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Online Unconscious Bias Training

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Unconscious Bias Training Course

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Unconscious bias Training cert

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Course information
  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 45 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

This online Unconscious Bias Training course is designed to help learners understand how unconscious thoughts, assumptions and personal experiences can influence their judgements and decisions, sometimes leading to bias or stereotypes.

Recognising and challenging unconscious bias is important because of the impact it can have in the workplace. Unconscious bias can influence decisions relating to recruitment, promotions and everyday interactions between colleagues, potentially leading to unfair treatment or missed opportunities.

With several types of unconscious bias to recognise and challenge, this course raises awareness and encourages individuals to reflect on their assumptions and improve their decision-making. By recognising how unconscious bias can influence workplace interactions and decisions, individuals can contribute towards a fairer, more inclusive and diverse working environment.

  • Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
  • Accredited by CPD
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Course duration: 45 minutes
  • Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this Online Unconscious Bias Training for?

This online unconscious bias training is suitable for employees across all industries who want to improve their awareness of unconscious bias and understand how it can influence workplace decisions and interactions.

The course is particularly beneficial for those involved in recruitment and hiring decisions, as well as managers, supervisors and other senior staff responsible for managing and supporting employees.

This course also complements our Bullying and Harassment Training and Equality and Diversity Training.

Course Screenshots

  • Unconscious Bias Training Course - An Introduction to Unconscious Bias
  • Unconscious Bias Training Course - What is Unconscious Bias
  • Unconscious Bias Training Course - Affinity Bias

Course Aim

The aim of this online unconscious bias training course is to raise awareness of unconscious bias and help learners understand how it can influence their opinions, judgements and decisions. By recognising and challenging unconscious biases, individuals can take steps towards making fairer, more informed decisions and contributing to a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify what unconscious bias means
  • Identify why it is important to correct unconscious bias in the workplace
  • List seven types of unconscious biases
  • Identify what attribution bias is
  • Identify what affinity bias is
  • Identify an example of biases against young people and older people
  • Define what beauty bias is
  • List some judgements made due to name bias
  • Differentiate between the ‘horn’ and the ‘halo’ effect
  • List some steps on how to eliminate unconscious biases in the workplace
  • List some steps on how to tackle your own unconscious biases

Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

  • An Introduction to Unconscious Bias Training

    This section introduces the learner to the course and unconscious bias.

  • Module 1 - What is Unconscious Bias and the importance of correcting it?

    This section looks at the defining the term "unconscious bias" as well as the negative consequences of not challenging the subconscious.

  • Module 2 - Becoming familiar of the Different Types of Unconscious Bias

    This section looks at why people may have unconscious biases toward a person, and to understand the most common types.

  • Module 3 - The Horn and the Halo effect

    This section concentrates on understanding term 'the horn and halo effect' which imprints a level of expectation on individuals where they can seem to do no wrong, or in some cases can do no right.

  • Module 4 - Elimination of biases - Your own and in the workplace

    This section looks at steps that can be taken to help reduce the individual’s own biases and attempt to tackle bias in the workplace through education, assessing the hiring process, and striving for a diverse workplace.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

Unconscious Bias Training Certification

Our entire library of training courses is accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Unconscious Bias Training Certificate - Example

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Unconscious Bias Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.


Common Unconscious Bias Training Questions

Unconscious bias refers to the automatic assumptions, attitudes or stereotypes that can influence how we perceive and judge other people without consciously realising it.

These biases can develop through personal experiences, upbringing, cultural influences and the information we encounter throughout our lives. They may influence our decisions and behaviour, even when we consciously believe in treating everyone fairly.

For example: A manager might assume that an older employee is less comfortable using new technology, without considering their actual skills or experience.

Unconscious bias is not always negative, but recognising its influence is an important step towards questioning assumptions and making fairer, more informed decisions.

There are several types of unconscious bias that can influence how people perceive others and make decisions, particularly in the workplace.

Some common types of unconscious bias may also include:

  • Affinity bias: Favouring people who share similar backgrounds, interests or experiences.
  • Confirmation bias: Favouring information that supports existing beliefs while overlooking evidence that challenges them.
  • Halo effect: Allowing one positive characteristic of a person to influence our overall judgement of them.

Recognising different types of unconscious bias can help individuals question their assumptions and make fairer, more informed workplace decisions.

Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have legal responsibilities to prevent unlawful discrimination in the workplace.

Although the Act does not specifically require unconscious bias training, providing awareness training can help employees recognise assumptions and stereotypes that may influence workplace decisions and contribute to unfair treatment.

By raising awareness of unconscious bias, employers can support fairer decision-making and encourage a more inclusive working environment.


Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Unconscious bias can be reduced in the workplace by encouraging employees to recognise their assumptions, question initial judgements and make decisions based on objective information rather than stereotypes.

Some practical ways to reduce the influence of unconscious bias may include:

  • Raising awareness: Helping employees recognise how unconscious assumptions can influence their judgements and behaviour.
  • Using consistent criteria: Applying clear, objective standards when making decisions about recruitment, promotions and employee performance.
  • Encouraging different perspectives: Seeking input from colleagues with different experiences and viewpoints before making important decisions.

Although unconscious bias cannot always be eliminated, taking practical steps to recognise and challenge it can support fairer decision-making and a more inclusive workplace.

Unconscious bias refers to automatic assumptions or stereotypes that can influence how we perceive and judge others without consciously realising it. Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly because of certain characteristics, such as their age, disability, race or sex.

The key difference is that unconscious bias involves assumptions or judgements, whereas discrimination involves how someone is treated. Unconscious bias does not automatically amount to unlawful discrimination, but it can contribute to discriminatory decisions or behaviour.

Under the Equality Act 2010, discrimination relating to protected characteristics may be unlawful, even when the person responsible did not intend to discriminate.

Workplace Scenario
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Favouring a Similar Candidate

Situation

During a job interview, a hiring manager discovers that one candidate attended the same university and shares similar interests. The manager feels an immediate connection and favours this candidate, despite another applicant demonstrating stronger skills and experience for the role.

What went wrong?

The manager allowed affinity bias to influence their judgement, placing personal similarities ahead of objective recruitment criteria.

Key takeaway

Recruitment decisions should be based on relevant skills, experience and consistent assessment criteria rather than personal connections or similarities.

Workplace Scenario

Overlooking Performance Concerns

Situation

A supervisor is conducting an employee's performance review. Because the employee is consistently friendly and communicates confidently, the supervisor gives them a high overall rating, despite evidence that they have regularly missed important deadlines.

What went wrong?

The supervisor allowed the employee's positive personal characteristics to influence their assessment of unrelated aspects of their performance. This is an example of the halo effect..

Key takeaway

Performance reviews should consider objective evidence across all relevant responsibilities, rather than allowing one positive characteristic to determine the overall assessment.

Workplace Scenario

Dismissing a Colleague's Ideas

Situation

During a team meeting, a manager believes that a newer employee lacks the experience to contribute useful suggestions. When the employee proposes an improvement, the manager dismisses it without consideration. Later, a more experienced colleague makes a similar suggestion, which the manager immediately supports.

What went wrong?

The manager's assumptions about the employee's experience influenced how they evaluated the suggestion, rather than considering its actual merits.

Key takeaway

Workplace ideas should be assessed on their value, regardless of an employee's seniority or experience. Encouraging contributions from all team members can support fairer decision-making.

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  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 45 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

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