About Course
Equality Agents Training is an international online course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society.
The programme consists of three modules:
In the first module, participants explore the theoretical foundations of equality, including key concepts such as discrimination, diversity, human rights and legal frameworks. This part helps to build a thorough understanding of how inequalities arise and how they affect different groups.
The second module focuses on practical application. Participants develop tools and strategies to prevent discrimination, promote inclusive environments and respond to real-life situations. Through case studies and teamwork, they gain hands-on experience in addressing issues related to inequality.
The third module is dedicated to international cooperation and networking. Participants present their work, exchange experiences and build connections with individuals from different countries, creating a network of future Equality Agents.
The course is delivered online (120 hours) and combines interactive sessions, group work and independent learning. Upon completion, participants will receive a Europass certificate.
What Will You Learn?
- During the course, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They will learn about key concepts such as discrimination, diversity, human rights, and legal frameworks, as well as understand how inequalities arise and affect different social groups. The training will also focus on developing practical strategies to prevent discrimination and promote inclusive environments, along with tools to effectively respond to real-life situations involving inequality.
- Participants will strengthen their teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and intercultural skills through collaborative activities and case studies. In addition, they will gain experience in international cooperation, exchange perspectives with people from different countries, and build a network of contacts, becoming part of a community of future Equality Agents.
Course Content
Introduction
Information about the course and the project
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About the project
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About the course
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About the student
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Question for the participant:
Module 1
Theoretical basis of the course
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0.1 Words are not neutral
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Have you ever heard this saying?
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Watch the movie
19:16 -
When language excludes
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0.2 Glossary of key terms
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Let’s build a common foundation
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Gender, Identity and Power
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Psychological safety
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Reasonable accommodation
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The concept of “Accommodation”
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0.3 Gender, Identity and Orientation
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Gender roles at work
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Watch the Video:
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Choose the correct statement.
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0.4 Intersectionality: Key Concepts
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Watch the movie
18:50 -
For the film by Kimberlé Crenshaw – ‘The Urgent Need for Intersectionality’:
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Imagine, for example, a scenario like this…
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Why intersectionality matters
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0.5 Work, career, and salary
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Case study: Who has access to development?
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0.6 Well-being and psychological safety
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Case study: Silence in the team
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Exercise: ‘What remains unspoken?’
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1.1 Equality and justice in the world of work
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Why work is not just about pay
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Co-responsibility
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1.2 Equality and Equity
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1.2 – Questions
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Formal and substantive equality
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1.3 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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Watch the movie
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Prejudices and their consequences – film analysis
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1.4 Human rights, work, and shared responsibility
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Is the law enough? – European regulations
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Do you know how to act?
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Case study: It’s just a comment
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2.1 What is discrimination?
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Choose the correct answer.
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Intention versus effect
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Think about it…
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2.2 Direct and indirect discrimination
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Watch the video:
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Answer to the questions for the lesson.
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2.3 Prejudices, stereotypes, and everyday practices
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Case study: Daily practices
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2.4 Visible and Invisible Discrimination
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Watch the video:
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Practical exercise: Invisible discrimination
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Cumulative effects
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2.5 Discriminatory dynamics in work groups
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Practical exercise – Group dynamics under pressure
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3.1 Regulatory frameworks and protection tools
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Practical question
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3.2 European directives and workplace protection
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Areas of application of protection against discrimination
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3.3 Burden of proof
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Case Study: Strengthening Responsibility
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3.4 Reasonable accommodations
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Questions for the lesson:
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3.5 Transparency of wages and equal pay
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What changes thanks to Directive 2023/970
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4.1 Well-being, organizational climate, and prevention
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Well-being at work – detailed dimensions
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Imagine such a scenario:
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Practical exercise – Results and well-being
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4.2 Group dynamics and informal power
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Informal power in an organization
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Pressure to conform
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4.3 Mobbing and psychological violence
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Answer to the question…
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Mobbing and psychological violence in practice
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Questions about the movie
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4.4 Impact on people and organizations
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Impact on the organization
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4.5 Prevention and organizational responsibility
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Recognition of excluding behaviors
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Organizational culture
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Leadership and responsibility
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Answer the questions…
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5.1 From Awareness to Action
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What does it mean to take action?
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Case Study: Taking Action in Practice
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Proportional action
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5.2 Individual and collective responsibility
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Individual and organizational responsibility
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Case Study: Strengthening Individual and Organizational Accountability
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Final Test of Module 1
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Bibliography
Module 2
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Introduction
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Organization of international teams
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Selection of the inequality topic.
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What we understand by inequality in the workplace?
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Topic
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Team confirmation in the forum
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Mandatory evidence in the forums
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Mandatory bibliography and use of APA 7
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What role does Module 1 play here
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Expected outcome of Block 0
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Final instruction to begin
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Short closing text for web
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International teams
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Bibliography
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— phase 1 —
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Analysing the Selected Inequality
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Purpose of this phase
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Mandatory bibliography for this phase
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How this phase will be developed in the forums
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Final outcome of Phase 1
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Final task of this phase
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Bibliography
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Step 1. Clearly define the inequality
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Step 2. Observe how it appears in the workplace
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Step 3. Identify visible and invisible signs
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Step 4. Analyse the impact
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Step 5. Search for a case study and resources in English
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Step 6. Build a reference case study
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— Phase 2 —
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Purpose of this phase
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What you should achieve by the end of this phase
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How this phase connects with the final PowerPoint and future methodology
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Bibliography and resources for this phase
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How this phase will be carried out in teams and forums
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Final outcome of Phase 2
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Final task of this phase
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Tool 1. Structured observation
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Tool 2. Detection of early warning signs
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Tool 3. Direct and indirect discrimination
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Tool 4. Barriers and reasonable adjustments
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Tool 5. Stakeholder map
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Tool 6. Causes and consequences
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Tool 7. Organisational culture analysis
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Tool 8. Reframing weaknesses as opportunities
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— Phase 3 —
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Purpose of this phase
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What you should achieve by the end of this phase
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Bibliography and resources for this phase
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How this phase will be carried out in teams and in the forums
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Final outcome of Phase 3
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Step 1. Where to look within a company
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Step 2. What questions an Equality Agent should ask
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Step 3. How to identify inequalities in specific processes
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Step 4. Indicators and signals by topic
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Step 5. Recommended video and observation resource
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Step 6. Design a basic identification checklist
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— Phase 4 —
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Purpose of this phase
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What you should achieve by the end of this phase
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Bibliography and resources for this phase
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How this phase will be carried out in teams and in the forums
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Final outcome of Phase 4
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Step 1. Understanding the role of the Equality Agent when entering a company
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Step 2. How to present yourself to a company
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Step 3. How to talk about inequality without blaming
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Step 4. How to translate equality into organisational value
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Step 5. Recommended video
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Step 6. Design a first conversation with the company
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Step 7. How this phase connects with the final PowerPoint
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— Phase 5 —
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Purpose of this phase
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Scenario of the exercise
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What you should achieve by the end of this phase
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Preparation to share the presentation afterwards
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How this phase will have been carried out in teams and in the forums.
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Final outcome of Phase 5
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Step 1. Think like the company: desires, fears, and objections
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Step 2: Basic Exercise: Features, Benefits, and Promises Table
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Step 3. Create your main value promise
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Step 4. Address objections within the presentation
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Step 5. Explain your working method as Equality Agents
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Step 6. Show the final transformation
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Step 7. Build the final PowerPoint
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Step 8. Recommended video for this phase
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How your PowerPoint should work