Compliance & Ethics

Workplace Respect & Sexual Harassment Prevention

Build a culture of dignity and respect — understand what sexual harassment is, how to recognize it, how to report it, and how to prevent it across all roles and locations. ✦ Part of the MyPass LMS course library — get the LMS, get access to all courses instantly

4.9(2,841 ratings)
9,240learners
1h 30m
Updated January 2026
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Compliance-ready
1h 30m
6 sections
Course Preview — Workplace Respect & Sexual Harassment Prevention
What you'll learn
Define sexual harassment and distinguish quid pro quo from hostile work environment
Understand US Title VII, UAE Labour Law, and global workplace dignity standards
Recognize direct, indirect, and digital forms of workplace harassment
Know your legal rights as an employee — including protection from retaliation
Use proper internal reporting channels and understand investigation procedures
Apply bystander intervention techniques to support colleagues safely
Understand how myths about harassment prevent victims from speaking up
Help build a culture of accountability, respect, and psychological safety
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Course sections
24
Lessons
1h 30m
Total duration
6
Knowledge checks
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1
Understanding Sexual Harassment & Legal Foundations
6 lessons · 20 min
Course Introduction — Building a Culture of Respect 3 minPreview
Why Workplace Respect Matters — Legal & Cultural Foundations 4 min
Legal Frameworks — Title VII, UAE Labour Law & Global Standards 4 min
What Is Sexual Harassment? — Definition & Key Elements 3 min
Quid Pro Quo vs Hostile Work Environment 3 min
Common Myths vs Facts — Knowledge Check 3 min
2
Recognizing Harassment in the Workplace
5 lessons · 15 min
Direct, Indirect & Digital Forms of Harassment 4 min
Know Your Rights as an Employee 3 min
Reporting — Internal Channels & Confidentiality 4 min
What Happens After a Report is Filed 2 min
Manager's Role — Knowledge Check 2 min
3
Reporting & Responding
4 lessons · 12 min
How to Report — Step by Step 3 min
Investigation Process & Timelines 3 min
Retaliation — What It Is and Why It's Illegal 3 min
Supporting a Colleague — Knowledge Check 3 min
4
Bystander Intervention
3 lessons · 9 min
What Is Bystander Intervention? 3 min
The 5D Bystander Framework 3 min
Practice Scenarios — Knowledge Check 3 min
5
Building a Respectful Workplace
4 lessons · 12 min
Professional Boundaries in the Modern Workplace 3 min
Remote & Digital Workplace Conduct 3 min
Leadership's Role in Culture 3 min
Psychological Safety — Knowledge Check 3 min
6
Summary & Key Takeaways
2 lessons · 7 min
Course Summary — Protecting Everyone 4 min
Final Assessment 3 min
About this course

Sexual harassment is one of the most serious risks facing modern organizations — and one of the most preventable. Yet many workplaces still struggle with it, because employees don't fully understand what it is, what their rights are, or how to respond when they witness it.

This course provides a comprehensive, practical understanding of Workplace Respect and Sexual Harassment Prevention (POSH) designed for employees, managers, and leaders across all industries and global locations.

You will learn to recognize the full spectrum of harassment — from obvious to subtle, from in-person to digital — through real workplace scenarios. You'll understand the legal frameworks that apply in the US, UAE, and other jurisdictions, and know exactly how to use internal reporting channels without fear of retaliation.

The course also covers bystander intervention: what to do when you witness harassment happening to someone else. Using the 5D framework, you'll learn how to safely support colleagues without putting yourself at risk.

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