Course 2 Understanding Concepts & Rights
Course Overview: Foundations of EDI & Legal Frameworks
Mastering the fundamentals of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is the first step toward building a compliant and respectful professional environment. This course breaks down the essential building blocks of EDI, providing you with the legal knowledge and practical tools necessary to identify and address inequality effectively.
You will navigate the complexities of European legal standards, apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, and refine your professional vocabulary to communicate with confidence and precision.
Course Curriculum
Core Principles & Legal Frameworks
An exploration of the statutory foundations of EDI, focusing on equality legislation and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Identifying Breaches
Practical exercises designed to help you recognise and analyse equality violations in diverse professional settings.
The Power of Language
A deep dive into why inclusive communication matters and an introduction to Key EDI Terminology.
Knowledge Reinforcement
Interactive quizzes and assignments integrated throughout the modules to solidify your understanding.
Course Outcomes
A final summary of the core competencies and professional standards achieved.
Delivery & Duration
Duration
Approximately 60 minutes.
Format
Modular digital lessons, case-based practical exercises, and terminology workshops.
Assessment
Knowledge checks (quizzes) and a practical assignment are required for completion.
What You'll Learn?
- Key concepts and terminology in EDI
- Legal frameworks (European Directives and Human Rights)
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Go to the Registration page (under MCC) and create an account where you will be taken to your Student Dashboard.
- Go to the course you would like to take and press the ‘Purchase Now’ button.
- Fill in the billing information and payment details and press ‘Place Order’.
- If you are an IMPALA member use the coupon code provided by IMPALA at the end of the payment process. The charge will automatically be removed. Then press ‘Place Order’.
- You will see a message stating ‘thank you for your order’ and you can now access your course/s from the dropdown menu (under MCC).
- Please note: Access to this course is available for 3 months from the date of enrolment. After this period, access will automatically expire.
COURSE FORMAT
- This course should take around 60 minutes to complete.
- Students are required to complete all lessons before reaching the final lesson, where the assignment is located. This ensures that you go through the learning material before attempting the final assessment.
- You don’t need to complete it all in one go — your progress is saved automatically, and you can return at any time. Lessons are designed to be bite-sized.
- Each lesson may include several Canva slides. Check the bottom-left corner for slide numbers, and use the arrows to move forward or backward manually.
- To move between lessons, use the navigation buttons at the top of the page or the lesson menu on the left.
- Most lessons include an audio recording at the bottom of the page. These support accessibility (e.g. for users with sight impairments) and provide an alternative way to engage with the content.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
- You have unlimited attempts to pass each quiz.
- After finishing a lesson, click Mark Complete.
- At the end of each course there is a short assignment. When you complete an assignment, upload it using the document uploader. After it has been reviewed and approved, your course will be marked 100% complete and you’ll receive an email confirming you can download your certificate of completion.
QUESTIONS
- If you have any questions about the course content or assignments, please send a message here: https://vbain.co.uk/contact/
