Description
Disciplinary Procedures – Online Course
📜 CPD Approved & Certified | ⚖️ 100% online | 💼 Build confidence in fair and lawful conduct management | Duration: 45 minutes
Course Overview:
A clear and fair disciplinary procedure is essential for maintaining high standards of behaviour and performance in the workplace. This CPD-certified online course provides managers, supervisors, and HR professionals with a structured understanding of the disciplinary process, ensuring that all actions taken are lawful, fair, and consistent.
The course outlines each stage of the process — from investigation to hearing and appeal — and offers practical guidance on dealing with allegations, suspensions, penalties, and the employee’s right to representation. Learners will gain the confidence to manage disciplinary situations while protecting employee rights and minimising legal risk.
Key Skills Gained:
- Understanding the purpose and importance of disciplinary procedures
- Conducting fair and confidential investigations
- Managing allegations and suspensions appropriately
- Preparing and conducting disciplinary hearings in line with ACAS guidance
- Applying proportionate penalties and managing appeals fairly
- Promoting transparency, consistency, and accountability in workplace management
Course Modules:
| Module | Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Disciplinary Procedure and Confidentiality | 70% |
| 2 | Investigations, Allegations and Suspensions | 70% |
| 3 | Notification of a Hearing, the Right to Be Accompanied, and Procedure | 70% |
| 4 | Penalties, Their Effects, and Appeals | 70% |
| 5 | Holding Disciplinary Hearings and a Case Study | 70% |
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Explain the purpose of disciplinary procedures and when they should be applied
✅ Conduct investigations and manage allegations fairly and legally
✅ Understand employee rights, including the right to representation
✅ Apply penalties appropriately and handle appeals with transparency
✅ Hold effective, compliant disciplinary hearings using case study insights
Target Audience:
- Line managers and team leaders
- HR professionals and business owners
- Supervisors and senior staff responsible for conduct management
- Anyone involved in employee relations or workplace compliance
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
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