Equality Champions Open Course

Become an Equality Champion. Gain skills to challenge discrimination, support colleagues and promote inclusive, respectful workplace culture.

Equality Champions Open Training Course

Equality Champions Open Course

Equality Champions play a vital role in shaping inclusive, respectful and fair workplaces. This course equips staff with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to advocate for equality, challenge inappropriate behaviour and support colleagues across diverse backgrounds. Delegates explore key legislation, lived experiences and organisational responsibilities, learning how to model inclusive practice and influence positive cultural change. It’s an inspiring programme that empowers Champions to lead with empathy, clarity and purpose.

Open vs In‑House Courses

Open courses are public Equality and Diversity UK training dates that anyone can book onto, ideal when you only need training for one or two people.

In‑house courses are private sessions delivered exclusively for a group of people from your organisation, on a date that suits you, with the option to tailor the content to your staff and setting.

Looking for an in-house traning course?

Course Overview

Equality/Diversity Champions are recognised as playing a central role in disseminating good practice and encouraging the promotion of equalities within organisations and should be formally represented on the Board of Trustees /Equality and Diversity Committees.

As an Equality Champion, you will be able to demonstrate that the organisation is one where the culture is to embrace core values such as respect, positive attitudes, behaviours and good communications.

Is this the right course for you?

Equality and Diversity Champion is a role which can mean different things.

This Champions course looks at establishing the role of an EDI champion in an organisation. The role of EDI champion is one that individuals would typically apply for and undertake on a voluntary basis with the support of an EDI lead.

It is aimed at anyone who wants to better understand how to build equality and diversity into their everyday practice and deal more effectively with equality related issues. Ideal for support staff, managers, employees with an interest or brief in equalities.

Does one of these describe your organisation?

  • We have already established a group of EDI champions and are looking to formalise the role
  • We are looking to create the role of Champions and would like to know how to go about it

If so, this is the course for you

The role of an Equality/Diversity Champion

Equality Champions:

  • Raise awareness of Equality and Diversity
  • Raise awareness of relevant EDI policies
  • Encourage individuals to speak up regarding EDI issues and concerns
  • Demonstrate positive behaviours to colleagues, partners and service users
  • Constructively challenge those who discriminate, harass, speak or behave inappropriately.

Skills required for an Equality/Diversity Champion

  • Listening skills
  • Communication skills
  • The ability to be objective
  • Act in a professional manner at all times
  • Work within your code of professional conduct, if applicable.

Knowledge to be gained on this course

  • Understanding of relevant legislation
  • Understanding of relevant EDI policies, practices and procedures
  • Understanding of your own limitations
  • Awareness of the support and guidance available to Champions.
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Managing diversity at work
  • Do's and don'ts

You will gain

  • Essential knowledge about the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on your role as the Equality Champion
  • Practical hints, tips and techniques for the role of Equality Champion
  • A clear understanding of good interview behaviour/actions and its benefits.

Course Structure and Cost

  • The course is run as a 1-day workshop.
  • Delivery is through a mixture of methods and involves delegates in group exercises and discussions.
  • Training is practical and interactive.
Delivery

Open Courses are delivered via Zoom.

Timings

The course timings are 10.00 am to 3.30 pm

Course Fee

We charge £395 per delegate

Upcoming Course Dates

  • 22 September 2026
  • 17 November 2026
  • 19 January 2027
  • 16 March 2027
  • 11 May 2027
  • 6 July 2027
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