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Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness

Last Update July 07, 2026
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Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness
$49.00
  • Level Beginner
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Lectures 0
  • Language English
  • Access 1 Year

Material Includes

Course overview

Workplace violence and harassment can damage employee wellbeing, trust, communication, safety, and productivity. When warning signs are ignored or concerns are poorly handled, difficult situations may escalate, psychological harm may increase, and organizations may face complaints, staff turnover, and serious workplace risks.

The Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness course explains the hidden impact of harmful behaviour, common risks and triggers, everyday workplace warning signs, confident responses to difficult situations, safe reporting practices, trust-building, and psychologically safe workplace culture.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to recognize risks, respond appropriately, report concerns safely, support respectful conduct, and contribute to a safer and more accountable workplace. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.

Key topics included

  • The Hidden Impact of Workplace Violence and Harassment

  • Recognizing Risks, Triggers, and Warning Signs

  • Understanding Everyday Workplace Behaviour and Escalation

  • Responding Confidently to Difficult Situations

  • Speaking Up, Reporting Concerns, and Building Trust

  • Creating Psychologically Safe and Respectful Workplaces

Entry requirements

  • There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. It is open to individuals who want to understand workplace violence, harassment, reporting responsibilities, and respectful conduct. Basic English reading and comprehension skills are recommended, along with a willingness to follow workplace procedures, communicate respectfully, and report safety concerns through appropriate channels.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, compliance staff, and health and safety representatives. It is also suitable for individuals responsible for workplace culture, employee wellbeing, incident reporting, complaint handling, policy implementation, or creating a psychologically safer work environment.

Certification

Certificate

Curriculum

0 2.5 Hours
  • The Hidden Cost of Workplace Violence and Harassment Awareness
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Understanding Risk, Triggers, and Everyday Workplace Reality
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Responding Confidently When Difficult Situations Occur
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Speaking Up, Reporting Concerns, and Building Trust
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Creating Psychologically Safe and Respectful Workplaces
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Workplace Violence & Harassment Awareness Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is open to employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, HR professionals, compliance staff, safety representatives, and anyone interested in safer workplace practices. No previous workplace safety qualification or formal academic background is required.
You will learn how to recognize risks, triggers, warning signs, harmful behaviour, and escalation. The course also explains confident responses, safe reporting, trust-building, psychological safety, and respectful workplace responsibilities.
Awareness helps employees recognize concerning behaviour early and understand how to respond appropriately. It also supports safer reporting, earlier intervention, employee wellbeing, stronger accountability, and the prevention of harmful conduct becoming accepted within workplace culture.
Yes. The course develops practical awareness of difficult situations, professional boundaries, de-escalation, safe reporting channels, appropriate responses to concerns, and individual responsibilities for supporting a respectful and psychologically safer workplace.
Yes. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course and any required assessments. The certificate demonstrates your understanding of workplace violence, harassment risks, warning signs, appropriate responses, safe reporting, psychological safety, and practical prevention responsibilities.