BARDO Academy:
Discover our Brain Friendly Courses

We get it. Sometimes running a dedicated inclusion programme, masterclass or in-person away day just isn’t possible. When diaries are packed, teams are hybrid, or budgets are tighter than you’d like, BARDO Academy is here.

Our credible, brain-savvy online courses are designed not just to inform, but to inspire — grounded in how people actually learn, decide and change. Each programme comes with certification and practical tools that translate straight into better workplace judgement.

Whether you're looking to grow in confidence, build everyday resilience, lead with greater empathy, challenge brain blunders, or create truly inclusive spaces, our courses offer brain-based tools to help you evolve — personally and professionally.
Bite-sized, practical, and rooted in science, they’re designed to shift thinking and spark lasting change.

Our Featured Courses

Just a taster of some of our courses, a full list can be found on our courses page.

ACADEMY COURSES

HOLDING
THE LINE: PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Designed for line managers, academics, directors, and anyone in a position of authority, this self-paced course explores how to create psychologically safe environments without crossing into over-familiarity, blurred roles, or emotional overreach

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Holding the Line: Compassionate Leadership & Professional Boundaries In today’s hybrid, fast-paced workplaces, leaders are expected to be supportive, approachable, and emotionally intelligent, while also upholding clear and ethical professional boundaries. This course helps you walk that line with clarity and confidence. Designed for line managers, academics, directors, and anyone in a position of authority, this self-paced course explores how to create psychologically safe environments without crossing into over-familiarity, blurred roles, or emotional overreach. Through real-world scenarios, interactive tools, and scripts, you’ll build the practical skills to: - Lead with empathy without becoming enmeshed - Spot and navigate “grey zone” boundary issues - Understand how culture, gender, faith, and sector norms shape expectations - Set clear, compassionate boundaries with your team - Respond safely to emotional disclosures and support requests - Role-model professional integrity that builds trust and psychological safety Whether you're navigating team dynamics, mentoring staff, managing disclosures, or simply wanting to be a more boundaried, confident leader, this course equips you with the language, mindset, and tools to do it well. Whilst working through this course, you can talk through your thoughts in the Community of Practice (as more people join courses, this will become more helpful - so keep popping back in to find more members), record your thoughts in your RE:THINK Journal, and use this as a prompt in your 1:1 personal development with your line manager.

BIAS AWARE
AI
COMPETENCE

This is AI for Inclusive, High-Trust Decision Making. AI reflects data patterns. Users must understand pattern distortion, cognitive bias, and system feedback loops.

Learn how to use AI in an ethical and bias-aware way. Don't consume the bias or add to it.

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Available March 2026

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1️⃣ AI Fundamentals for Decision-Makers How generative AI works (in plain English) What models like those developed by OpenAI are actually doing Where hallucinations and distortions come from No jargon. No hype. 2️⃣ The Neuroscience of Bias (Human First) This is your power zone. Pattern recognition and threat detection In-group bias as a cognitive shortcut Why humans “outsource” judgement to tools Key insight: AI doesn’t create bias. It amplifies patterns humans already embedded in data. That’s a much more intelligent narrative. 3️⃣ Where AI Bias Shows Up in Business Concrete examples: Recruitment screening Performance evaluations Marketing targeting Customer segmentation Keep it practical: “What could go wrong?” “What safeguards reduce risk?” “What questions should leaders ask vendors?” 4️⃣ Risk Mitigation Without Ideology Teach leaders to: Interrogate training data sources Audit outputs for pattern distortion Use diverse human review panels Avoid blind automation This becomes governance, not politics. Boards will buy this. 5️⃣ Human + AI = Augmented Intelligence End with: AI as co-pilot, not decision maker Guardrails for accountability Psychological safety when using AI Future-focused, not fear-based.

EDI
FUNAMENTALS

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A practical, jargon-free introduction to equity, diversity, and inclusion that builds awareness, empathy, and everyday action.

