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Psychological Safety At Work Program

Psychological safety is essential for building high-performing teams and creating an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and free to contribute without fear of judgement. The Psychological Safety program is designed for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and employees who want to transform their workplace into a space where trust, open communication, and collaboration thrive.
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Start Anytime
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
20 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Psychological safety is crucial for promoting trust, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. Leaders are key to establishing this safety and a culture that drives innovation, engagement, and productivity.

The Psychological Safety At Work program covers the importance of psychological safety for individual and organisational success. It highlights the benefits of a safe environment, such as improved employee well-being, productivity, and innovation, while addressing the negative impacts of unsafe workplaces.

In this psychological safety course, you will learn strategies for encouraging open communication, reducing fear of mistakes, and promoting accountability. You will also learn about respectful communication, constructive conflict resolution, and team collaboration.

You will also explore practical tools for feedback, leading by example, building trust, and inclusive leadership practices such as active listening and valuing diverse perspectives.

On completion of this course, you will have the confidence and tools to build a supportive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Psychological Safety At Work

Unit 1 – Introduction to Psychological Safety

  • Introduction
  • What is psychological safety?
  • How psychological safety drives success
  • Employee benefits
  • Team benefits
  • Organisation benefits
  • Psychological safety and innovation
  • Psychological safety and productivity
  • Psychologically unsafe workplaces
  • Achieving psychological safety

Unit 2 – Trust and Respect

  • Introduction
  • Building trust and respect
  • Open communication
  • Reducing fear and mistakes
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Building accountability and ownership
  • Enhancing wellbeing
  • Establishing trust within teams
  • Respectful communication
  • Constructive conflict
  • Trust versus performance

Unit 3 – Leadership and Psychological Safety

  • Leadership and psychological safety
  • The leader’s role
  • Creating space for feedback
  • Leading by example
  • Practical tools for leaders
  • Open-door policies

Unit 4 – Encouraging Employee Voice and Participation

  • Promoting open communication
  • Active listening and trust
  • Creating inclusive spaces
  • Work culture

Unit 5 – Handling Mistakes and Failures Positively

  • Creating a “no blame” culture
  • Encouraging risk-taking
  • Effective feedback
  • Feedback and psychological safety
  • Cultivating psychological safety
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Estimated Duration
20 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional development for:

  • Employees
  • Team Leaders
  • Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • Supervisors
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Psychological Safety At Work Program
$299.00
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About Us

At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.

BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.

Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.

Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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