About
Welcome to the Burnout: Understanding & Managing Workplace Burnout eLearning Course! Burnout is more than just feeling tired — it’s a serious condition that can affect your mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. Recognising the signs early and understanding how to respond is essential for maintaining a healthy, sustainable approach to work. This introductory course is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of what burnout really is, how it develops, and what you can do to prevent it — both for yourself and in support of colleagues. You’ll explore key topics, including: What is Burnout? – defining burnout and understanding how it differs from normal workplace stress. Key Models of Burnout – exploring the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) model and other frameworks for understanding burnout. Societal & Organisational Factors – recognising the external pressures that contribute to burnout. Myths & Misconceptions – debunking common misunderstandings about burnout. Stages of Burnout – spotting the early warning signs and knowing when to act. This course has been designed to keep you engaged through interactive content, real-world examples, and scenario-based activities. You’ll have opportunities to check your understanding through short knowledge checks and a final quiz, helping you feel confident in recognising and responding to burnout — in yourself and others. Upon completion, you will be able to: LO1: Define Burnout and Differentiate it from Other Forms of Workplace Stress. LO2: Recognise the myths and misconceptions of burnout. LO3: Recognise the stages of burnout. Please ensure you have read and understood the T&C's of our eLearning service before purchasing. By purchasing this course, you are agreeing to our T&C's. Please note that the learning material will be presented as a downloadable ppsx. file (PowerPoint Show). This course is suitable for laptops and computers, and is not optimised for smartphones.