Available March 2026

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Your Starting Point for Everyday Inclusion Our EDI Fundamentals course is an engaging, self-paced online programme designed for everyone—regardless of role, level, or background. Whether you're new to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or simply want to refresh your understanding, this course gives you the confidence and clarity to create a more inclusive environment wherever you work or live. Built around five core modules, the course starts with Inclusion Basics and Why It Matters, giving you a solid foundation in what EDI really means and why it’s essential—not just for compliance, but for connection, culture, and creativity. You’ll then explore Protected Characteristics and Everyday Inclusion, learning how UK legislation links to real-life scenarios, and how small, consistent actions can create big shifts in workplace culture. The third module, Microaggressions & Everyday Exclusion, brings awareness to those often-unintentional moments that can undermine inclusion. You'll learn how to recognise them and reduce their impact. From there, we guide you into Allyship and Speaking Up, equipping you with practical tools and language to stand beside others, challenge exclusion, and create safer spaces—without confrontation or fear of "getting it wrong." Finally, Free Speech vs Harmful Expression tackles one of the most complex issues in today’s workplaces and campuses: how to balance open dialogue with psychological safety. We offer frameworks for navigating tricky conversations with curiosity, not conflict. Included throughout are downloadable scripts, templates, and conversation tools to help you put your learning into practice straight away. Think of it as your personal toolkit for becoming an everyday inclusion advocate—no jargon, no lectures, just useful, research-informed guidance you can apply immediately. Accessible, flexible, and deeply practical, EDI Fundamentals is ideal for organisations looking to upskill staff, meet mandatory training requirements with substance, or kick-start a wider inclusion strategy. You can enrol as an individual or access discounted group rates for teams and organisations.

Delivery

Mode of Delivery: Blended (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)
Skill Level: Anyone and Everyone can join in.
Language: English
Captions: Yes (for all video content)
Course Length: Self-paced content
This course is designed to fit flexibly around professional schedules while ensuring deep engagement with neuroscience, inclusion, and behavioural transformation techniques.

Investment

£120 per participant

or organisational packages:

Staff 10 - 49 = £85 per person = Price Range £850 - £4,165

Staff 50 - 199 = £75 per person = Price Range £3,750 - £14,925

Staff 200 - 499 = £60 per person = Price Range £12,000 - £29,940

Staff 500 - 1,000 = £50 per person = Price Range £25,000 - £50,000

Staff 1,000+ = Custom license = Typically £40 per person + flat license fee.

EDI FOUNDATIONS FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP

A strategic deep dive for leaders into EDI, helping move beyond compliance and embed inclusive thinking at the core of decision-making.

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Available March 2026

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Foundational EDI for Senior Leaders Leadership with Integrity, Inclusion, and Impact This flagship online course equips senior leaders with the insight, behaviours, and strategies to lead inclusively, lawfully, and ethically—wherever their teams may be. Whether you're leading locally, working hybrid, or operating across global regions, this programme helps you navigate the complexities of modern leadership through the lens of equity, accountability, and neuroscience-informed decision-making. Far from a tick-box exercise, this is a deep and practical grounding in the essentials of inclusive leadership. You’ll start with the EDI & Legal Landscape, unpacking what you must know about UK legislation—and how it translates into day-to-day leadership decisions. From there, we explore the Business Case for EDI, grounding inclusion in performance, innovation, and long-term organisational resilience. Next, we dive into the human side of leadership—Power, Privilege & Perspective-Taking, and how these influence everything from who gets heard to how trust is built. Modules on Inclusive Culture & Psychological Safety and Bias & Inclusive Decision Making provide actionable strategies for reducing risk, increasing belonging, and embedding fairness into your systems. In an increasingly polarised world, the module on Freedom of Speech & Harmful Expression will help you lead difficult conversations without silencing difference or enabling harm. You’ll also explore Global Inclusion & Leading Across Difference, understanding how to lead with cultural agility, humility, and respect. Finally, we close with Accountability, Integrity & Lasting Impact, supporting you to move beyond performative statements to measurable, authentic action. Modules include: EDI & The Legal Landscape The Business Case for EDI Power, Privilege & Perspective-Taking Inclusive Culture & Psychological Safety Bias & Inclusive Decision Making Freedom of Speech & Harmful Expression Global Inclusion & Leading Across Difference Accountability, Integrity & Lasting Impact Throughout, you’ll gain access to tools, scripts, templates, and leadership resources you can use immediately. It’s also the perfect launch pad for deeper transformation through BARDO’s Neuro-Inclusive Mindset Model (NIMM)—offering continuity, confidence, and credibility as you evolve your culture from the inside out.

