4-Week Online Certificate Course on POSH by LRA: Enrol by May 10

About Organisation

LRA is a platform that is created to help you understand the technicalities of law and the latest legal developments. The goal is to provide comprehensive and easy-to-understand legal information to users and make such information easy to find on the Internet.

About the Certificate Course on Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The Certificate Course on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) is a structured training program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of workplace harassment laws, compliance requirements, and procedural mechanisms under the POSH Act, 2013.

The course focuses on both legal knowledge and practical application, enabling participants to understand the rights of employees, responsibilities of employers, and the functioning of Internal Complaints Committees (ICC).

Eligibility

Law students (incl. LLM students), graduates, academicians & practitioners

Anyone interested in understanding workplace harassment laws and compliance can apply for this course.

Modules

Week 1: 

Session 1: Introduction to POSH Law

• Evolution of workplace harassment laws in India
• Vishaka Guidelines
• Overview of POSH Act, 2013
• Key definitions under the Act

Session 2: Understanding Sexual Harassment

• Meaning and forms of sexual harassment
• Physical, verbal, non-verbal, and digital harassment
• Quid Pro Quo vs Hostile Work Environment
• Practical examples

Week 2: 

Session 3: Scope & Applicability 

• Definition of employee and workplace
• Applicability across sectors
• Employer obligations under POSH Act

Session 4: Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

• Composition and formation of ICC
• Roles and responsibilities
• External member requirement
• Powers of ICC

Week 3: 

Session 5:  Complaint Filing & Procedure 

• Filing of complaint
• Time limits and procedural steps
• Documentation and format
• Conciliation mechanism

Session 6: Inquiry Process & Principles 

• Step-by-step inquiry process
• Principles of natural justice
• Evidence and witness examination
• Interim relief

Week 4: 

Session 7: Report, Punishment & Compliance 

• Inquiry report drafting
• Recommendations and penalties
• False complaints and safeguards
• Employer compliance and liabilities

Session 8: Drafting & Practical Training 

• Drafting POSH policy
• Complaint drafting
• ICC notices and documentation
• Practical exercises

Course Mentors

• Adv. Aastha Chadha, Delhi High Court [Family and  Inheritance Dispute Lawyers/ 
• Divorce, Domestic Violence, Succession & Partition]
• Shri Chandra Deo [Former Welfare & Cess Commissioner / Expert In Labour Laws, Social Security, Industrial Relations & POSH Compliance]

Duration

1 month

• Total No. of Classes: 10
• Frequency: Two classes per week
• Days: Saturday & Sunday
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Course Start Date: 11th May, 2026
• Course End Date: 11th June, 2026

Perks 

• E-certificate
• Recommendation letter
• Publication opportunity
• Paid internship opportunities (performance-based stipend)

Last Date to Register

10th May, 2026

Course Fees 

Rs 1000

Enrolment Procedure

Click Here to Enrol.