Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Welcome to our online Workplace Violence training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Workplace harassment is illegal and destructive to any organisation. It is essential to treat everyone in the workplace with respect and dignity. Workplace harassment must be identified, discouraged, and prevented in order to keep a hostile work environment from developing. If left unchecked, harassment can escalate into violence. Workplace harassment training is essential to the welfare of all businesses and their employees.

To prevent workplace violence, it is essential that everyone is able to identify individuals who may be prone to abuse. Our online Workplace Violence training course will help learners recognise certain behaviours and lower the risk of escalated situations. This online Workplace Violence training course will also help learners identify the warning signs, as well as give them coping and response tools.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Course aims

In order to prevent workplace violence, managers and employees must be able to identify individuals who could become violent and understand how to diffuse dangerous situations. This online Workplace Violence training course will help learners to identify and address violence in the workplace, as well as giving them the tools to develop their Workplace Harassment Policy.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of this online Workplace Violence training course are to:

• Define workplace harassment
• Understand bullies and how to avoid hiring them
• Create a risk assessment and understand how to handle violence
• Recognise social and business responsibility
• Develop relevant policies and procedures
• Learn how to investigate complaints.

What is workplace violence?

“Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers and visitors.”

Why is this online Workplace Violence training course essential?

It is training to prevent workplace violence. In this day and age, violence prevention plans and drills are as important as drills for fires and earthquakes. Workplace violence—including incidents that occur during work commutes—more often take the form of bullying, intimidation, and assault.

This Workplace Violence e-learning course will help learners to identify and address violence in the workplace, as well as giving them the tools to develop their Workplace Harassment Policy. Managers and employees will be able to identify individuals who could become violent and understand how to diffuse dangerous situations.

What is covered in this course?

This online Workplace Violence training course includes the following:

• Module One: Getting Started
• Module Two: What is Workplace harassment?
• Module Three: Identifying The Bully
• Module Four: How to Handle Workplace Violence
• Module Five: Risk Assessment (I)
• Module Six: Risk Assessment (II)
• Module Seven: Being the Victim
• Module Eight: Checklist for Employers
• Module Nine: Interview Process
• Module Ten: Investigation Process
• Module Eleven: Developing a Workplace Harassment Policy
• Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

This online Workplace Violence training course is suitable for those who want to know more about how to identify and address violence in the workplace, as well as knowing the tools that help develop their Workplace Harassment Policy.

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Workplace Violence - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

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