Investment

£350 per participant

or organisational packages:

Group size: 5 -19 = £325 per leader = Price Range £1,625 - £6,175

Group size: 20 -49 = £295 per leader = Price Range £5,900 - £14,455

Group size:50 -99 = £275 per leader = Price Range £13,750 - £27,225

Group size: 100 - 249 = £250 per leader = Price Range £25,000 - £62,250

Group size: 250+ = Custom license = From £50,000+

Inclusive
Leadership

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Develop the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and behaviours needed to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Available March 2026

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The Neuroscience of Trust, Power & Decision-Making Lead with Insight. Influence with Integrity. True leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about how the brain drives decisions, trust, and influence. This advanced course, designed for CEOs, senior executives, and board-level leaders, goes beyond traditional leadership training. Using the latest neuroscience and behavioural science, it equips you with evidence-based techniques to lead inclusively, navigate complexity, and drive high-impact cultural change. 🔹 Self-paced content designed for busy leaders. 🔹 Exclusive live Q&A sessions and strategic discussions with behavioural science experts. What You’ll Learn: 🔸 The Neuroscience of Leadership – How cognitive biases shape executive decision-making. 🔸 Trust & Psychological Safety – The science behind high-performance cultures and ethical influence. 🔸 Power, Authority & Social Hierarchies – Understanding unconscious power dynamics and their impact. 🔸 Resilient, Future-Proof Leadership – Rewiring outdated thinking patterns for modern leadership. Applied Neuroscience for Leadership Impact: ✔ Enhance strategic decision-making by recognising cognitive blind spots. ✔ Build organisational trust and influence through brain-based leadership techniques. ✔ Navigate complex power structures to foster genuine inclusion at the top. ✔ Develop high-performing, innovative teams by harnessing neuro-inclusive leadership models. This is leadership at the next level—scientific, strategic, and future-focused. Join today and transform the way you lead.

Inclusive
Thinking

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Explore the neuroscience of bias, trust, and influence — and how to rewire your thinking for more inclusive impact.

Available March 2026

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Inclusive Thinking: The Neuroscience of Bias, Trust & Influence Unlock the science behind inclusive decision-making. This self-paced online course explores how our brains process identity, bias, trust, and power, giving you the tools to think more inclusively, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions in personal and professional settings. 🔹 Learn at your own pace with instant access to engaging content. 🔹 Deepen your understanding through optional live Q&A sessions and group exercises with behavioural science experts. What You’ll Learn: 🔸 The Neuroscience of Influence – How cognitive biases shape judgment and decision-making. 🔸 The Role of Trust – Why trust is fundamental to inclusive leadership and effective collaboration. 🔸 Culture & Identity – How personal affiliations and social roles influence perception and behaviour. 🔸 Navigating Power Dynamics – Understanding the impact of hierarchy, authority, and social positioning. Practical, Actionable Learning: ✔ Recognise and counteract bias in real-time. ✔ Build trust and psychological safety in teams and relationships. ✔ Improve negotiation and leadership skills through behavioural insights. ✔ Develop a more inclusive mindset to drive meaningful change. If you want to strengthen team dynamics, lead with awareness, and sharpen your decision-making, this course gives you the science-backed strategies to make inclusion second nature. Join today and start rewiring the way you think.

Investment

£350 per person

1 - 4 participants = £350 per person

5 - 9 participants = £315 per person = 10% off = £1,750 - £3,150

10 - 24 participants = £298 per person = 15% off = £3,500 - £8,400

25 - 49 participants = £280 per person = 20% off = £8,750 - £17,150

50 - 99 participants = £263 per person = 25% off = £17,500 - £34,650

100+ participants = custom pricing = 30% off = £35,000+

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Bite-Sized Fun

Just a few bite-sized courses to help understand our thinking patterns.

