Who is this course for?

We should be able to bring our whole self to work. It’s good for mental wellbeing and good for business. Many people who experience racial inequality hide parts of their identity in the workplace. Half of Black Britons say they are just as likely to have experienced racism at work as on the street.

This course is suitable for individuals at all levels — employers, managers, supervisors, full‑time and part‑time workers, frontline/support staff — as everyone in the workplace has a responsibility for supporting equality and diversity.

The course is designed as an introductory level programme, so no prerequisite training is required.

Course Overview

This course introduces and deepens understanding of race, ethnicity and cultural diversity. Delegates explore the complex lived realities of race and ethnic diversity in British society, including institutional racism, systemic inequalities and patterns of discrimination in the workplace.

Learners will develop confidence in calling out and challenging everyday racism, workplace inequalities and discriminatory behaviours, while building robust strategies for tackling racial inequality.

Course Structure

The course is delivered as a 1‑day workshop. Delivery is interactive and includes group exercises, discussions, reflective practice and practical activities designed to build confidence in addressing race and cultural issues.

• Available online via Zoom or Teams, or in‑house face‑to‑face
• Suggested duration: Half day (2.5 hours) or full day (10.00 am – 3.30 pm)
• Zoom sessions limited to 15 delegates; in‑person maximum 20 delegates
• Content tailored to your organisation’s context, values and risk profile
• Delegates receive training materials and a certificate upon completion

Aims of the Course

• Support staff and management’s understanding of structural, institutional and individual racism
• Explore robust strategies for challenging racism
• Identify best practice in proactive anti‑racism
• Build confidence to have uncomfortable conversations about race
• Understand Subtle Acts of Exclusion (microaggressions)
• Listen to lived experiences
• Increase understanding of white privilege and develop an action plan for change

Delegates will gain awareness of the value of equality, diversity and inclusion and be encouraged to promote equal opportunities in the workplace.

Course Content

• Equality Act — race, national/ethnic origin, nationality and colour
• Racism: structural, institutional and individual impacts and experiences
• Anti‑racism — what it is and why it matters
• Strategies for challenging racial bias
• Best practice in proactive anti‑racism
• Affinity groups and talking comfortably about race
• Subtle Acts of Exclusion (microaggressions)
• Lived experiences (videos)
• White privilege
• Action planning for change (allyship, policies, processes, procedures, practice and people)

Projected Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• Understand structural, institutional and individual racism
• Explore robust strategies for challenging racism
• Agree best practice for proactive anti‑racism in their work areas
• Feel confident discussing race and culture openly
• Better understand Subtle Acts of Exclusion (microaggressions)
• Gain insight into lived experiences and modern/old‑fashioned racism
• Develop a deeper understanding of white privilege
• Create a robust action plan for change

Costs and Delegate Numbers