Search for "POSH training companies in India" and you will find hundreds of options: law firms, HR consultancies, e-learning platforms, NGOs and independent trainers. Many are good. Some are not. And from a website alone, it is hard to tell them apart.

This is the checklist I would want any HR team to use, including when they are evaluating us.

Expertise

  • Who will actually deliver the training? Ask for the trainer's name, background and experience. Ask whether they have personally served on, or advised, Internal Committees.
  • Do they understand the law as it stands today? Ask how their content reflects recent Supreme Court directions, such as the 2025 orders in Aureliano Fernandes and the December 2025 Dr. Sohail Malik judgment on IC jurisdiction.
  • Do they understand your sector? Harassment risks in a factory, a hospital, a tech company and a retail chain look very different. Ask for scenarios from your industry.

Programme design

  • Do they offer separate tracks? Employee awareness, manager training and Internal Committee training are different programmes. A provider offering one session for everyone is not meeting the law's two training duties.
  • Does IC training include a mock inquiry? Orientation without practice leaves members unprepared for a real case.
  • Can they train in your workforce's languages? A session people cannot fully follow will not change behaviour.
  • How do they assess learning? Look for scenario-based assessments rather than recall quizzes.

Evidence and compliance

  • What records will you receive? Attendance, assessment results and certificates in a form you can produce for the IC annual report or an audit.
  • What does their certificate actually certify? A completion certificate records participation. It is not a legal accreditation, and no provider should imply otherwise.
  • Can they support compliance beyond training? Policy review, IC constitution, the annual report and an external member, if you need one.

Fit and value

  • Is the quotation itemised? Scope, formats, duration, batch size, languages, locations and deliverables should all be written down. (Our guide to POSH training cost covers this in detail.)
  • Can they show real references? Ask for organisations you can speak to. Be cautious of anonymous testimonials.

A simple way to compare providers

Score each shortlisted provider from 1 to 5 on each question, and weight the expertise and IC training questions most heavily. The highest score, not the lowest price, is usually the safest choice. A strong provider can often still meet a modest budget with the right format mix.

Why we publish this checklist

At Jijiwisha Society, POSH is part of our mission, not a product line. We would rather an organisation choose well than choose us. When they hold us to these 12 questions, we are glad to answer every one. For our details, write to us at president@jijiwishasociety.org.