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Workplace Harassment Prevention Masterclass

89 students
Last Updated on June 2, 2026

Overview

What Is Workplace Harassment Training?

Workplace harassment training is a structured compliance programme that equips professionals and organisations with the legal knowledge, internal protocols, and prevention strategies required to eliminate harassment in the workplace. It covers the full spectrum — sexual harassment, discriminatory conduct, workplace bullying (mobbing), and third-party harassment — within the legal framework of Spain's Organic Law 3/2007 on Effective Equality, Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention, and EU Directive 2006/54/EC on Equal Treatment.

Legal Reality Check: Mandatory harassment training is no longer a best-practice suggestion — it is a legal obligation for employers operating in Europe. Spanish labour law requires every organisation, regardless of size, to maintain an active employer harassment protocol and to train staff on its use.

Yet 48% of workers in Spain say their company lacks effective anti-harassment measures (InfoJobs Survey), and the Spanish Labour Inspection (ITSS) conducted over 690,000 workplace inspections in 2024 alone, detecting more than 130,000 infringements (ITSS Annual Report, 2024). Meanwhile, 28.2% of working women in Spain report having experienced sexual harassment in a professional context (EU Gender-Based Violence Survey, 2024). The regulatory and reputational exposure is real.

This online harassment prevention course strips away legal complexity and delivers clear, operational frameworks that satisfy both Spanish Labour Inspection requirements and EU equal treatment standards. Whether you are building an employer harassment protocol from scratch or strengthening an existing one, this sexual harassment training online programme gives you the tools to act with legal certainty.

Who Should Enroll in This Harassment Prevention Course?

This course equips professionals with verifiable EU harassment compliance skills while helping organisations train staff at scale. Participants gain practical expertise in prevention frameworks and lawful investigations, and businesses benefit from trackable learning paths, compliance documentation, and a centralised dashboard for monitoring team progress.

What Topics Does This Workplace Harassment Training Course Cover?

The course delivers a comprehensive breakdown of harassment prevention law, policy design, risk assessment, and investigation practice — pairing EU-level equal treatment standards with Spain's national legal obligations. Every module is built to produce actionable employer harassment protocols for organisations and verifiable expertise for individuals.

Module	Key Topics
Module 1 — Foundations of Workplace Harassment	Legal definition under the Workers' Statute; types of harassment: sexual, discriminatory, bullying (mobbing), third-party; hostile work environment and abuse of authority framework; impact on employees, culture, and organisational risk
Module 2 — Legal and Regulatory Frameworks	Employer duties under Organic Law 3/2007 for Effective Equality; psychosocial risk obligations under Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention; EU equal treatment standards under Directive 2006/54/EC; anti-retaliation protections and employer liability
Module 3 — Policy and Prevention Framework Design	Workplace harassment protocol requirements; equality plans and code of conduct integration; internal reporting and escalation systems; documentation and compliance evidence
Module 4 — Risk Assessment and Organisational Controls	Psychosocial risk assessment and hazard identification; power imbalance and behavioural risks; third-party and digital harassment controls; preventive measures and monitoring systems
Module 5 — Complaint Handling and Investigation Process	Complaint intake and protocol activation; investigation principles: objectivity and evidence standards; interview and evidence evaluation methods; decision-making and case documentation
Module 6 — Response, Protection, and Accountability	Confidentiality under GDPR; anti-retaliation and worker protection measures; managerial responsibilities and escalation duties; governance, Labour Inspection, and continuous improvement

Learning Outcomes

By completing this workplace harassment training programme, participants will be able to:

Classify harassment types: Distinguish between sexual harassment, discriminatory harassment, workplace bullying (mobbing), and third-party harassment, applying the correct legal framework to each.
Map the legal landscape: Identify employer obligations under Organic Law 3/2007, Law 31/1995, EU Directive 2006/54/EC, and the Workers' Statute.
Design an employer harassment protocol: Build a compliant workplace harassment protocol that satisfies Spanish Labour Inspection requirements and integrates with the organisation's equality plan.
Conduct psychosocial risk assessments: Evaluate power dynamics, behavioural risks, and digital harassment exposure using structured risk identification methods.
Operate internal complaint systems: Manage complaint intake, activate investigation protocols, and apply objective evidence-evaluation standards.
Run lawful investigations: Conduct interviews, document findings, and reach defensible conclusions that protect both complainants and due-process rights.
Enforce anti-retaliation protections: Implement worker protection measures that comply with EU and Spanish anti-retaliation standards.
Maintain audit-ready documentation: Produce and maintain the compliance evidence that Labour Inspection and equality bodies require during audits.

Requirements

No prior legal or HR background is required.
A working understanding of standard business operations or people management is recommended.
A desktop or laptop with a current web browser and a stable internet connection for the interactive modules and assessments.

This Course Includes

6 detailed modules covering workplace harassment law, policy design, risk assessment, investigation, and accountability across Spanish and EU frameworks.
Step-by-step guides for building an employer harassment protocol and integrating it with your equality plan.
Downloadable compliance templates (Harassment Protocol Template, Complaint Intake Form, Investigation Report Template, Psychosocial Risk Assessment Checklist).
12 months' access to refresher and update material.
Automated final exam with instant certificate generation.
Corporate tracking dashboard for bulk/enterprise accounts.

Certification

On passing all assessments, learners receive an official Certificate of Completion in Workplace Harassment Prevention — Policies, Protocols and Legal Compliance, issued by the Spanish Compliance Institute.

For individuals: A verifiable PDF certificate with a unique credential ID for your CV, LinkedIn, and professional portfolio.
For corporate groups: Documented proof that the organisation deployed structured workplace harassment training — satisfying the burden of proof that Labour Inspection looks for during equality plan audits and harassment complaint inquiries.