1-HOUR
WINNING MINDSET

Winning Mindset: Think, Act, and Thrive Together

Unlock the mindset of high performers while building positive, inclusive relationships. This bite-sized session helps participants understand how thoughts shape actions, how collaboration fuels success, and how a growth-focused approach can strengthen both performance and workplace inclusion.

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Available March 2026

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Course Structure (1 Hour) 0:00–0:05 | Welcome & Framing Quick, energetic introduction. Set intention: growth, collaboration, and inclusive success. Icebreaker: short reflection on a personal “win” and what made it possible. 0:05–0:15 | The Mindset of Winners Explore fixed vs growth mindsets. How mindset shapes choices, resilience, and relationships. Interactive poll: spot examples in your own work. 0:15–0:30 | Brain Science of Success Short, visual neuroscience insights: how the brain learns, adapts, and reinforces habits. Practical exercises: reframing challenges, boosting focus. Link to inclusion: understanding your own cognitive biases and how to collaborate across differences. 0:30–0:45 | Collaborative Winning Key principles: active listening, recognition, giving constructive feedback. Mini breakout activity: “celebrate someone else’s win” — sharing positive impact stories. Emphasises inclusive relationships and team success. 0:45–0:55 | Actionable Takeaways Participants select 1–2 mindset habits to try immediately. Create a personal “Winning Mindset + Inclusion” pledge. 0:55–1:00 | Wrap & Certificate Recap key insights. Offer digital certificate of completion. Encourage follow-up courses or team discussions to deepen learning. Key Features: Micro-learning friendly: visuals, polls, and exercises keep attention high. Inclusive by design: every activity encourages noticing and valuing others’ contributions. Practical & applied: participants leave with real tools, not theory.

1-HOUR
NEURO WHAT NOW?

The Brain Biology Behind Well-Functioning, Growing, Kind, Inclusive, Innovative Spaces.

You’ve heard the buzzwords — neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, mirror neurons — but what do they actually mean in the real world of teams, trust, and inclusion?

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Course Overview: You’ve heard the buzzwords — neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, mirror neurons — but what do they actually mean in the real world of teams, trust, and inclusion? This light-speed, low-jargon course unpacks the brain’s most brilliant tricks for rewiring, regrowing, and relating — so you can build spaces where people feel safe, seen, and switched-on. You will learn about: 1) Neuroscience 2) Neuroplasticity 3) Neurogenesis 4) Mirror Neurons 5) Neuroception, and 6) Neurodiversity Expect mind-expanding metaphors, surprising science, and tools that turn brain biology into leadership superpowers.

1-HOUR
BRAIN
BUZZ

Surprising Things Your Brain Wishes You Knew.

A fast, fun, myth-busting micro-course to help you work with your brain, not against it.

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Course Overview Your brain has needs. It’s constantly scanning, adapting, reacting — and it’s trying to help you... even when it short-circuits your to-do list, motivation, or mood. In this snappy 60-minute course, we bust five everyday myths and misunderstandings about how your brain really works. You’ll come away with fresh insight, practical tools, and the occasional “no way!” moment — plus a taster of what BARDO’s brain-friendly learning feels like. Who’s it for? - Busy professionals, leaders, and learners with zero time for fluff - Coaches, teachers, and facilitators curious about brain-based tools - Anyone who’s ever said “Why am I like this?” on a Wednesday at 3pm - First-time BARDO learners wanting a quick, useful introduction and are curious! What You'll Learn Each insight comes with a tiny activity, challenge or prompt to help you apply it in real life, straight away. Expect to laugh, reflect, and go “Wait, really?” 1. “Trying Harder” Is Not the Answer 🔍 Why willpower is the worst strategy for focus or change — and what to do instead 💬 Quick tool: The 3-Minute Reset Ritual to get back on track 2. Multitasking Isn’t a Skill — It’s a Glitch 🔍 What multitasking actually does to your brain (spoiler: nothing good) 💬 Try This: The 2-Tab Rule to protect your cognitive bandwidth 3. You’re Not Lazy, You’re Understimulated (or Overloaded) 🔍 How task avoidance, procrastination, and “meh” are often brain feedback, not flaws 💬 Try This: The M.E.H. filter — Move, Energise, or Halt? 4. Your Brain Doesn’t Speak English — It Speaks Emotion 🔍 Why “just be rational” fails in conflict and what actually lands with people 💬 Practice: The One-Sentence Safety Cue to use in tricky conversations 5. Growth Feels Weird Before It Feels Good 🔍 Why learning, unlearning, and change all feel awkward — and that’s a good sign 💬 Reframe: “This is unfamiliar, not wrong.”

