Unconscious Bias Training in brief: Unconscious Bias Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what unconscious bias is and where it comes from. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Everyone carries bias. The risk is when it quietly shapes recruitment, promotion and everyday decisions.
Unconscious Bias explains what unconscious bias is and the different types seen at work, including the halo and horns effect. It then shows how to reduce your own bias and spot it in others. It is for all employees, because fair decisions depend on everyone noticing their own assumptions.
Unconscious Bias Training at a glance
| Course | Unconscious Bias |
|---|---|
| Category | HR & Wellbeing |
| Completion record | ProCompliance completion certificate |
| Governing framework | Equality Act 2010 Read the official text |
| Further reading | Acas: unconscious bias |
| 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 |
964,000 report work-related stress, depression or anxiety in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand what we mean by unconscious bias
- Understand how to correct unconscious bias
- You will understand different type of bias in the workplace
- Understand the difference between horn and halo effect
- Understand how to eliminate unconscious bias
What Unconscious Bias covers
Unconscious bias and eliminating it
This section covers what unconscious bias is and steps we can take to be more aware so we can eliminate it.
Different types of unconscious bias in the workplace
You will look at the different types of unconscious bias in the workplace and how or why they would occur, and how we can be aware of them to eliminate them.
The Halo and Horns effect
The course then covers what is know as the “halo” and “horns” effect. This misconception occurs regularly, and being aware of it can ensure we don’t fall in to the trap.
Eliminating individual bias and spotting it in others
You will also cover how we can eradicate our own individual bias in the workplace. We’ll then look at how we can spot signs of unconscious bias in the workplace, so we can raise it, eliminate it, and build a more positive approac
Who should take Unconscious Bias Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Unconscious Bias training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Unconscious Bias course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It also follows the Equality Act 2010. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Unconscious Bias Training accredited?
Learners get a ProCompliance completion certificate, which The Globe issues as soon as they pass.
Which regulations does Unconscious Bias Training cover?
It follows Equality Act 2010.
How long does Unconscious Bias Training take?
Approx. 30 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 Unconscious Bias 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.
