35 minutes · free · certificate valid 1 year

Modern Slavery Awareness

Understand what modern slavery is, how to spot the signs in everyday workplaces and supply chains, what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires of businesses, and how to respond safely when you have a concern. Finish the final assessment with a score of 75% or higher to earn a certificate, valid for one year.

Done this course before, or already know the material? You can go straight to the final assessment and renew your certificate without re-reading the lessons.

Who it's for: This course is for all UK employees and managers, especially those in HR, payroll, procurement, and operational roles who may encounter the signs of exploitation at work or in supply chains.

What you'll learn

• Explain what modern slavery is, the main forms it takes, and why it happens in the UK.
• Spot the physical, behavioural, and payroll indicators that suggest someone may be being exploited.
• Describe what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and its section 54 transparency duty require of businesses.
• Apply due diligence questions to suppliers, labour agencies, and suspiciously cheap quotes.
• Respond to a concern safely, using the right reporting route without putting a potential victim at risk.

What you'll cover

1. 1

   What modern slavery is

   The forms modern slavery takes, why it happens in the UK, who is vulnerable, and the law that addresses it.

2. 2

   Spotting the signs

   The physical, behavioural, and workplace indicators of exploitation, and why victims rarely ask for help.

3. 3

   Supply chains and business duty

   Section 54 transparency statements, due diligence, and the risks hiding in agencies, subcontracting, and low prices.

4. 4

   Responding safely

   How to report concerns without putting anyone at risk, who to contact, and how victims are supported.

5. 5

   Putting it into practice

   Short workplace scenarios that test how you would apply this course in real situations.

6. 6

   Final assessment

   20 questions drawn at random from the full question bank. Score 75% or higher to earn your certificate.