Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course is fully funded regardless of your age, so there are no fees to pay. Over 12 weeks, you'll explore what equality and diversity mean in practice, how they apply across different workplaces, and why they matter for teams, communities, and individuals. The course is relevant to any sector or job role. You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable 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 legislation that protects people from discrimination in the UK.
You'll identify different types of discrimination and how they affect people at work and in the community.
You'll learn how to promote equality and diversity in your own workplace.
You'll recognise the barriers people face and how organisations can address them.
You'll understand your own responsibilities around equality and inclusive practice.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria set by TQUK.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality knowledge supports person-centred care practice.
Support worker: helps you champion the rights of people you support.
Teaching assistant: promotes inclusive classrooms for all pupils.
SEN teaching assistant: essential grounding for inclusive SEND practice.
HR assistant: underpins fair recruitment and workplace policy work.
Customer service advisor: helps you serve diverse customers with confidence.
Team leader: equips you to build and manage inclusive teams.
Youth support worker: supports young people from all backgrounds fairly.
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 recognised next step.
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge for more senior HR, management, or community-facing roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality principles within a regulated care setting.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: the recognised route into HR careers, where equality and diversity knowledge is central.
