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POSH: Train the Trainer Program

Your path to Empowering Safer, More Respectful Workplaces

The POSH: Train the Trainer (ToT) Program is a comprehensive certification initiative for aspiring trainers, HR professionals, IC members, and facilitators. In today’s hybrid environment, mastering the POSH Act, 2013 and advanced delivery skills is crucial. This program builds expertise in content mastery, interactive facilitation, policy design, and inquiry simulations, creating a step-by-step path to becoming a POSH Training Champion.

Why Should You Join?

  1. Expert Facilitation Mastery: Learn to design and deliver engaging sessions using adult learning principles, role-plays, case studies, and group dynamics
        management for diverse audiences.
  2. Deep POSH Compliance: Gain in-depth knowledge of the Act, IC formation, inquiry processes (Secs 9/11/13/19), annual reporting, and updates on case laws.
  3. Practical Tools for Impact: Develop training modules, policy drafts, posters, compliance formats, and redressal mechanisms; handle cultural sensitivities and bystander
        interventions.
  4. Professional Certification Boost: Earn verifiable Trainer certificates (Basic & Advanced) with QR codes, enhancing credibility for empanelment, consulting, and
        leadership roles.
  5. Drive Organizational Change: Train ICs, leaders, and employees effectively; contribute to audit-ready compliance and safer cultures PAN-India.

Start the Trainer Path Today

Build facilitation skills and mindset to empower every organization toward POSH excellence.

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Scenario-driven MCQs, role-plays, and peer evaluations with feedback; correct responses highlight best practices, "Know More" for deep dives.
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The Know More button explains why the correct answer is right.

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Design sessions, practice delivery, analyze inquiries, and create materials like reports and policies.

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Reinforce concepts; assessments include theory (60%+ pass) and practical demos for certification.

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 Anytime learning on desktop/mobile with stable internet; 30-60 day programs with live hours and self-paced modules.

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Personalized dashboards, analytics, and portfolio building for self-branding.

Benefits and Certification Advantages?

  •   Trainer-Ready Skills :  Conduct workshops on SH scope, reporting timelines, 5Ds,
        evidence preservation, and IC capacity building; manage group dynamics and evaluations.
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  •   Certification Levels :  Basic (Fundamentals, ≥80%); Advanced (Inquiry/Design, ≥85%);
        verifiable with unique IDs, LinkedIn-ready, audit-compliant.
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  •   Career Advantages :  Empanelment eligibility (SHe-Box), freelance opportunities,
       HR/compliance roles; bilingual (EN+HI), printable aids.
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Who Is This For?
Aspiring POSH Trainers (Basic Path)
Students

HR/ER pros, lawyers, psychologists, corporate trainers with POSH basics; full-time/part-time for hybrid/field/client settings.

Experienced Facilitators & IC (Advanced Path)
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Managers, IC coordinators, compliance leads seeking certification for delivery, policy work, and empanelment.

What is POSH Training of Trainers (ToT)?

POSH ToT is a certification-oriented capacity-building programme that equips participants to design, deliver, and evaluate POSH awareness and compliance training under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.A POSH Trainer is not just a presenter—but a facilitator of safe dialogue, a compliance ally, and a first line of prevention who understands the law, adult learning principles, and sensitive facilitation.

Why does POSH ToT matter?

  • • Enables organizations to meet Sec 19 training mandates through in-house experts, reducing external costs while ensuring contextual delivery.

  • • Trainers master inquiry principles (Secs 11/13), evidence handling, natural justice, and report-writing to guide ICs confidently.

  • • Aligns with global standards—ILO C190 trainer competencies and CEDAW prevention focus—for credible, multilingual (EN+HI) programs.

How does POSH ToT help you and your organization?

  • • For Trainers: Designate sessions, handle Q&A, use role-plays/case studies, create job aids; earn verifiable certification for empanelment/freelance.

  • • For ICs/Managers: Practice inquiry simulations, annual report formats, policy reviews; audit-ready records and Board compliance.

  • • For Organizations: Internal trainer cascade reduces costs; customized modules for hybrid/field/client sites; vendor training clauses; stronger compliance ecosystem.

