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Unconscious bias comes in many forms

They can impact daily interactions with others, and sometimes have negative consequences. Having bias is only human, and the only shame is making no effort to improve.

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Course overview

This course is relevant for anyone in any workplace. You will explore common types of bias and learn strategies to overcome these mental habits, promoting a more productive and engaging environment. By increasing awareness of our unconscious assumptions, we can better address and mitigate the impact of implicit bias.

 

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe and identify how unconscious bias develops through the brain's natural tendency to categorise people, information, and experiences
  • Recognise the five types of unconscious bias and identify when they may occur
  • Explain the impact unconscious bias can have on people, decisions, and workplace culture.
  • Understand the practical techniques to recognise and challenge unconscious bias in everyday work situations.

Why choose British Safety Council

  • For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
  • We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to receive a certificate recognising completion of this awareness course. 

Qualification level

This is a non-accredited course. It does not result in a formal qualification. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful passing of the assessment.

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