Antisemitism Awareness

The course promotes an anti-racist, safeguarding-focused, and values-driven approach that encourages respect, inclusion, dignity, and responsible professional conduct. Learners will explore the historical roots of antisemitism, including the legacy of the Holocaust, before examining how antisemitism manifests in contemporary society through discrimination, prejudice, conspiracy narratives, online abuse, exclusionary behaviour, and coded language.

Overview

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Define antisemitism and explain how it can manifest in contemporary society.
• Describe the historical background of antisemitism, including the significance and legacy of the Holocaust.
• Identify common antisemitic stereotypes, myths, conspiracy narratives, and discriminatory behaviours.
• Explain the purpose and relevance of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.
• Recognise both overt and subtle forms of antisemitism, including online abuse, coded language, exclusionary behaviour, and discriminatory assumptions.
• Distinguish between legitimate political expression and behaviour or language that may cross into antisemitism.
• Explain the responsibilities organisations and individuals have under the Equality Act 2010 in relation to discrimination, harassment, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Describe the emotional, psychological, social, and professional impact antisemitism can have on individuals and communities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate responses to antisemitic incidents, disclosures, or concerns.
• Identify appropriate internal and external reporting procedures, including hate crime reporting and safeguarding escalation where relevant.
• Explain the importance of respectful communication, inclusive practice, and psychologically safe environments.
• Reflect on their own role in promoting dignity, inclusion, anti-racist practice, and respectful behaviour within workplaces, organisations, and communities.

Accreditation

The CPD Certification Service has accredited all of our courses for conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Understand the meaning and impact of antisemitism in society, education, and the workplace.
• Identify different forms of antisemitic behaviour, language, discrimination, and hate incidents.
• Recognise historical and modern examples of antisemitism and their social impact.
• Develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles relating to religious and cultural respect.
• Understand legal and ethical responsibilities regarding discrimination, harassment, and hate speech.
• Respond appropriately to antisemitic behaviour and know how to report concerns or incidents.
• Promote respectful communication and inclusive environments within organisations and communities.
• Challenge stereotypes, prejudice, and discriminatory attitudes in a professional and responsible manner.
• Support safeguarding, wellbeing, and anti-discrimination practices in the workplace or educational settings.
• Apply awareness and understanding to real-life situations through practical examples and case studies.

Duration

Online 2 - 3 Hours

Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.