Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course takes around 10 hours to complete. You'll explore what equality and diversity mean in practice, how they apply across different workplaces, and why they matter for everyone. This free equality and diversity course for adults covers discrimination, legislation, and how to promote inclusive environments. It suits people working in care, education, customer service, HR, or any other sector.
Who this course is for
Anyone! 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.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You'll explore the protected characteristics covered by UK equality legislation.
You'll recognise different forms of discrimination and how they affect people.
You'll learn how to promote equality and diversity in your workplace.
You'll understand the responsibilities employers and employees have under equality law.
You'll identify how inclusive practices benefit teams, organisations, and communities.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by online activities and a written assessment that you complete when you're ready. There are no timed exams or classroom sessions. You submit your work online and receive your result digitally.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IOW College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality knowledge is essential in care settings
Teaching assistant: supports inclusive practice in schools
SEN teaching assistant: works with diverse learners and needs
HR assistant: handles equality policy and workplace compliance
Customer service advisor: applies inclusive communication daily
Support worker: promotes dignity and rights for people you support
Youth support worker: builds fair, safe environments for young people
Team leader: leads teams with awareness of equality responsibilities
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you work or want to work in teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: builds on workplace knowledge including HR and equality policy.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: useful if you support people in health, social care, or community settings.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: the recognised starting point for a career in HR, where equality and diversity knowledge is central.
