Understanding and Implementing POSH in the Workplace

About this course

This POSH course provides a practical and structured understanding of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment framework and its importance in creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Learners will explore what constitutes sexual harassment, employer responsibilities, the role and functioning of the Internal Committee, complaint reporting, fair inquiry procedures, confidentiality, non-retaliation, and workplace culture building.

The course also introduces global approaches to workplace harassment prevention, helping learners understand how organizations can strengthen policies, accountability, awareness, and preventive practices.

By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to recognize inappropriate behaviour, understand reporting and inquiry processes, support POSH compliance, and contribute to a workplace culture based on dignity, fairness, equality, and respect.

You will learn to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of POSH in the workplace.
• Recognize behaviours that may constitute workplace sexual harassment.
• Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of employees and employers.
• Identify the employer’s responsibilities for POSH compliance.
• Understand the structure, role, and responsibilities of the Internal Committee.
• Recognize the appropriate process for reporting workplace sexual harassment.
• Understand how POSH complaints should be handled fairly and confidentially.
• Apply the principles of natural justice during complaint inquiries.
• Recognize the importance of protecting complainants, respondents, and witnesses from retaliation.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality throughout the complaint-handling process.
• Compare workplace harassment approaches across different global jurisdictions.
• Recognize the role of leadership in creating a respectful workplace culture.
• Identify preventive measures that reduce the risk of workplace harassment.
• Understand the importance of regular POSH awareness and training.
• Promote dignity, equality, respect, accountability, and professional conduct in the workplace.
• Support the development of a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace culture.

Skills Acquried

Prerequirsites

• No prior knowledge of the POSH Act is required.
• Suitable for employees, managers, HR professionals, supervisors, and Internal Committee members.
• Basic understanding of workplace policies and professional conduct is helpful but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn about respectful workplace behaviour, dignity, equality, and harassment prevention.
• Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection.
• Ability to understand basic English used in workplace policies and training materials.
• Learners should complete all modules and assessments for the best learning experience.

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