PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Practitioner's Certificate Program on Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
Designed for professionals engaged in the practical application of workplace sexual harassment law—where judgement, procedural integrity, and accountability are required. These programs emphasise applied understanding and procedural rigour, supporting practitioners in compliance, enquiries, advisory functions, and Internal Committee roles.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
What Certification Means at Ungender
Certification at Ungender signifies applied practitioner capability, not attendance. These programs are structured around real-world application—legal, procedural, and behavioural dimensions held together.
Our certificate programs are not awareness sessions, introductory workshops, or self-paced online courses. They are practitioner-grade development designed for individuals with active POSH responsibilities.
Who is this for?
- IC members and Presiding Officers building procedural confidence
- External Members seeking depth in investigations and advisory
- HR professionals handling POSH compliance across locations
- Legal practitioners advising on workplace harassment matters
- Trainers and consultants delivering POSH programs to organisations
Legal Foundations
- POSH Act, 2013 and Rules in depth
- Definitions, thresholds, and application
- Jurisdictional considerations
Procedural Rigour
- Complaint handling and documentation
- Enquiry proceedings and due process
- Report writing and recommendations
Advisory & Role Clarity
- IC member responsibilities
- External Member role and boundaries
- Organisational compliance advisory
Practical Application
- Handling complexity and ambiguity
- Power dynamics in workplaces
- Defensible decision-making
CURRICULUM
What You'll Learn
Our programs equip you with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical skills to operate as a confident POSH practitioner.
The curriculum is developed from over 8,000 real workplace cases—grounded in applied practice, procedural rigour, and defensible decision-making.
Why practitioners choose our programs
30,000+ Practitioners Certified
The longest-running POSH certificate ecosystem in India, with practitioners across industries, geographies, and organisational sizes.
750+ Organisations Represented
Participants come from corporates, NGOs, legal firms, and consulting practices—building a cross-sector practitioner network.
Practitioner-Grade Curriculum
Content developed from 8,000+ real cases handled by Ungender—grounded in applied POSH practice, not theory alone.
Defensible Process Understanding
Alumni report higher confidence in enquiry proceedings, documentation, and advising organisations on procedural decisions.
Multi-Jurisdictional Awareness
Curriculum addresses India's POSH Act while introducing cross-border workplace harassment frameworks for global practitioners.
Ongoing Practitioner Access
Certified practitioners can access Ungender's knowledge resources, templates, and advisory support beyond the program.
PROGRAM TRACKS
Choose Your Track
Two certificate tracks designed for different levels of practitioner readiness.
THE PATH
Steps to Certification
Follow these steps to complete your POSH certification.
Register
Select your program track and register for an upcoming cohort.
Attend
Complete all sessions and coursework as per the cohort schedule.
Assess
Pass the program assessment to demonstrate your understanding.
Certify
Receive your Ungender POSH Practitioner Certificate.
Not Sure Which Program Fits?
We use a short baseline questionnaire to assess readiness and recommend the track that aligns with your exposure, responsibilities, and learning needs.
Assess Program FitThis assessment is advisory. It does not guarantee admission.
Key POSH Roles & Terms
Explore POSH DictionaryPOSH Practitioner
An individual who works with the POSH framework in practice—applying law, procedures, and judgement within organisational settings as an IC member, External Member, advisor, investigator, or trainer.
POSH Trainer
Focuses on building awareness and capacity through POSH trainings for employees, Internal Committees, or first responders. Centres on education and capability-building, rather than decision-making or conducting enquiries.
POSH Advisor
Supports organisations and Internal Committees by interpreting the POSH framework, guiding compliance, and advising on appropriate processes and responses. Advisors strengthen IC functioning but do not replace the statutory role of the IC.
Internal Committee (IC) Member
A formally appointed member of an organisation's Internal Committee under the POSH Act, 2013. IC Members are responsible for receiving complaints, conducting enquiries, and recommending actions in accordance with the law.
External Member
A mandatory independent member of the Internal Committee. The role exists to support neutrality, fairness, and adherence to due process, and is typically fulfilled by an experienced POSH practitioner with relevant legal or social-sector exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The POSH Act, 2013 does not mandate certification. However, organisations are required to constitute and train Internal Committees, and certification is often used as a professional standard to demonstrate readiness and competence.
POSH certifications are relevant for individuals who handle or support POSH responsibilities in practice, including IC members, External Members, HR professionals, legal practitioners, trainers, and advisors.
POSH training typically focuses on awareness or skill-building for specific audiences. POSH certification signifies structured learning and assessed capability to work with the POSH framework in applied roles.
The Advanced Program requires prior exposure to POSH compliance, investigations, training, or advisory work. If you are unsure about fit, we recommend completing the baseline readiness assessment.
Certification supports professional readiness but does not automatically appoint an individual as an External Member. External Member appointments are made by organisations in accordance with statutory requirements.
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