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Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Our Display Screen Equipment Training (DSE Training) helps you stay safe while using screen devices in any work environment. This practical course covers correct posture, common causes of injury, and how to conduct proper DSE assessments. Designed for both office and remote workers, it provides essential knowledge to reduce health risks and meet workplace regulations.

This course was reviewed and updated in February 2025

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Course Overview

Format

  • Introductory Course
  • 30 - 45 Minutes
  • Online Study
  • Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

  • 1 CPD Hour
  • CPD Certified
  • RoSPA Assured

Course description

This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) online training forms an essential part of workplace health and safety training. Understanding DSE risks allows organisations to comply with current regulations while improving staff wellbeing.

Our DSE training course equips you with practical knowledge to work safely with computers, tablets and smartphones. By identifying and addressing potential hazards, businesses can protect their employees, reduce sickness absence and boost productivity.

With remote working becoming increasingly common, completing a DSE assessment at home is more important than ever. This course builds confidence in understanding DSE requirements and conducting effective assessments in any working environment.

Designed with the learner in mind, this online display screen equipment training allows you to progress at your own pace, with practice questions to reinforce your knowledge throughout.

Why take this Display Screen Equipment training course?

Did you know display screen equipment training is actually a legal requirement? Health and Safety regulations require employers to ensure staff who use screens are properly trained to reduce health risks. This course offers an easy but thorough way to meet that obligation. 

You’ll learn practical ways to maintain good posture and look after your wellbeing while using computers and other screen devices. The DSE training guides you through setting up your workspace properly to avoid common problems like back pain, wrist strain and tired eyes—valuable skills whether you're in the office or working from home.

DSE Online Training content focus areas 

Areas covered in the display screen equipment training course include:

  • Introduction and Learning Outcomes
  • Computer Workstation Setup
  • Equipment for Adapting your Workspace
  • The Office Environment
  • Adapting Healthy Habits
  • Eyesight

Accreditation

The content of this DSE online training has been independently assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). It is also approved by Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and completing the course earns you 1 CPD point.

Display Screen Equipment Training certificate and test

On completion of this DSE course you will be able to download a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) RoSPA assured and CPD approved Virtual College certificate.

The end of course test consists of 14 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test as many times as is needed.

This display screen assessment course will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete, the length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material.

You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, your progress will be saved automatically as you work through the training so it can be completed at your convenience.

Target Audience

This DSE training online course is targeted primarily at businesses needing to train their staff in DSE and Workstation Health and Safety. However, the information is also applicable to anyone who wishes to learn more about how to manage the risks associated with DSE and their Workstation.

With more people now working from home than ever before it is important that your work area is safe and comfortable, this course will inform your learners on how to carry out a DSE workstation assessment.

Duration

This display screen assessment course will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete, the length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material.

You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, your progress will be saved automatically as you work through the training so it can be completed at your convenience.

Entry Requirements for our Display Screen Equipment training

There are no specific entry requirements for this display screen equipment course.

Further Training

Stay safe in the workplace with the two Slips and Trips courses we have developed in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Find Intermediate Slips, Trips and Falls Training and Advanced Slips, Trips and Falls Training suitable for different roles available to purchase.

We also have other CPD approved online health and safety courses including Awareness of Health and Safety at WorkFire Marshal and Warden Training and Manual Handling. All of which can be useful across virtually any work environment!

You will learn

  • Businesses needing to train their staff in DSE and Workstation Health and Safety
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about how to manage the risks associated with DSE and their Workstation
  • Anyone who works with a computer, smartphone or other equipment with a display screen

Who is it for?

Roles including:

  • How to set up a comfortable and safe computer workstation
  • Identifying the risks and issues that can be fixed by simply adjusting your workspace
  • Explaining how to adapt your office environment and choose the right equipment for your needs
  • Identifying habits you can adopt to avoid discomfort and strain when using DSE for long periods
  • Simple techniques to care for your vision whilst working with DSE

Display Screen Equipment FAQs

How the online courses work