Who is ToT for?

  • • HR & People Ops professionals

  • • Internal Committee (IC) Members & Presiding Officers

  • • Learning & Development / DEI professionals

    • Corporate trainers, consultants, and coaches

    • NGO / CSR professionals working on workplace safety

    • Compliance, Legal & Ethics teams

Why was POSH ToT introduced?

  • • POSH mandates regular awareness and capacity building (Sec 19 & 26)

  • • Courts and governments emphasise quality of training, not token sessions

  • • Organisations need credible, confident internal trainers

  • • Mishandled training can cause re-traumatisation, misinformation, or non-compliance

  • • ToT bridges the gap between legal knowledge and effective facilitation.

What does POSH ToT cover?

Law + Learning + Practice

  • • POSH Act deep dive: definitions, scope, duties, timelines, case law trends

  • • Role clarity: employer, IC, managers, employees, third parties

  • • Adult learning principles for sensitive topics

  • • Trauma-informed & gender-sensitive facilitation

    • Handling difficult questions, pushback, jokes, and myths

Using scenarios, case studies, role-plays, and assessments

  • • Virtual, hybrid & onsite training design

  • • Measuring effectiveness & maintaining training records

  • • Trainer ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality

How does POSH ToT help you and your organisation?

For Trainers

  • • Confidence to facilitate tough conversations

  • • Structured modules, activities & facilitation tools

  • • Credibility as a POSH resource person

  • • Ability to customize training for roles, industries & formats

    For ICs & HR

    • Consistent, compliant training delivery

    • Reduced risk of misinformation or bias

    • Strong documentation for audits & inspections

    • Better early reporting & bystander action

For Organisations

  • • Culture of respect & accountability

    • Audit-ready training logs & attendance records

    • Reduced incidents through awareness & clarity

    • Stronger trust across teams and leadership

Key POSH ToT Terms at Glance (Full Forms)

  • • POSH: Prevention of Sexual Harassment (Act, 2013)

    • ToT: Training of Trainers

    • IC: Internal Committee

    • PO: Presiding Officer

    • LC: Local Committee

    • DO: District Officer

    • SHe-Box: Sexual Harassment electronic Box

    • CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

    • ILO C190: International Labour Organization Violence & Harassment Convention, 2019

What a Certified POSH Trainer is Expected to Do

(Aligned with POSH Act & good practice)

  • • Deliver accurate, neutral, and inclusive POSH training

    • Use scenario-based, role-appropriate learning

    • Maintain confidentiality & psychological safety

    • Avoid legal advice beyond training scope

    • Route complaints correctly—never investigate independently

    • Update content based on law & guidance

    • Document sessions, attendance & feedback

POSH ToT — Do / Don’t (Quick Reference)

During Training

  • • Do: Set ground rules; clarify learning vs complaint process

    • Don’t: Ask participants to share personal trauma

POSH ToT Outcome

POSH Training of Trainers creates capable facilitators who help organisations move from policy on paper to respect in practice.

Train right. Train responsibly. Train for prevention.

POSH turns respect into a repeatable process : know the signs, act safely, report confidently, and expect a fair, time-bound inquiry.

This program is for awareness only and is not legal advice. Please consult your counsel for legal guidance.

Welcome to Unconscious Bias – The Social Mindset.

This module focuses on understanding how deep-rooted social conditioning and unconscious biases influence workplace behaviour, decision-making, and inclusion—often without intent. This is a learning and reflection module, allowing participants to explore real-life examples, self-assess bias, and practice inclusive thinking.

In This Module, You Will LearnModule-book

• Understanding Gender Biases

• How stereotypes, assumptions, and unconscious bias shape workplace interactions.

• Importance of Gender Equality at the Workplace

• Business, ethical, and cultural reasons for equitable workplaces.

• Creating a Gender-Neutral Environment

• Inclusive language, policies, and everyday behaviours.

• Sensitisation on Enabling Environments for Women Workers

• Safety, dignity, opportunity, and respect at work.

Objective of This Module Module-book

By the end of this module, you will:

  • By the end of this module, you will:
  • Recognise unconscious bias and its workplace impact.
  • Appreciate the value of gender equality in organisational success.
  • Contribute to a respectful, gender-neutral work culture.

