Free Level 2 LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace Course. Study online, at your own pace, over seven weeks. You'll explore LGBTQ+ history and culture, challenge stereotypes, and get to grips with the latest workplace policies and legislation. The course covers how to build a genuinely inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ colleagues. It suits any job role, and is particularly useful for people in team leader or management positions. No previous qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of LGBTQIA+ and help make their organisation more inclusive. This course is beneficial to all job roles, exploring history and culture, stereotypes and policies and legislation. it is especially useful to those working in team lead and management positions, giving them the knowledge they need to help build an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll explore LGBTQ+ history and culture and why it matters in the workplace.
You'll examine common stereotypes and assumptions about the LGBTQ+ community and how to challenge them.
You'll study the current policies and legislation that protect LGBTQ+ people at work.
You'll learn how to build an inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ staff.
You'll develop practical knowledge to help your organisation meet its inclusion responsibilities.
How you will learn
You'll study through an online learning platform, working through four units at a time that suits you. Deadlines for each unit are shown in the platform once you enrol, so you can plan your study around work and home commitments. Assessment is built into the course units. You do not need to attend a centre or sit a separate exam.
What you will need to bring
You'll need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications when you enrol. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR manager: lead on equality, diversity, and inclusion policy
Team leader or line manager: support and develop inclusive teams
People and culture officer: shape workplace environment and staff wellbeing
Diversity and inclusion coordinator: drive organisation-wide inclusion programmes
Business project manager: embed inclusive practice into projects and processes
Chief executive or senior leader: set the tone for an inclusive organisation
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your understanding of equality law and practice, useful if you want to move into a specialist HR or inclusion role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to deliver inclusion or diversity training to others in your organisation.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: a recognised route into HR, covering equality and inclusion alongside broader people management skills.
