Bullying Awareness

Course Overview

This course helps learners understand what workplace bullying and harassment are, how they affect individuals and teams, and how to respond safely and appropriately.

Workplaces and apprenticeships should be environments where people feel respected and supported. However, bullying can occur at any level  between colleagues, from managers to staff, or even within teams. Bullying is not only harmful to mental wellbeing but can also reduce confidence, performance and job satisfaction.

The course explains the different forms bullying can take, including direct, indirect and online behaviour. Learners will understand their rights and responsibilities at work, how UK law protects employees, and how employers are expected to respond. The programme also provides practical guidance on what to do if you experience bullying or witness it happening to someone else.

By the end of the course, learners will feel more confident recognising inappropriate behaviour, raising concerns safely, and contributing to a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

Course Sessions

• Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment

• Types of Bullying: Direct, Indirect and Cyberbullying

• Impact of Bullying on Mental Health and Work Performance

• What To Do If You Are Being Bullied

• Supporting Others and Responding as a Witness

• Employer Responsibilities, Rights and UK Law

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise bullying and harassment behaviours in the workplace

• Understand the emotional and professional impact of bullying

• Know their rights and responsibilities at work

• Respond safely if they experience or witness bullying

• Report concerns appropriately and follow workplace procedures

• Help promote a respectful and inclusive working environment

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Apprentices and adult learners

• Employees in any workplace

• Supervisors and team leaders

• Anyone wanting to understand workplace behaviour and employee rights

No previous training is required.

Why This Course Matters

A respectful workplace supports:

• employee wellbeing

• confidence and performance

• teamwork and communication

• staff retention and productivity

Understanding bullying helps create safer, healthier and more professional working environments.