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Business Ethics and Code of Conduct

Business Ethics and Code of Conduct

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.

About 35 minutes100% online, self-pacedSix months of access

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

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.

Written by Kam Askari, Managing Director of Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor. MBA, Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, MAICD. Checked against the sources listed below.

Sources and Legal References

Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.

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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Business Ethics and Code of Conduct

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16 September 2026Date of issue
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This is a certificate of completion of a non-accredited professional development course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, a VET statement of attainment, a competency card, a licence, or evidence of competency. It is issued by Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd, which is not a Registered Training Organisation.

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