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Unconscious Bias at Work
A practical, visual introduction to unconscious bias in the workplace. Learn what bias is and why everyone has it, recognise the common patterns, affinity, confirmation, halo and gender bias. See how they shape hiring, pay, promotion and everyday interactions and pick up simple, evidence-informed habits to interrupt bias. Delivered as paced slides with diagrams, a real decision scenario, quick self-checks and the Australian anti-discrimination context.
What You Will Learn
- Explain what unconscious bias is and why almost everyone has it
- Recognise common bias patterns: affinity, confirmation, halo/horns and gender bias
- Identify how bias can shape hiring, pay, promotion and everyday interactions
- Connect biased decisions to Australian anti-discrimination and Fair Work obligations
- Apply practical strategies to interrupt bias in your own decisions and behaviour
Course Content
Final Assessment: 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All employees, team leaders, hiring managers and anyone who makes or influences decisions about people at work.
Sources and Legal References
This course is aligned to 13 official sources. Legal and regulatory references checked between 31 August 2026 and 4 October 2026.
Sources and Further Reading
This course draws on the following official sources. Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
- LegislationRacial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationSex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAge Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationEqual Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationDiscrimination Act 1991 (ACT)As at 31/08/2026
- LegislationAnti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT)As at 31/08/2026
Always rely on the current version on the regulator’s website.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds understanding of unconscious bias and does not issue a unit of competency. It is general information only, not legal advice and is not a substitute for your organisation's policies or for advice on a specific anti-discrimination, workplace or employment matter.
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What You Get
Certificate of Completion
This is to certify that
Sample Learner
has successfully completed
Unconscious Bias at Work
All learning modules and the final assessment
Scan the QR code, or enter certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 at workproof.com.au/verify
Kam Askari
Director, Creative Directions Management Consulting Pty Ltd
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.
Sample layout. Certificate ID WP-SAMPLE-0001 verifies as Hazardous Manual Tasks and Manual Handling Safety.
- Certificate verified by its ID
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- Six months of access
Bought for yourself: six months of access from the day you pay. Team seat: six months from the day the worker activates their code.
