Harassment and Sexual Misconduct training

We recognise that some of this training content may be sensitive or upsetting. However, it is designed to build awareness and understanding, and you can pause or exit at any time. The training has been designed to support a safe, respectful, and inclusive university community.  If you’re concerned that some of the content may be distressing, you may wish to skip case studies.

A text-only version of the training is also available on request by emailing [email protected].

While the training is required for all new students, we understand that some may find the content challenging and choose not to take part. If this applies to you, you do not need to share personal details or explain reasons.

If you have concerns about engaging with the training, you can click the ‘exit and seek support’ button at any time, skip case studies or email [email protected] to discuss what might help you engage with the training in a way that feels manageable, if you feel comfortable doing so.

Information about support services is available on the Supporting Students at Oxford: Preventing and Responding to Harassment and Sexual Misconduct webpage.

We recognise that some of the content in this training may be sensitive or upsetting. You can pause or exit the training at any time and return to it when you feel ready.

If you found the content distressing, support is available. You can find a range of emergency and out of hours support options on the University’s welfare pages.

You can find full details of non-emergency support services on the Supporting Students at Oxford: Preventing and Responding to Harassment and Sexual Misconduct webpage. You can speak to someone confidentially for practical or emotional support, whether you have experienced something yourself, witnessed something, been reported for harassment or sexual misconduct, or would like to talk through a concern. 

The training has been designed to be accessible and flexible, including features such as the ability to pause and return, clear navigation, and compatibility with assistive technologies. However, we recognise that online interactive training may not work for everyone.

If you are unable to complete the training in this format, please contact [email protected] to discuss alternative arrangements. This may include for example, access to a plain text version. We will work with you to identify an appropriate way for you to complete the training requirement.

You are not expected to share personal details beyond what is necessary to help us support you. 

If you are unable to access the training through your CoSy dashboard or the link provided in your booking email, please first check that you have completed your booking and received your confirmation email.

If you are still unable to access the training, or if the course does not launch correctly, please contact [email protected], providing your full name on your student record or registration, SSO or University email, and a brief description of the issue.

This is a single course with eight modules. You only need to book once, and all eight modules will be available when you start the training. You will need to interact with the content in each module, including working through the material and completing any activities. To move through the training use the ‘Next’ button to progress to the next section. Some activities may require you to select the ‘Submit’ button before you can move on. You can use the side menu to navigate between modules and check your overall progress.

All websites will open in a new window in your browser. The Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Training page will remain open in the initial window. To return to the course, either minimise the external website window, or tab to the original page.

There is no test or pass ‘score’ required for this course. A quiz is included as part of the training, but it is designed to reinforce knowledge you have gained throughout. If you interact with all the essential participatory aspects and navigate through each module, then you will have completed the course and will receive your certificate.

Once you have reached the end of module eight, you will see a message saying, 'You’ve reached the end of module 8: Closing and Reflection’. Exit the training to finish the course and receive your certificate, which will be sent via email to your Oxford email address. Your CoSy eLearning page should say Progress = Complete; Status = Passed. You can expect to receive your certificate by email within an hour. If you still have not received an email within one hour, contact [email protected].

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check the following:

1. You have completed all eight modules.
2. You have exited the course by selecting ‘Exit’ and closing the browser window.
3. Your Oxford email account. The email will be sent to your Oxford email address, not any personal accounts such as Gmail.

Check your spam mail in your Oxford account. If you have checked the above and the certificate has not arrived, please contact [email protected] for advice.

If your progress has disappeared:

• If you have just completed the training, please do not re-enter it immediately, as this can sometimes affect your completion status.
• Instead, wait for10 minutes to allow the system to process completion and send a confirmation email.
• If you have not received a confirmation email after 10 minutes, you can return to the training and check that you exited correctly using the ‘Exit’ button.
• If your progress is no longer visible, please contact [email protected] who will  will review your activity and confirm how much of the training you have completed.

You can complete this training any time after you have received your SSO (Single Sign-On), but your college may have a deadline for completion, which they will communicate to you.

Yes, if you return to take the course on a different day, you do not need to book or begin the course again - go to your ‘My eLearning tile’ and continue where you left off.

All students starting a new course are required to complete the training, and we also strongly encourage all continuing students to complete the training annually. This ensures you receive the most up to date information, as amendments may be made each year to content in line with student and staff feedback. It also offers a reminder of the support services available to students. 

If you are over the age of 16, we would still recommend you complete the course. If you are between the ages of 13 and 16, please speak to your college welfare team and ask that someone supports you whilst going through the training. There is also a text-only version of the training, available from the Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service. Please email [email protected] to receive a copy.

We have created a glossary of terms to support your learning throughout the training. Most key terms are defined when they first appear, and you can click on the highlighted word to view its definition.

If you would like to revisit a definition later, you can access the glossary of terms at any time during the training. The glossary brings together key terms and their definitions in one place for easy access.

If you come across a term that is not defined within the training or glossary, please contact the Student Welfare and Support Service at [email protected] for clarification. 

Please contact the Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service by emailing [email protected]. They are collating feedback around content for ongoing discussion and development. 

Select staff in your college and Student Welfare Support Services can see which students have completed the training. This allows them to monitor engagement and the number of students completing the course. As this is required training for all new students, some colleges might ask students to share their certificate.

Aggregate anonymised data may also be reviewed by the University for monitoring and evaluation purposes, including high-level demographic information, to help inform ongoing development of the training. 

The system records your name, email address, and affiliations at the University. It records the status of your training booking – whether it is booked, in progress or completed. It records some answers to questions within the training (which you can also see on the Overview Page in the My eLearning Tile).