Course Overview

This course has been developed to provide an understanding of what actions can be described as fraud or corruption, and how these actions can be prevented and reported.

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide an understanding of:

• current definitions and examples of the actions that can be described as fraud and corruption
• strategies for preventing fraud and corruption
• ways of promoting an ethical culture
• the importance of reporting, and
• protected disclosures.

Target Audience

This course provides learners with an understanding of fraud and corruption risks in the workplace and the importance of maintaining ethical conduct and business integrity. It explores common types of workplace fraud, corruption prevention strategies, bribery awareness, conflict of interest, and the role employees play in identifying and reporting misconduct. Learners will gain practical knowledge of fraud detection, workplace compliance obligations, whistleblower protection, and corporate governance principles to help reduce fraud risk and support a transparent and accountable workplace culture across Australian organisations.

This course is designed for Australian employees, managers, supervisors, contractors, and business leaders across all industries who have a responsibility to uphold workplace ethics and compliance standards. It is suitable for workers in corporate environments, government, finance, healthcare, education, retail, construction, and community services, as well as any organisation seeking to strengthen fraud prevention, corruption awareness, and ethical workplace practices.