Course Description
Welcome to the Cultivating a Respectful Workplace course, where productivity, safety, and employee well-being converge. In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering a culture of respect is not just a best practice; it’s essential for long-term organizational success.
This comprehensive course provides a deep understanding of workplace respect and its legal foundations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). As you move through the content, you will explore the definition of harassment in a legal context, recognize common conflict triggers, and learn strategies to overcome them. Moreover, you will examine how respectful behaviors strengthen company reputation and how workplace biases can be effectively dismantled to promote inclusion.
Each module builds on the last, offering real-world scenarios and practical tools that you can apply immediately. By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to lead, support, and collaborate in a professional environment that values dignity, equity, and belonging.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for anyone committed to creating a safe and respectful workplace. It is especially relevant for:
- HR professionals working to implement inclusive policies
- Managers and team leaders seeking to build strong, collaborative teams
- Business owners who want to protect and enhance their company culture
- Employees who are actively invested in fostering respect and equity at work
Whether you’re guiding teams or contributing to one, this course offers essential skills for every role and industry.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify workplace respect within the context of the OHSA and explain the supervisor’s role in upholding it
- Recognize and manage the factors that increase the risk of workplace harassment
- Illustrate how behaviors and culture can positively or negatively impact a company’s reputation
- Adopt best practices that encourage a culture of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization
Delivery Mode
This is a self-directed online course with 24/7 access through a secure and user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS). Learners can study at their own pace and revisit modules as needed.
Platforms
The course is accessible on:
- Laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
- All major web browsers
- The Brightspace Pulse App (available via the App Store and Google Play)
Assessment
Learners must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment to receive a certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital Certificate of Completion stored within the LMS. A PDF version is also available to download and print.
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to all individuals regardless of experience or role.