LGBTIQA+ Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course introduces learners to the terminology, concepts, and lived experiences that shape the LGBTIQA+ community — covering sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, and sexuality. Through real-world context and practical strategies, participants build the understanding needed to contribute to workplaces where every person is treated with respect and fairness.
Designed specifically for New Zealand workplaces, this course explores the challenges LGBTIQA+ people face at work, the statistics that make those challenges hard to ignore, and the concrete steps organisations can take to build genuinely inclusive environments. A digital certificate is issued on completion.
This course will take approximately 48 minutes to complete.
Why is LGBTIQA+ Awareness Training Important?
LGBTIQA+ people experience discrimination in New Zealand workplaces at rates that should concern any organisation serious about culture and conduct. Exclusion — whether deliberate or the result of poor awareness — drives disengagement, increases turnover, and creates environments where people cannot do their best work.
Under the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Employment Relations Act 2000, New Zealand employers have obligations to provide workplaces free from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Failing to meet those obligations exposes organisations to complaints, legal consequences, and reputational damage.
This course gives employees and leaders the awareness and practical tools to meet those obligations — and to build workplaces that reflect the diversity of the communities they operate in.
Not NZ-based, check out the Australian version here!Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work in team environments and want to better understand and support their LGBTIQA+ colleagues
- Managers and supervisors are responsible for team culture, conduct, and psychological safety
- HR, People & Culture, and compliance professionals building or reviewing inclusion policies and practices
- Any worker seeking to increase their understanding of LGBTIQA+ people and contribute to a safer, more inclusive workplace
Topics Covered
- Some initial information
- Sexuality and gender identity in New Zealand
- Sexuality, gender identity and sex characteristics
- Workplace considerations
- Strategies for inclusion
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- Assessment: None (no formal quiz)
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design (WCAG 2.2 AA compliant; suitable for all literacy levels)
Assessment
There is no assessment for this topic.
Related Courses
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Ethics: Employees and Workers Training Course
- Conflict of Interests Training Course (NZ Version)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify key LGBTIQA+ terminology and explain the differences between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality
- Recognise the discrimination and challenges LGBTIQA+ people face in New Zealand workplaces and understand why awareness matters
- Describe practical strategies for creating and maintaining inclusive workplace environments
- Apply respectful and informed behaviours when interacting with LGBTIQA+ colleagues, clients, or stakeholders
- Contribute to a workplace culture where equality, dignity, and inclusion are the standard — not the exception
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — Documented LGBTIQA+ awareness training demonstrates a proactive approach to meeting obligations under the Human Rights Act 1993 and Employment Relations Act 2000
- Strengthen audit and compliance readiness — Training records provide evidence of organisational commitment to non-discrimination and inclusive workplace practices
- Improve retention and engagement — Workplaces where LGBTIQA+ people feel safe and included experience lower turnover and higher engagement across the whole workforce
- Build consistent, organisation-wide awareness — A single, standardised course ensures every employee — regardless of role, location, or tenure — has the same baseline understanding
- Demonstrate genuine commitment to inclusion — Beyond policy statements, training shows staff, candidates, and stakeholders that inclusion is an active, operational priority
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is LGBTIQA+ Awareness Training Important?
LGBTIQA+ people experience discrimination in New Zealand workplaces at rates that should concern any organisation serious about culture and conduct. Exclusion — whether deliberate or the result of poor awareness — drives disengagement, increases turnover, and creates environments where people cannot do their best work.
Under the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Employment Relations Act 2000, New Zealand employers have obligations to provide workplaces free from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Failing to meet those obligations exposes organisations to complaints, legal consequences, and reputational damage.
This course gives employees and leaders the awareness and practical tools to meet those obligations — and to build workplaces that reflect the diversity of the communities they operate in.
Not NZ-based, check out the Australian version here!Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work in team environments and want to better understand and support their LGBTIQA+ colleagues
- Managers and supervisors are responsible for team culture, conduct, and psychological safety
- HR, People & Culture, and compliance professionals building or reviewing inclusion policies and practices
- Any worker seeking to increase their understanding of LGBTIQA+ people and contribute to a safer, more inclusive workplace
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Some initial information
- Sexuality and gender identity in New Zealand
- Sexuality, gender identity and sex characteristics
- Workplace considerations
- Strategies for inclusion
Experience
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- Assessment: None (no formal quiz)
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design (WCAG 2.2 AA compliant; suitable for all literacy levels)
Assessment
There is no assessment for this topic.
Related Courses
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Ethics: Employees and Workers Training Course
- Conflict of Interests Training Course (NZ Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify key LGBTIQA+ terminology and explain the differences between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality
- Recognise the discrimination and challenges LGBTIQA+ people face in New Zealand workplaces and understand why awareness matters
- Describe practical strategies for creating and maintaining inclusive workplace environments
- Apply respectful and informed behaviours when interacting with LGBTIQA+ colleagues, clients, or stakeholders
- Contribute to a workplace culture where equality, dignity, and inclusion are the standard — not the exception
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — Documented LGBTIQA+ awareness training demonstrates a proactive approach to meeting obligations under the Human Rights Act 1993 and Employment Relations Act 2000
- Strengthen audit and compliance readiness — Training records provide evidence of organisational commitment to non-discrimination and inclusive workplace practices
- Improve retention and engagement — Workplaces where LGBTIQA+ people feel safe and included experience lower turnover and higher engagement across the whole workforce
- Build consistent, organisation-wide awareness — A single, standardised course ensures every employee — regardless of role, location, or tenure — has the same baseline understanding
- Demonstrate genuine commitment to inclusion — Beyond policy statements, training shows staff, candidates, and stakeholders that inclusion is an active, operational priority
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
