Whistleblowing Awareness Training in brief: Whistleblowing Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what counts as a protected disclosure. It takes approx. 20 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Whistleblowers expose wrongdoing that would otherwise continue. The law protects them from being penalised for it.
Whistleblowing Awareness explains what whistleblowing is and how the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects staff. It covers whistleblowing policies, how to raise a concern and what happens next. It is for all employees, so people know they can speak up and how.
Whistleblowing Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Whistleblowing Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | HR & Wellbeing |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 Read the official text |
| Further reading | Acas: whistleblowing at work, UNISON: whistleblowing |
| 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 |
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What you will be able to do
- Understand what whistleblowing is
- Know how to raise any concerns by whistleblowing
- Know what protections should be in place to protect and support whistleblowers
- What information should be stored and disclosed, and how to follow up
What Whistleblowing Awareness covers
What is whistleblowing and how can staff be protected?
This section covers what whistleblowing is and what a whistleblower is. We also look at how the law protects whistleblowers.
Whistleblowing policies and how to raise concerns
You will look at the policies that should be in place for your organisation and how to raise a concern for wrongdoing.
Following up
The course then covers what happens once you have disclosed a concern and how your organisation should handle records of the raised concern.
Who should take Whistleblowing 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 Whistleblowing Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Whistleblowing Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 20 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Whistleblowing Awareness Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Whistleblowing Awareness Training cover?
It follows Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
How long does Whistleblowing Awareness Training take?
Approx. 20 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 Whistleblowing 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.
