Online Class: Sexual Harassment Compliance

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Course Description
Imagine a workplace where every individual feels safe, respected, and valued—an environment where professionalism and integrity thrive. In today’s world, where sexual harassment headlines often dominate the news, fostering such a space is more critical than ever. Whether you’re a business leader, manager, or employee, understanding how to prevent and respond to sexual harassment isn’t just a legal obligation—it’s the foundation of a healthy, productive workplace.
Sexual harassment can be a complex and uncomfortable topic. It goes beyond just knowing the laws or following HR guidelines; it’s about understanding human behavior, respect, power dynamics, and the subtle, often unseen ways harassment can manifest. This course is designed not only to inform you about what constitutes sexual harassment but to transform your approach to it. You’ll gain the tools needed to create real, lasting change in your workplace.
Why This Course Matters
This course is more than just another required training session. It’s an opportunity to deeply engage with the issue and understand its many facets. You won’t just learn definitions—you’ll dive into real-world scenarios, exploring the nuances of behavior that can sometimes blur the line between harmless interactions and harassment. Whether it’s a casual joke or an inappropriate comment in a virtual meeting, you’ll learn how to spot the red flags before they escalate.
The goal is to empower you, whether you're an HR professional or simply someone who wants to contribute to a better workplace. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of your rights, your responsibilities, and the practical steps you can take to ensure that harassment has no place in your work environment. This isn’t just knowledge—it’s action.
What Makes This Course Different
We understand that sexual harassment training can sometimes feel dry and disconnected. That’s why we’ve designed this course to be different. It’s built around storytelling and real-life case studies that will keep you engaged and help you understand the human impact of harassment. It’s about more than just compliance—it’s about creating a cultural shift.
You’ll explore the deeper emotional and psychological effects harassment has on individuals and teams. Understanding these hidden consequences will make you a more empathetic and effective leader, coworker, or HR professional. By the end of this course, you won’t just be prepared to react to harassment—you’ll be equipped to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Building a Culture of Respect
Sexual harassment doesn’t just harm individuals—it erodes entire organizations. A workplace where harassment is unchecked is one where trust, creativity, and collaboration break down. On the other hand, a workplace that actively fosters respect and prevents harassment is one where innovation and productivity thrive.
This course will guide you through designing and implementing effective policies that go beyond just checking a compliance box. You’ll learn how to create living policies that resonate with your team, ensuring they understand the procedures for reporting harassment and what consequences exist for violations. You’ll also gain clarity on how state and federal laws apply to your organization in practical, actionable ways.
A Transformative Learning Experience
By taking this course, you’re not just protecting your company—you’re investing in yourself. You’ll develop leadership skills that will set you apart in any industry, whether you’re in management, HR, or just starting your career. You’ll leave with the confidence to spot potential problems before they escalate, handle complaints with professionalism and empathy, and foster an environment where everyone feels respected and heard.
A Call to Action
This course is more than just education—it’s a call to action. Sexual harassment can only be eliminated when individuals take responsibility and workplaces are built on a foundation of respect, transparency, and accountability. Whether you’re here to enhance your knowledge, protect your team, or drive cultural change, this course will give you everything you need to make a difference.
Are you ready to become a leader in preventing sexual harassment and promoting dignity in your organization? If so, your journey starts here. Let’s build something better together.
Enroll today and be the change your workplace needs.
Course Motivation
- To understand what sexual harassment is
- To learn what behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable
- To learn solutions for preventing sexual harassment
- To understand procedures and guidelines to follow when a sexual harassment incident occurs
This course is designed as a series of five concise and comprehensive lessons to guide you in the learning process.
- Lesson 1: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Lesson 2: Assessing Problem Situations and preventing sexual harassment
- Lesson 3: Responding Effectively to sexual harassment (recognizing and reporting incidents)
- Lesson 4: Understanding the Law - State and Federal
- Lesson 5: Designing Policies and Procedures
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Preventing Workplace Harassment: Culture and Strategy
In a digital era where sexual harassment can manifest online, the lesson underscores the importance of extending harassment policies to virtual workspaces. Employers are urged to maintain vigilance through training and monitoring tools to ensure respectful online interactions.Lesson 2. Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Beyond Compliance
This lesson emphasizes that proactive prevention is key in avoiding sexual harassment in the workplace by fostering a respectful and inclusive culture. By identifying risk scenarios and implementing clear policies, organizations can create a safer environment for all employees.Lesson 3. Effective Response to Sexual Harassment
Fear and embarrassment often deter victims from reporting harassment, requiring a shift in workplace culture to normalize and support coming forward. Confidential reporting processes and assurance against direct confrontation can help alleviate these fears, making it more likely for incidents to be reported.Lesson 4. Navigating Federal and State Sexual Harassment Frameworks
State laws often surpass federal standards, providing more comprehensive protections and mandatory training for both employees and supervisors. For example, California and New York have enacted legislation requiring regular harassment prevention training and inclusive workplace policies.Lesson 5. Fostering Inclusive Work Environments through Effective Policies
Crafting a clear sexual harassment policy is crucial, not only to dodge legal troubles but to promote a respectful workplace where all employees feel safe and dignified. With thorough definitions and practical reporting channels, companies can address and prevent harassment, ultimately boosting morale and productivity.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of sexual harassment prevention strategies, including bystander intervention and reporting mechanisms, to hypothetical workplace scenarios.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize various forms of sexual harassment, including subtle and indirect behaviors, through role-playing scenarios and case studies.
- Identify and describe the psychological and emotional impacts of sexual harassment on victims and workplace environments using specific examples and data.
- Identify various forms of sexual harassment and describe their potential impact on workplace culture and employee wellbeing.
- Define specific workplace scenarios where sexual harassment is likely to occur and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Define what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace by analyzing specific scenarios and implementing guidelines to prevent potential incidents.
- Recognize and describe appropriate proactive measures to cultivate a culture of respect and inclusivity, preventing sexual harassment before it occurs.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate response strategies for addressing workplace sexual harassment incidents by outlining a step-by-step resolution plan
- Identify multiple reporting channels and describe how they contribute to creating a safe and accessible environment for victims of sexual harassment to come forward
- Describe how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act addresses sexual harassment and its role in creating a fair workplace.
- Identify the responsibilities of employers under federal and state laws to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Define the key components of an effective sexual harassment policy, including reporting procedures and investigation processes, to foster a respectful workplace.
- Demonstrate understanding of how ongoing training and prevention strategies can reduce instances of sexual harassment and support a safe, inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "I appreciate the lessons being short and clear. For someone like me that has trouble remaining focused I am very very grateful that the lessons were short and to the point while still giving examples so I can better understand." -- Jason R.
- "Great Class and Instructor!" -- Maria F.
- "Excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable." -- Mohammad H.
- "The ideas about how to create and implement policies was most helpful." -- Philippa W.
- "In general, it was great!" -- Norma L.
- "Excellent instructor." -- John C.
- "What was most helpful to me was the depth of knowledge presented." -- Kevin C.
- "The course was informative." -- Richard A. P.
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