Stress Awareness Training in brief: Stress Awareness Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what work related stress is and what causes it. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 5 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Work related stress, depression and anxiety account for 62% of the working days lost to work-related ill health in Great Britain, according to HSE figures for 2024/25.
Stress Awareness explains what stress is and how it shows up at work. It covers the responsibilities of employers and employees, practical tips to reduce stress, and the actions to take when it builds. It is for all employees, in line with the HSE Management Standards for work related stress.
Stress Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Stress Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Management Standards for work related stress Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Management Standards for work related stress.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand what workplace stress is
- Understand the differences between pressure and stress
- You will understand the primary causes of stress
- Understand the fight or flight process
- Understand the duties of employers for reducing stress
- You will understand actions employees can take if they feel stressed
What Stress Awareness covers
What is stress?
This section covers what stress is and identify the difference between pressure and stress.
Stress in the workplace
You will look at stress in the workplace and leading causes of stress in the workplace.
Employer and employee responsibilities in relation to stress
The course then covers both employer and employee responsibilities in relation to stress and how together, we can work to minimise stress and ensure stress levels are reduced to work as effectively as possible.
Tips to reduce stress
You will also cover practical tips and steps you can take to reduce own stress levels.
Actions to take
Another section covers actions you can take if you feel overwhelmed to help prevent issues evolving in to stress.
Who should take Stress Awareness Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Stress Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Stress Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Management Standards for work related stress. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Stress Awareness Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Stress Awareness Training cover?
It follows Management Standards for work related stress.
How long does Stress Awareness Training take?
Approx. 40 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Stress Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
