Menopause

About the course

Despite over 90% of menopausal women in the UK experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and low mood, the subject of menopause is often considered taboo by some. Menopausal symptoms can have a detrimental impact on quality of life, well-being and may also have a significant impact on personal relationships and professional life- with 10% of women leaving their jobs directly due to the menopause.

This fully online and auto-assessed course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on menopause and challenge the social stigma. The course will provide learners with a general understanding of the stages of the menopause. Learners will also delve into why it's important to raise awareness, explore reasonable adjustments employers can make, and learn how we can support friends and family going through it.

Entry requirements

• Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2025
• Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning.(proof required)
• Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.

Qualifications

Downloadable digital e-certificate upon completion via learning platform

What you'll learn (core modules)

Unit 1: Menopause Awareness

• Section 1: The facts – Understand what the menopause is: In this section, learners will be introduced to the different stages of the menopause, as well as the physical, psychological and emotional symptoms. Learners will also explore the impact the menopause can have on an individual, and some of the myths and perceptions surrounding the menopause.


• Section 2: The why – Understand why awareness is important:
  In Section 2, learners will explore why awareness of the menopause is important, as well as the menopause within the LGBTQ+ community and in the workplace, and how the menopause is portrayed in the media.


• Section 3: Skillscast (video content only):
  This section is video content only.


• Section 4: The how – Understand how to support people going through the menopause: In the final section, learners will cover how to support people going through the menopause, and outline the supportive services and resources available.

How will I be assessed?

auto-marked

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

This self-study bite-sized course is interactive and flexible giving you the ability to study at your convenience at a time and day suitable to you.

This course is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must meet the eligibility criteria.

Days & times

Please contact us for dates and further information