Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 weeks. You can fit the learning around your work and personal commitments, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers personal and social identities, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and how to promote good practice in the workplace and wider community. It suits people working in any sector where equality and diversity awareness matters.
Who this course is for
Every year there are approximately 270,000 incidents of ‘hate crime’ in the UK. These are crimes that, more often than not, involve varying degrees of violence, and are committed against someone due to their disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or other type of prejudice.
Promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and the wider community is crucial to a great working environment. Therefore, this course is suitable to any employees in any workplace. This course promotes social awareness and good practice of equality and diversity within a community, at work, at home and in society in general. It is designed to strengthen your knowledge and to help you become more socially aware in the workplace.
This course will strengthen learners’ knowledge of best practice regarding issues of equality and diversity, as well as providing key information to become more socially aware. Subjects that are covered in the course include personal and social identities, beliefs, values, stereotyping and labelling, prejudice and discrimination.
This is an online course. You will receive your welcome email with further details within 48 hours of enrolment. Once you have enrolled, you will be asked to provide a copy of an official form of ID, such as passport, before receiving your login details.
What you will learn
You'll understand personal and social identities and how they shape people's experiences.
You'll explore beliefs, values, and how they influence behaviour at work and in the community.
You'll recognise stereotyping and labelling and why they cause harm.
You'll examine prejudice and discrimination, including how hate crime affects people in the UK.
You'll learn how to promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
You'll develop awareness of good practice for creating fair and inclusive environments.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace within the 12-week timeframe. After enrolling, you'll receive a welcome email within 48 hours. You'll need to provide a copy of official photo ID, such as a passport, before your login details are issued. Assessment is through the online course platform.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to study online. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll also need a form of official photo ID, such as a passport, ready to upload after enrolment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality awareness is central to person-centred care
HR assistant: supports fair recruitment and workplace policy
Teaching assistant: promotes inclusive practice in the classroom
SEN teaching assistant: works with diverse learners in specialist settings
Support worker: advocates for the rights of vulnerable adults and young people
Customer service advisor: handles diverse customers with confidence and respect
Youth support worker: champions fairness and inclusion for young people
Team leader: helps build equitable, respectful team cultures
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles, this is a widely taken next step.
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for HR, management, or public-sector roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality principles for those working or moving into care settings.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: the recognised entry-level HR qualification for those pursuing a career in people management.
