Neurodiversity Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course introduces the concept of neurodiversity and explores how people think, learn, and process information in different ways. Learners will gain practical understanding of common neurodivergent conditions in the workplace — including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette syndrome — along with the unique strengths neurodiverse employees bring and the challenges they may face. It also covers the legal protections that apply to neurodiverse workers in New Zealand.
Designed specifically for New Zealand workplaces, this course is suitable for all employees, managers, and leaders across every industry. On completion, learners receive an instant digital certificate to document their training.
This course will take approximately 55 minutes to complete.
Why is the Neurodiversity Awareness Training Important?
Neurodiverse employees can bring creativity, innovation, and distinctive problem-solving strengths to any team. But many face real barriers — to employment, career progression, and day-to-day inclusion — simply because their cognitive differences are not well understood by those around them. Without awareness, even well-intentioned managers and colleagues can inadvertently exclude, overlook, or disadvantage neurodivergent workers.
Under New Zealand’s Human Rights Act 1993, employers have a legal obligation not to discriminate against workers on the basis of disability, which includes neurodivergent conditions. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 also requires persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to manage psychosocial risks — including those that arise when workers’ cognitive or neurological needs are not appropriately considered or accommodated.
This course builds the awareness and practical knowledge needed to reduce those risks, support reasonable adjustments, and create a workplace where neurodiverse employees can contribute and perform at their best.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside or interact regularly with colleagues of varying cognitive and communication styles
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for staff performance, well-being, and reasonable workplace adjustments
- HR and People & Culture professionals managing recruitment, onboarding, or staff support processes
- Any worker seeking to build inclusive behaviours and contribute to a respectful, cognitively diverse workplace
Topics Covered
- Understanding neurodiversity
- Statistics and legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
- Benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- 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
- 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)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Building Personal Resilience Training Course
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common neurodivergent conditions and how they may present in the workplace
- Recognise the strengths neurodiverse employees contribute to teams and organisations
- Describe the legal rights and protections afforded to neurodiverse workers under New Zealand law
- Apply more inclusive practices and communication approaches when working alongside neurodiverse colleagues
- Contribute to a workplace culture that respects and supports cognitive diversity
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — staff who understand neurodiversity and their legal obligations are less likely to inadvertently breach the Human Rights Act 1993 or HSWA obligations
- Improve talent retention — workplaces that support neurodiverse employees report stronger engagement and lower turnover among staff who would otherwise be overlooked or unsupported
- Strengthen team performance — teams with greater cognitive diversity and the tools to work inclusively tend to produce more creative, varied approaches to problem-solving
- Demonstrate documented commitment to inclusion — completion certificates provide a verifiable record of workforce training for audits, reporting, and policy compliance
- Build a psychologically safe culture — awareness training reduces the inadvertent exclusion and miscommunication that erodes trust and psychological safety in diverse teams
| 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 the Neurodiversity Awareness Training Important?
Neurodiverse employees can bring creativity, innovation, and distinctive problem-solving strengths to any team. But many face real barriers — to employment, career progression, and day-to-day inclusion — simply because their cognitive differences are not well understood by those around them. Without awareness, even well-intentioned managers and colleagues can inadvertently exclude, overlook, or disadvantage neurodivergent workers.
Under New Zealand’s Human Rights Act 1993, employers have a legal obligation not to discriminate against workers on the basis of disability, which includes neurodivergent conditions. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 also requires persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to manage psychosocial risks — including those that arise when workers’ cognitive or neurological needs are not appropriately considered or accommodated.
This course builds the awareness and practical knowledge needed to reduce those risks, support reasonable adjustments, and create a workplace where neurodiverse employees can contribute and perform at their best.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside or interact regularly with colleagues of varying cognitive and communication styles
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for staff performance, well-being, and reasonable workplace adjustments
- HR and People & Culture professionals managing recruitment, onboarding, or staff support processes
- Any worker seeking to build inclusive behaviours and contribute to a respectful, cognitively diverse workplace
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Understanding neurodiversity
- Statistics and legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
- Benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace
Experience
Course Experience
Learners can expect:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- 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
- 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)
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course (NZ Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Building Personal Resilience Training Course
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common neurodivergent conditions and how they may present in the workplace
- Recognise the strengths neurodiverse employees contribute to teams and organisations
- Describe the legal rights and protections afforded to neurodiverse workers under New Zealand law
- Apply more inclusive practices and communication approaches when working alongside neurodiverse colleagues
- Contribute to a workplace culture that respects and supports cognitive diversity
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — staff who understand neurodiversity and their legal obligations are less likely to inadvertently breach the Human Rights Act 1993 or HSWA obligations
- Improve talent retention — workplaces that support neurodiverse employees report stronger engagement and lower turnover among staff who would otherwise be overlooked or unsupported
- Strengthen team performance — teams with greater cognitive diversity and the tools to work inclusively tend to produce more creative, varied approaches to problem-solving
- Demonstrate documented commitment to inclusion — completion certificates provide a verifiable record of workforce training for audits, reporting, and policy compliance
- Build a psychologically safe culture — awareness training reduces the inadvertent exclusion and miscommunication that erodes trust and psychological safety in diverse teams
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 |
