meets their needs.
Does this course replace the training my employer must give me?
No. It teaches the general rules that apply across England, Scotland and Wales. Your employer must still give you its own equality and anti-harassment policy, tell you how and to whom to report a concern, carry out its own risk assessment for harassment, and train you for your role. Northern Ireland has separate legislation, which this course does not cover.
Does the course include the 2026 changes to harassment law?
Yes. From 30 October 2026 the Employment Rights Act 2025 raises the duty to prevent sexual harassment to "all reasonable steps" and makes employers liable for harassment of their staff by third parties, such as customers, if they did not take all reasonable steps to prevent it. The course explains the rules before and from that date.
How long does it take?
Most people finish the lessons and the 25-question test in about an hour. You can stop and come back at any time on the same device.
What if I fail the test?
Nothing is charged. You see which lessons to read again and can retake the test as often as you need.
When do I pay, and how much?
Only after you pass: £12 for the certificate. The course and the test are free.
How does my employer check the certificate?
Every certificate has a number and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the number on our check page, shows your name, the course and the date you passed.
How long is the certificate valid?
The law sets no expiry date. Refresher training about every three years is common practice, so the certificate shows a renewal date three years after you pass.
The certificate confirms that you completed this course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification; your employer decides whether this training meets their requirements.