LGBTQ+ Awareness Training
Quantity: 1
LGBTQ+ Awareness Training
Duration 1-2 hours
Last audited 23rd April 2025
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)
£25 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This LGBTQ+ Awareness course raises awareness of the issues faced in the workplace by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer + (LGBTQ+) people. The course helps you to recognise your responsibility for promoting equality and diversity, encouraging an inclusive environment, and reducing the likelihood of discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying of LGBTQ+ staff members.
By the end of the course, you'll feel confident in your knowledge of gender identity and diversity, LGBTQ+ terminology, the rights of LGBTQ+ people under UK law, and how to recognise and challenge unlawful behaviour in the workplace.
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 with an experienced LGBTQ+ consultant
Accredited by CPD
Assessed by Diversity Scotland
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
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define key LGBTQ+ terminology and use appropriate language in and outside the workplace.
- Explain the meaning of gender variance and gender diversity.
- Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bimisia, homomisia and transmisia in and outside of the workplace.
- Explain how LGBTQ+ rights are protected under the Equality Act 2010 and the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
- Recognise and challenge prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, harassment and bullying to support LGBQT+ people in and outside the workplace.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assessed by Diversity Scotland
Additionally, this course has been assessed by Diversity Scotland to ensure the content aligns to current best-practice thinking in diversity, equality and inclusion.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Gender Identity and Sexual Diversity
LGBTQ+ terminology, LGBTQ+ history, Stonewall and Section 28, gender identity, sexual diversity, intersectionality, queer theory, mental health.
Module 2: Transgender Awareness
What does it mean to be transgender?, gender variance, transitioning, transphobia and transmisia, trans rights, psychological distress, gender dysphoria, gender non-conformity in children, intersex.
Module 3: LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Equality Act 2010, Northern Ireland's anti-discrimination laws, types of discrimination, occupational requirements in recruitment, gender reassignment, The Gender Recognition Act 2004, marriage and civil partnership, sex and sexual orientation.
Module 4: Establishing an Inclusive Working Environment
Inclusive environments, prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, harassment and bullying, derogatory language and trivialisation, microaggressions, linguistic invisibility, effects on mental health, how to report prejudice, discrimination, harassment or bullying.
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 LGBTQ+ Awareness course is designed for anyone wanting to develop their awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and issues in the workplace. It's particularly useful for those who need to manage LGBTQ+ issues in an organisation, for those with LGBTQ+ colleagues, and for those who work with young people.
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.