Why Choose Us

Current and accurate: Materials are kept up to date with ITSS enforcement practice, AEPD case law on workplace data protection, and the latest amendments to Organic Law 3/2007 and LISOS.
Auditable training logs: Corporate accounts get centralised dashboards with downloadable completion records for internal audits, Labour Inspection visits, and equality plan reviews.
Practitioner-built content: Written by compliance specialists and employment law practitioners, with direct statutory references, practical templates, and real-world cases instead of generic summaries.

Career Opportunities

Completing this harassment prevention course supports HR, compliance, legal, and governance roles across sectors operating under EU equal treatment standards:

HR Manager / People Director: Owning harassment prevention policy, complaint resolution, and equality plan compliance.
Compliance & Risk Manager: Maintaining risk frameworks, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting on psychosocial hazards.
Workplace Investigator: Conducting impartial harassment investigations with defensible methodology and documentation.
Equality & Diversity Officer: Designing inclusive workplace cultures and integrating harassment protocols with broader DEI strategy.
Employment Law Adviser / In-House Counsel: Advising on employer liability, anti-retaliation obligations, and Labour Inspection response.
Health & Safety Manager: Addressing psychosocial risks under Law 31/1995 and linking harassment prevention to occupational risk prevention programmes.

Curriculum

Module 1 — Foundations of Workplace Harassment

4 • 2 hours

1.1 Legal Definition under Workers' Statute
1.2 Types of Harassment: Sexual, Discriminatory, Bullying (Mobbing), Third-Party
1.3 Hostile Work Environment and Abuse of Authority Framework
1.4 Impact on Employees, Culture, and Organisational Risk

Module 2 — Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

4 • 2 hours

2.1 Employer Duties under Organic Law 3/2007 for Effective Equality of Women and Men
2.2 Psychosocial Risk Obligations under Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
2.3 EU Equal Treatment Standards under Directive 2006/54/EC
2.4 Anti-Retaliation Protections and Employer Liability

Module 3 — Policy and Prevention Framework Design

4 • 2 hours

3.1 Workplace Harassment Protocol Requirements
3.2 Equality Plans and Code of Conduct Integration
3.3 Internal Reporting and Escalation Systems
3.4 Documentation and Compliance Evidence

Module 4 — Risk Assessment and Organisational Controls

4 • 2 hours

4.1 Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
4.2 Power Imbalance and Workplace Behavioural Risks
4.3 Third-Party and Digital Harassment Controls
4.4 Preventive Measures and Monitoring Systems

Module 5 — Complaint Handling and Investigation Process

4 • 2 hours

5.1 Complaint Intake and Protocol Activation
5.2 Investigation Principles: Objectivity and Evidence Standards
5.3 Interview and Evidence Evaluation Methods
5.4 Decision-Making and Case Documentation

Module 6 — Response, Protection, and Accountability

4 • 2 hours

6.1 Confidentiality under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
6.2 Anti-Retaliation and Worker Protection Measures
6.3 Managerial Responsibilities and Escalation Duties
6.4 Governance, Labour Inspection, and Continuous Improvement

Mock Exam (Workplace Harrassment)

1 • 30 mins

Final Exam - (Workplace Harrassment)

1 • 30 mins

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The course is designed for managers, team leads, compliance officers, business owners, and any professional responsible for workplace culture. Legal concepts are explained in a practical operational context.

Yes. Under Organic Law 3/2007, all employers — regardless of size, including self-employed (autónomos) with staff — must maintain an active harassment prevention protocol. Companies with 50 or more employees must also implement a registered equality plan that includes a specific harassment protocol, and a separate LGTBI protocol under Law 4/2023. Failure to comply triggers LISOS sanctions of up to €225,018. Spain's ratification of ILO Convention No. 190 (in force since May 2023) further reinforces these obligations as binding international law.

The course covers the full spectrum: sexual harassment, discriminatory harassment, workplace bullying (mobbing), third-party harassment, hostile work environment conduct, and abuse of authority — all within the legal definitions used by Spanish courts and Labour Inspection.

Yes. The EU equal treatment framework (Directive 2006/54/EC) applies across all member states, and the new EU Directive 2024/1385 on combating violence against women — which must be transposed into national law by June 2027 — mandates employer training on recognising and preventing sexual harassment at work (Article 36). Any organisation with employees or operations in Europe will benefit from this mandatory harassment training, and the protocol-design modules adapt to national frameworks beyond Spain.

An equality plan is a broader organisational strategy covering gender equality, pay gap analysis, and non-discrimination. The harassment protocol is a specific, mandatory component within the equality plan that defines how the company prevents, detects, investigates, and resolves harassment complaints.

Failure to implement a harassment protocol is classified as a serious or very serious infraction under LISOS, with fines reaching up to €225,018 in the maximum grade. Additional consequences include exclusion from public contracts and loss of government subsidies.

Yes. It supports individual and bulk enrolment, with a corporate tracking dashboard so you can document completion across your workforce — exactly the evidence Labour Inspection requires.

Best practice is at least annually, plus refreshers when roles, reporting structures, or legislation change. The certificate does not expire, but Labour Inspection expects ongoing, documented awareness.

Yes — you receive a verifiable Certificate of Completion issued by the Spanish Compliance Institute on passing the final assessment. The certificate includes a unique credential ID for verification.

Yes. Module 4 specifically addresses digital harassment controls and remote-work risks, recognising that harassment is no longer confined to physical workplaces.

You receive downloadable compliance templates including a Harassment Protocol Template, Complaint Intake Form, Investigation Report Template, and Psychosocial Risk Assessment Checklist — ready to customize for your organisation.

$72.00

This Course Includes

Access from mobile and PC
Study materials included
Certificate of completion