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:
14:14 -
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
The module launch is scheduled for May 4.
Module 3
The module will be held online. After completing Modules 1 and 2, please complete two tasks from Module 3 and then contact us by completing the form.
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