Fostering a tolerant and diverse environment is becoming increasingly important in the workplace, but with 43% of LGBT employees encountering issues with inclusivity at least once a week there are many areas where we can still improve. The knowledge you gain on our Level 2 LGBT course is going to help you to create an inclusive environment and stand out to employers.
Our online curriculum consists of the Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF) specification and will help you understand the legislation surrounding LGBT issues, as well as the challenges faced by members of the LGBT community in the workplace.
This course is fully online, giving you the flexibility to study in the comfort of your own home. With an online workbook, webinars, as well as email and call support from one of our tutors.
Our Level 2 LGBT Training course is going to help you to create an inclusive environment and stand out to prospective employers.
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Our accredited course gets you a nationally recognised qualification you can put on your CV and hands-on support from professional tutors throughout your learning, as well as access to all of our online course materials.
If choosing our CPD course, you’ll have access to all of the course materials for self-guided study, alongside continuous, automated testing of your knowledge. You will gain a CPD certificate once you have completed the course.
The partners option is perfect for schools and colleges. It gives learners access to online course material for self-guided study, allowing them to set their own pace.
Our Level 2 LGBT course is designed to give you the information you need about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues including history, culture, and the organisational policies and legislation affecting LGBT people in the workplace.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of LGBT issues, and can be taken by both young and adult learners.
Throughout the course, you will cover a range of topics from the ways that language, stereotyping, and assumptions can impact people, to understanding how you can best contribute to a supportive environment for LGBT people in the workplace.
This Level 2 Certificate is a knowledge-based course so practical experience isn’t necessary to complete the qualification. Your assessments are integrated right into the course, so there’s no need to worry about the stress of a final exam.
Worried about distance? Your learning will be conducted 100% online with access to an online workbook, webinars, and one-on-one support from one of our tutors.
In order to gain accreditation for this course you must complete the units in order. Take a look at the units you’ll be studying on this course up above and see what you can expect to learn in each of them.
Having a Level 2 LGBT qualification can help you in any environment, in the workplace or beyond. Training on diversity issues is highly regarded by many organisations, and will help you to stand out in a wide range of workplaces.
Having a good understanding of LGBT issues is going to help you succeed working in a Human Resources (HR) department where these issues are likely to come up, but having your knowledge on LGBT issues is useful in any role where you’re working with other people..
Having our LGBT Training qualification is going to help you to foster an inclusive work environment. With your understanding on how you can help LGBT people in the workplace you’ll be able to help bring about a cohesive, engaged workforce, with your employees or colleagues feeling valued no matter their orientation.
An LGBT Training qualification is valued in an education environment since new OFSTED rules mean that schools will be marked down for failing on LGBT teaching. Having your qualification could give you the edge over similarly skilled candidates no matter your position. If you want to capitalise on your qualification, you could begin studying a teaching assistant course or look into another career based in education, such as becoming a teacher.
You could also look into supporting qualifications such as Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity, or in Understanding Autism. Broadening your knowledge of issues relating to diversity, safety, and inclusion can all help you in creating a happy work environment for yourself, colleagues, and customers.
Further Progression
If you’re looking to get started in a new career and want to see where our courses can take you then explore our career advice for school support jobs. You’ll find out what kind of job in schools that you’re qualified for and what else you’ll need to get into those positions!
Skillsfirst is a regulated Awarding Organisation and approved End-point Assessment Organisation, founded in 2009.
On completion of this course you will receive the Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF Qualification Number: 603/5261/9). This qualification is listed on the government regulated qualification website.
Over 500,000 people have achieved a Skillsfirst qualification since 2010, with Skillsfirst designing and developing qualifications and assessments which inspire people to fulfil their personal goals and drive their careers forward.
Skillsfirst is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulator for England, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).
Below is a list of units that you will have to complete as part of your Level 2 LGBT Training course, along with a short summary of their content. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with what you’ll be exploring.
Unit 1 – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History and Culture
Learn about the history of the LGBT movement and the significance of related legislation.
Unit 2 – Language, Stereotyping and Assumptions Relating to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People
Develop your understanding of the impact of language, stereotyping, and assumptions relating to LGBT people.
