Overview

Workplace expectations are changing. Organizations around the world are focused on creating environments where employees feel safe, respected, valued, and supported.

Building these workplaces requires more than policies. It requires awareness, education, and a shared commitment to preventing workplace harassment and violence.

Safe Work Spaces: Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training is an online professional development course that helps employees, supervisors, managers, and organizations recognize, prevent, and respond appropriately to harmful workplace behaviours.

Developed by the University of Prince Edward Island’s Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD), this training provides practical tools and strategies to support safer, healthier, and more respectful workplaces.

Participants will learn how to recognize inappropriate behaviours, understand workplace responsibilities, communicate respectfully, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Designed for workplaces across all sectors and industries, this training supports private businesses, public sector organizations, non-profits, and organizations of all sizes in Canada and around the world.

The training reflects requirements introduced through Bill C-65 and supports organizations in meeting workplace harassment and violence prevention requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.

Originally developed with funding support from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Safe Work Spaces was created to provide accessible, high-quality workplace harassment and violence prevention training.

Course at a Glance

Delivery: Online, self-paced
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Languages: English and French
Credential: Certificate of Completion
Certificate Valid For: Three years
Cost: $24.99 + HST per participant

Complete the training on your own schedule from anywhere.

Why Take This Training?

Safe and respectful workplaces do not happen by accident. They are created by employees and leaders who understand how their actions, communication, and decisions contribute to workplace culture.

Effective workplace harassment and violence prevention training helps organizations:

• Create safer, healthier, and more respectful workplaces
• Strengthen employee trust, engagement, and well-being
• Build confidence in recognizing and responding to concerns
• Reduce workplace conflict and harmful behaviours
• Improve communication between employees and leaders
• Support workplace policies, standards, and compliance requirements
• Reduce organizational risk through education and prevention
• Demonstrate a commitment to employee safety and workplace excellence

Who Should Take This Training?

This training is valuable for individuals and organizations across all sectors, including:

• Employees at all levels
• Supervisors, managers, and team leaders
• Human resources professionals
• Health, safety, and wellness professionals
• Business owners and organizational leaders
• Government and public sector employees
• Non-profit and community organizations
• Teams committed to strengthening workplace culture

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore:

• What workplace harassment and violence means
• How to recognize inappropriate behaviours and warning signs
• The impact of harassment and violence on individuals, teams, and organizations
• Employee, supervisor, and organizational responsibilities
• Strategies to prevent workplace harassment and violence
• Respectful workplace communication practices
• How to respond appropriately to concerns or incidents
• Reporting processes and workplace supports
• Ways everyone can contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace

Course Options

Training is available in English and French through flexible online formats:

Interactive Self-Paced Course
Complete activities, scenarios, and knowledge checks at your own pace.

Accessible Narrated Presentation
A fully narrated version designed for participants who prefer a presentation format or require additional accessibility features.

Manager Training
A manager version is also available to help supervisors and managers understand their responsibilities and support safe workplace practices.
Organizations interested in group training or group rates are encouraged to contact OCEPD to discuss available options.

Cost

The cost of Safe Work Spaces: Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training is $24.99 + HST per participant.

The registration fee includes full course access and a Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing the training. This affordable training option allows organizations to provide consistent workplace harassment and violence prevention education across teams and locations.

Questions?

For questions about registration, group training, or customized options, contact the OCEPD by email at pdp@upei.ca.