Welcome to Harassment Menace – The POSH Act.

This module introduces the legal framework governing sexual harassment at the workplace and explains why compliance is critical for both organisations and individuals.

This is a learning and application module, combining legal understanding with workplace realities.

In This Module, You Will Learn Module-book
1. Objectives of the POSH Act

Why the Act was enacted and what it seeks to achieve.

2. Causes and Impact of Sexual Harassment

Psychological, professional, and organisational consequences.

3. Important Definitions & Legal Landmarks

Sexual harassment, aggrieved woman, workplace, employer duties.

4. Sexual Harassment & Productive Employment

Link between safe workplaces, retention, and performance.

5. Legal Framework for Addressing Sexual Harassment

Rights, responsibilities, and enforcement mechanisms.

6. Strategies to Combat Sexual Harassment

Prevention, awareness, and redressal.

7. Internal Committee (IC) & Its Components

Composition, role, and authority under the law.

Objective of This Module Module-book

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand the POSH Act and its workplace relevance.
  • Identify behaviours that constitute sexual harassment.
  • Know the role and structure of the Internal Committee.

Welcome to Redressal Mechanism – IC in Action.

This module focuses on how complaints are received, assessed, and resolved while ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and legal compliance.

This is a learning and practicing module, using process flows, timelines, and documentation formats.

In This module, You Will Learn Module-book

• Working of Internal & Local Committees

• Jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities.

• Standards for Assessing Complaints

• Evidence, intent vs impact, and principles of natural justice

• Timelines & Confidentiality Requirements

• Statutory timelines and confidentiality obligations.

• Employer Responsibilities in Prevention

• Training, awareness, and proactive measures.

• Education & Training Campaigns

• Sustained sensitisation strategies.

• Formats, Records & Reports

• Complaints, notices, minutes, and documentation.

Objective of This Module Module-book

By the end of this module, you will:

  • By the end of this module, you will
  • Understand complaint handling end-to-end.
  • Follow legal timelines and confidentiality norms.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation.

Welcome to Inquiry Report & Accountability.

This module explains how inquiries conclude, how reports are written, and how accountability is ensured.

This is a learning and drafting module, focused on clarity, fairness, and compliance.

In This Module, You Will Learn Module-book

• Inquiry Report Overview

• Purpose, structure, and legal relevance.

• Preparation of the Inquiry Report

• Findings, reasoning, and recommendations.

• False or Malicious Complaints

• Legal provisions and safeguards.

• Confidentiality & Protection Against Retaliation

• Rights of parties involved.

• Annual Report Requirements

• Statutory reporting obligations.

Objective of This Module Module-book

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Draft clear and compliant inquiry reports.
  • Understand consequences and protections under the Act.
  • Fulfil annual reporting requirements accurately.

Welcome to Training Facilitation.

This module prepares participants to confidently conduct POSH and sensitisation trainings.

This is a skill-building module with practical insights and facilitation techniques.

In This Module, You Will Learn Module-book

• Basic Facilitation Skills

• Communication, engagement, and handling questions.

• Challenges During Training

• Resistance, discomfort, and difficult conversations.

• Understanding Common Training Barriers

• Cultural, organisational, and audience-related challenges.

Objective of This Module Module-book

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Facilitate POSH sessions effectively.
  • Manage challenges during sensitisation programs.
  • Create safe, participative learning environments.

Welcome to the Evaluation and Feedback Module.

This final module assesses understanding, application, and facilitation capability.

This is an assessment and validation module, designed to reinforce learning.

In This Module, You Will Learn:Module-book
1. Knowledge Assessment

Multiple-choice questionnaire on POSH concepts and law.

2. Skill Demonstration – Teach-Back Session

Participants record and submit a training session for review.

3. Feedback & Certification

Certificates issued post evaluation and feedback sharing.

Outcome of This Module: Module-book
  • Demonstrate conceptual and practical understanding
  • Professional Development
  • Receive structured feedback for improvement.
  • Earn your POSH Training Certification, enhancing professional credibility and organisational compliance.