Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Training

Duration 1-2 hours

CPD Approved
Disciplinary Procedures
For me
For teams
  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£30 +VAT

include vat

Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

This Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Training Course is designed to help managers and employers ensure that their disciplinary procedures are fair, consistent and support everyone in the workplace.

By the end of the training, learners will know best practice for dealing with employee misconduct, how to conduct an appropriate investigation and disciplinary hearing, and understand the different sanctions that employees may be given. Learners will also understand what happens when an employee raises a grievance, appeals a disciplinary outcome or takes the company to an employment tribunal.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines

Developed by business and HR professionals

Accredited by CPD

Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses

Bigger orders = bigger discounts

Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.

10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Know why all businesses need clear and easily understood disciplinary and grievance procedures.
  • Understand what could constitute misconduct, serious misconduct and gross misconduct, and the processes to follow to effectively deal with these.
  • Understand what happens during - and how to carry out - an investigation and a disciplinary hearing.
  • Understand the different sanctions that employees could receive, including first and final warnings and dismissal.
  • Understand what constitutes unfair dismissal.
  • Know what happens when an employee appeals a decision or makes a claim to an employment tribunal.

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Module 1: Introduction

What is a disciplinary procedure?, why is a disciplinary procedure needed?, benefits of having procedures, consequences of not having disciplinary procedures, management and employee responsibilities, accessibility and the ACAS code of practice.

Module 2: Investigations and Disciplinary Hearings

Types of misconduct, investigations, suspension, verbal warnings, preparing for a disciplinary hearing, during the hearing, the final decision and keeping records.

Module 3: Dismissal and Sanctions

Sanctions for misconduct, first written warnings, final written warnings, dismissal, fair dismissal, unfair dismissal, constructive and wrongful dismissal, dismissal for gross misconduct, dismissal procedure and alternatives to dismissal.

Module 4: Grievances and Appeals

What is a grievance?, how a grievance should be raised, grievance policy and procedure, making an appeal, appeal meetings and hearings, the final decision, employment tribunals, mediation and whistleblowing.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Training course is aimed at employers and managers who want to learn more about how to handle disciplinary and grievance matters appropriately and sensitively.

Written by experts

Profile photo of Kate McCabe, Human Resources Senior Leader

In partnership with

Kate McCabe

Human Resources Senior Leader

Kate McCabe is a well respected and experienced Human Resources Senior Leader. She started her career in commercially focused roles in retail following completion of a degree in Applied Consumer Sciences from Newcastle. 

Kate has worked with major retail organisations and is now a senior consultant who supports a variety of businesses in areas such as recruitment and retention, policies, benefits, training, staff well-being and employment law. 

Kate is also passionate about development and works across all aspects of change and leading people well to deliver for both the employees and also the business.

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the training?

All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.

After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.


Can I buy training for my team?

Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.

When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.

Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.


If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?

Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:


If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount

If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount

If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount

If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount


What payment options are available?

You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.  If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk. 


Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?

Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.


Is there a time limit on completing the course?

No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.


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