Sexual Harassment Awareness | Short Online Course​

Sexual Harassment Awareness | Online Short Course

The Sexual Harassment course is designed to help organisations and individuals understand, prevent, and respond appropriately to incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace. Whether you’re a team leader, HR professional, or employee, this course provides essential knowledge to ensure a safe, respectful, and legally compliant working environment.

Addressing sexual harassment is not only a legal obligation—it’s a vital part of creating an inclusive, professional, and respectful culture. This course equips participants with the tools to recognise inappropriate behaviour, understand employee rights, and implement proactive policies to prevent workplace misconduct.

What You’ll Learn

Through this course, you’ll gain critical knowledge and practical skills in:

  • Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment under South African law.
  • Identifying different forms of harassment, including verbal, non-verbal, and physical conduct.
  • Responding appropriately to complaints and supporting affected individuals.
  • Developing and implementing effective anti-harassment policies.
  • Promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and accountability in the workplace.

These skills are essential for building safer workspaces and ensuring compliance with labour laws and organisational ethics.

Who Should Enrol

This Sexual Harassment course is suitable for employees at all levels, and particularly important for those in leadership, HR, and compliance roles. Creating a safe workplace is a shared responsibility.

Ideal for:

  • Human Resources and compliance officers.
  • Line managers and team supervisors.
  • Executives and directors responsible for organisational culture.
  • Employees who want to understand their rights and responsibilities.
  • Anyone committed to preventing sexual harassment and promoting workplace safety.

By enrolling, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to identify, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment in a lawful and respectful manner. This course supports organisations in fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all.

Take the next step—enrol today and play your part in creating a workplace free from sexual harassment and discrimination.

This standard focuses on equipping individuals with the essential skills to identify, prevent, and appropriately address instances of sexual harassment in the workplace. It includes understanding the legal definitions and frameworks surrounding sexual harassment, recognising various forms of harassment, and appreciating their impact on individuals and the work environment. Learners will also learn to create a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, and implement effective reporting and response procedures. This involves handling incidents professionally and sensitively, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and maintaining a safe, respectful work environment for all employees.

Course Content
  • Definition of sexual harassment and its codification
  • The impact of sexual harassment on individuals and organisations
  • Legal and ethical implications of sexual harassment
  • Quid pro quo harassment
  •  Hostile work environment harassment
  • Retaliation
 
  • Characteristics of perpetrators
  • Characteristics of victims
  • Intersectionality and sexual harassment
  • Workplace policies and training 
  • Developing reporting and response procedures
  • Procedure for the victim 
  • Procedures and outcomes
  • Review of key concepts and takeaways
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
SpecCon Short Course
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