Unit 3 – Organisational Policies and Legislation Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People in the Workplace
Understand the organisational policies and legislation that affect LGBT people at work, as well as how to promote LGBT equality within the workplace.
Unit 4 – Contribute to Maintaining a Supportive Workplace Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People
Develop your understanding of what is defined as inappropriate homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic behaviour in the workplace and how you can best challenge it.
Our accredited course gets you a nationally recognised qualification you can put on your CV and hands-on support from professional tutors throughout your learning, as well as access to all of our online course materials.
If choosing our CPD course, you’ll have access to all of the course materials for self-guided study, alongside continuous, automated testing of your knowledge. You will gain a CPD certificate once you have completed the course.
The partners option is perfect for schools and colleges. It gives learners access to online course material for self-guided study, allowing them to set their own pace.
Our Level 2 LGBT course is designed to give you the information you need about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues including history, culture, and the organisational policies and legislation affecting LGBT people in the workplace.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of LGBT issues, and can be taken by both young and adult learners.
Throughout the course, you will cover a range of topics from the ways that language, stereotyping, and assumptions can impact people, to understanding how you can best contribute to a supportive environment for LGBT people in the workplace.
This Level 2 Certificate is a knowledge-based course so practical experience isn’t necessary to complete the qualification. Your assessments are integrated right into the course, so there’s no need to worry about the stress of a final exam.
Worried about distance? Your learning will be conducted 100% online with access to an online workbook, webinars, and one-on-one support from one of our tutors.
In order to gain accreditation for this course you must complete the units in order. Take a look at the units you’ll be studying on this course up above and see what you can expect to learn in each of them.
Having a qualification in LGBT Training can help you in any environment, in the workplace or beyond. Training on diversity issues is highly regarded by many organisations, and will help you to stand out in a wide range of workplaces.
Career Progression with LGBT Training
Having a good understanding of LGBT issues is going to help you succeed working in a Human Resources (HR) department where these issues are likely to come up, but having your knowledge on LGBT issues is useful in any role where you’re working with other people..
Having our LGBT Training qualification is going to help you to foster an inclusive work environment. With your understanding on how you can help LGBT people in the workplace you’ll be able to help bring about a cohesive, engaged workforce, with your employees or colleagues feeling valued no matter their orientation.
An LGBT Training qualification is valued in an education environment since new OFSTED rules mean that schools will be marked down for failing on LGBT teaching. Having your qualification could give you the edge over similarly skilled candidates no matter your position. If you want to capitalise on your qualification, you could begin studying a teaching assistant course or look into another career based in education, such as becoming a teacher.
Supporting Qualifications
You could also look into supporting qualifications such as Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity, or in Understanding Autism. Broadening your knowledge of issues relating to diversity, safety, and inclusion can all help you in creating a happy work environment for yourself, colleagues, and customers.
Skillsfirst is a regulated Awarding Organisation and approved End-point Assessment Organisation, founded in 2009.
On completion of this course you will receive the Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF Qualification Number: 603/5261/9). This qualification is listed on the government regulated qualification website.
Over 500,000 people have achieved a Skillsfirst qualification since 2010, with Skillsfirst designing and developing qualifications and assessments which inspire people to fulfil their personal goals and drive their careers forward.
Skillsfirst is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulator for England, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).
Below is a list of units that you will have to complete as part of your Level 2 LGBT Training course, along with a short summary of their content. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with what you’ll be exploring.
Unit 1 – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History and Culture
Learn about the history of the LGBT movement and the significance of related legislation.
Unit 2 – Language, Stereotyping and Assumptions Relating to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People
Develop your understanding of the impact of language, stereotyping, and assumptions relating to LGBT people.
Unit 3 – Organisational Policies and Legislation Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People in the Workplace
Understand the organisational policies and legislation that affect LGBT people at work, as well as how to promote LGBT equality within the workplace.
Unit 4 – Contribute to Maintaining a Supportive Workplace Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People
Develop your understanding of what is defined as inappropriate homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic behaviour in the workplace and how you can best challenge it.
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