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PEOPLEPILOT ACADEMY • CERTIFICATION

Build a Safe, Respectful Workplace for EveryoneDignity at Work

Understand the legal requirements, procedures, and responsibilities under India's POSH Act 2013. Learn to recognize, prevent, and report sexual harassment while building an ally-driven workplace culture.

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11
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2h 42m
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Certificate of Completion included
Our 3-Layer Framework:
1. Legal Foundation
2. Identification & Reporting
3. Culture & Ally Skills

The "What & Why" of Workplace Dignity

Understand the legal foundation and personal responsibility behind India's POSH Act 2013.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is India's comprehensive legislation to protect employees from sexual harassment. It replaced the 1997 Vishaka Guidelines with enforceable law.

AspectVishaka Guidelines (1997)POSH Act (2013)
Legal StatusSupreme Court guidelines — advisoryParliamentary legislation — enforceable
PenaltiesNone for non-complianceFine up to ₹50,000; license cancellation on repeat
IC MandateVague — no external member requiredSpecific — external member mandatory, 50% women

Comprehensive protection for all employees

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Module 1

Module 1: The Foundation — Why POSH Matters

25m2 lessons

Module Overview

Understand why the POSH Act exists and who it protects. Trace the journey from the Bhanwari Devi case through the Vishaka Guidelines to the 2013 Act, and learn how broadly the law defines 'workplace.'

Key Topics Covered

  • Vishaka Guidelines & 2013 Act
  • Constitutional Foundation (Articles 14, 15, 21)
  • Extended Workplace Definition
  • Coverage & Applicability
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Module 2

Module 2: Decoding Sexual Harassment

35m3 lessons

Module Overview

Learn to identify all 5 categories of sexual harassment under Section 2(n). Understand why impact matters more than intent, and recognise modern digital harassment patterns.

Key Topics Covered

  • 5 Categories Under Section 2(n)
  • Quid Pro Quo vs. Hostile Environment
  • Impact vs. Intent Principle
  • Digital & Remote Harassment
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Module 3

Module 3: Redressal & The Internal Committee

45m4 lessons

Module Overview

Know your Internal Committee — who sits on it, what powers it has, and how to file a complaint. Understand conciliation vs. formal inquiry, timelines, and your protections under the Act.

Key Topics Covered

  • IC Composition (Section 4)
  • Complaint Filing & Timelines
  • Conciliation vs. Formal Inquiry
  • Consequences & Non-Retaliation
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Knowledge Check

Under the POSH Act, a complaint must be filed within how many months of the incident?

1 month
3 months (extendable by 3 more)
6 months
12 months
Module 4

Module 4: Being an Active Ally

25m2 lessons

Module Overview

Move from knowing the law to building the culture. Master the 5D bystander intervention framework and learn respectful professional communication that prevents harassment before it starts.

Key Topics Covered

  • 5D Bystander Intervention Framework
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Consent in Workplace Interactions
  • From Bystander to Upstander
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Module 5

Final Assessment & Certification

30m1 lessons

Module Overview

Prove your mastery across all 4 modules with a 10-question scenario-based assessment. Score 80% or higher to earn your POSH Certified Employee certificate.

Key Topics Covered

  • Comprehensive Knowledge Check
  • Scenario-Based Application
  • 80% Mastery Threshold
  • Digital Certification
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Final Assessment & POSH Certification

Demonstrate your mastery across all 4 modules. Score 80% or higher on the 10-question scenario-based assessment to earn your POSH Certified Employee certificate.

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