Training modules
Equality, diversity and inclusion [EDI] training modules for staff.
e-Learning Modules:
Increase your knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and what they are.
Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what equality and diversity are; why they are important to you; and what the benefits are
- Review key legislation in place to promote equality and how it applies in practice
- Understand main EDI barriers faced and how to break them down
- How to challenge unacceptable behaviours and steps you can take if you feel that you or anyone else is being treated unfairly
Notes for users
Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don't want to complete the course in one session, click on 'Bookmark' before exiting the system and it will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in.
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This course explores what Unconscious Bias (UB) is, what it means, and how it impacts on the people around us in the workplace.
By the end of this course you will be able to explain what bias is and where it comes from; how it impacts on the people around us in the workplace; and what you can do to minimise the negative consequences.
Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what bias is and where it comes from
- How it impacts on day to day behaviours and what you can do to minimise negative consequences
- Actions you can take to resist the effects of UB in yourself and others.
Notes for users
Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don't want to complete the course in one session, click 'Bookmark' before exiting the system and it will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in.
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This course will help you to understand disability, and identify how reasonable adjustments can be made in the workplace for staff with disabilities.
Notes for users
Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don't want to complete the course in one session, click 'Bookmark' before exiting the system and it will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in.
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This course will support your approach to mental health by:
- providing an overview of mental ill health and the signs to look out for;
- providing tools to improve wellbeing;
- encouraging you to talk about mental health;
- explaining how you can offer support to your colleagues
Notes for users
Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don't want to complete the course in one session, click 'Bookmark' before exiting the system and it will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in.
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This course explains what Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) are and why we need to do them. EqIAs are an opportunity to think about the effects our policies and working practices have on others and what we can do to break down barriers to equality. This module will also take you through how to complete an EqIA.
Notes for users
Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don't want to complete the course in one session, click 'Bookmark' before exiting the system and it will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in.
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At The University of Edinburgh, we are working to ensure that our campus is a safe environment for everybody.
Take the free online ‘Consent Matters’ and 'Tackling Harassment' courses to learn about the importance of sexual consent, recognizing harassment and how you can look out for others.
What are the courses about?
Consent Matters
The ‘Consent Matters’ course covers sexual consent, relationships and bystander intervention training.
The course will discuss what informed sexual consent looks like, how all parties can respect and agree clear boundaries and ensure there is consent at all times.
The course will assist you to support and services you can access and will help you to identify and recognise any abusive behaviours and lack of respect, as well as challenging the behaviours & attitudes of those who don’t respect personal & sexual boundaries.
Tackling Harassment
‘Tackling Harassment’ addresses all forms of harassment and discrimination. The course examines harassment and hate, and how members of the University community can recognise problematic situations and intervene safely.
Who are the courses for?
The course is free for all students and staff at the University of Edinburgh. They are not hosted on People and Money.
Instructions for accessing the courses
1. Click on this link to register https://courses.epigeum.com/register.
Complete all the required fields, leave the ‘Institution-specific field’ blank.
IMPORTANT: You must use your University of Edinburgh email address to register.
2. In the 'Token' field enter code 20dbe410
3. Click the 'Register' button at the bottom of the page.
4. You'll receive an account activation email to the address you entered during registration. Click on the link in the email to activate your account.
If you don't receive the email you can resend it here https://courses.epigeum.com/register/revalidate.
5. Once your account is activated you can log in using your username (your email address) and password.
6. You'll see the Epigeum programmes in the 'My Courses' screen.
If you don’t see the programmes you may need to enter the 'Token' in the user menu which is at the top of the page on the right.
7. Click on a programme to see the available courses, then click on a course to launch it. When your account active you can access it here https://courses.epigeum.com/login.
If you have any problems please see the help page https://courses.epigeum.com/help or contact the Epigeum customer support team here https://www.epigeum.com/epigeum-technical-support/.
If you experience any problems with the University e-learning training modules in People and Money, please email hrhelpline@ed.ac.uk
If you are employed through an agency, you may not have access to People and Money. You will have access to the Learn platform, and the following courses from the list above are available for you to do on Learn, please note the course titles are slightly different for the first two courses, but the content is the same:
- Equality and Diversity Essentials (for Agency Workers and Contractors)
- Challenging Unconscious Bias (for Agency Workers and Contractors)
- Implementing Reasonable Adjustments for Staff
- Mental Health Awareness
- Introducing Equality Impact Assessments
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Training can be carried out at your own pace. If you don’t want to complete a course in one session, click on 'Bookmark' before exiting and the module will automatically take you back to where you left off when you next log in to Learn.
External e-Learning modules
This free e-learning course is provided by the Gender Identity Research & Education Society. The course provides an introduction to gender variance, how to create trans-inclusive workplaces and how to support an employee who is transitioning.