Free Level 2 Workplace Violence and Harassment Training. Study online. This free workplace violence and harassment training course runs entirely online, so you can fit your studies around work, family, or other commitments. The course typically takes 26 weeks. You'll explore the causes and impact of workplace violence, bullying, and harassment, and learn how effective communication can reduce conflict and improve working conditions. Statistics from the TUC suggest nearly a third of people have experienced bullying at work, making this a genuinely useful qualification across many sectors.
Who this course is for
Workplace violence and Harassment can have huge consequences for employers, employees and the work environment. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) estimates that 29% of people have been bullied at work, and more than 1 in 3 people who report being bullied leave their job because of it. Understanding effective communication and ways to reduce conflict in the workplace will help to create a more positive working environment, benefiting both employers and employees, and improving job satisfaction, health and wellbeing, and productivity.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll understand what workplace violence and harassment are and how they are defined.
You'll explore the causes and triggers of conflict in the workplace.
You'll learn how bullying and harassment affect individuals, teams, and organisations.
You'll develop knowledge of effective communication techniques to reduce workplace conflict.
You'll understand the legal responsibilities employers and employees have around workplace violence and harassment.
You'll learn how to support a more positive and respectful working environment.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online at your own pace. Learning is delivered through online materials you can access when it suits you. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is assessed against the qualification standards. No exams are required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BCoT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HR assistant, supporting staff wellbeing and workplace policy
Team leader or supervisor, managing conflict within a team
Health and safety coordinator, covering people-related risks
Trade union representative, advising members on workplace rights
People manager, responsible for a positive team environment
Facilities or office manager, overseeing workplace conduct policies
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace: builds on people and wellbeing knowledge for those moving into HR or management roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to deliver workplace training or inductions yourself.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: a recognised route into HR, covering employment law, inclusion, and people management.
