SAMSON TRAINING
Where Experience Meets Excellence
This course provides learners with an understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, helping organisations promote a respectful, fair and inclusive working environment.
Learners will explore equality, unconscious bias, inclusive communication, discrimination, harassment and practical ways to create a culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Understanding Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
• What is diversity?
• What is inclusion?
• What is equity?
• Equality vs. equity
• Why diversity and inclusion matter
• Benefits of an inclusive workplace
• Creating a culture of respect and belonging
Module 2 – Diversity in the Irish Workplace
• Understanding diversity in the workplace
• Different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• The nine grounds under Irish equality legislation
• Respecting individual differences
• Avoiding stereotypes and assumptions
• Creating equal opportunities
Module 3 – Equality & Irish Legislation
• Overview of the Employment Equality Acts
• Overview of the Equal Status Acts
• Direct and indirect discrimination
• Harassment and sexual harassment
• Victimisation
• Reasonable accommodation
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Importance of organisational policies and procedures
Module 4 – Unconscious Bias & Stereotyping
• What is unconscious bias?
• Common types of workplace bias
• Stereotypes and assumptions
• How bias can influence decisions
• Bias in recruitment, promotion and everyday interactions
• Recognising and challenging personal biases
• Making fair and objective decisions
Module 5 – Inclusive Communication & Behaviour
• Respectful workplace communication
• Inclusive language
• Listening and empathy
• Understanding different perspectives
• Avoiding exclusionary behaviour
• Respecting cultural and individual differences
• Challenging inappropriate comments and behaviour
Module 6 – Creating an Inclusive Workplace
• Building belonging and psychological safety
• Supporting colleagues and encouraging participation
• Inclusive meetings and teamwork
• Fair access to opportunities
• Supporting reasonable accommodation
• The role of managers and employees
• Promoting a positive workplace culture
FINAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment Structure
• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of questions: 20
Passing Rate
✅ 70% Pass Mark
Duration: approximately 60 minutes
Delivery: e-learning
Failure Handling
• If the learner fails:
o Can review modules
o Retake assessment (up to 3 times)
Who the Course Is For
Suitable for all employees, including:
• Employees and new starters
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Managers and senior staff
• HR and People professionals
• Employees involved in recruitment or people management
Why This Training Is Important
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Diversity and inclusion training helps organisations create an environment where employees feel respected, valued and able to contribute.
Understanding Different Perspectives
A diverse workforce brings different experiences, backgrounds, skills and perspectives that can contribute to stronger teams and better decision-making.
Reducing Bias
Understanding unconscious bias helps employees recognise how assumptions and stereotypes can influence workplace interactions and decisions.
Supporting Equality
Employees who understand equality principles are better equipped to promote fair treatment and equal opportunities.
Preventing Discrimination
Awareness of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment and victimisation can help employees recognise and report concerns appropriately.
Improving Workplace Culture
Inclusive behaviours can strengthen teamwork, communication, employee engagement and a sense of belonging.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
• Explain diversity, inclusion and equity
• Recognise common forms of workplace bias and discrimination
• Understand the key principles of Irish equality legislation
• Communicate more inclusively and respectfully
• Recognise inappropriate workplace behaviour
• Understand how to raise concerns appropriately
• Contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture
Course Format & Delivery
Online E-Learning
• 100% online learning
• Self-paced course delivery
• Interactive learning modules
• Practical workplace examples
• Real-world scenarios
• Case studies
• Knowledge checks
• Final multiple-choice assessment
• Flexible online access
• Suitable for individual and group training
Irish Legislation Supported
The course introduces learners to key Irish equality and inclusion legislation, including:
• Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015
• Equal Status Acts 2000–2018
• Disability Act 2005
• Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014
• Relevant equality and anti-discrimination principles
• Workplace equality and inclusion principles
• Disability and reasonable accommodation awareness
The Employment Equality Acts cover discrimination in employment and vocational training, while the Equal Status Acts cover discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education, subject to the relevant provisions and exemptions.
The course introduces the nine employment equality grounds: gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller community.
This course provides general diversity, inclusion and equity awareness training and should be used alongside an organisation's own equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity at work, anti-harassment and HR policies.
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training provides professional workplace training designed to help organisations develop employee awareness, inclusive behaviours and positive workplace cultures.
Our approach focuses on:
• Practical diversity and inclusion learning
• Irish equality principles
• Workplace inclusion
• Unconscious bias awareness
• Inclusive communication
• Anti-discrimination awareness
• Disability inclusion
• Practical workplace scenarios
• Flexible online learning
• Training suitable for employees at different levels
Our e-learning format allows organisations to provide consistent diversity and inclusion awareness training across their workforce while giving employees the flexibility to complete training online.
FAQ's
What is Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Training?
This training helps employees understand diversity, equality, inclusion and equity and develop practical behaviours that support a respectful and inclusive workplace.
What is the difference between diversity, inclusion and equity?
Diversity refers to the differences between people and the range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives within a group.
Inclusion means creating an environment where people feel respected, valued and able to participate.
Equity focuses on recognising individual circumstances and removing barriers so people have fair opportunities to participate and succeed.
Who should complete this course?
The course is suitable for all employees, managers, supervisors, HR teams, recruitment teams and anyone working with colleagues, customers or service users.
How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete, depending on the learner and their pace.
Is the course delivered online?
Yes. The course is delivered through flexible, self-paced online e-learning.
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