1-HOUR
WHY DID I
DO THAT?

The Brain’s Funniest Glitches (and What They’re Secretly Teaching You)
A fast, funny, 1-hour tour through the weird, wonderful world of your brain’s decision-making disasters — and how to spot them before they steer your life (or workplace) off a cliff.

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Course Overview Ever trusted someone just because they had great eyebrows? Bought a gadget you didn’t need because it had “limited edition” written on it? Assumed the loudest person in the room must be right? Congratulations: your brain is working exactly as it’s wired to. Also: it’s messing with you. In this bite-sized course, we unpack some of the most hilariously irrational ways our brains shortcut decisions — from who we trust, to what we buy, to why we panic when someone uses that tone in an email. With zero blame and plenty of bananas, this course helps you understand your brain’s behind-the-scenes tricks, so you can spot unhelpful patterns and make smarter, fairer, funnier choices. Who’s it for? Leaders, teams, and professionals who want insight without the guilt trip Anyone who’s ever made a questionable life choice because they were hangry Perfect for first-time inclusion learners or workplace teams dipping their toes in behavioural science Humans with brains What You'll Learn Each short segment includes a relatable real-world example, a myth-busting insight, and a “brain-friendly” nudge you can apply right away. Zero jargon. Maximum “Ohhhhh, that explains it!” Here is just a few examples: 1. The Tall Guy Paradox 🔍 Why your brain confuses height with competence 💬 Fix it: Pause before you crown the loudest voice in the room king 2. Banana Brains & Supermarket Sabotage 🔍 Why you think you’re in control when you’re just low on glucose 💬 Fix it: Never make big decisions when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT!) 3. Familiar = Safe = Not Always a Good Idea 🔍 Why we trust what looks, sounds, or acts like us — and miss out on better options 💬 Fix it: Stretch your circle — your brain will thank you for it later 4. Snap Judgements: Fast, Flawed, and Funny 🔍 How we size people up in 7 seconds and get it wildly wrong 💬 Fix it: The “Second Look” Rule — pause, zoom out, think again 5. Scarcity Brain & The Shiny Object Trap 🔍 Why urgency hijacks our decision-making (hello, Black Friday regrets) 💬 Fix it: Ask your brain “Is this urgent, or just marketed that way?”

BARDO Academy: Discover our Brain Friendly Courses

Our Featured Courses

HOLDING THE LINE: PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

BIAS AWARE AI COMPETENCE

Available March 2026

EDI FUNAMENTALS

Available March 2026

EDI FOUNDATIONS FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Available March 2026

Inclusive Leadership

Available March 2026

Inclusive Thinking

Available March 2026

Bite-Sized Fun

1-HOUR WINNING MINDSET

Available March 2026

1-HOUR NEURO WHAT NOW?

1-HOUR BRAIN BUZZ

1-HOUR WHY DID I DO THAT?

BARDO Academy:
Discover our Brain Friendly Courses

HOLDING
THE LINE: PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

BIAS AWARE
AI
COMPETENCE

EDI
FUNAMENTALS

Inclusive
Leadership

Inclusive
Thinking

1-HOUR
WINNING MINDSET

1-HOUR
NEURO WHAT NOW?

1-HOUR
BRAIN
BUZZ

1-HOUR
WHY DID I
DO THAT?