A practical, visual introduction to business ethics and workplace conduct in Australia. Learn what a code of conduct is for, how to work through an ethical dilemma, how to recognise and manage conflicts of interest, what respectful professional behaviour looks like and how to speak up safely, as paced slides with diagrams, a real workplace decision scenario and quick self-checks grounded in Australian law.
~35 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain why a code of conduct exists and how it turns organisational values into everyday expectations
Apply a simple ethical decision-making framework to a workplace dilemma
Recognise, declare and manage conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits
Describe what professional and respectful behaviour looks like and the Australian laws that underpin it
Identify how and when to speak up, and the whistleblower protections available in Australia
Course Content
1. Why a code of conduct matters
2. Making ethical decisions
3. Conflicts of interest, gifts & benefits
4. Professional & respectful behaviour
5. Speaking up & whistleblower protections
6. Apply it: an ethics decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All staff, contractors, managers and directors who want a clear grounding in ethical conduct, their organisation's code of conduct and their obligations under Australian law.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency or a formal qualification, and it is not legal advice. It does not replace your own organisation's code of conduct, policies or any role-specific compliance obligations. Always follow your employer's code and seek advice for your specific situation.
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$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~35 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
All staff, contractors, managers and directors who want a clear grounding in ethical conduct, their organisation's code of conduct and their obligations under Australian law.
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