Managing Equality And Diversity In Own Area

This course aims to evaluate and influence the management of equality and diversity law, legislation and internal policies within own area of responsibility.

Overview

Duration

1 Day Classroom Based Training.

The module delivery is tailored to suit the companies needs.

Location

CELTEC,

Unit 12A,

M4 Business Park,

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

W23 HCK2

Prior Knowledge

While no prior knowledge is required, the course is aimed at those who are currently working and who are managers or aspiring managers.

Certification

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Certificate

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

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May 2026

28 May

CELTEC, Celbridge

Module Content

Understand equality and diversity law, legislation and internal policies in relation to own area of responsibility

Explain the implications of the legal requirements for equality and diversity on own area of responsibility
Evaluate own organisation’s policies and procedures relating to equality and diversity

Be able to influence the management of equality and diversity in own area of responsibility

Evaluate the organisation’s implementation of equality and diversity legal requirements and internal policies
Make recommendations for improving the management of equality and diversity in own area of responsibility

Indicative Content

Part 1:

Equality and diversity defined
Diversity and its impact on the organisation
Legislation and how it affects individuals, organisational policies and procedures
Examining personal values, beliefs, attitudes and prejudices
Language and diversity
Harassment, bullying and victimisation in the workplace
Dress codes and discrimination
The business case for diversity

Part 2:

Creating a diverse workforce
Promoting equality outcomes
Diversity monitoring
Equality impact assessments
Examining the organisation/team in relation to diversity
Business diversity action planning
Promoting equality and diversity
Inclusively and creating an inclusive culture
Examples of good practice in equality and diversity
Challenging inequalities and discrimination in the workplace

Companies That Have Benefited From Training